Patents by Inventor Boyd Andrews

Boyd Andrews has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7275340
    Abstract: A system for the framing and tensioning of flexible graphic and advertising displays on vehicles such as trucks, trailers and buildings including a low profile framing system comprised of a custom engineered single rail, designed for ease of installation, minimal impact on the surface of the vehicle, and optimal display of the graphics and advertisements. The top and front rails are attached to the vehicle while the rear and bottom rails are independent of the vehicle to effectuate tensioning and replacement of graphics and advertisements. Tensioning is accomplished through the use of a custom tensioning assembly consisting of a latch, an anchor plate, and a latch hook. The custom tensioning assembly is easily adjusted and firmly secured by the locking mechanism. Corner pieces placed over the four corners of the framing system prevent the introduction of air under the flexible display, thereby ensuring the integrity of the design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventors: Boyd Andrews, Kenneth Leahy
  • Publication number: 20070113448
    Abstract: A system for the framing and tensioning of flexible graphic and advertising displays on vehicles such as trucks, trailers and buildings including a low profile framing system comprised of a custom engineered single rail, designed for ease of installation, minimal impact on the surface of the vehicle, and optimal display of the graphics and advertisements. The top and front rails are attached to the vehicle while the rear and bottom rails are independent of the vehicle to effectuate tensioning and replacement of graphics and advertisements. Tensioning is accomplished through the use of a custom tensioning assembly consisting of a latch, an anchor plate, and a latch hook. The custom tensioning assembly is easily adjusted and firmly secured by the locking mechanism. Corner pieces placed over the four corners of the framing system prevent the introduction of air under the flexible display, thereby ensuring the integrity of the design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Boyd Andrews, Kenneth Leahy