Patents by Inventor David C. McFerrin

David C. McFerrin 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).

  • Publication number: 20090183409
    Abstract: An A-frame sign apparatus in which a panel includes a recessed portion for receiving a signage plate containing a message for display to passers-by and a support attached to the panel for selectively positioning at an oblique angle relative to the panel to standing the A-frame sign apparatus on a surface. A method of selecting the signage plate from a plurality of pre-designed signs accessible by a computer and printed on a local printer is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: IDG, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Jon Thomas, David C. McFerrin, Paul F. Morgan
  • Patent number: 7086769
    Abstract: A signage device (10) in which a housing (12) receives a circuit board (30) having a plurality of spaced-apart light sources (38) to define at least one symbol and overlaid by a message plate (42) having a projecting channel (46) with a translucent light emitting side (54) aligned with the light sources and a light blocking overlay sheet (60) defining an open slot (62) configured for mating reception of the projecting channel, whereby light from the light sources communicates from the light emitting surface of the channel extending from the overlay sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Identity Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Thompson, David C. McFerrin, Joe Counts, Paul Morgan, Timothy J. Thomas