Patents by Inventor James George Lowndes

James George Lowndes 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: 6862825
    Abstract: A mounting structure for a display panel (156) is disclosed. The mounting structure comprises upper and lower fixed extrusions (110), an upper panel mounting extrusion (152) to which the upper edge of the display panel (156) is secured and a lower mounting extrusion (122) to which the lower edge of the display panel (156) is secured. The upper mounting extrusion (152) includes a series of ribs (154.1, 154.2, 154.3) which engage with a recess (120) in the up per fixed extrusion (110). A locking extrusion (138) includes a pivot plate (150) which engages in the recess (120) of the lower fixed extrusion (110). It also has a formation (148) which engages in a socket (124) of the extrusion (122). The panel (156) is tensioned and secured by swinging the extrusion (138) downwardly about its line of contact with the lower extrusion (110). Unlocking is achieved by swinging the extrusion (138) in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Omnigraphics Capital (Pty) Limited
    Inventor: James George Lowndes
  • Patent number: 6760990
    Abstract: A display panel (10) is mounted on an underlying surface (TSW) using three extrusions (20.1, 36.1, and 20.3). The extrusions (20.1, 36.1) are secured to the underlying surface in parallel but spaced positions. The panel (10) has stiffening elements (18) in pockets (16) along its edges. The elements and pockets are inserted into a recess (26) of the upper extrusion (20.1) and into a recess (26) of the lower extrusion (20.3). With the extrusion (20.3) lying along the line (L) its end (34) is inserted in the recess (44) of the extrusion (36.1). The extrusion (20.3) is then swung in an arc (arrow A) against the surface (TSW) to tension the panel (10). The extrusion (20.3) is then fixed to the surface (TSW).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Omnigraphics Capital (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventor: James George Lowndes
  • Publication number: 20040021733
    Abstract: A method of digital printing which comprises applying ink microdots to a surface, the inks used comprising black, magenta, cyan, a first yellow that is to the lemon shade side of Pantone Process yellow and a second yellow that is to the orange shade side of Pantone Process yellow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: James George Lowndes
  • Publication number: 20020029504
    Abstract: A display panel (10) is mounted on an underlying surface (TSW) using three extrusions (20.1, 36.1, and 20.3). The extrusions (20.1, 36.1) are secured to the underlying surface in parallel but spaced positions. The panel (10) has stiffening elements (18) in pockets (16) along its edges. The elements and pockets are inserted into a recess (26) of the upper extrusion (20.1) and into a recess (26) of the lower extrusion (20.3). With the extrusion (20.3) lying along the line (L) its end (34) is inserted in the recess (44) of the extrusion (36.1). The extrusion (20.3) is then swung in an arc (arrow A) against the surface (TSW) to tension the panel (10). The extrusion (20.3) is then fixed to the surface (TSW).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: James George Lowndes
  • Patent number: D459401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Omnigraphics Capital (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventor: James George Lowndes