Patents by Inventor James Hansford Ward, JR.

James Hansford Ward, JR. 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).

  • Detachable vehicle-mounted banner assembly having improved display and mounting features
    Patent number: 9368050
    Abstract: A detachable vehicle-mounted banner assembly is provided, comprising a banner panel defining two opposing and at least semi-rigid surfaces, the surfaces comprising at least a leading edge; a banner mast comprising a base portion and a flanged portion, the flanged portion comprising an angled leading edge and a trailing slot, the trailing slot being configured to selectively engage at least the leading edge; and a base assembly having a first portion configured for attachment to a vehicle and a second portion configured to attachment relative to the base portion. The base portion is elongate and has a base longitudinal axis about which the banner mast and the banner panel pivot; and the flanged portion of the banner mast extends away from the base portion and has a flange longitudinal axis oriented at an acute angle relative to the base longitudinal axis. A method of mounting the assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: HardFlags, LLC
    Inventors: Shannon Harold Bigham, Jason Sloane Bigham, Lance Nicholas Covert, James Hansford Ward, Jr.
  • DETACHABLE VEHICLE-MOUNTED BANNER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED DISPLAY AND MOUNTING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20150213741
    Abstract: A detachable vehicle-mounted banner assembly is provided, comprising a banner panel defining two opposing and at least semi-rigid surfaces, the surfaces comprising at least a leading edge; a banner mast comprising a base portion and a flanged portion, the flanged portion comprising an angled leading edge and a trailing slot, the trailing slot being configured to selectively engage at least the leading edge; and a base assembly having a first portion configured for attachment to a vehicle and a second portion configured to attachment relative to the base portion. The base portion is elongate and has a base longitudinal axis about which the banner mast and the banner panel pivot; and the flanged portion of the banner mast extends away from the base portion and has a flange longitudinal axis oriented at an acute angle relative to the base longitudinal axis. A method of mounting the assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: SHANNON HAROLD BIGHAM, LANCE NICHOLAS COVERT, JAMES HANSFORD WARD, JR.
  • DETACHABLE VEHICLE-MOUNTED BANNER ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED DISPLAY AND MOUNTING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20150033604
    Abstract: A detachable vehicle-mounted banner assembly is provided, comprising a banner panel defining two opposing and at least semi-rigid surfaces, the surfaces comprising at least a leading edge; a banner mast comprising a base portion and a flanged portion, the flanged portion comprising an angled leading edge and a trailing slot, the trailing slot being configured to selectively engage at least the leading edge; and a base assembly having a first portion configured for attachment to a vehicle and a second portion configured to attachment relative to the base portion. The base portion is elongate and has a base longitudinal axis about which the banner mast and the banner panel pivot; and the flanged portion of the banner mast extends away from the base portion and has a flange longitudinal axis oriented at an acute angle relative to the base longitudinal axis. A method of mounting the assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Shannon Harold Bigham, Jason Sloane Bigham, Lance Nicholas Covert, James Hansford Ward, JR.