Patents by Inventor Jeffry B. Stout

Jeffry B. Stout 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: 6385939
    Abstract: A bullnose cladding system is provided which gives an outward appearance of a generally arcuate or semi-circular surface extending from an otherwise planar surface. The bullnose cladding system is constructed using a pair of parallel mounting rails which hold one or more outwardly bowed flexible plastic panels. The longitudinal edges of the plastic panels are folded under to create a hem which releasably secures the panel within the longitudinal rails. Various corner members and expansion joints may be utilized to provide a finished look to the bullnose cladding system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffry B. Stout
  • Patent number: 5307057
    Abstract: A fiber optic display sign is provided comprising a plurality of magnetically actuatable indicator elements, each having associated therewith at least two fiber optic cables for transmitting light. Each of the fiber optic cables has an end face for emitting light which terminates in an indicator element, and an end face for receiving light which is positioned in close proximity with the other light receiving end faces to form a light receiving surface. A light source assembly moveable with respect to the light receiving surface includes a primary light source and a secondary light source each adapted to illuminate the light receiving surface when aligned therewith. The light source assembly is alternatively moveable to a first position at which the primary light source is aligned with the light receiving surface or a second position at which the secondary light source is aligned with the light receiving surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Vultron, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Cook, Thomas E. Stack, Jeffry B. Stout, Donald J. Davis, Anwar Bawadekji