Patents by Inventor Jim Spelman

Jim Spelman 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: 8136280
    Abstract: A hand-held inter-auto display device includes a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. A plurality of individual sheets, each displaying at least a portion of a selected message, are displayed from at least one side of the planar display portion. A visual enhancement element, including any of LED elements, phosphorescent coatings or reflective lettering, is associated with at least one of the handle, display portion and sheets to better display a selected message of an exposed sheet supported upon the display portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Jim Spelman
  • Publication number: 20100180478
    Abstract: A hand-held inter-auto display device includes a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. A plurality of individual sheets, each displaying at least a portion of a selected message, are displayed from at least one side of the planar display portion. A visual enhancement element, including any of LED elements, phosphorescent coatings or reflective lettering, is associated with at least one of the handle, display portion and sheets to better display a selected message of an exposed sheet supported upon the display portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Jim Spelman
  • Publication number: 20020133988
    Abstract: A hand-held inter-auto display device for use by a driver or occupant of a vehicle and in order to communicate desired messages to the drivers or occupants of other vehicles and during specific driving situations. The device includes a support with a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. The display portion has a first surface and a second oppositely facing surface defining therebetween a specified thickness. A plurality of individual and stackable sheets of material are provided, each of the sheets displaying a selected message on at least one side thereof, each of the messages being presented according to a selected content, coloring and lettering style.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Jim Spelman