Patents by Inventor Robert B. Aiken, Sr.

Robert B. Aiken, Sr. 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: 5983546
    Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounting means for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5678333
    Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounts for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co.
    Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5412893
    Abstract: A scrolling sign includes a plurality of webs each having indicia which is displayed through a window on a sign face. The webs are disposed in alignment with one another. A switch controls a clutch associated with each of the scrolling webs for selectively connecting a manual crank mechanism with one of the scrolling webs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5410830
    Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounts for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co.
    Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
  • Patent number: 4995183
    Abstract: An improved guide means suitable for use in a scrolling sign having an internal frame work and a sign face with a window in which indicia may appear. A web containing serial indicia is wound on web rolls. The web extends along a path between the web rolls and across the window for selectively displaying indicia on the window as the web is unwound and rewound on the rolls by a motor. The guide means includes a pair of plate-like guide members lying normal to the path of the web and spaced along the path. The guide members receive the web, at least along their edges so that the web extends between the guide members and across the window in the sign face and may contain baffles to eliminate light leaks. The guide members may be formed of translucent or transparent material to avoid shadows on the sign face. A brace member and adjustment bar may extend between the guide members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
  • Patent number: D317924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.