Patents by Inventor Robert W. Stimson

Robert W. Stimson 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: 8127695
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a display stand including a display stand housing is included. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly configured to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. The table assembly can be configured to be disposed within the table pocket and concealed from view by at least one of the graphic panels when in the stored configuration. The display stand housing can further include a counter top panel disposed over the display stand housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Aisle Advertising
    Inventors: Mark R. MacDonald, Robert W. Stimson
  • Publication number: 20100148024
    Abstract: The invention relates to display stands including a table. In an embodiment, the invention includes a display stand including a display stand housing. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly configured to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. The table assembly can be configured to be disposed within the table pocket and concealed from view by at least one of the graphic panels when in the stored configuration. The display stand housing can further include a counter top panel disposed over the display stand housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Mark R. MacDonald, Robert W. Stimson
  • Patent number: 6240855
    Abstract: A portable table assembly constructed of plastic and aluminum that may have a built-in shelving system, a lightbox for displaying backlit graphics, and lockable wheels for transport of the closed table and for movement of the open table. The table has no separate parts to assemble and provides for easy mounting of graphics to the front of the assembly. The table has a hinged top, hinged doors, and may have hinged shelves. It sets up in less than fifteen seconds and collapses into a profile less than ten inches wide. It is lightweight and can be shipped by overnight carriers. The portable table assembly can be used to create a smaller lightweight tabletop display, and a stand-alone light box for displaying backlit graphics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Table Guys, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Pirkl, Robert W. Stimson