Patents by Inventor Stefan N Tolna

Stefan N Tolna 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).

  • Publication number: 20130247436
    Abstract: A display frame according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. Each of the plurality of frame sections includes a base member, a rotatable cover member hinged to the base member, a channel attached to the cover member, and a spring mechanism interposed between the base member and the cover member to bias the cover member in an open position and a closed position. In various embodiments, the display frame further includes an insert that is slidably received in one of the channels. In one embodiment, the insert at least partially forms the front face of one the frame sections and displays at least one of text and graphics. In another embodiment, the insert includes a mounting feature for mounting an object to the display frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Stefan N. TOLNA, Michael J. Hurley
  • Patent number: 7117620
    Abstract: A banner mount for hanging a banner between first and second surfaces is provided. The banner mount utilizes a single rope to couple a banner having a pair of support brackets to the first and second surfaces. Disposed on the first and second surfaces as well as coupled to the brackets are a set of pulleys which, when used in conjunction with the single rope, allow for a centered stable mounting of the banner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Stefan N Tolna
  • Publication number: 20040173724
    Abstract: A banner mount for hanging a banner between first and second surfaces is provided. The banner mount utilizes a single rope to couple a banner having a pair of support brackets to the first and second surfaces. Disposed on the first and second surfaces as well as coupled to the brackets are a set of pulleys which, when used in conjunction with the single rope, allow for a centered stable mounting of the banner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Stefan N. Tolna