Abstract: An autonomous flip-up license plate mount for motorcycles that improves the aesthetics of a motorcycle while ensuring a license plate is properly displayed during use of the motorcycle. The mount includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, an automatic pivoting mechanism, and a hinge mechanism. A first end of the first mounting plate is connected along the hinge mechanism. Additionally, the hinge mechanism is connected along a rear surface of the second mounting plate, allowing for relative rotation about a main axis of the hinge mechanism. The automatic pivoting mechanism is a motorized system used to rotate the second mounting plate about the hinge mechanism. Accordingly, the automatic pivoting mechanism is operatively coupled between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. Thus, activation of the automatic pivoting mechanism positions the mount into either a functional configuration or a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A customizable and illuminated license plate frame, the frame includes a perimeter section having a receiving cavity for receiving a license plate of a vehicle; a second frame member pivotably connected with the perimeter section and having an opening and a plurality of fastening apertures arranged around the opening; a translucent panel detachably coupled on the opening of the second frame member and operable to press against the license plate; at least one hinge operational between the perimeter second and the second frame member; a plurality of tiles detachably attached on the fastening apertures of the second frame member; and a plurality of LED light arranged on the second frame member to illuminate the tiles and the license plate.

Abstract: The present invention describes a segmented license plate connection mechanism. The device comprises a conventional display device, which enables a personalized message, image, or video to be displayed adjacent to the entire perimeter of the license plate. A static image may be inserted into the decal enclosure, and is secured by decal stabilization clip. The display device also comprises a USB inlet and source of power that enables users to upload custom media.

Abstract: A hanging decorative accessory has a looped frame and a base card. The looped frame has an inner groove and multiple fixing segments. The periphery of the base card engages the inner groove of the looped frame and is fixed by the fixing segments to avoid detaching from the inner groove. For assembly, the user only needs to mount a side of the periphery of the base card between the abutting wall and the fixing segments of the looped frame, and then pushes the whole periphery into the inner groove of the looped frame to complete the assembly. Furthermore, as the hanging decorative accessory has a looped frame and a base card, the structure is simple and the hanging decorative accessory is still capable of being assembled firmly even though some components are missing.

Abstract: A positioning device for fixing a vehicle registration plate in an affix hole of a vehicle contains: a connection member, at least one fitting sleeve, a flexible bushing, an operation sheath, and a screw rod. The connection member includes an arcuate section and two flat sections, and the arcuate section has an elongated orifice. Each of the at least one fitting sleeve includes a first through orifice, a first protrusion, and an indentation. The flexible bushing includes a peripheral rib, a second through orifice, multiple slits, and a second protrusion. The operation sheath includes a taper, multiple retaining ribs, and a threaded orifice. The screw rod inserts through the first through orifice of each fitting sleeve and the second through orifice of the flexible bushing to screw with the threaded orifice of the operation sheath, and positioned on the screw rod are a washer and a nut.

Abstract: A license plate mounting system for a vehicle is provided. The mounting system can comprise an outer frame and a backing plate. The outer frame and backing plate assembly can be configured to receive and maintain a license plate. The outer frame can include a plurality of tabs and slots to engage with the backing plate. The backing plate can include a plurality of tabs and recesses to engage with the outer frame.

Abstract: A brake alert assembly includes a tube that is slidably inserted into a hitch receiver on a vehicle. A tail unit is movably coupled to the tube and the tail unit is electrically coupled to the vehicle. Moreover, the tail unit is in electrical communication with a brake system of the vehicle. In this way the tail unit is turned on when the brake system is engaged. The tail unit is selectively positioned between an actuated position and a de-actuated position. The tail unit extends downwardly from the tube when the tail unit is in the de-actuated position. The tail unit extends upwardly from the tube when the tail unit is in the actuated position.

Abstract: A license plate frame device may include a frame which may be movably coupled to a back plate. The frame may comprise an elongate support having a first end and a second end. A first vertical support may be coupled to the first end of the elongate support, and a second vertical support may be coupled to the second end of the elongate support. Preferably, the vertical supports may be opposingly positioned to each other. A channel for receiving a license plate may be formed between the back plate and the frame. One or more light elements may be disposed on the frame. The device may be moved between a first position, in which upper portions of the back plate may be relatively closer to the elongate support, and a second position, in which upper portions of the back plate may be relatively farther from the elongate support.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for illuminating a license plate comprising a plurality of infrared emitting devices connected in series, parallel or combination thereof mounted on a core material or substrate in a frame. The apparatus emits infrared light in a wavelength responsive to cameras, security camera, road camera, video-photo-radar traffic camera and others. The infrared emitting device is positioned within the perimeter of the license plate. The apparatus is powered by the vehicle power system or a rechargeable power supply.

Abstract: A license plate mounting bracket for vehicles having horizontal grilles, includes a license plate holder coupled to a license plate holder mount that has an adjustable clamp that includes a first jaw and a second jaw. A male-to-female standoff includes an axial threaded hole at a female end thereof, a shoulder engaging a front end of the first jaw and a male threaded portion passing through the first jaw and engaging female threads in a hole in the second jaw. A horizontal stabilizing member is attached to the first jaw of both the first and second clamps to hold the first jaw of the first clamp in a fixed position with respect to the first jaw of the second clamp.

Abstract: A durable, self-locking license plate holder system that allows for the quick and convenient installation and removal of license plates and other identification tags without the use of tools includes a frame having a back plate and an edge extending around the perimeter of the back plate, and an advertising band having at least one tab, the edge having grooves to align the license plate or other identification tag and friction bumps to couple with the tabs to removably secure a license plate between the frame and the advertising band.

Abstract: A stereo imaging device is disclosed. The stereo imaging device includes a pair of holders, an imaging element, an association pillar and a pair of isometric beams. The holders are used to clamp a handheld electronic device. The imaging element includes a bottom plate having a guide slot and is movably connected to the two holders. The association pillar is fastened in the guide slot and can be moved in the guide slot along a first axis. One end of each of the two beams is pivotally connected to the association pillar, and the other ends of the beams are respectively connected to the top plates of the two holders.

Abstract: A bumper protecting apparatus for a vehicle includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a plurality of slidable panels. The front panel comprises a plurality of apparatus license plate mounting holes adapted to support a license plate. The rear panel is coupled to the front panel such that the front panel and the rear panel define a volume therebetween. Lastly, the plurality of slidable panels are adapted to slide into and out of the volume between the front and rear panels. In use, the bumper protecting apparatus may be configured to span the length of an automobile's bumper so as to protect that bumper from collision damage.

Abstract: A durable, self-locking license plate holder system that allows for the quick and convenient installation and removal of license plates and other identification tags without the use of tools includes a frame having a back plate and an edge extending around the perimeter of the back plate, and an advertising band having at least one tab, the edge having grooves to align the license plate or other identification tag and friction bumps to couple with the tabs to removably secure a license plate between the frame and the advertising band.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of vehicle protectors and more particularly to automobile license plate frame bumper protectors.

Abstract: Mobile signs/billboards designed to attach to the back end of a vehicle are disclosed comprising a mounting device that is mounted to the back end of a vehicle via the holes for fixing a license plate, and a sign or billboard supported by the mounting device. The signs are designed in a variety of shapes and sizes to provide a display for advertisement or personal messaging. The sign/billboard can be inserted or removed quickly from the mounting device. While the sign/billboard is supported by the mounting device at the back end of the vehicle, the license tag is affixed elsewhere on the mounting device for full viewing and lighting. The mounting device remains on the vehicle until easily removed whereupon the license plate can be reattached to the vehicle. The mounting device comprises an inner pocket for easy insertion and removal of signs and billboards. Lighting may be wired with the vehicle or use solar power or batteries to providing lighting for the sign/billboard.

Abstract: A license plate frame comprising a license plate frame body defining a centrally located substantially unobstructed registration plate viewing area therethrough. The unobstructed viewing area is defined by a continuous interior peripheral edge. In one embodiment, a license plate peripheral support wall extends rearward from a mounting or rear surface of the frame body. The peripheral support wall is sized and shaped to nest with a peripheral edge of a registration plate. The peripheral support wall may be setback from the interior peripheral edge forming a plate surface retention lip. One or more retention tabs extend inwardly from the support wall, each forming a gap between a tab exterior surface and the retention lip or the continuous peripheral edge. The registration plate is positioned between the tab exterior surface and the retention lip. The assembly is affixed to a vehicle by inserting fasteners through apertures in each of the registration plate and the retention tabs.

Abstract: A durable, self-locking license plate holder system that allows for the quick and convenient installation and removal of license plates and other identification tags without the use of tools includes a frame having a back plate and an edge extending perpendicularly from the back plate, and a cover plate having at least one tab, the edge having grooves to align the license plate or other identification tag and friction bumps to couple with the tabs to removeably secure a license plate between the frame and the cover plate.

Abstract: A pre-measured license plate frame spacer unit used in conjunction with a license plate frame will prevent the license plate frame from coming into contact with the vehicle mounting surface.

Abstract: A specialized fastener cover is suitable for attaching to a fastener used to attach one object to another. The fastener cover includes a decorative faceplate and a method of pivoting the faceplate between two positions. In one position, the fastener can be inserted into the two objects to hold the objects together, or can be removed from the objects to release them from each other. When the faceplate is pivoted to the second position, the decorative faceplate conceals the fastener. The fastener cover can be used to cover fasteners attaching a variety of objects to each other.

Abstract: A vehicle license plate frame and bumper assembly has a substrate formed of a high-durometer first polymer compound, and an overmold component formed of a lower-durometer, second polymer compound that is chemically compatible with the first polymer compound. The substrate includes an endless frame with forward, inner and outer faces, and license plate screw mounting tabs inwardly extending from the frame. The overmold component includes a bumper cohesively bonded to the frame but not to screw head-receiving areas of the tabs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a display backplane and an LCD device. The display backplane comprises multiple supporting brackets and a connecting slot, wherein, the connecting slot comprises a sliding slot and a protruding platform, and the protruding platform is sliding held in the sliding slot, and at least two of the brackets can rotate relatively about a first rotation axis perpendicular to the plane of the display backplane. After rotation, the display backplane formed by the brackets is smaller in volume such that it can reduce the volume occupied by the packing and shipping during transportation process of the display backplane in order to reduce the packing and shipping cost during transportation process of the display backplane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, the present invention relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-image license plate assembly having a series of horizontally disposed rotating display members operably controlled by a rotational drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can be a series of gears, pulleys, belts, chains, a worm gear assembly, or other means. The horizontally disposed rotating display members rotated about a horizontal axis. The rotating display members preferably have three image surfaces. An image is segmented, with each segment applied to a respective image surface of each of the display members, such that when the image surfaces are aligned, the complete image is displayed. The image can be applied directly to the rotating member or applied to an insert. An adapter mount is provided for fastening the multi-image license plate assembly to a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle license plate frame and bumper assembly has a substrate formed of a high-durometer first polymer compound, and an overmold component formed of a lower-durometer, second polymer compound that is chemically compatible with the first polymer compound. The substrate includes an endless frame with forward, inner and outer faces, and license plate screw mounting tabs inwardly extending from the frame. The overmold component includes a bumper cohesively bonded to the frame but not to screw head-receiving areas of the tabs.

Abstract: A frame of an electronic device is a closed frame and made of plastic material. The frame forms one or more tooth structures at the corners of the frame to extend further out or to be compactly arranged to be pushed closer together for changing a size of the frame. Each tooth structure includes a plurality of rectangular teeth and a plurality of trapezoidal teeth. The trapezoidal teeth are positioned between the rectangular teeth.

Abstract: This application relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, it relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, it relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention describes a customizable license plate holder. The device comprises a conventional license plate holder with an opening on the top and bottom, which enables a personalized message bar to be attached. The message bar can display a favorite quote, name of a sports team or team logos, or advertisements that marketers have requested or paid drivers to display. The message bar is inserted into the open slot from the top, and is secured by an arch at the back of the holder. The present invention can provide users with a fun and convenient way to display messages on their car's license plate holder. The device can allow people to personalize their vehicles without having to adhere a permanent bumper sticker.

Abstract: A license plate frame is dimensioned for receipt around an associated license plate. The frame includes a first portion in parallel, spaced relation from a second portion and joined thereto along opposite ends by first and second interconnection portions. A handle extends outwardly from a first face of the second portion. First and second spaced openings along the first portion receive associated fasteners to secure the frame to the associate license plate and associated vehicle. First and second spaced apart, segmented studs (circular or non-circular) extend outwardly from a second face of the second portion for receipt in corresponding openings in the associated license plate, or to abut against an outer surface thereof. The handle includes a first, upper surface and a second, lower surface, the lower surface including a region dimensioned for advertising.

Abstract: A structure is provided for coupling items such as signs, birdhouses and cameras to a fixed support structure is disclosed. Various mechanisms for attachment to a variety of supporting structures are described. The structure firmly holds an item in place, and the structure is capable of secure attachment to a variety of supporting structures.

Abstract: The secure license plate holder is specific to the vehicle to which it is assigned, having the vehicle identification number (VIN) permanently disposed on the holder. The holder is secured with tamperproof security fasteners requiring specialized tools for installation and removal. The license plate is also secured to the holder with tamperproof security fasteners. Decorative covers are installed over the fastener heads to prevent misinterpretation of the head as a part of the alphanumeric characters on the license plate and to indicate tampering. The holder includes an embedded SIM (subscriber identity module) chip, and the vehicle has a corresponding chip installed therein. Thus, removal of the plate and holder requires removal of part of the vehicle structure in order to avoid obvious damage to the fasteners and their covers.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably attaching dealer tags to various vehicles, comprising two or more mounting devices, each comprising a center portion with a mounting hole for mounting the device on the vehicle's tag or license mounting structure using a screw or bolt or similar mounting means. At one end of the device is a mounting post supported by a mounting post support with a ridge, protrusion, or indentation on two opposing sides. The mounting post support is flexibly attached to the center portion, and can be bent around and removably attached to the center portion by means of inserting the ridge or protrusions into corresponding holes or slots in the sides of the center portion. The other end of the device comprises a flexible arm or structure with a hole adapted to fit over the mounting post.

Abstract: A specialized fastener cover is suitable for concealing a fastener used to attach one object to another. The fastener cover includes a decorative emblem and a method of pivoting the emblem between two positions. In one position, the decorative emblem conceals the fastener. When the emblem is pivoted to the second position, the fastener can be accessed so that it can be inserted in fastener receptacles in the objects to attach the objects to one another or removed from the fastener receptacles to separate the two objects. The fastener cover can be incorporated into an attachable object, such as a license plate frame to be attached to a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mounting bracket for the license plate of a utility trailer. Conventional mounts position the plate below the taillights where the plates are frequently bent by contact with the ground either during towing or manipulation by the tongue. The present lit bracket extends upwardly from the tail light holes, or alternatively affixes to the back gate of the utility trailer, to position the plate out of harm's way.

Abstract: The present invention is to enable consumers to scratch off numbers, letters, or symbols, on license plate frames, and relates to those used on automotive vehicles for advertising messages, and using a phone number, surrounding the automobile license plate and, methods for fabricating the same and, more particularly to apply to the top and or bottom side of a license plate frame an adhesive backed tape or label with a scratch off coating applied to the front side of the adhesive backed tape or label. This scratch off material is usually in the form of an ink which is usually silkscreened or baked on the tape or label, enabling consumers to scratch off the front side of the tape or label, revealing numbers or letters or symbols used in a standard message or phone number or web site address.

Abstract: A license plate frame that allows for removable coupling of elements to the license plate frame. The license plate frame may include four borders that each include an outer frame lip and an inner frame lip extending outwardly from a rear surface of the license plate frame. The inner frame lip may include a plurality of equally sized notches adjacent one another. A removable element that includes a pin and a channel is removably coupled to the license plate frame by placing the pin within one of the plurality of notches and placing a portion of the outer frame lip within the channel of the removable element. The removable element may be moved by lifting the pin out of the notch and sliding the outer frame lip through the channel of the removable element before inserting the pin into a different notch.

Abstract: The present device relates to a license plate holder, and more specifically to a license plate holder with illumination for attachment to remote locations on a vehicle. The license plate holder includes a backing plate sized for attachment of a license plate. A support member extends outwardly from the backing plate and is sized and shaped for insertion into a boat rod holder. A self-contained electrical system is included in the license plate holder for illumination of the license plate. The self-contained electrical system includes at least one LED, a switch, an electrical storage device and at least one solar panel. The illuminated license plate holder may be mounted on a watercraft while being hauled on a trailer so that the license plate is not subject to scraping, mutilation, or destruction; as typically occurs when a license plate is affix to a trailer.

Abstract: A license plate fastener assembly includes a female collar including an internally threaded cylinder and a radially outboard flared shoulder. A bumper is mounted on the shoulder. A bolt is compatibly received in the threaded cylinder. The bolt presents a bolt head to define a selectively adjustable distance between the bolt head and the bumper. One or more washers made or synthetic resin may be mounted on the cylinder for selective depth adjustment of the distance.

Abstract: A license plate holder that removably secures a license plate within the license plate holder that includes a back plate secured to a vehicle bumper of a vehicle, a pair of hinges, a plurality of storage pockets covered with an adhesive plastic covering, a plurality of threaded attachment screws contained in the storage pockets and a front frame coupled to the front frame with the pair of hinges and a snap lock. The license plate holder also includes a plurality of advertisement indicia, a pair of support frame apertures, a first pair of back plate apertures and a second pair of back plate apertures and a pair of support tabs used to support the license plate within the license plate holder.

Abstract: A specialized fastener cover is suitable for concealing a fastener used to attach one object to another. The fastener cover includes a decorative emblem and a method of pivoting the emblem between two positions. In one position, the decorative emblem conceals the fastener. When the emblem is pivoted to the second position, the fastener can be accessed so that it can be inserted in fastener receptacles in the objects to attach the objects to one another or removed from the fastener receptacles to separate the two objects. The fastener cover can be incorporated into an attachable object, such as a license plate frame to be attached to a vehicle.

Abstract: A removable license plate protector 10 has an outer impact plate 12, an impact bumper 14 and at least one permanent magnet 20. The impact plate 12 is the size of a license plate 22 or slightly greater. The impact bumper 14 is made of a resilient material permanently affixed to an inner surface of the impact plate 12. The at least one permanent magnet 20 is permanently affixed to an exterior surface of the impact bumper 14. The at least one permanent magnet 20 is positioned to attach magnetically to a metal license plate 22 thereby providing an easy attachment and detachment of the license plate protector 10 to the license plate 22.

Abstract: A license plate holder that removably secures a license plate within the license plate holder that includes a back plate secured to a vehicle bumper of a vehicle, a pair of hinges, a plurality of storage pockets covered with an adhesive plastic covering, a plurality of threaded attachment screws contained in the storage pockets and a front frame coupled to the front frame with the pair of hinges and a snap lock. The license plate holder also includes a plurality of advertisement indicia, a pair of support frame apertures, a first pair of back plate apertures and a second pair of back plate apertures and a pair of support tabs used to support the license plate within the license plate holder.

Abstract: A magnet-based frame mounting system comprises a frame plate that is magnetically attractive and a wall plate that is magnetically attractive. The frame plate has a first surface that mechanically mounts within a rear surface of a frame. Correspondingly, the wall plate has a first surface that mechanically mounts directly to a wall. When the frame plate is mounted to a corresponding frame, the wall plate is mounted to a corresponding wall, and the frame plate is magnetically coupled to the frame plate, the frame plate is concealed by the frame, the wall plate is concealed by the frame and the frame is repositionable in any direction parallel to the wall plate, without repositioning the wall plate, such that the frame stays at a set location based upon the magnetic coupling between the frame plate and the wall plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, the present invention relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.

Abstract: This application discloses an assembling frame for license plate. The mentioned assembling frame for license plate comprises a first frame part, and a second frame part. A connecting part is employed for ensuring the assembling of the first frame part and the second frame part. When combining the assembling frame for license plate with a license plate, the license plate will be surrounded with the first frame part and the second frame part. According to this invention, a license plate can be decorated with the first frame part and the second frame part, and the identification of the containing of the license plate will not be affected by the assembling frame for license plate of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a frame for attaching a license plate or novelty plate to a vehicle, with the capability of attaching an emblem to the frame in a desired location chosen by the user from multiple possible points of attachment. Multiple receptacles may be formed in the frame, each suitable for receiving and tightly holding an protuberance extending from an emblem, so that the emblem may be attached to the frame wherever there is a receptacle. Alternatively, a separate clip may be placed behind the frame, with prongs extending forward around the frame to attach to an emblem in any position on the frame where the clip is located. The position of the emblem on the frame may be shifted up and down or side to side. The emblem may also be removed and repositioned in a new position selected by the user.

Abstract: A reversible license plate holder attachable to a prepared rear panel of a vehicle. A rectangular perimeter frame has an obverse and a reverse side and an open central area, the frame having an L-shaped cross-section defining a flange sized to be aligned with and receive a license plate positionable thereagainst. The frame also has spaced mounting holes which are alignable with mounting holes in the license plate and with threaded holes in the rear panel for attaching the holder against the rear panel. When the holder is attached to the rear panel so that the reverse side faces outwardly in a temporary use mode by a car dealer, an upper retaining tab forming a first U-shaped channel with the frame trappingly receives an upper edge of the license plate and a lower retaining tab forming a second U-shaped channel trappingly receives a lower edge of the license plate when a lower edge of the flange is resiliently flexed downwardly, then released.

Abstract: An automobile protection device having a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has an inner edge and an outer edge. A plurality of semi-circular tabs extend from the inner edge having circular holes. The outer edge of the first frame integrally couples the first frame with the second frame such that the first frame extends outwardly from the second frame. The inner edge of the first frame secures the license plate to the fender by aligning the circular holes of the first frame with the existing holes in a standard license plate and fender of an automobile and securing the device using screws. When in position, the device extends perpendicularly outwardly from the fender to prevent damage to the license plate and fender of an automobile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sign carrier apparatus specifically designed to be inserted into a vehicle hitch assembly to transport signs. Alternatively, the present invention provides for a free standinged receiver hitch, or free standing receiver hitch for storing the sign carrier apparatus when not in use.

Abstract: A multi-image license plate assembly having a series of horizontally disposed rotating display members operably controlled by a rotational drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can be a series of gears, pulleys, belts, chains, a worm gear assembly, or other means. The horizontally disposed rotating display members rotated about a horizontal axis. The rotating display members preferably have three image surfaces. An image is segmented, with each segment applied to a respective image surface of each of the display members, such that when the image surfaces are aligned, the complete image is displayed. The image can be applied directly to the rotating member or applied to an insert. An adapter mount is provided for fastening the multi-image license plate assembly to a vehicle.