Coin Holder-carried Indicia Patents (Class 40/323)
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Patent number: 10395556Abstract: A kit includes front and back planar members each having receptacle notch, a generally U-shaped clip configured to mate with the receptacle notches to secure the front and back planar members together, at least one LED, a battery, and a plurality of conductive tapes.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Progressive Arts AllianceInventors: Lauren Ainsley Buckner, Benjamin H. Horvat
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Patent number: 8650784Abstract: The folder is formed from a single sheet, folded along a fold line to form opposing walls. Each wall, at its top, includes a retaining portion that folds over a metal or plastic channel rod and includes a series of horizontally-spaced holes. The holes extend vertically over the lower edge or a rib of the channel rod. Each channel rod extends laterally past the edge of the folder and includes notches or hook ends that engage a pair of rails. Each tab includes a clip portion that opens downward. The clip portion includes two vertically-oriented inner faces, one or both of which includes inward-facing dimples or protrusions that fit at least partially into the holes in the retaining portion. At least one optional protrusion may be locating, meaning that the top of the protrusion does not engage the channel rod when the tab is fully attached.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Smead Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Marvin Halfen, David J. Gilbertson
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Patent number: 8038323Abstract: The present Invention is an apparatus for displaying a medallion in an item of memorabilia, such as a hockey puck or a model of a tire. A medallion is selectably retained by a cavity defined by the item of memorabilia. A light-emitting capacitor is disposed either in front of or behind the medallion, illuminating the surface of the medallion.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventors: Paul Phillip Ratmansky, Joel David Ratmansky
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Patent number: 7967464Abstract: The Invention is an apparatus for displaying a medallion in an item of memorabilia. The item of memorabilia defines a cavity. A holder is configured to be contained within the cavity and defines a medallion-receiving opening selectably receiving the medallion. The holder contains an LED lamp oriented generally parallel to the display surface of the medallion. The LED lamp causes the relief of the medallion to cast a shadow on the display surface of the medallion. The lustrous metal of the medallion reflects light from the relief to an observer.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventors: Paul Phillip Ratmansky, Joel David Ratmansky
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Patent number: 7793445Abstract: A body comprising a ring and a diametric bridging member is adapted to receive and retain dissimilar markers or indicia on the opposing sides of the body. The bridge member diametrically spans the void within the ring member. The bridge member preferably includes a hole to receive a permanent magnet. The ring member is adapted to receive first and second indicia, each of which is formed of iron or an iron alloy. The first and second indicia are held within the ring member by the magnet, and lie flush with the outer top and bottom surfaces of the ring member to present the appearance of a single article of manufacture. If desired, the first and second markers may be replaced with other markers, thereby altering the appearance of the coin flip token.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Lonnie L. Lawrence
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Patent number: 7437840Abstract: The Invention is a memorabilia apparatus. Indicia are imprinted on a medallion using convention minting technology. An ice hockey puck or a model of a tire has a cavity adapted to receive and to support the medallion for display. The cavity of the puck or model of a tire exerts a pre-selected force upon the medallion over a pre-selected area, holding the medallion in place during handling while allowing a collector to release the medallion from the puck or model of the tire. Alternatively, resilient or spring retaining members releasably engage the puck or model of the tire and the medallion.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventors: Paul Phillip Ratmansky, Joel David Ratmansky
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Patent number: 6746051Abstract: A two-sided image product is disclosed having an image bearing side and a non-image bearing side; printing a plurality of undetermined images on the image bearing side. The image product is made from a single piece of an image bearing media folded such that the first and second sides are adhered together in a substantially co-extensive manner. The first and second sides having a plurality of slits cut therein prior to folding of the page which are sized and positioned to receive at least one corner of a document thereby securing the document to the page.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: William C. Archie, Jr., Frank Pincelli, Dale F. McIntyre, Joseph A. Manico
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Publication number: 20040010953Abstract: A tri-foldable card is provided having a first panel that defines first and second opposed lateral edges. A second panel and third panel are also provided, each having inner lateral edges. A first hinge joins the first lateral edge of the first panel to the lateral edge of the second panel. A second hinge joins the second lateral edge to the lateral edge of the third panel. The second hinge has a thickness greater than the first hinge such that the second panel is foldable about the first hinge to close the second panel, and the third panel is foldable about the second hinge to close the third panel after the second panel has been closed. A medallion can be contained in a housing that extends through one of the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Ronald C. Chimenti, Mark S. Rhea
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Patent number: 6510631Abstract: A picture frame assembly has a border with recesses for holding coins. The border consists of an internally mounted framing component having a plurality of circular recesses formed therein. The internal edges of the framing component are designed to slightly overlap the edges of the picture or photo to be framed, while the external edges are designed to fit under the external border of the frame. A backing member immediately adjacent the framing component cooperates with the apertures formed in the framing component to create recessed into which coins may be placed. The date of the coins coincides with the date of the photo or picture and thus provide an indication of the date of the photo or picture. The backing member is held in position relative to the framing component by a clamp, which also serves to bind the frontal border and glass plate in position thereby completing the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: Patricia Baggarly
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Publication number: 20020108280Abstract: A display unit is specially designed to mount metal coins or the like for display purpose. The unit includes a transparent plate having holes made to fit the coins or the like and hold them in place securely. Electric powered light sources are positioned around the periphery of the transparent plate. The light sources are covered, except allowing light to enter the transparent edges of the plate. The light illuminates the surface of the coins after passing through the surfaces around the coin holes in the plate. The housing of the unit can be configured with a base to allow it to rest on a level surface such as on a table top. The housing can also be configured to allow it to be hung on the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Juan Fernandez
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Patent number: 6129959Abstract: A sleeve label is fabricated from a sheet of polyethylene which is folded upon itself along two longitudinal fold lines with the overlying layers then being joined together along a seal line. The seal line is located so that the outer layer of the folded sheet forms an outer flap, which may be adhered to the body of the sleeve by a releasable adhesive strip. The outer flap can be printed to comprise a redeemable coupon, or it may be printed with detailed product information, or it may be configured to serve as a handle for the product. The label may also include a tubular header of small diameter, which can also serve as a coupon, or be printed with detailed product information, or configured to serve as a handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Plastic Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Joseph B. Mercer, Quy Thai
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Patent number: 6128840Abstract: A display card for displaying valuable collectible items such as coins, medals, fluids or the like that includes a card body having a display aperture extending therethrough. The card body has a core layer sandwiched between first and second card protective layers. A one sided self adhesive tape is adhesively bound to a surface of the card so as to extend across the display aperture. The display object is positioned within the display aperture so as to define a peripheral clearance relative to the latter. The display object is bound to the one sided self adhesive tape extending across the display aperture. A ring of adhesive material further binds the display object of the card by extending between the object peripheral edge and the peripheral edge of the display aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Pierre U. BoisvertInventor: Pierre Boisvert
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Patent number: 6089060Abstract: An identification system utilizes a plastic housing which is appropriately sized to hold either a key or a coin as well as an information sheet on which the user may place selected indicia referring to the key or to himself. Each embodiment utilizes a living hinge closure attachment to secure the key or coin and information sheet within the housing. Utilizing the housing and indicia for identifying the key minimizes the excess material and connections thereby simplifying the identification and storage problem, yet because the use of the housing with the key slightly increases the size of the key head, it provides a slightly greater moment arm for turning the key in a lock and gives a slightly larger gripping surface to be employed when so turning the key. These factors are significant when dealing with children and with elderly people who may not have the physical strength and dexterity required for some small headed keys.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventor: Larry Joe Steeley
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Patent number: 5752336Abstract: A display carrier for POGS and/or Slammers has a body portion with an upper flat surface and registration cavities therein arranged in an upper and a lower level, such that POGS or Slammers registered in cavities in the lower level may be overlapped by POGS or Slammers registered in the cavities in the upper level. POGS and Slammers with picture elements may therein be placed and displayed to present a larger contiguous pictorial display. In one embodiment there is but one level of registration cavities, and picture elements are presented on the upper flat surface to form a composite pictorial display with picture elements on POGS or Slammers placed in the registration elements. In some embodiments transparent lids cooperate with the body portions to enclose and protect POGS and Slammers in the display carriers, and picture elements may be placed on the underside of lids to form parts of a composite picture with POGS or Slammers.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1995Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Inventor: Richard B. Haynes
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Patent number: 5626937Abstract: A precious metal foil composite comprising a precious metal foil encased, by lamination, in a transparent polymeric sheet material. The composite cards produced from this composite material are used for practical purposes by encasing the above composite together with another component having opaque decorative patterns, and finally encasing the entire assembly in a secondary hard protective covering to provide the outermost protection.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1994Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: Mitsubishi Materials CorporationInventors: Masaki Morikawa, Naoyuki Hosoda, Naoki Uchiyama
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Patent number: 5577403Abstract: An identification system utilizes a plastic housing which is appropriately sized to hold either a key or a coin as well as an information sheet on which the user may place selected indicia referring to the key or to himself. Each embodiment utilizes a living hinge closure attachment to secure the key or coin and information sheet within the housing. Utilizing the housing as the indicia for identifying the key minimizes the excess material and connections thereby simplifying the identification and storage problem, yet because the use of the housing with the key slightly increases the size of the key head, it provides a slightly greater moment arm for turning the key in a lock and gives a slightly larger gripping surface to be employed when so turning the key. These factors are significant when dealing with children and with elderly people who may not have the physical strength and dexterity required for some small headed keys.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Inventor: Larry J. Steeley
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Patent number: 5294466Abstract: A leather surround for decorative articles of the type which could be used with key rings or luggage tags, golf bag tags, and the like includes a pair of leather sheets, one of which includes an opening A decorative article, such as a pictorial work or logo, is inserted between the leather sheets so that the portion to be displayed is visible at the opening. Preferably the article is made from a non-ferrous metal, such as pewter. The article includes a flange surrounding at least a portion of its outer boundary adapted to be received between the two sheets of leather In the preferred embodiment, the leather sheets are stitched together around the outside of the article and flange and an adhesive is applied to the rear surface of the article to assist in bonding the article to the leather sheet and maintaining a desired orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1992Date of Patent: March 15, 1994Inventor: Daniel G. Baughman
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Patent number: 5176352Abstract: An interchangeable food display system includes a frame into which is removably inserted a display surface panel and display support panel. The display surface panel and display panel support are retained within the frame by three spring loaded support strips. The support strips are removably attached to the frame by means of screws which are screwed into screw inserts which are disposed and retained within the frame. Display surface panels, presenting different appearances, such a mirrored surface, a colored surface or a surfaces having other designs, are interchangeable so that the system can be tailored to different types of displays.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1990Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Inventor: Heinz J. Braun
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Patent number: 5054057Abstract: A coin slot cover for telephones to indicate an out-of-order condition. A plate with a pair of locking tabs extending therefrom that may be inserted into the coin slot of a pay telephone.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1991Date of Patent: October 1, 1991Inventor: Clifford J. Wilson
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Patent number: 4974842Abstract: A pocket-size coin holder in which the coin is principally used as a golf ball marker. The holder has a relatively small metallic body punched from sheet metal. A shallow coin-retaining cup is stamp-formed at a central portion of the body. A coin-retaining bridging pin, which is capable of flexing laterally, extends across the mouth of the cup so as to bisect the area defined by the mouth. The opposite ends of the pin are firmly anchored to the body. The cup is preferably sized to receive a dime coin which is manually inserted into the cup beneath the coin-retaining pin.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1989Date of Patent: December 4, 1990Inventor: Bruno Widman
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Patent number: 4776797Abstract: A coin cue device having a pliable support, a circular backing secured to the pliable support and elevated pictorial coin indicia integrally bound to the circular backing. A circular ridge is secured to the pliable support and to the circular backing, and a removable backing is removably secured to the back of the pliable support. A method for aiding the handicapped in determining which monetary coins are to be desposited in a machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1987Date of Patent: October 11, 1988Inventor: JoAnn Hernandez
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Patent number: 4679691Abstract: A tip tray for use in restaurants or the like which is transparent and has a pair of slide tracks or slots formed by longitudinal leg bars on the bottom. The tracks accomodate cards upon which may be printed various written messages, photos, and/or other visuals which may be viewed through the transparent tray surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1985Date of Patent: July 14, 1987Inventor: Kevin J. Halloran
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Patent number: 4399910Abstract: An improved frame design for retaining a coin, medallion and other jewelry objects wherein a frame of one standard size can accommodate similarly shaped objects within a range of differing thicknesses. An improved shim which allows a standard size frame to accommodate similarly shaped objects whose perimeter dimensions are small enough so that the object can move inside the frame. An improved retaining ring which serves to impede the rotation of a circular object inside a cylindrical frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1981Date of Patent: August 23, 1983Assignee: Tempo GInventor: Charles Gutentag
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Patent number: 4070782Abstract: A paper weight and decorative display item for desks which includes a main body having an upper surface with a plurality of recesses sized to receive different size coins and a name tag plate on the front surface on an incline, and which name tag may be removed for changing depending upon the person who is using the paper weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1976Date of Patent: January 31, 1978Inventor: Sergio A. Vasallo
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Patent number: 4016937Abstract: An appliance is disclosed for illustrating the prospective order of use by a plurality of users of a coin-operated device having coin receiving means. The invention comprises a support having a plurality of coin retaining means each being capable of retaining a coin insertable within the coin-operated device. Display means displays the order in which a plurality of coins are placed in the plurality of coin retaining means by a plurality of users, respectively. Indicator means indicate the one of the plurality of coin retaining means corresponding to the present user of the coin-operated device. The appliance is mounted to enable inspection thereof to indicate the order of prospective use of the coin-operated device in accordance with the display and indicator means. The foregoing abstract is merely a resume of one general application, is not a complete discussion of all principles of operation or applications, and is not to be construed as a limitation on the scope of the claimed subject matter.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1975Date of Patent: April 12, 1977Inventor: Norman J. Abraham
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Patent number: 3957157Abstract: An easily assemblable and disassembable air-tight container or display holder for coins or similar articles. A holding plate having a hole in which the article is placed is sandwiched between retaining plates, a seal is placed about the periphery of the holding plate and between the retaining plates, and a framing assembly is positioned about the periphery of the plates to hold the retaining plates against the seal. An identifying piece is removably interlocked into the framing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1973Date of Patent: May 18, 1976Inventor: Norman W. Therrien