Cylinder Or Polygonal Carrier Patents (Class 40/506)
  • Patent number: 11786834
    Abstract: An interactive toy system is shown and described. The toy system can include a container forming a receptacle and having a top opening and a carriage. The carriage is disposed in the receptacle and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The carriage has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the first position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the second position. The second receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the second position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the first position. The toy system can include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The fog obfuscating the first receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: MOOSE CREATIVE MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Dean Del Giudice, Carl Budd, Tori Salvaggio, James Austin-Smith, Ross Monks, David Emblin
  • Patent number: 11786833
    Abstract: An interactive toy system is shown and described. The toy system can include a container forming a receptacle and having a top opening and a carriage. The carriage is disposed in the receptacle and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The carriage has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the first position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the second position. The second receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the second position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the first position. The toy system can include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The fog obfuscating the first receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: MOOSE CREATIVE MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Dean Del Giudice, Carl Budd, Tori Salvaggio, James Austin-Smith, Ross Monks, David Emblin
  • Patent number: 11324351
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a Magnetized Multiple Media Memorabilia/Tool Stand apparatus assembly device mechanism, aimed particularly at enabling an end user to have object(s) securely, safely, easily, quickly and in a cost effective method and it/they are mounted/attached in/on a singularly base and be used in multiple locations. This “Magnetized Memorabilia Media Stand”, allows an item(s) including but not limited to work, employment, sports, etc., or the like to be usable as well as displayed. Said can be hung on a Wall-Post, Garage-Refrigerator-House Door, Window Seal, be a Desk Paper Weight, PencilPen-Clip Holder, on Mailboxes, etc. Said has multiple purposes and be used in multiple locations. As “Helmet Hoodie Stand”, it doesn't have multiple magnets nor bolted to a Vehicle, for effectiveness as described herein. Said configuration allows it to be superior to prior art, because its shaft/rod/brace/bracket/magnet mechanism embodiments, etc., are not exclusively for a hood purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Franklin DeLano Nash
  • Patent number: 9373270
    Abstract: A male or female human pelvic model for teaching, practicing, or evaluating proficiency in physical examination, medical or surgical techniques, or procedures involving the pelvis are disclosed. The pelvic model can include replaceable pelvic skeletal frame and normal, pathological, or other modules providing 3D anatomical representations of various body components, such as skin, organs, muscles, vessels, connective tissues, ligaments, tendons, or nerves. The pelvic model can include portions that can retain pressurized fluid, such as to mimic a body organ, cavity, or vessel that retains fluid, so that leakage can occur, such as upon unintended cutting or puncture. A rotating open-top pelvic region structure can permit viewing or video capture during the simulated procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Douglas Wayne Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 8904684
    Abstract: A rolling information display apparatus and a method of displaying product information on a roller grill. A circular and symmetrical thimble device is configured to accept replaceable product information displays through the center of the device. The thimble acts as a collar for the product display information sign which is removable to allow for changing product information. The apparatus rolls along with the movement of the roller grill on which products are kept warmed in a typical retail display. The apparatus and the method of display disclosed allow for immediate labeling of products on a retail roller grill along with quick change capability to allow information to be changed in the thimble without the need to open up any apparatus or device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Kurmlavage, Jeremy Leeds-Frank, Ronald McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20140352185
    Abstract: An advertising and product information display device. The advertising and product information display device including a rotatable drum presenting a display surface, an elongate shaft coupled to the rotatable drum and extending along the longitudinal axis of the rotatable drum, and a weight component coupled to a portion of the rotatable drum to bias the rotatable drum to a preselected rest position when an external force is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Ladd B. Forsline, Bernadette A. Ward
  • Publication number: 20140317972
    Abstract: A rolling information display system includes a heated roller grill having at least a first coated, heated roller positioned adjacent a second coated, heated roller, said at least first and second coated, heated rollers rotating together; and a tube comprising a plastic material resistant to temperatures at which the heater roller grill operates, the tube being open on both ends and further comprising rolling surfaces at opposing ends of the tube for rolling in contact with heated rolling surfaces of the heated roller grill and one or more recessed surfaces for bearing information about products provided on the heated roller grill. Information is printed in the one or more recessed surfaces, or is applied directly to or molded directly into the recessed surfaces. The rolling surface at opposing ends of the tube are integral with the tube. The products provided on the heated roller grill are food items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: 7-ELEVEN, INC.
    Inventor: Paula Sanders Fenton
  • Patent number: 8839536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Solaire Generation, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurence Mackler
  • Patent number: 8701323
    Abstract: In one aspect, a rolling information display apparatus for use with a roller grill includes an elongated envelope. A cap is removably positioned over at least one opening of the envelope. An information bearing medium is removably positioned inside the envelope. In one embodiment, a sealing member is disposed to create a substantially watertight seal over at least one opening of the envelope. In another aspect, a rolling information display apparatus for use with a roller grill is a cylindrical rolling member having one or more rolling surfaces rolling in contact with heated rolling surfaces of the grill. The cylindrical rolling member also has one or more recessed surfaces bearing information about food items offered for sale on the grill. The recessed surfaces are provided in regions of the rolling member that are of diameter less than regions of the rolling member in which the rolling surfaces are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: 7-Eleven, Inc.
    Inventor: Paula Sanders Fenton
  • Patent number: 8500022
    Abstract: A packaging system uses marked, specially designed packaging to enable confidential purchasing of consumer goods. Products having a first configuration normally labeled for sale are convertible into a second configuration which conceals the identity of the goods, other than perhaps having a confidentiality brand. The confidentiality package is bar-coded for price and purchase scanning but does not identify the type of good(s) being purchased either at the cash register or on the customer's receipt. The confidentially packaged items are primarily sold at a retail location immediately next to a normally marked, identical (except for the outer packaging shell) item, and have a brief description of what the item is directly under it (Tampons for example) located in the shelf strip next to the re-order shelf tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Yours Confidentially, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Kidwell, Henry Wischusen, III
  • Publication number: 20120102795
    Abstract: In one aspect, a rolling information display apparatus for use with a roller grill includes an elongated envelope. A cap is removably positioned over at least one opening of the envelope. An information bearing medium is removably positioned inside the envelope. In one embodiment, a sealing member is disposed to create a substantially watertight seal over at least one opening of the envelope. In another aspect, a rolling information display apparatus for use with a roller grill is a cylindrical rolling member having one or more rolling surfaces rolling in contact with heated rolling surfaces of the grill. The cylindrical rolling member also has one or more recessed surfaces bearing information about food items offered for sale on the grill. The recessed surfaces are provided in regions of the rolling member that are of diameter less than regions of the rolling member in which the rolling surfaces are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc.
    Inventor: Paula Sanders Fenton
  • Patent number: 8112920
    Abstract: In one aspect, a rolling information display apparatus for use with a roller grill includes an elongated envelope. A cap is removably positioned over at least one opening of the envelope. An information bearing medium is removably positioned inside the envelope. In one embodiment, a sealing member is disposed to create a substantially watertight seal over at least one opening of the envelope. In another aspect, a rolling information display apparatus for use with a roller grill is a cylindrical rolling member having one or more rolling surfaces rolling in contact with heated rolling surfaces of the grill. The cylindrical rolling member also has one or more recessed surfaces bearing information about food items offered for sale on the grill. The recessed surfaces are provided in regions of the rolling member that are of diameter less than regions of the rolling member in which the rolling surfaces are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: 7-Eleven, Inc.
    Inventor: Paula Sanders Fenton
  • Patent number: 8104203
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Solaire Generation, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurence Mackler
  • Patent number: 8069596
    Abstract: In the case of a stand for an information sign (2), the support (1) used for the information sign (2) is an L-shaped metal strip which is releasably connected to a base part, ensuring the stability of the stand, and, at its top end, has a pivot pin (14) and coupling discs (22, 23) which are provided with locking protrusions (20) and locking recesses (21), by means of which the information sign (2) can be arrested in different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: “Durable” Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Horst-Werner Maier-Hunke
  • Patent number: 7935100
    Abstract: A light sensitive media packaging with unique shrink-wrap light protection label that works as a light barrier to protect media from light damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: International Stem Cell Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey Janus
  • Publication number: 20110066494
    Abstract: A system for displaying photographs is provided. The display system includes a plurality of rotatable carousels that each possess a plurality of slots for receiving folders that hold photographs taken by an event organizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Caine SMITH, Brynley DAVIES, Daniel WEIL
  • Patent number: 7877913
    Abstract: A multi-faceted, rotatable promotional display device for being retained relative to a vehicle for enabling the perception of multiple promotional messages from a single vantage point. A display casing with multiple display surfaces is rotatably retained relative to a base structure. Promotional messages are displayed relative to the display surfaces, and a drive arrangement rotates the display casing relative. The display casing can have a square, triangular, or other cross section. The base structure can have a cup portion with a raised peripheral ridge, and a shell can envelope the display casing. The display surfaces can be electronic display screens or light transmissive panels. A light source can be disposed within the display casing. A drive motor can be powered by a battery, a photovoltaic array, or a wind turbine. A clutch or a force sensor can prevent the application of excessive rotational force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: David L. King
  • Patent number: 7823307
    Abstract: A rotatable display box comprising, a signage body and mount to engage this to a fixed structure in a manner to allow the signage body to be rotatable about an axis of rotation and relative to said fixed structure. The signage body includes at least two display sides. A cam and the other is a cam follower are included. The cam has a surface including a number of cam surface depressions corresponding to the number of regions at or from which signage is or can be presented, said cam surface depressions located at intervals about said axis or rotation corresponding to the number of display sides of the signage box to which said rotation is to be biased to. The biasing to such locations is encouraged by the biasing of said cam follower towards the cam surface of said cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Rodier Advertising (1986) Limited
    Inventor: Graham Rodier Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20090113774
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conveniently rotating an attached display or lighting arrangement in and out of view, at will. It is particularly useful for the permanent display of holiday decorations, including string-lights and to display them during the holidays but remove them from sight during the remainder of the year.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Manning Kinzel, Donald John Kinzel
  • Patent number: 7509761
    Abstract: Apparatus for creating a number of display images comprises a first rotating element provided with a plurality of mounting means, each of said mounting means rotatably carrying one or more second rotating elements each provided with a number of display surfaces in which the mounting means are arranged such that they define a shape with substantially straight edges, and in which two or more second rotating elements can combine to create a changeable display surface substantially parallel to each substantially straight edge of said shape, and in which in use each second rotating element is rotated independently of all other second rotating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Kwame Owusu-Atuahene
  • Publication number: 20080134551
    Abstract: A tabletop lazy susan provides storage space for tabletop items, such as various types of condiment dispensers, utensils and napkins. Preferably, the lazy susan includes a central opening that is configured to receive the support shaft of a table umbrella. Accordingly, when the shaft of a table umbrella is passed through the opening of the lazy susan, the lazy susan cannot be easily removed from the tabletop. In preferred arrangements, the lazy susan includes spaces in which to receive menu and/or advertising media inserts. In one arrangement, the lazy susan includes one or more spaces configured to receive easily changeable menu inserts and includes one or more additional spaces configured to receive permanent, or at least less-easily removable, advertising inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Match Play Inc./dba Back 9 USA
    Inventors: Harry Conforti, Christopher Faris, Chris Rowen, Eric McNiff
  • Patent number: 7257913
    Abstract: A signage system comprising a prism-shaped tri-panel louver having a slot at each corner into which can be slid a clip. The clip is generally V-shaped with a pair of opposing sides joined at one end to form an apex. At the apex end is a pair of opposing fingers which are generally parallel to the clip sides. The fingers form a slot on each side. The clip is slid and retained by a friction fit within the slot such that when three clips are installed the fingers and slots formed therein can hold the sign graphics strip. The clip can flex somewhat to allow for insertion in a slot in the louver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Ad-Tech International, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Heller, Richard Wanser, Dewey Pitts
  • Patent number: 7172668
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for constructing a rotatable label and attaching the rotatable label to a container. The rotatable label system comprises an inner label attached to the container and a rotatable outer label. The inner label may have adhesive on a rear surface of a trailing end alone, adhesive on a rear surface of both the leading and trailing end for fixedly attaching it to a container, or adhesive on the entire rear surface. The outer label may only have adhesive on a rear surface at or near a trailing end to secure the outer label to itself. The outer label is temporarily coupled to, the container while the outer label is wrapped around the container. Once the trailing end is attached to a front surface of the outer label at or near a leading end of the outer label, the outer label can be rotated about the container over the inner label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 7121026
    Abstract: The advertisement billboard includes at least one rotatable polyhedral column and a driving mechanism provided on a frame. The polyhedral column is consisted of a plurality of rotatable exhibiting boards having an obverse side and a reverse side. Each obverse side of the exhibiting boards outwardly displays an advertisement in sequence when the polyhedral column rotates for the first revolution, and each reverse side of the exhibiting boards outwardly displays an advertisement when the polyhedral column rotates for the second revolution, thereby enabling the advertisement billboard to display a multiple of planar advertisements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Hua-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7087298
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for constructing a rotatable label and attaching the rotatable label to a container. The rotatable label may have a transparent portion and is temporarily secured to a container or an inner label that is permanently secured to the container via a temporary adhesive disposed on a leading edge of the rotatable label's back surface. Permanent adhesive is disposed on the trailing edge of the rotatable label's back surface. The rotatable label is then wrapped around the container so that the trailing edge of the rotatable label's back surface comes in contact with the rotatable label's front surface. The rotatable label is then rotated with respect to the inner label or container, thereby breaking the temporary bond formed by the temporary adhesive between the rotatable label and inner label or container. Alternatively, temporary adhesive may be disposed on the trailing edge of the rotatable label's back surface to allow the rotatable label to be easily removed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6986220
    Abstract: An information display device adapted to be mounted on the safety bar of a ski-lift chair. The device has a tubular base which is rigidly attached to the safety bar. A tubular carrier is rotatabley secured to the tubular base. This tubular carrier provides a cylindrical support surface for information to be displayed. A tubular cover is mounted about the carrier and fixed to the tubular base to protect the tubular carrier and the information attached to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: SpinVision
    Inventor: Nicholas R. M. Kaulbach
  • Patent number: 6854234
    Abstract: A panel connector system is provided and includes a plurality of panels and panel connectors. Each panel includes panel sidewall extensions, lips extending from the sidewall extensions, and cross-walls. The sidewall extensions, lips, and cross-walls define outwardly opening edge channels. The panel connectors include a base and a member extending generally transversely from the base. The base includes a base plate and a contact element. The arm portion includes a generally longitudinal slot, a ledge or protruding portion and a spring portion. A male seating surface extends from the ledge and a female seating surface is present on the spring portion. The clip base plate is fastened to the panel cross-wall and one of the lips is disposed in the clip slot when the clip is attached within the edge channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Timothy Cota, William Funk
  • Patent number: 6631578
    Abstract: A system and method for constructing a rotatable label and attaching the rotatable label to a container. The rotatable label system includes an inner label attached to the container and a rotatable outer label. The inner label may have adhesive on a rear surface of a trailing end alone, or it may have adhesive on a rear surface of both the leading and trailing end for fixedly attaching it to a container. The outer label only has adhesive on a rear surface of a trailing end to secure the outer label to itself. A leading end is temporarily affixed to the container while the outer label is wrapped around the container. Once the trailing end is attached to a front surface of the leading end, the outer label can be rotated about the container over the inner label. Longitudinal movement of the outer label relative to the container may be restricted by disposing the outer label between top and bottom label panels formed on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6594930
    Abstract: A display device for displaying to a viewer a message or a story, preferably accompanied by synchronized sound. The display device comprises a plurality of multi-sided, rotatable display elements, each side or panel bearing a visual image. The display elements are selectively rotated, preferably in groups, according to a predetermined sequence such that a message or story unfolds, step by step, to the viewer as different panels are displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: The Animated Animations Company, LLC
    Inventors: Marc H. Segan, Gary Strauss, Steven Parker
  • Patent number: 6571495
    Abstract: A combination advertising/public-information sign intended for use in public areas such as railroad stations and city squares, especially for those jurisdictions that permit advertising signs only if associated with the providing of information of general public interest. The sign is light in weight and easy to assemble and disassemble. The public information and advertisements presented on the sign are in continuous motion and are readily viewable at any given time by the vast majority of the persons within sight of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Mihail Antonios Margaronis
  • Patent number: 6568345
    Abstract: An instrument panel comprises multiple instrument clusters with differently arranged display devices. The clusters are selectable and viewable one at a time behind a viewing surface. The clusters are mounted on a single support or frame. A rotating mechanism controlled by a vehicle driver moves the selected cluster into the line of sight of the viewing surface. A source of light backlights only the selected cluster when the selected cluster is lined up with the viewing surface. A reflector between the light sources and cluster spreads the backlighting evenly across the cluster. The light source is set on a PCB that includes a microcontroller for controlling the lights and sending display information to each cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Sergio Alexandre Paulo
  • Patent number: 6460278
    Abstract: A device for providing object visibility from all sides comprises a cylinder having an opaque surface interrupted by a plurality of transparent sections forming viewing slots elongated in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the cylinder, and a like plurality of objects mounted inside the cylinder, with each object being associated with a viewing slot. The cylinder rotates around the longitudinal axis at a high angular velocity to enable viewing of the objects through the slots. The objects can be, for example, an inscription, a picture, a three-dimensional object, a running inscription, a mobile picture, a mobile three-dimensional object or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Marijan Juravcic
    Inventor: Damjan Jurjav{haeck over (c)}i{haeck over (c)}
  • Patent number: 6454094
    Abstract: A rotatable label system includes a label and a package with a viewing window that is secured to the container but which allows access to the container and also allows the container to freely rotate relative to the package. The package is configured with a different form factor than the container itself to provide an interstice adjacent the viewing window. The interstice allows consumers to view contiguous portions of the label on the container that are not aligned with the viewing window. As such, consumers are able to easily recognize that the label system is rotatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Lawrence Aldo Salani
  • Patent number: 6385878
    Abstract: A rotatable label system includes a container having a removable closure and a shell of heat-shrinkable material arranged about the container. The shell has a tamper-evident portion which extends over at least a portion of the closure to prevent its removal. The remainder of the shell comprises a rotatable label portion having indicia disposed thereon. The rotatable label portion is provided with at least one transparent window through which co-located indicia disposed on an inner label affixed to the container may be viewed. The rotatable label portion is rotatable relative to the container about a vertical axis thereof to enable viewing of a selected subset of the indicia disposed on the inner label. At least one perforation line divides the tamper-evident portion of the shell from the rotatable label portion and facilitates detachment of the tamper-evident portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6345458
    Abstract: A rotatable outdoor public information display device is provided for displaying bus schedules, advertising and the like, adaptable for mounting on an existing pole. The device comprises dome-shaped top and bottom caps and a main cylinder and is rotatable on lock plates fixedly attached to the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: Roudolf Garibian
  • Patent number: 6256912
    Abstract: Identical side members (32) may be connected together by mortise (46) and tenon (52) structure to provide an elongated display holder (10, 22), preferably having a substantially triangular cross sectional shape. Corner structures (54, 56, 58) may be provided which include slots (70, 72) that confront each other and receive edge portions of display members (74). The side members (32) may include outwardly openings T-slots (76) which receive divider strips (82). The divider strips include oppositely directed slots (92, 94) which confront the corner slots (70, 72). This provides the display area on one side of the display holder with two parallel display regions for receiving substantially half width display members (96, 98). The display holder may be mounted horizontally (FIG. 1) or vertically (FIGS. 2 and 11). The side members (32′) may be laterally curved, even to the extent of providing the display holder with a substantially cylindrical shape (FIG. 15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Burke Gibson, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Gibson, Spec Fulmar
  • Patent number: 6249997
    Abstract: The present invention provides a blacklight or ultraviolet light special effect fixture for use in emulating a shimmering or water ripple type of pattern. In one embodiment, the fixture includes a drum, a motor for rotating the drum and a frame for positioning the drum between a blacklight source and a uv treated projection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Technifex, Inc.
    Inventor: Montgomery C. Lunde
  • Patent number: 6237269
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for constructing a rotatable label and attaching the rotatable label to a container. The rotatable label system includes an inner label attached to the container and a rotatable outer label. The inner label may have adhesive on a rear surface of a trailing end alone, or it may have adhesive on a rear surface of both the leading and trailing end for fixedly attaching it to a container. The outer label only has adhesive on a rear surface of a trailing end to secure the outer label to itself. A leading end is temporarily affixed to the container while the outer label is wrapped around the container. Once the trailing end is attached to a front surface of the leading end, the outer label can be rotated about the container over the inner label. Longitudinal movement of the outer label relative to the container may be restricted by disposing the outer label between top and bottom label panels formed on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6212803
    Abstract: A rotatable label system includes a drinking vessel having indicia disposed on an exterior surface of the drinking vessel and a rotatable label formed from a heat-shrinkable shell or sheet arranged about the drinking vessel. The rotatable label has indicia disposed thereon and may include at least one transparent window through which co-located indicia disposed on the surface of the drinking vessel may be viewed. The rotatable label is rotatable relative to the drinking vessel about a vertical axis thereof to enable viewing of a selected subset of the indicia disposed on the drinking vessel. Surface features and contours of the drinking vessel maintain the rotatable label longitudinally upon the drinking vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6148552
    Abstract: The device comprises a base member, a transparent outer tubular member which is fixed to the base member. It also comprises a transparent inner tubular member and a revolving inner tubular member holder to mount the inner tubular member in spaced relationship with respect to the outer tubular member. The revolving member is mounted on the base member so as to permit rotation of the revolving inner tubular member holder and of the transparent inner tubular member. Mounting strips or the like are provided to mount translucid advertising sheets on the inner tubular member, and a lighting system is arranged to direct light against the translucid advertising material so as to enable the advertising material to be observed through the transparent tubular member. A container such as a waste box may be placed in the space provided inside the inner tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Inventors: Raymond Dumontier, Gaetan Bertrand
  • Patent number: 6129802
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for attaching a radially expandable rotatable label to a container. The expandable rotatable label is radially expanded and then longitudinally advanced over the container. After being expanded, the expandable label is permitted to contract into a tight, rotatable relationship with the container. The expandable rotatable label is preferably adapted with a transparent window portion to permit viewing of indicia disposed underneath the rotatable label. By rotating the expandable label relative to the container, a user can view written indicia disposed on the container or on an inner label affixed to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6088973
    Abstract: In a first aspect of the disclosure, a monument is shown having a movable element mounted in an opening therein for displaying information. The movable element may be partially or fully recessed in the opening but is constructed so as to be accessible for manual movement to change the information displayed. In a second aspect of the dislosure, a columbarium niche structure is shown having a movable element positioned behind an opening in a door. The movable element is preferably recessed so that no portion thereof extends beyond the front face of the door, but is constructed so as to be accessible for manual movement to change the information displayed. An adjustment system is provided for aligning the movable element with the door opening, and a bearing system is used to facillitate movement of the movable element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Hali Weiss
  • Patent number: 6086697
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for constructing a rotatable label and attaching the rotatable label to a container. The rotatable label includes a release tab releasably attached to an outer label. The release tab is adhered to the container, or to an inner label adhered to the container, to secure the outer label to the container while the outer label is wrapped around the container. The release tab may then be detached from the outer label to permit the outer label to be rotated about the container. Longitudinal movement of the outer label relative to the container may be restricted by disposing the outer label between top and bottom label panels formed on the container. The outer label is preferably adapted with a transparent portion or window permitting viewing of indicia disposed therebehind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Stephen Key Design, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 6076293
    Abstract: An illuminated three message sign is provided with improved illumination from the exterior of the vanes at the apices away from the sign surface exposed for message display. The sign has a message display side and an array of triangular rotating sign message displays. Each of the three sides of the triangular message displays in combination a message with corresponding sides of the other sign message displays. When the array of triangular sign message displays has the message surfaces of one of the arrays parallel to the display side, the sequential message is displayed. The apices of the sign message displays are each provided with cylindrical lenses. These cylindrical lenses register to slit light sources. By the expedient of providing a slit light source for each rotating message display, sequential illumination is provided as each message of the array rotates for viewer presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Paul E. Bergeron
  • Patent number: 6041531
    Abstract: The present invention provides a blacklight or ultraviolet light special effect fixture for use in emulating a shimmering or water ripple type of pattern. In one embodiment, the fixture includes a drum, a motor for rotating the drum and a frame for positioning the drum between a blacklight source and a uv treated projection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Technifex, Inc.
    Inventor: Montgomery C. Lunde
  • Patent number: 5901485
    Abstract: Display panels containing an item of merchandise for visual and tactile inspection by shoppers in a retail setting or containing advertising, promotional, or instructional indicia are mounted upon a carousel spinnably supported upon a support member which is attachable to a fixed support conventionally present in a retail store. The carousel is provided with securing members designed to hold indicia cards as well as items of merchandise regardless of whether the carousel is held horizontally or vertically. Two types of support members, for alternative use, are described. A first of the support members includes one pair of mounting hooks attached to a mounting bar attached to one stem of the support member, and a second pair of hooks attached to a mounting bar removably attached to a second stem of the support member for securing the carousel to a pegboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Reed Kiggins
  • Patent number: 5884421
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for constructing a rotatable label device and attaching it to a container. The rotatable label device includes an inner shell and an outer shell concentrically and rotatably mounted to the inner shell. Either the container, the inner shell or the outer shell may include a set of rims for limiting the movement of the outer shell along the axis of the container. These rims may be created by gluing panels, folding, embossing or by detaching perforated sections of an outer label. The rotatable label device may be attached to the container in one-step by first tacking the inner label to the outer label, mounting the combined unit and then separating the inner label from the outer label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: 5822900
    Abstract: The vehicle signalling device 2 comprises a frame 10, a rotating drum 40 having multiple sides 46 mounted to the frame 10 for displaying predetermined messages, a pivoting shutter 100 mounted to the frame 10 that shields an observable view of the drum 40 as the drum 40 rotates to the desired message for display and a hand-held trigger grip 206 operatively and independently connected to the drum 40 and the shutter 100 for selective activation. The drum 40 rotates by activating an index arm 64 and a first pawl 74 assembly engaging a first ratchet wheel 56 mounted to a drum first end wall 42. The drum 40 and the shutter 100 are activated by either transferring a force supplied by an operator's hand, or by activating electric first and second motors 278 and 288, respectively. Also, the drum 40 can be illuminated by a lamp 318 mounted within the drum 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: William C. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 5809674
    Abstract: A container has attached to its surface information fields containing information about the container's contents. A shell partially covered with an additional set of information fields and including a window is movably attached to the container so that when the shell is moved with respect to the container, the window reveals at least one of the information fields attached to the container surface. A method for manufacturing comprises the steps of affixing a first set of information fields to a container, defining a transparent window in a shell, and then disposing the shell around the container so that, in response to movement of the shell, the window reveals a variable subset of the information fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Stephen M. Key
  • Patent number: RE40536
    Abstract: A device for providing object visibility from all sides comprises a cylinder having an opaque surface interrupted by a plurality of transparent sections forming viewing slots elongated in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the cylinder, and a like plurality of objects mounted inside the cylinder, with each object being associated with a viewing slot. The cylinder rotates around the longitudinal axis at a high angular velocity to enable viewing of the object through the slots. The objects can be, for example, an inscription, a picture, a three-dimensional object, a running inscription, a mobile picture, a mobile three-dimensional object or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Damjan Jurjavcic