Signs Patents (Class 40/584)
  • Patent number: 11663934
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an LED sign system use on roadways, and more particularly to a LED sign system for use on roadways with a redundant controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Ledstar Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Patel, Andrey Burak, Bin Luo
  • Patent number: 11557224
    Abstract: A system for spatial representation of regions of interest for a visually impaired or blind person, comprises the following elements: at least one tactile map comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, the tactile map having tactile reference marks on the top surface and corresponding contact areas on the bottom surface, each tactile reference mark corresponding to a region of interest; a keyboard with a matrix of contact points configured to come into contact with the corresponding contact areas in response to pressure exerted on the tactile map positioned on the keyboard; and an electronic audio box, which can be actuated by the keyboard, the electronic audio box being provided with a multitude of audio recordings, each audio recording being associated with each tactile reference mark on the top surface of the tactile map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: FEELOBJECT
    Inventor: Sylvain Huin
  • Patent number: 11506204
    Abstract: A gas pump including a delivery chamber with an inlet and an outlet for a gas. The delivery chamber is at least partially enclosed by a first housing part with a first sealing surface and a second housing part with a second sealing surface. A delivery device is moveable within the delivery chamber for delivering the gas. A pressing device presses one of the housing parts against the other with a pressing force such that the sealing surfaces abut each other and together form a sealing join which at least partially surrounds the delivery chamber in order to seal off the delivery chamber. The second housing part can be moved relative to the first housing part, against the pressing force, in order to be able to widen the sealing join to form a relieving gap through which liquid situated in the delivery chamber can escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Schwäbische Hüttenwerke Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Uwe Meinig
  • Patent number: 11430349
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for mounting electronic shelf labels (ESLs) onto shelving, comprising: a rail having first and second grasping members adapted to receive one or more ESLs; and an installation clip integrally connected to the rail, the installation clip adapted to install the apparatus onto shelving in a plurality of configurations by either clipping onto a curved front face of shelving or snapping into a curved front face of shelving. In an embodiment, the installation clip comprises an inner wall and an outer wall flexibly joined at a knee, the inner and outer walls being resiliently flexible relative to each other and having an opening adapted to receive a front face of shelving therebetween. In another embodiment, locking features provided on the out wall allow the apparatus to be snapped into position onto a curved face of shelving having top and bottom extending ledges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Diego Mazzone
  • Patent number: 11313551
    Abstract: A shelf lamp includes a lamp holder, a circuit board, a light source and a first optical element; the first optical element is arranged in the light emitting direction of the first illumination light to deflect upward at least part of the first illumination light; the connection line between the light source and the lower edge of the outer panel is the C direction, and the included angle between the C direction and the vertical downward direction is greater than 45°. The shelf lamp and the identification plate lamp can simultaneously illuminate the upper and lower side areas of the laminate, and achieve different lighting effects. When they are installed on each laminate, the goods on the laminate obtain the illumination of different angles and different effects in two directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guoqing Zeng, Zuping He
  • Patent number: 11163515
    Abstract: A display system comprises a plurality of displays each comprising an array of light-emitting elements to display a corresponding message, a primary controller that controls the array of light-emitting elements of each display to control the content of each message, a communication network to transmit control signals from the primary controller to the displays, a remote manager in communication with the primary controller via a primary manager communication link, and a redundant controller configured and able to control the array of light-emitting elements of each display to control the content of each message if it is determined that there is a malfunction of the primary controller, an interruption in the communication network between the primary controller and at least one of the displays, or an interruption in the primary communication link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Denver Wayne Kruse, Stephen Nathaniel Bostrom, Aaron Milbrath, Scott Donelan, James Noble
  • Patent number: 11120557
    Abstract: In at least one aspect, a computer system is provided that includes at least one computer having software stored thereon that when executed causes the at least one computer to perform a method that includes the step or steps of: receiving at least one image that depicts a structure on real property, the structure having a first floor and at least one structural element depicted in the at least one image; dividing the image into a plurality of regions; predicting at least one bounding box for the at least one structural element in the at least one image; predicting that the bounding box contains a structural element of interest; estimating a first floor elevation or height of the structure on the real property based on the structural element of interest; and storing the estimated first floor elevation or height in at least one database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Shelly Klose
  • Patent number: 11079060
    Abstract: A universal targeting stand for an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) comprises a central support structure, a target plate selectively connected to the central support structure and a target image attached to the target plate. Selective connection to the target plate allows a common calibration stand to be used for different vehicles even where different targets are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventor: John Innes
  • Patent number: 10935788
    Abstract: A method for stereoscopically presenting visual content is disclosed. The method comprises identifying and distinguishing between a first type of content and a second type of content of a frame to be stereoscopically displayed. The method also comprises rendering the first type of content in a first left and a first right frame from a single perspective using a first stereoscopic rendering method. Further, the method comprises rendering the second type of content in a second left and a second right frame using a second, different stereoscopic method from two different perspectives. Additionally, the method comprises merging the first and second left frames and the first and second right frames to produce a resultant left frame and a resultant right frame. Finally, the method comprises displaying the resultant left frame and the resultant right frame for stereoscopic perception by a viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Neill, Rochelle Pereira, Vukasin Milovanovic, David Cook
  • Patent number: 10683701
    Abstract: A device for use with a ladder may include a member that is transitionable between a first state in which the member is a generally planar surface and second state in which the member defines a pair of receptacles, each receptacle being configured to receive a leg of a ladder to secure the member to the ladder, the member defining a compartment between the receptacles in the second state. The member may be a foldable material having a unitary construction. The foldable material may include a plurality of fold lines to facilitate transitioning of the device to the second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventor: Marc S. Lenci
  • Patent number: 10499753
    Abstract: An accessory shelf rail system includes a generally planar top portion, a generally planar front portion, a lower portion of the front portion angled inwardly, a rear portion of the top portion including a top channel and a lip forming a lip channel, the top channel and the lip channel are contained in an entire length of the top portion, and a step-shaped securing bracket slidably positioned in the lip channel, the step-shaped securing bracket configured to removably attach the top portion to a horizontal retail shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Plastics Plus, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Zussman, Christopher Brooks
  • Patent number: 10012252
    Abstract: An arrangement for connecting a first component (10) having a threaded bore (18) with a second component (12) by a screw (14) and a helical spring (20) surrounding it, which passes through the second component (12) and engages with a threaded structure (24) of this component, so that its section located between the two components forms a spacer with an adjustable axial dimension, in which the second component (12) has a pot-shaped indentation (22) which receives a section of the helical spring (20) and the bottom of which forms the threaded structure (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Inventor: Jörg Schwarzbich
  • Patent number: 9963001
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel illumination assembly includes a light source located on the body of a vehicle near the wheel well and oriented to direct light onto a wheel assembly having a tire. A tire pressure indicator detects tire pressure of the tire. The light source illuminates the wheel assembly with a desired color to indicate a tire pressure status based on the detected tire pressure. A photoluminescent material is located on the wheel assembly and configured to luminesce in response to excitation by the light assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Cornel Lewis Gardner, Ali Ammar
  • Patent number: 9964685
    Abstract: The fluorescent film includes a transparent base layer and an adhesive layer bonded to the one surface of the transparent base layer, and a fluorescent powder uniformly dispersed in an adhesive of the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Ningbo Jiangbei Exciton New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lun Li, Haijiang Tang, Ziying Ma, Gang Li, Yan Zhang
  • Patent number: 9949578
    Abstract: A unique beverage holder is adapted to be mounted on a vertical wall surface, and includes a cantilevered beverage holder platform and an advertising display, preferably including a slot or other arrangement for receiving an advertising media and an outwardly facing window for viewing the advertisement. The device is preferably installed in bathrooms, and the like, such as above urinals to provide bathroom users with a place to set their beverage, and at the same time attracting attention to the advertisement while the user is captive. In one embodiment, the beverage holder is adapted to be reversibly mounted on a wall bracket such that the shelf unit may alternately be at the top or bottom of the device. The reversible beverage holder is preferably secured to the wall bracket by release tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew F Williams
  • Patent number: 9910555
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to handheld mobile terminals that implementing methods for a technology of displaying and adjusting sizes of multiple windows on a screen of a handheld mobile terminal. The handheld mobile terminal may be configured to display a plurality of windows together on a screen. Under an edit mode, the handheld mobile terminals may receive a first instruction from a user of the handheld mobile terminal to adjust a target window of the plurality of windows to any size the user wishes; and adjust the size of the target window according to the instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: Hisense Mobile Communications Technology Co., Ltd., Hisense USA Corp.
    Inventor: Guochen Sun
  • Patent number: 9861215
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate includes a layer of leather material and has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. The image substrate can overlie an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Jose Francisco Perez
  • Patent number: 9783939
    Abstract: The invention includes a work platform and support system that includes a hub and joist configuration, wherein the hubs and joists are capable of articulation, or pivoting. One method of installation allows for sections of new work platform system to be extended from an existing suspended work platform system. The system is also capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Safway Services, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Jolicoeur, Roy Scrafford, Clifford Westrick, Dave Gordon, Tom Silic, Edward Tifft, Mathieu Grumberg
  • Publication number: 20150089850
    Abstract: A seat marker assembly including a raceway for receiving and mounting a central base component which includes a seat marker and an LED carrying circuit board positioned to illuminate the seat marker, the raceway further mounting first and second wire way covers on either side of the central base component, the assembly further including an end wire way assembly including a base, an end wire way slide with an integrally formed wire guide, and an end wire way cover, wherein the end wire way slide is configured to slidably mount into the wire way base and the end wire way cover is configured to engage the wire way slide so as to position the wire guide at a selected distance beyond the wire way base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Dennis Pearson, Guang Jin
  • Publication number: 20150020422
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention provide systems, apparatus, and methods for precisely placing a graphic in a desired position between a face panel and a rear panel. In particular, implementations of the present invention comprise wall plaques having graphics that are printed directly to the back surface of face panels. Printing a graphic directly to the back surface of a face panel may help to ensure that the graphic is flat on the back surface of the face panel and is not misaligned. In addition, printing a graphic directly to the back surface of a face panel may help to eliminate the possibility that the graphic will be wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged prior to being laminated on the back surface of a face panel Implementations of the present invention may also make the manufacturing process more efficient both in terms of cost and time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Quorum Group, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt William Lyons, Christopher Michael Phillips
  • Patent number: 8904685
    Abstract: A signboard comprising a base; a plurality of signs formed on the base, the plurality of the signs comprising predefined shapes; and a perforation outline surrounding each of the plurality of the signs, the perforation outline adapted to allow for the removal of the plurality of the signs from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Rhonda Pieracci
  • Publication number: 20140338238
    Abstract: An emergency guidance and alerting system comprising an organizer located in a room having a door, wherein the organizer is capable of holding a slip sign and a window placard. The slip sign is capable of being placed under a door so that the slip sign can be viewed outside of the room, alerting rescue personnel that an occupant is in the room. The window placard is capable of being attached to a window alerting rescue personnel outside of the room that the occupant is in the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Ronald J. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20140317973
    Abstract: A three-dimensional signboard and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The signboard comprises: an upper-layer unit and a lower-layer unit connected to each other. The upper-layer unit comprises a main body portion (1) reflecting a identification shape of the three-dimensional signboard. The lower-layer unit comprises a side wall portion (3) connected to the main body portion (1), and the side wall portion (3) encloses to form a cavity for supporting the main body portion (1). A connection portion (2) is further provided between the main body portion (1) and the side wall portion (3). An upper edge of the connection portion (2) is connected to a lower edge of the main body portion (1), and a lower edge of the connection portion (2) is connected to an upper edge of the side wall portion (3). The signboard of the present invention has a strong stereoscopic effect and is easily identified, and a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional signboard has simple procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: WU JIANG YU XING METAL ART DECORATION CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xinghua Shen
  • Publication number: 20140298695
    Abstract: A display device is provided in an embodiment herein, including an open position and a closed position. The device may include a planar body with contiguous panels including a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, and an attachment component provided on each of the first and third panels. This is such that when the first and third panels are urged together to place the display device in the closed position, the attachment components associate with one another whereby the outer sides of the first and third panels are substantially aligned in the closed position, and the second and fourth panels fold, whereby the outer sides of the second and fourth panels are interior to the attachment components in the closed position. The device may include multiple strata, and light, sound, smell, or taste emitting members. Furthermore, the device may include a textured portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Jeff Baker, Mark Bunker
  • Publication number: 20140290106
    Abstract: A method and an article of manufacture are disclosed for making and using a configurable information tag to support easy user identification in a crowded setting, such as a large classroom. In various embodiments, a transparent case, a thin frame, or sheet material, such as cardboard, plastic, laminates, and the like is used to create an information tag, such as a nametag, suitable for attaching to the back of a laptop computer for quick and easy identification of the laptop user by others. In various embodiments, the configurable information tag may include a folded transparent plastic sheet, a sheet with a folded edge, and an adhesive sheet. In some embodiments, the configurable information tag may be extendable to increase the display height for further improving visibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Cosmin Popa
  • Patent number: 8819969
    Abstract: A doorway threshold sign for use in a door threshold includes a relatively rigid substrate which includes a printed alerting indicia thereon. The substrate is of a length to extend between the door threshold and includes ends which each have a notched surface configured to receive at least a door stop of a door jamb of a door frame when the substrate is disposed on the floor between the door jambs of the door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Jeanette A. Cissell
  • Publication number: 20140230295
    Abstract: A free-standing display fixture includes a main body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a right side panel, a center panel and a left side panel. Each of the left side panel, the center panel and the right side panel include interior surfaces and the interior surfaces of the left side panel and the right side panel face each other. Located between and coupled to left side panel and right panel are a plurality of uniquely arranged display components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Laura L. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20140190049
    Abstract: A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material and includes at least one breakaway section coupled to a main section by at least one score. The main section includes a free portion, a base portion and connecting portion. The free portion includes a price piece and a balloon piece coupled to the price piece at a fold. The base portion is configured to couple with a product display structure after the main section is detached from the break-away section at the at least one score. The connecting bend line couples the free portion to the base portion and has a first end located a space distance from a right side edge of the sheet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel G. Engelby
  • Publication number: 20140173954
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic film with concealed tearable strip, which includes a film body; at least one first tearable strip having two sides respectively forming first and second joint sections; and at least one second tearable strip having two sides respectively forming a third joint section and an internal tear line. The first and second tearable strips each have one side connected to the film body. The first joint section has two sides each forming a tear line. The third joint section has one side forming at least one tear line. The third joint section and the internal tear line have inside faces respectively coupled to the first and second joint sections, whereby the first and second tearable strips are respectively located at outside and inside of the film body and the second tearable strip is concealed at the inside of the film body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Tzu-Chin HUNG
  • Publication number: 20140156562
    Abstract: Implementations of the advertising mat of the present disclosure include a plurality of advertisements from businesses. In some implementations, an advertising mat of the present disclosure may include advertisements from local businesses (e.g., within a certain mile radius of the advertising mat). In some implementations, an advertising mat of the present disclosure may include advertisements from any business including local, non-local, wholesale, retail, or any other business. In some implementations, an advertising mat of the present disclosure may include one or more advertisements having respective matrix barcodes (or two-dimensional codes) such as QR (Quick Response) codes. In some implementations, the one or more advertisements may include respective coupons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Randy Taylor, Bobby P. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140130413
    Abstract: A method for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The method comprises providing a basin for holding a volume of liquid, forming an opening in the basin, providing a hydroponic container having a first end and a second end, cooperating the first end of the hydroponic container with the opening in the basin, growing plants within the hydroponic containers, moving liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container, and exchanging the harvested hydroponic containers with unharvested hydroponic containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
    Inventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
  • Publication number: 20140090281
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for advertising (10), which device includes a post (12), which post (12) is configured to have attached thereto a plurality of slats (18) extending horizontally away from the post (12) and in a vertical plane along the post (12) with each slat (18) being pivotably dependable from a horizontal axis (20) to depend in the vertical plane when no wind is present and to be pivoted out of the plane by wind. One embodiment shows a support structure for slats (18) in the form of a frame (30). The device (10) further includes LED lighting strips (32) to illuminate the slats (18), in use, during the night. The device (10) further includes a platform (34) provided with solar panels (36) and chargeable electrical power storage means within the post (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: KINETIC BANNER SA (PTY) LTD
    Inventor: Henry Jansen
  • Publication number: 20140075795
    Abstract: Constructing and advertising on outdoor furniture using a plurality of layers of durable and resistant dual core high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material and colorful three-dimensional engraved advertising imagery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Permanent Impressions, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen Carrier
  • Publication number: 20140075794
    Abstract: A greeting card display includes an upper tier and a lower tier positioned below the upper tier. The upper and lower tiers include multiple rows of pockets for displaying greeting cards. Some of the pockets of the upper tier and/or the bottom tier, typically the pockets of the bottom rows, can present greeting cards in a full-facing manner to display all or substantially all of the full face of each greeting card. The upper tier can include a card highlighter display, positioned along one of the rows, configured to present and highlight cards placed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Cathy Belk, Jeffrey Weiss, Thomas H. Johnston, Steven Steven
  • Publication number: 20140041265
    Abstract: The Leash Sleeve is an invention that will provide a way for a dog owner to communicate with other people. The Leash Sleeve is screen printed with whatever saying the owner would like to communicate and then it is sewn into a sleeve that slips onto all standard sized leashes. Some common sayings for the Leash Sleeve are “Adopt Me”, “Therapy Dog”, “Ask to Pet”. The Leash Sleeve is made of material that is most times 100% cotton but sometimes a polyester/cotton blend. It is sewn and screenprinted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Amy Bassitt Waara, Anthony Thomas Waara
  • Publication number: 20140041266
    Abstract: A textile cover includes a first face made of fabric and a second face made of fabric. The first and second faces are coupled together to form a cover, which is structured and arranged to cover an advertising board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Joe Dudak
  • Patent number: 8646195
    Abstract: A front panel assembly includes a front panel, and an identification plate. The front panel defines two arc-shaped slots and a through hole. The through hole includes a positioning area, first and second extension areas extending from the positioning area along perpendicular directions, and a transition area between the first and second extension areas. The identification plate includes a main body with a logo marked on a front side, and two engagement tabs and a cam protruding from a back side of the identification plate. The engagement tabs slidably engage in the corresponding slots. The cam includes a rotation portion received in the positioning area of the through hole, and a locking portion extending from the rotation portion to move between the first extension area, the second extension area, and the transition area of the through hole, with the identification plate rotating relative to the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Ren Fu, Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Publication number: 20130340307
    Abstract: The present invention is a plurality of sport team tiles. The sport team tiles include a college sports team tile, a professional football franchise team tile and a professional basketball franchise team tile. The tiles all include a base tile with a top surface and a first indicia disposed on the top surface of the base file, said first indicia represents a college sports team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Lotan LaPlume, Nick Saginiario
  • Patent number: 8610642
    Abstract: A built structure having an upward facing surface having a first image positioned thereon. The first image is visible from craft passing overhead and revenue is derived from the image on the upward facing image. The image is an active image that is controlled by a local controller so that the image can be replaced by a fresh image from a remote computer that communicates with the local controller via the internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew Winton
  • Publication number: 20130326922
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention provide systems, apparatus, and methods for precisely placing a graphic in a desired position between a face panel and a rear panel. In particular, implementations of the present invention comprise wall plaques having graphics that are printed directly to the back surface of face panels. Printing a graphic directly to the back surface of a face panel may help to ensure that the graphic is flat on the back surface of the face panel and is not misaligned. In addition, printing a graphic directly to the back surface of a face panel may help to eliminate the possibility that the graphic will be wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged prior to being laminated on the back surface of a face panel. Implementations of the present invention may also make the manufacturing process more efficient both in terms of cost and time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: QUORUM GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt William Lyons, Christopher Michael Phillips
  • Publication number: 20130305575
    Abstract: Highway or railroad sign assemblies having partial view obstructing means on their edges, mounted at an inclined position between or above road lanes or railroad tracks wherein vehicles or trains are traveling in opposite directions, and adapted to warn drivers that are going in the wrong direction without confusing drivers going the right way, and methods for so positioning such sign assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Tim R. Miles, Sharyn Bills Miles
  • Patent number: 8572872
    Abstract: The road sign comprising a casing with an integrated post or a casing with a clamping element, characterized in that it is provided with a supporting matrix consisting of a load-bearing ribbed core (1) with vertically or horizontally oriented ribs (2) and grooves between the ribs, having a shape and size of its peripherals (3) adjusted to the shape and size of the casing, and with at least one reinforcing rod (5) situated perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the ribs (2) in the ribs' (2) apertures, and, additionally, characterized in that the casing side panels are provided with impressions (7) adjusted to the shape and thickness of the sign image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Roman Michalczak
  • Publication number: 20130277267
    Abstract: A wrap for a retail display, e.g., a pallet, is provided. The wrap includes corner units and a strap. The strap is releasably interfaced with corner units, with the corner units locating the strap relative to a retail display. The strap may include indicia such as printed indicia, such as, for example, advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: SOUTHERN IMPERIAL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Valiulis
  • Publication number: 20130269229
    Abstract: A device for advertising, display of information, personalized messages, and the like, which can be mechanically attached to a crowd guiding system, such as post and retractable belts. A flexible wall section contains displayed information, and can form three dimensional images. The wall section is removable so that other information may be displayed on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Gustavo C. Rodriguez-Aparicio, SR.
  • Publication number: 20130269228
    Abstract: Magnetic signs having non-magnetic hinges and insert capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Eric E. Larsen, George F. Loesel
  • Publication number: 20130212046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detectable warning panels, and in particular to detectable warning panels that display text and/or other graphic information such as commercial messages, trademarks, logos, directions, slogans, pictures, names, product illustrations, emblems, promotional information related to a product or service, Quick Response Codes, matrix code, two-dimensional bar code, optical machine-readable labels, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Brand Bumps, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Gary Henshue, Gary LaVerne Henshue, Kent Sherman Barta, Edward James Robb, Alexander Frederick Robb, David Matthew Riggs
  • Publication number: 20130196124
    Abstract: An aqueous ink jet ink is made by forming a mixture of a pigment, an optional dispersant if the pigment is not self-dispersing, dispersing, and a urethane polymer or prepolymer dispersion in water. This ink is useful in a variety of ink jet printing applications such as printing on wide format substrates and textiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Flores, Robert J. Pafford, IV, George E. Snow, Deverakonda S. Sarma
  • Publication number: 20130185969
    Abstract: A clip for securing a banner to a banner mounting rail of apparatus for raising and lowering a banner in accordance with the invention includes a clamshell housing having two halves hinged together at one side of each housing half. One of the housing halves has at least one pin extending outwardly therefrom and the other of the housing halves having a receptacle in which the pin is received when the housing halves are closed together, wherein the pin pierces a banner received between the two housing halves when the two housing halves are closed together. An apparatus for raising and lowering the banner includes a housing, at least one cable secured to the rail, and a motor that winds and unwinds the cable on a tube arranged within the housing. The banner has a plurality of clips secured to the banner with the clips received in the inner channel of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Paul J. Britten, Dale A. Troppman
  • Publication number: 20130180140
    Abstract: A plurality of merchandise containers may include at least two adjacent sidewalls wherein at least two containers has a first predetermined image portion and a second predetermined image portion of a primary image. The sidewalls are disposed adjacent to each so that the first predetermined image portion and the second predetermined image portion collectively depict the primary image between at least two of the containers. The primary image may depict an article of manufacture. The primary image may depict a representative product to be retained or transported in the merchandise containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher MERRICK, Ivan Mato FENTE
  • Publication number: 20130138582
    Abstract: The disclosed invention addresses a very unique problem and provides a format of interaction to assist people to effectively interact in any situation through an embodiment of a mark, which is situated in any type of location or event where people assemble, with strangers. The mark may be a symbol, a script or a logo or a combination of any or all of these. The mark may be displayed on electronic display means possibly with remote accessibility. The mark may be accessed through a web site to locate the position of the mark at any location in any country in any location where people tend to group normally. The actual design of the mark will be as authorised and can change upon authorisation by inventor. However, the mark may be used for display only by users which are authorised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Juhl Khan