Adhesive Attaching Feature Patents (Class 40/594)
  • Patent number: 11872946
    Abstract: A license plate assembly includes a backing and a flexible license plate. The flexible license plate includes plural layers, including a licensing-information layer, in which ink is deposited in the form of alphanumeric characters on an underlying one of the plural layers, the alphanumeric characters providing license information. The flexible license plate optionally includes one or more holograms, and/or watermarks, and/or QR-codes. The flexible license plate is disposed on the backing, which extends beyond the perimeter of the flexible license plate, defining a marginal region. In some embodiments, plural indices are disposed in the marginal region to facilitate alignment of flexible license plate during installation thereof on a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Scott Paper, Malissa Ann Wise
  • Patent number: 11679208
    Abstract: Systems and methods encourage users to rotate injection sites and avoid lipodystrophy. Sleeves and/or lost-tooth gear dials and/or microswitches in or on injection pens or their caps, on vials, and on other portable devices manually adjust an indicator before or after an injection to show a current or next injection site in accordance with a site rotation plan. Injected medicine packaging and related printed indicia encourage site rotation. Optical devices employing optical mouse or projection technology help locate and/or distribute injection sites within a body area. A mobile phone app tracks injections and locations to select next injection site, and can use imaging to locate a target injection site and optionally diagnose lipodystrophic conditions and record them. Tactile and print media educational tools are presented to help users palpate and identify lipos in body areas having injection sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Embecta Corp.
    Inventors: Sudarsan Srinivasan, Michael A. DiBiasi, Amit Limaye, Brendon Hill, Sean Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11639788
    Abstract: A flexible light emitting diode (LED) circuit having a first layer, the first layer including a conductive material configured to connect to an LED die, a second layer, the second layer including an electrically insulating material, and a third layer positioned between the first and second layer, the third layer having a first terminal extended electrically connecting tab that extends outward beyond the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Frederic Stephane Diana, Shu Fan Yew
  • Patent number: 11623469
    Abstract: A method of producing customized artwork includes forming and finishing a plurality of backdrops by cutting and/or engraving sheet metal. Based upon an order received for a customized artwork a particular backdrop is selected and a customized ornamental component is produced in sheet metal. If the backdrop and customized component are prone to galvanic corrosion, insulation may be provided between the customized component and backdrop and to insulate fasteners from either the customized component or backdrop. The method reduces lead times and production costs for customized artwork, while improving quality of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Ronald Lee, Jr., Anthony Sansone
  • Patent number: 11587471
    Abstract: In accordance with the present application, there is provided a release liner and method of preparing a liner for a label assembly. The release liner includes paper having a first side that does not have a machine finish or gloss finish or a coating; and a silicone treatment applied to the first side of the paper. The method of preparing a liner for a label assembly includes applying a coat of silicone to a paper at a side of the paper that does not have a machine finish or gloss finish and is otherwise uncoated; and curing the silicone. The release liner includes paper having a silicone coat weight of 0.5 lb/ream or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Labelcraft Products Ltd.
    Inventor: Brian Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 11578951
    Abstract: The present invention includes a shield having a shield portion and a handle, the handle comprising a wall mount that allows the shield to be hung on a wall. The handle is coupled to the shield portion at a first end portion and a second end portion. An outward bending portion is disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion that allows a user to hold the shield. The wall mount includes a slit configured to house the head of a nail or other hanging fixtures and enables the shield to be mounted on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Christian Joseph Salandra
  • Patent number: 11559227
    Abstract: A sensor cover according to embodiments of the disclosure is capable of being used with a non-invasive physiological sensor, such as a pulse oximetry sensor. Certain embodiments of the sensor cover reduce or eliminate false readings from the sensor when the sensor is not in use, for example, by blocking a light detecting component of a pulse oximeter sensor when the pulse oximeter sensor is active but not in use. Further, embodiments of the sensor cover can prevent damage to the sensor. Additionally, embodiments of the sensor cover prevent contamination of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Abraham Mazda Kiani, Massi Joe E. Kiani
  • Patent number: 11436948
    Abstract: A modular flag display includes: a base; a plurality of modular indicator units removably attached to the base, the plurality of modular indicator units including a slide housing attachable to the base, the modular indicator unit including an open end formed thereon; a slide located within the slide housing and extending at least partially from the open end of the slide housing, the slide including a visual indicator viewable on the slide, wherein the slide is movable between an open position such that the visual indicator is visible outside of the slide housing and a closed position wherein the visual indicator is hidden within the slide housing. Each of the plurality of modular indicator units is modular such that the plurality of modular indicator units may be in varying locations on the based.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Anthony Keith Hatchell
  • Patent number: 11428393
    Abstract: A flexible light emitting diode (LED) circuit having a first layer, the first layer including a conductive material configured to connect to an LED die, a second layer, the second layer including an electrically insulating material, and a third layer positioned between the first and second layer, the third layer having a first terminal extended electrically connecting tab that extends outward beyond the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Frederic Stephane Diana, Shu Fan Yew
  • Patent number: 11105053
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base having a length in a first direction, a height in a second direction different from the first direction, and a depth in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction. The base includes at least one sidewall having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an edge defining an open end of a cavity within the base. The base also includes a plurality of ribs extending from the inner surface of the at least one sidewall toward the open end of the cavity. The ribs of the plurality of ribs are separated from one another along the first direction. The base further includes at least one tube extending from the inner surface of the at least one sidewall toward the open end of the cavity. The apparatus also includes at least one plaque removably attached to the outer surface of base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: RUBBERFORM RECYCLED PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Robbins
  • Patent number: 10964236
    Abstract: A product (20) for use on a surface or as part of a surface, the product comprising: a first layer (22) which carries an indication; and a second layer (26) which overlies at least a portion of the first layer (22), the second layer (26) comprising a porous polymer; wherein the second layer (26) is opaque when dry such that the indication is masked and transparent when wet such that the indication is revealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter James Dobson, Leonard Pincher
  • Patent number: 10913305
    Abstract: A self-adhesive and reusable support for notes is disclosed. The support comprises a flat laminar body (1-1?-1?) that in turn comprises a first flat surface (10) and a second flat surface (11) opposite from the first surface. The flat laminar body comprises micro suction cups (3) distributed in a staggered pattern on the first flat surface and a writable surface (4) on the second surface. The self-adhesive and reusable support for notes is manufactured from opaque polymeric calendered vinyl. The support is reusable, meaning that it can be used as many times as desired, without the risk of losing the self-adhesive properties thereof even when the location thereof is constantly changed, as well as writing with marker or highlighter and erasing it again. Due to the nature thereof, it is especially suitable for use in the Kanban method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: María Dolores Pañeda Palacio
  • Patent number: 10902752
    Abstract: Stiffening assemblies for use with labels or shelf label channels are described. The stiffening assemblies can be incorporated with one or more labels and provided so as to be conveniently used with shelf label channels or other point-of-sale displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Shuey
  • Patent number: 10885833
    Abstract: A display device is disposed within a casing of an electronic device. The display device includes a display part, at least one light source, a projection part and an imaging structure. The display part is disposed on the casing and exposed outside. The at least one light source is disposed within the casing, and emits at least one light beam. The projection part is arranged between the at least one light source and the display part, and has an image region. After the at least one light beam passes through the projection part, a projection pattern corresponding to the image region is generated. The imaging structure is disposed on the display part. The imaging structure receives the projection pattern, so that the projection pattern is shown on the display part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Han-Pin Kao, Wei-Chiang Huang, Wei-Ping Chan
  • Patent number: 10853758
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a micro-taggant based agricultural product tracking system enabled by micro-taggants for agricultural products and industries which identifies, tracks and/or controls a broad variety of agricultural products that are produced, distributed and sold to consumers (e.g., through the supply chain from “seed-to-sale”). Advantageously, the micro-taggant based agricultural product tracking system of the present disclosure enables all participants in one or more agricultural industries, including government regulators, law enforcement officials, producers and licensees, to benefit from vastly improved agricultural product identification and tracking capacity which ultimately results in reducing diversion of agricultural products to the black market and increasing state revenue receipts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: TAG-IT TECH, INC.
    Inventor: Paul Schutt
  • Patent number: 10602823
    Abstract: A handbag includes interior pockets or audible compartments that, when touched, provide an audible identification of contents, enabling objects to be easily retrieved despite the number of objects stored in the handbag and in a dark environment. The audible content identification may additionally be combined with a variety of additional “smart” or convenience features, such as audible reminders of items on a checklist input through a smartphone interface or memo pad or suggestions for hairstyles based on a weather report.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: Ronald Christopher Duncan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10347159
    Abstract: An identification panel has a first, upper plastic ply in a first color and at least one second plastic ply, situated below the first plastic ply, in a second color, with depressions being provided in the first, upper plastic ply, by removal of material, for the representation of characters or symbols, and extending as far as the second, lower plastic ply. A method for producing an identification panel of this kind provides for depressions to be made in the first plastic ply by removal of material to generate characters or symbols, the depressions extending through the first plastic ply at least as far as the second plastic ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Nienstedt GmbH
    Inventors: Lars Terstiege, Markus Wilms
  • Patent number: 9867506
    Abstract: A cover for the surrounding surface adjacent a sink is provided having a body formed of flexible material. The body is configured with an aperture sized to surround the sink and shield a user from contact with the surrounding surface and the surrounding surface from a communication of liquid from use of the sink. The cover may be modular and formed of multiple components or may be configured of a sheet of material which has removable portions to allow customization for positioning to an as used position surrounding the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Geoff Phillips
  • Patent number: 9789069
    Abstract: An authenticable and machine readable coating for pills, tablets and other ingestible materials is provided. The disclosure also relates to methods of authenticating the same. The coatings are formed from a lattice of particles stacked to cause selective diffraction such that each pill or tablet has an optical signature. The signature associated with each coating can be read and authenticated. In one embodiment, the particles are substantially spherical and self-organized. In one embodiment, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) materials are used to form the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Spectra Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Nabil M. Lawandy
  • Patent number: 9709215
    Abstract: A wall mount plate for a display apparatus is disclosed. For example, a wall mount plate for a display apparatus configured to fix the display apparatus onto a wall by use of magnetic force of a magnet is disclosed. Some of the disclosed examples are provided with the wall mount plate having a recess accommodating a magnet and configured to fix the display apparatus onto a wall by use of magnetic force of the magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun-Mo Yoo, Joon Seok Ahn
  • Patent number: 9409381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor underlay, which is reusable and has multilayer and multifunctional characteristics. The floor underlay is used for joining the floor and floor decoration sheets. The structure of the floor underlay comprises adhesive layers, support layers, waterproof layers, and a multiple-media intermediate layer. The multiple-media intermediate layer is formed by mixing a plurality of medium particles. The medium particles are formed by elastic materials, such as rubber, rubber foam, polyurethane, or polyurethane foam. Thereby, the floor including the floor underlay will have the vibration absorption, sound absorption, flame resistive, and fall prevention functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Chi-Feng Chang
  • Patent number: 9365310
    Abstract: The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area corresponding to the alignment symbology of the first label. The second label is positioned on the container whereby the alignment area of the second label is aligned with the alignment symbology of the first label. The method for label alignment and placement comprises the steps of (i) providing a container with identification information and a label bearing area; (ii) scanning the identification information; (iii) processing the identification information; (iv) printing indicia on a label at a position defined by the identification information; and (v) placing the label on the container with the indicia positioned at the desired predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Timothy A. Stevens, Jeff Campbell, Alexander Gelbman, Neil A. Moore, Steven Savitz
  • Patent number: 9299273
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel G. Engelby
  • Publication number: 20150128464
    Abstract: A display fastener is provided. The display fastener embodies a releasably attachable sign display for various interchangeable signs. The display fastener may provide a body sheet of design material forming an attachment plate and a fastener configuration on opposing ends thereof. The attachment plate may provide a sign fastener. The fastener configuration forms a slide-in region, a reception pocket and a tension clip communicating therebetween, wherein the tension clip is positionable in a tension-biased position and an opened position communicating the slide-in region to the reception pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Albert O. JONES, III
  • Publication number: 20150089851
    Abstract: A content display system is provided having a substrate configured to be temporarily affixed to a surface and a dimensional content component configured to be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the substrate. The substrate can be configured as a window decal, and a temporary adhesive is arranged on an adhesive surface of the substrate to affix the substrate to the surface. The dimensional content component is configured as a three-dimensional advertisement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Ariel H. Minguez
  • Patent number: 8959815
    Abstract: A casualty and triage information collection form and record sheet of flexible plastic film including a writing surface and backed by a layer of an adhesive by which the record sheet can be attached to a patient's clothing or skin. The flexible plastic film is strong enough and elastic enough to serve as a wound dressing. The adhesive is protected before use by a release liner sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Seaberg Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance David Hopman, Adrian Abram Polliack
  • Patent number: 8950971
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes preformed pre-bonded thermoplastic sections comprising smaller articles where the articles and sections have planar top surfaces and planar bottom surfaces that are coplanar to each other. There is also an adhesive backing layer on the coplanar bottom surfaces so that the adhesive backing layer bridges and bonds coplanar bottom surfaces to form unified pre-bonded thermoplastic signage thereby preventing dislodging or separation of the signage during handling, movement, and/or transportation before or during application of the pre-bonded signage. The articles when properly sequenced, matched, and combined, together makeup the sections such that when the sections are also sequenced and matched the sections combine to form thermoplastic signage with a final pattern wherein the planar top surfaces include sequential features necessary to visibly aid in quick assembly of one or more unified thermoplastic signages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Robert W Greer, Vagn K Askjaer
  • Patent number: 8950095
    Abstract: A paving advertisement has an elongated flexible tape body with a base substrate layer. The base substrate layer has front and rear faces, the front face having at least one text message that conveys information. The base substrate layer includes a cold crack additive, such as polyvinyl chloride, thereby increasing its strength and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ParkMarx Advertising, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory W. Gorman
  • Patent number: 8898941
    Abstract: Packaged decorative thin-film appliqués for the exterior surface of toilet seat lids have a backer panel with a back side and an opposing release side, the release side having a release layer opposite the back side, the decorative thin-film appliqué having an application side facing and in contact with the release layer of the backer card, and a decorative side opposite the application side, the decorative side bearing printed images or indicia, and an appliqué frame substantially surround the decorative thin-film plastic appliqué and in contact with the release layer of the backer panel, the appliqué frame bearing printed images or indicia different from the decorative thin-film appliqué, and a separation between the decorative thin-film appliqué and the appliqué frame at which the decorative thin-film appliqué is separable from the backer panel with the appliqué frame remaining on the backer panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Celeste Massullo
  • Patent number: 8857085
    Abstract: A vehicle identification card having a multi-segmental sheet is disclosed. The sheet includes a first, second, and third segment having the same vehicle identification number thereon. The first segment has a front and back side. The back side of the first segment includes a layer of adhesive material and a removable liner covering the adhesive. The second segment has a removable key tag and a vehicle identification claim ticket. The key tag has an elongated tail with a first slit extending along a longitudinal dimension of the tail and a body for inclusion of vehicle identification information. The third segment is positioned between the first segment and the second segment and includes an upper portion and a lower portion with an opening therebetween. The upper portion and the lower portion are joined by a securing strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Mark W. Lewis
  • Patent number: 8850729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle-display with a carrier-layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Manfred Süss, Joffrey Ringenwald, Pierre Henry, Patrick Alliot, Andreas Deubzer, Ingo Schmitz
  • 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: 8845230
    Abstract: Moisture-activated invisible stencil technology is created by applying a moisture-blocking agent in accordance with an artwork is applied to a base substrate. The base substrate is preferably fabricated of a moisture absorbing material. When the object is subjected to moisture, moisture wets to the exposed portion of the base substrate and is repelled in the areas where the moisture-blocking agent is applied thereon. The wetted portion of the base substrate changes in shade or color to expose the concealed image. The moisture-activated invisible stencil technology can be applied for simple aesthetic applications or advanced for applications to identify wet objects. The advanced applications can include warnings for wet roadways, pool decks, umbrellas, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: James Philip Drago
  • Publication number: 20140259830
    Abstract: A multi-panel sign system including first and second panels, and an adhesive-based fastener. The panels include a panel body and complimentary, first and second interlock structures. The panel body defines a front face for maintaining indicia, and first and second sides. The first and second interlock structures are located adjacent the first and second sides, respectively, and project opposite the front face. In an assembled stated, the first interlock structure of the first panel mechanically locks with the second interlock structure of the second panel to establish a interlocked joint, and the adhesive-based fastener is bonded to the first and second panels. The interlocked joint robustly maintains the panels relative to one another, whereas the adhesive-based fastener serves to prevent inadvertent sliding of the panels. Optically active sheeting can be applied to the front face of the panels, and desired indicia applied to the sheeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Sithya S. Khieu, David C. May
  • Patent number: 8793912
    Abstract: A greeting card display system features a greeting card with a card first panel and a card second panel pivotally attached. A first crease divides a card front surface from a card back surface and a card first inside surface from a card second inside surface. The system features a protective sleeve with a sleeve first panel and a sleeve second panel. The protective sleeve features a sleeve cavity with a single sleeve opening adapted for insertion of the greeting card. The sleeve first panel is pivotally located on the sleeve second panel via a sleeve first outside crease that divides the front surface from the back surface and a sleeve first inside crease that divides the first inside surface from the second inside surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Julie Gunther
  • Publication number: 20140196331
    Abstract: A system for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. One aspect of the system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, which extend in a direction through a plane defined by the mounting base. The mounting base includes an attachment surface configured for allowing the badge to be adhesively attached directly thereto. A flexible fastening member is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, around at least a portion of the vehicle component, and between the mounting base and badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle. The badge includes front and rear surfaces, wherein the rear surface may include an adhesive material configured for attaching the badge to the attachment surface. In another aspect, the attachment surface may include an adhesive material configured for attaching the mounting base to the rear surface of the badge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: OXK, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Osiecki, Donwoong Kang
  • Publication number: 20140196330
    Abstract: A personalization device is adapted to be placed on a surface of a personal item. The device includes a medallion having markings thereon, a holding member having a front surface configured to receive and hold the medallion; and attachment means for attaching the medallion to the holding member. The attachment means is formed on the front surface of the holding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: THE INITIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Brock COOK, David Robert COOK, Douglas Thompson
  • Patent number: 8763289
    Abstract: A point of purchase signage system for application upon a point of purchase unit includes a multiple sheet package having multiple distinct graphics for selective display at the point of purchase. The signage system may employ one or more packages in combination to involve a variety of advertising schemes. The signage system facilitates efficient marketing updates at the point of purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Vomela Specialty Co, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Childs, Paul Peterson, Robert Pietila
  • Publication number: 20140165435
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes preformed pre-bonded thermoplastic sections comprising smaller articles where the articles and sections have planar top surfaces and planar bottom surfaces that are coplanar to each other. There is also an adhesive backing layer on the coplanar bottom surfaces so that the adhesive backing layer bridges and bonds coplanar bottom surfaces to form unified pre-bonded thermoplastic signage thereby preventing dislodging or separation of the signage during handling, movement, and/or transportation before or during application of the pre-bonded signage. The articles when properly sequenced, matched, and combined, together makeup the sections such that when the sections are also sequenced and matched the sections combine to form thermoplastic signage with a final pattern wherein the planar top surfaces include sequential features necessary to visibly aid in quick assembly of one or more unified thermoplastic signages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Flint Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W Greer, Vagn K Askjaer
  • Publication number: 20140101978
    Abstract: A paving advertisement has an elongated flexible tape body with a base substrate layer. The base substrate layer has front and rear faces, the front face having at least one text message that conveys information. The base substrate layer includes a cold crack additive, such as polyvinyl chloride, thereby increasing its strength and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory W. Gorman
  • Publication number: 20140020273
    Abstract: An advertising display has support structures that attach to a pole. One or more advertising panels are mounted on the support structures to form an advertising display. The display may have the form of a cylinder, a triangle, a rectangle, an oval or other shapes. The display may optionally be tapered. The support structures may have a variety of score lines, at which the support may be folded as appropriate for the particular diameter of the pole. The panels may be secured to the supports by way of clips or other mechanical fasteners. Double-sided adhesive may be employed to secure ends of the panels, as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Vincent M. DeMarco
  • Patent number: 8615913
    Abstract: A sign system includes a sign member and a mounting member. The sign member is configured to be used as a display for displaying words, graphics, etc. In this regard, the sign member has a front surface on which the words or graphics can be displayed. In an embodiment, the sign member is made of a material that is rigid or substantially rigid such that the sign member 105 can maintain its shape on its own. The mounting member is at least partially made of a flexible material that can conform to a display post of various shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Tom Hunsucker
  • Publication number: 20130340308
    Abstract: An adhesive interlocking mounting track for removably securing a sheet of semi-rigid or rigid material to a building structure. The mounting track is comprised of a base member and a locking member that snap together. When the two pieces are in engagement a retention channel is formed between then, for holding a relatively flat sheet of material. The mounting track is secured to the interior of a window or doorframe via a coat of adhesive on the back of an attachment plate portion of the base member. Thus the device is an easy to install material retention means. Additionally, it can be applied to the interior of a frame to recess the retained sheet of material and reduce its exposure to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Dane Fette
  • Patent number: 8613155
    Abstract: A greeting card display system has a greeting card with a card first panel and a card second panel pivotally attached. A first crease divides a card front surface from a card back surface and a card first inside surface from a card second inside surface. The system has a protective sleeve with a sleeve first panel and a sleeve second panel. The protective sleeve has a sleeve cavity with a single sleeve opening adapted for insertion of the greeting card. The sleeve first panel is pivotally located on the sleeve second panel via a sleeve first outside crease that divides the front surface from the back surface and a sleeve first inside crease that divides the first inside surface from the second inside surface. The system has a display unit adapted to receive the protective sleeve on a display unit front surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventor: Julie Gunther
  • Patent number: 8573882
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes preformed pre-bonded thermoplastic sections comprising smaller articles where the articles and sections have planar top surfaces and planar bottom surfaces that are coplanar to each other. There is also an adhesive backing layer on the coplanar bottom surfaces so that the adhesive backing layer bridges and bonds coplanar bottom surfaces to form unified pre-bonded thermoplastic signage thereby preventing dislodging or separation of the signage during handling, movement, and/or transportation before or during application of the pre-bonded signage. The articles when properly sequenced, matched, and combined, together makeup the sections such that when the sections are also sequenced and matched the sections combine to form thermoplastic signage with a final pattern wherein the planar top surfaces include sequential features necessary to visibly aid in quick assembly of one or more unified thermoplastic signages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventors: Robert W. Greer, Vagn K. Askjaer
  • Patent number: 8540309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, in particular for attaching to the back of a seat. The apparatus comprises a plate with a flat recess and an insert which is removably mountable in the flat recess of the plate and is configured to receive an information medium which is viewable when the insert is mounted in the flat recess of the plate. For releasably fixing of the insert on mounting of the same in the flat recess, the insert has the following: at least one tongue on a first border area of the insert for engagement in at least one correspondingly shaped groove in the plate, and at least one releasable fixing that is present in or on at least one second border area of the insert and that is operable by twisting and/or sliding at least one component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Inviseo Media Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Georg Berger, Thomas Bulirsch
  • Patent number: 8519870
    Abstract: Indicia for providing a visual clue of the position of a vehicle on a race track preferably includes at least one of a first wall indicia strip and a first shoulder indicia strip being formed around the entire race track. At least one of a second wall indicia strip and a second shoulder indicia strip are formed starting at the beginning of the second turn and ending at the start/finish line. At least one of a third wall indicia strip and a third shoulder indicia strip are formed starting at substantially the half way point of the second straight and ending at the start finish line. At least one of a fourth wall indicia strip and a fourth shoulder indicia strap are formed starting at the beginning of the fourth turn and ending at the stop/finish line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Robin A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130192108
    Abstract: The invention relates to a removable and decorative or informative circumferential cover to at least partially surround a viewing area of a display device, and in particular to a removable cover therefore. The display device or windowed viewport may be, for instance, an active viewing area such as a TV screen, a computer screen, a monitor screen, a handheld device screen, and so forth. The display device may also be a passive viewing area such as a painting, a poster, a beverage refrigerator, a display case, etc. The display device may also be, for instance, a conventional window or any other area that may surround or frame an area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Suresh MADHAVAN
  • Patent number: 8474165
    Abstract: A form assembly for removably attaching a form to a surface includes a form including a page, the page including a body, a first detachable stub attached to a first edge of the body by a first detachment line and a second detachable stub attached to a second edge of the body opposite the first edge by a second detachment line. The form also includes a first adhesive label including a lite-tac adhesive, attached to the first detachable stub by the lite-tac adhesive, where the lite-tac adhesive does not overlap the first detachment line, and a second adhesive label including a lite-tac adhesive, attached to the second detachable stub by the lite-tac adhesive, where the lite-tac adhesive does not overlap the second detachment line. The lite-tac adhesive of the first adhesive label and the lite-tac adhesive of the second adhesive label can removably secure the form assembly to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Reynolds and Reynolds Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Agostino S. Hill, Richard E. Ipsen
  • Publication number: 20130103488
    Abstract: An advertising device is provided which can be affixed to a nozzle for dispensing liquid products, such as a gasoline dispensing nozzle of a gasoline pump. This advertising device has a display platform and means for releasable attachment to the gasoline pump nozzle. The information depicted upon the advertising platform can included both text and graphic information, the latter being scannable by a smart phone or comparable device, to thereby direct the customer to the web site of the advertiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher Orloff