With Raising Or Lowering Means Patents (Class 40/601)
  • Patent number: 9387932
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that provides a cohesive, harmonized look to aircraft galleys and other aircraft areas. The system allows airlines to easily change the decorative front fascia of galley (and other) airline components, even while the components are installed on the aircraft. The replacement is accomplished without the use of tools or extensive manual effort by providing replaceable and interchangeable panels for use on aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles or vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
  • Patent number: 8893417
    Abstract: A panel fastening assembly comprising a frame member securable to a beam, an advertising track, a rod mating the frame member and the track, and a carrier for retaining an advertising panel therein. The carrier is secured to the track to display the advertising panel. A method of displaying an advertising panel comprising the steps of engaging an advertising panel with a carrier, attaching a frame member to a beam, attaching a rod to the frame, coupling an advertising track to the carrier, and securing the advertising track to the rod. The frame member comprises a cylindrical base which is securable to the beam. The rod extends through an aperture in the base and into the track. Upward movement of the rod locks the track and carrier together and tensions the panel. Downward movement of the rod releases the carrier from the track and the tension in the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: !maginethis Renovations, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Miller, Erik M. Baker
  • Publication number: 20140317977
    Abstract: The Seat Saver is a sign is attached to the back of seats that can be raised to indicate that that particular seat is being saved for an individual that has not yet shown up. The sign can be pushed down behind the seat once the individual has arrived and taken the seat. The sign is to be a predetermined size and shape to allow it to be seen from all areas of the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Kristin Di Donato
  • Patent number: 8827222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for adjustably mounting a tablet PC or other electronic device for hands-free emplacement in a diverse range of environments. This continuation-in-part application emphasizes varieties of a subcombination apparatus that provides integrated mounting and adjusting means for use either with the present invention or with separate unspecified other devices and objects. The apparatus of the present invention attaches to various surfaces via a mounting means comprising an adjustable suction cup connected to hanger rotatable in multiple dimensions wherein the movement of adjustable parts is regulated by built-in, easily-reversible locking mechanisms. The invention, used with or without the present subcombination apparatuses, enables stable and precise positioning of personal electronic devices in almost any situation where rapid, impromptu, or reversible deployment is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen R. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8763290
    Abstract: A wind resistant module for advertisement curtain is movably mounted to a frame of an advertisement curtain to effectively cushion and counteract wind forces acting on the advertisement curtain and includes: a base, a board, a first resilient cushioning mechanism, and a second resilient cushioning mechanism. The base includes at least one group of rollers to allow the base to linearly move along the frame in a stable manner. The base is coupled, via the board, to the first resilient cushioning mechanism. The base is coupled externally with the second resilient cushioning mechanism. The first resilient cushioning mechanism provide a cushioning effect for the base against wind force in a longitudinal direction and the second resilient cushioning mechanism is coupled to the advertisement curtain to provide an cushioning effect for the advertisement curtain in a lateral direction and a frontward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Ruei-Hsing Lin
  • Patent number: 8745907
    Abstract: A panel fastening assembly comprising a frame member securable to a beam, an advertising track, a rod mating the frame member and the advertising track, a carrier for retaining an advertising panel therein, and wherein the carrier is secured to the advertising track to display the advertising panel. A method of displaying an advertising panel comprising the steps of engaging an advertising panel with a carrier, attaching a frame member to a beam, attaching a rod to the frame, coupling an advertising track to the carrier, and securing the advertising track to the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: !maginethis Renovations, LLC
    Inventors: Eric S. Boltz, Scott A. Miller, Erik M. Baker
  • Patent number: 8695249
    Abstract: The external elevator/advertising board for buildings includes an elevator carriage riding on a track assembly on at least one side of a building. Each elevator carriage is defined by an elongate, open box frame having a control console mounted to a floor panel. A power assembly is operatively connected to the control console at the bottom of the elevator carriage. Operation of the console facilitates selective raising and lowering of the elevator carriage at select speeds along a side of the building to a select level for cleaning, maintenance, and emergency evacuation. A front panel of the box frame is disposed at an angle angled towards the ground. The front panel displays advertisements for maximum exposure to traffic around the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al Hasan
  • Publication number: 20140047743
    Abstract: An advertising system and method of use includes a rail car and an advertising billboard mounted thereon. Preferably, the billboard is adjustable so that advertising thereon can be positioned to face desired viewers, such as people traveling on roadways adjacent a railroad track. The billboard may rotate and/or be raised and lowered by a lift, which may include a telescoping post. An onboard electric power source is typically provided to power lights and other electric components. Outriggers may be used to help stabilize the rail car when parked especially for windy conditions. A security fence may be mounted on the rail car to protect various components thereon. The billboard may include one section which can be raised relative to another section for display purposes and lowered to provide a lower height during transport. The rail car may carry an additional billboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Freight Train Media LLC
    Inventors: Raymond P. Sipperley, Donald E. MacCord
  • Patent number: 8646197
    Abstract: A system is provided for hanging an overhead sign from a ceiling. The system includes an elongated member, a connector member, and a fastening mechanism. The elongated member includes an elongated portion and a set of two nodes formed on opposing ends of the elongated portion. A first node is configured to be coupled to the overhead sign. The connector member includes a hook, an extended portion, and a disk. The extended portion defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The hook extends from the first end of the extended portion and is coupled to the second node. The disk extends radially outwardly from the second end of the extended portion for rotatable attachment to the ceiling. The fastening mechanism is inserted through the second node and the hook of the connector member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Daniel Golke
  • Patent number: 8638209
    Abstract: A traffic control board assembly as a self-contained unit is provided for mounting in an emergency response vehicle in a manner that accommodates deployment of a traffic control board above the top surface of the emergency response vehicle in any desired angular orientation about a vertical axis for visibility from any direction in relation to the emergency response vehicle. When docked, the top cover on the traffic board provides a weatherproof cover. Manual input and programmed control of a liftable rotation assembly on which the traffic board is mounted facilitate convenient and simple operation. A motion signal indicative of the emergency response vehicle moving can prevent deployment of the traffic control board and/or initiate returning it to a docked or stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Super Vacuum Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Oskroba, Ervin Weinmeister
  • Patent number: 8616387
    Abstract: A device and method for providing selective concealment and access to items stored on an overhead part of a retail shelving system. The device includes one or more mounting posts attachable to the retail shelving system and one or more panel support units. The mounting posts further include one or more substantially vertical channels. The panel support unit is engaged with the mounting posts and extends above the retail shelving system. The panel support unit is selectively moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration such that when in the open configuration the panel support unit is displaced to provide access to the items stored on the overhead part of the retail shelving system, and when in the closed configuration the panel support unit conceals the items stored on the overhead part of the retail shelving system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Innomark Communications
    Inventors: Raul Romeiro, Michael A. Serraino
  • Publication number: 20130291415
    Abstract: The current invention discloses an easy to use poster hanger system. According to the invention a support rail is attached to the ceiling. A sign support element is attached to the support rail via sign support strings. By releasing sign support strings from string cassettes locating in the support rail, the sign support element can be pulled down for attachment of the upper end of a poster along its full length to the sign support element. The lower end of the poster is optionally attached along its full length to a bottom support element. The sign can be pushed up to a desired height by pushing the sign support element up while the sign support string is rolled back onto the string cassettes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Adam Stein
  • Patent number: 8573418
    Abstract: The rack assembly contains a number of vertical rail members and each rail member contains two or more column elements, a number of connection elements, and a number of fastening elements. Each column element has a number of connection grooves and sliding grooves. The connection elements are positioned between and connected to two adjacent column elements. Two vertically adjacent connection elements are locked together by a fastening element. The rack assembly allows a number of stretching members movably configured. Each stretching member contains a number of wheel elements and at least an elastic hook element. The wheel elements are embedded into the sliding grooves of a column element and the stretching members as such could slide along the column element to various positions and, by connecting the elastic hook elements to a curtain's various spots, the curtain is stretched from multiple directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Ruei-Hsing Lin
  • Patent number: 8539714
    Abstract: A gate operator system featuring board display attachment for a lift-gate at the vehicle access control point. The system features board display attached to the lift-gate, which moves in a synchronous motion with the lift gate. At least 3 hooks are placed at an appropriate distance according to the situation where the advertisement boards attach. The attachment takes place by threading the hooks through the perforations located at the top and center of the advertisement boards and locking them in place while allowing them free movement within a 90 degree range. The hooks are placed at different intervals (distances) from the operating mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Jose Muñoz-Cruzado Sánchez
  • Publication number: 20130232833
    Abstract: A display system, a display process, and an engagement device are disclosed. The display system includes a first display arrangement and a second display arrangement in close proximity to the first flexible display arrangement. The first display arrangement and the second display arrangement are simultaneously deployable between an extended position and a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Adam DAVIS, Frederic Frank OPSOMER
  • Patent number: 8418980
    Abstract: A suspending unit and a medium holding member used therefor, which suspending unit enables the installation and removal operations of information displaying medium to be easily carried out even when the suspending unit is placed on a base such as an unreachable ceiling or wall, and can also firmly hold the information displaying medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Wayo Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Hiroshi Wakura
  • Patent number: 8341859
    Abstract: A system for installing and maintaining a display on a structure. The system includes at least one guide system having a pair of guide rails that have a first end accessible from the roofing surface of the structure and a second end attached to the side exterior wall of the structure. The guide rails each define a track that is designed for sliding receipt of guide pins disposed on a bottom side of a frame member. The guide pins are engaged within the track of each of the guide rails and remain engaged within the track of the guide rails such that the frame member can be slidingly positioned on the first end of the guide rails or, in a second position where the frame member is positioned on the second end of the guide rails. A selected display or sign is attached to a top side of the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventors: Kelly Culiver, Andrew Rentsch
  • Patent number: 8296980
    Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Jorge Garcia, Sam Minnich
  • Publication number: 20120241108
    Abstract: A fabric security barrier, a system and/or a method impede entry into a space. The fabric security barrier, the system and/or the method are installed adjacent to an entry point of the space. A tarp having a reinforced webbing on one side obscured from view is extended and/or retracted by a deployment system within the space. A steel cable is laminated between the reinforced webbing and the tarp. To enter the space through the entry point, an intruder must compromise a door or a window, the tarp, the reinforced webbing and/or the cable which may reduce an amount of time that the intruder may have to perpetrate a crime in the space and/or to flee before being noticed and/or apprehended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, James Patten
  • Patent number: 8231001
    Abstract: A package includes an outer structure and a variable display. The variable display includes a display band and a main band. The display band is rotatably connected with the main band and has a first display face and a second display face. The display band is joined to the outer structure via an anchor. The main band extends around the outer structure and is moveable from a first vertical position to a second vertical position. The first display face is visible and the second display face is concealed in the first position. The first display face is concealed and the second display face is visible in the second position. The vertical movement of the main band along the outer structure rotates the display band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Robert Boon, George Ikuya Nukuto
  • Patent number: 8191296
    Abstract: An elevating billboard and control method thereof, which includes a hollow column, a billboard stent, and a windlass controlling a motor, forward relay and back relay, wherein a hollow cylinder is fixed with the billboard stent and rings the column so as to slide along the column up and down, a fixed pulley disposed on the top of the column, a free end of a guy cable of the windlass connecting with the hollow cylinder by the fixed pulley. By using the motor of the windlass and the fixed pulleys, the elevating billboard is easy to assemble, disassemble or maintain, and is capable of completing the up and down movement easily and quickly. And using the real-time monitor of the anemoscope, the elevating billboard completes the up and down movement easily and quickly by wind scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Peiyuan Xu
  • Patent number: 8151499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying an information carrier to passers-by in the vicinity, in particular a carrier on which advertising information is visible, comprising: —a stationary support; —an elongate post arranged on the support; —a carrier which is to be provided with the information to be displayed; —translating means for translating the information carrier reciprocally in longitudinal direction along the post; —rotating means for rotating the information carrier relative to the stationary support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: B & W Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Marinus Waas, Engelardus Wilhelmus Maria Broekman
  • Patent number: 8104207
    Abstract: A high ceiling sign hanging arrangement for enabling the attachment and removal of a suspended sign from an extended height, comprising: an elongated upper rail having an upper channel therein for receipt of a ceiling attachment member, the upper rail having an upper rail support cleat, for receipt of a sign bearing anchor rail; an elongated anchor rail for bearing a sign therefrom, the anchor rail comprising an anchor cleat on an upper edge thereon; and a lift means comprising a main flange for mating with the anchor rail and subsequent dis-engagement from the anchor rail upon deposit of the anchor rail on the upper rail support cleat of the upper rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd.
    Inventors: David E. Pitcher, Thomas P. Burrous, Rebecca C. Suciu, Alan L. Stenfors, Sidney Rose
  • Patent number: 8069598
    Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jorge Garcia, Sam Minnich
  • Publication number: 20110225860
    Abstract: A billboard system has a framework supporting at least one panel. A lower rail is fixed to the framework and has at least one downwardly opening channel. An upper rail is movable with respect to the framework. The upper rail has at least one upwardly opening channel. A billboard copy at least partially covers the at least one panel. Rods may be selectively located in the copy. Steps for tensioning the copy are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas P. Troiano, Zeile Klaiss
  • Patent number: 7987622
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure; a lifting system fixed to the support structure; a top rail supported on the lifting system such that the top rail can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure. The lifting system comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail to the upper display position. The top rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A system and a method of retaining a flexible sheet are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Tiffin Metal Products Co.
    Inventors: John Dunlop Pitt, Matthew Macindoe, Alan Suttie
  • Publication number: 20110067279
    Abstract: An advertising device (150) for a vehicle has at least one panel (160) that carries advertising material, the device (150) having a first, closed configuration, in which the panel (160) is substantially hidden and an open position in which the panel (160) is substantially visible. The device (150) has a bottom member (152) and a top member (154) and the panel extends between the top and bottom members (152, 154) within their perimeter to form a relatively airtight volume. A fan (162) creates a low pressure in the volume during closure so the panel (160) is drawn inwards as the device (150) is closed and does not extend beyond the perimeters of the top and bottom members (152, 154).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Armando DOS SANTOS CAMACHO
  • Patent number: 7882653
    Abstract: A novel method at least includes: receiving at least one placement offer for the placement of an advertisement, the offer including proposed consideration; accepting an placement order; and displaying an advertisement which is the subject of an accepted placement order on a plurality of mobile, changeable advertising message displays carried by a plurality of coordinated automobiles, which changeable displays are capable of displaying more than one separate message at different times. Each changeable message display at least includes: a visual display; a multiple advertising message generator coupled to the visual display, the multiple message generator adapted to generate a plurality of different messages; and an message selector adapted to select a current message to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Frog Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Eslee Buckley Barlow
  • Patent number: 7876554
    Abstract: A notebook computer includes a host, a supporting frame and a display portion. The supporting frame is pivotally connected with the host and comprising a sliding slot. The display portion has a sliding member, which is pivotally connected with the supporting frame and slidably connected with the sliding slot, wherein the sliding member comprises a through hole. The signal cable is led through the through hole and extended within the supporting frame to electrically couple the display portion and the host. The signal cable comprises a bendable section. The signal cable is moved substantially along a plane by adjusting a bent angle of the bendable section when the display portion is slid along the sliding slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Mei-Fang Chou, Lung-Fei Chiang, Pao-Tung Weng
  • Patent number: 7849618
    Abstract: A sign system is disclosed in which a flexible sign panel is supported by light weight frame numbers such as fiberglass ribs joined together with a pivot connection. A sign panel of flexible material has a center section disposed between a pair of opposed sign panel portions. The center portion of the sign panel engages a cross member with the sign panel portions being folded over on either side of an upright support member. Free ends of the sign panel member are secured with a stretchable elastic cord, ribbon or the like, to a mounting member having a socket for receiving one end of the vertical support member. By engaging the mounting member and stretching the elastic cords, the mounting member is disposed over one end of the vertical support and one released, engages the vertical support holding the sign panel portions in a display position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Dicke Tool Company
    Inventor: Grant D. Dicke
  • Patent number: 7789354
    Abstract: An adjustable support mechanism (30) includes a fixed unit (70), an adjustable suspension unit (80) and a connecting unit (90). The adjustable suspension unit is slidably mounted on the fixed unit. The connecting unit is configured for connecting the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit. The connecting unit comprises a first elastic member (96) and an adjusting bracket (94). Opposite ends of the first elastic member are connected to the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit correspondingly. The adjusting bracket includes two rotary wheels (942, 945) and a coiling member (944) looped around the rotary wheels. The adjustable suspension unit is fixed to the coiling member. At least one of the rotary wheels is rotatable relative to the fixed unit to coil the coiling member around the rotary wheels, sliding the adjustable suspension unit relative to the fixed unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Lin Gan, Yi-Xiong Wang, Jun-Wu Duan, Chang-Sheng Fan
  • Publication number: 20100217433
    Abstract: Disclosed is a store management system capable of switching between manned or unmanned sales. During the daytime, a clerk or owner stays in a store to allow a customer, who visits the opened store, to purchase goods which are received in a vending machine or are displayed in a showcase. On the other hand, in a state wherein the store is closed at night to provide no reception or store management of the clerk or owner, the customer is able to select and order goods of the vending machine at the outside of a show window of the store using a display device and an ordering/settlement device installed at the show window. The vending machine is operated to dispense the selected goods as soon as the customer pays for the goods, and the dispensed goods are discharged out of the show window via a goods discharge device, such as a conveyor belt, to thereby be provided to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Hyun Dong Son
  • Patent number: 7614172
    Abstract: A hoisting, retention and removal apparatus for banners or signs, having two upper embodiments to be securely fastened to any vertical surface. They are designed to be mounted level with and opposite each other placed at a distance apart based on the need at a distance larger than the maximum length of sign or banner for which it will accommodate. Two lower embodiments are mounted directly below each upper embodiment within reach of the operator when standing on the ground or platform below the banner or sign display area. Four fiber ropes, each terminating with a safety snap device, are connected each to one corner of a sign or banner, routed through sheaves in the upper frame and are held taut by means of locking cleat in each of the lower enclosures. Position and tautness are achieved by adjustment of the fiber ropes in the lower enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Louis Leon Kennedy, Stephen Donald Parker
  • Publication number: 20090235565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying an information carrier to passers-by in the vicinity, in particular a carrier on which advertising information is visible, comprising: —a stationary support; —an elongate post arranged on the support; —a carrier which is to be provided with the information to be displayed; —translating means for translating the information carrier reciprocally in longitudinal direction along the post; —rotating means for rotating the information carrier relative to the stationary support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: B & W HOLDINGS B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Marinus Waas, Engelardus Wilhelmus Maria Broekman
  • Patent number: 7575214
    Abstract: An omnipositional cable-suspension system suspends an inanimate object. A pair of spaced apart holes pass through the object. A first closed cable loop passes through both of the holes and a first hooking point, so that a first cable is movable within the holes. A second closed cable loop passes through both of these holes and to a second hooking point, so that the second cable is also movable within the holes. The inanimate object can be moved from one position to another, while the object remains stable in any position so placed. This omnipositional cable-suspension system enables the suspension of any inanimate object (the “object”) that can be readily moved to any position about its three-dimensional axis without changing the cable-suspension system of the object. The object can be repositioned to any other stationary position as many times as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Badalament
  • Patent number: 7559163
    Abstract: A display device includes a display part made of a roll-up sheet-like direct-view display element; a take-up part attached on one end of the display part, the take-up part allowing the display part to be rolled up; a pulling part attached on the other end of the display part, the pulling part allowing the display part to be roll out; and a holding part for holding the display part from behind. The holding part is formed of linkage, which can be stored on the rear surface of the display part when the display part is rolled up, and can be stretched across the rear surface of the display part when the display part is rolled out. This enables the holding part to be stretched across the rear surface of the display part when the display part is spread out so as to prevent the display part from swaying, thereby maintaining excellent display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Masaaki Ofuji, Naoya Taki
  • Patent number: 7555859
    Abstract: A sign system particularly useful for point of purchase advertising that is elevated above the reach of shoppers. A slideable sign frame assembly carrying a sign is slideably attached to a normally hidden sign frame assembly supporting apparatus. The sign frame assembly and the supporting apparatus both carry pairs of cooperating slots of predetermined dimensions and configuration that together with a plurality of bolts, one for each slot, provide for the sign frame assembly and the supporting apparatus to be physically connected to one another while at the same time permit movement of the sign assembly relative to the supporting apparatus in the vertical direction. The bolts in cooperation with associated slots permit the raising and lowering of the sign assembly for change-out of the sign from ground level. A sign change-out tool is used to raise and lower the sign assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: David V. Kvortek
  • Patent number: 7549246
    Abstract: A display device includes a display, a frame, and two fixing members connecting the display to the frame. The frame includes two support arms, each of the support arms defines a longitudinal sliding slot, and the display is movable along the sliding slots of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Szu-Wei Kuo
  • Publication number: 20090145013
    Abstract: A banner raising apparatus is described for use with a halyard (228) for raising and lowering a banner. The apparatus is mounted to a generally vertical support surface (222) and comprises an upper halyard guide (220) mounted at an upper portion of the support surface and guiding the halyard travelling in a secure halyard passageway. A halyard fastener (218) is operable to releasably fasten the halyard exiting the secure halyard passageway adjacent a lower portion of the support surface, and a secure housing (212) is mounted externally of the support surface adjacent the lower portion, the secure housing configured to contain the halyard fastener and having sufficient internal volume to securely house the halyard of a raised banner. The secure housing is configured to enable access to the halyard. An elongate conduit defining the secure halyard passageway may be mounted externally to the support surface. The secure halyard passageway may be a secure internal cavity defined in the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Lachlan Arthur Dean McCudden, Arthur Lachlan McCudden
  • Patent number: 7437843
    Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Hugues Y. Lefebvre
  • Publication number: 20080163527
    Abstract: The fashion talk sticker is a new, cool way to convey a message to anyone around. The sticker consists of a message pocket with a title. The pocket has a slit that conceals a customized message tab. Attached to the message tab is a cord with a miniature ornament. The ornament can be placed inside or outside the message pocket. You pull the cord and the message appears. T-shirts manufactured with fashion talk sticker can be very useful for children at public places. The sticker can carry contact information of a child such as name, address and phone number of parents. You also can put the sticker anywhere else, even on accessories such as handbags or backpacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Moustafa Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20080148613
    Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Hugues Y. Lefebvre
  • Patent number: 7377064
    Abstract: A banner is displayed about a tower structure, such as a water tower, by a system that enables ready substitution or replacement of the banner, without the use of high-lift equipment. The fabric banner is segmented, of wind permeable stretchable fabric, and mounted on rings that are carried on cables, suspended from a capstan atop the tower. Cable guidance pulleys, mounted on trolleys that run on a peripheral track about the top of the tower, enable the banner to be reoriented about the tower. The capstan and trolleys may be remotely controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Edward A. Burke
  • Patent number: 7249743
    Abstract: A device for raising and lowering a sign suspended from a ceiling, comprising a reversible motor adapted to be mounted to the ceiling at a first location; a sign carrier for holding a sign to be suspended from the ceiling; and a line running from the motor, to the sign carrier, and back to the ceiling at a second location spaced from the first location. The line is mounted to the ceiling at the second location. The motor is controlled to turn in opposite directions to raise and lower the sign carrier in relation to the ceiling, to allow a sign held by the sign carrier to be positioned relative to the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventor: Donna Stearns
  • Patent number: 7193529
    Abstract: A signaling system includes a housing that has monolithically formed sides defining a cavity therebetween and an open rear face. A pair of U-shaped guide rails are fastened to the housing and extend vertically away therefrom along a longitudinal length of the system. A sign board is registered along the axis and includes edge portions intercalated within the guide rails. A shield is positional in front of the sign board. The system includes an electromagnetic mechanism for maintaining the shield at a lowered position when an external power source is on, a mechanism for adapting the shield to a raised position when an external power source is off, and a mechanism for automatically lowering the shield after the external power source is reactivated. The automatic lowering mechanism includes spacers and fasteners passing through the spacers to attach the automatic lowering mechanism to the housing while intercalating the adapting mechanism therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: Ahmad Shah
  • Patent number: 7121029
    Abstract: A sign system is provided. The sign system has a hoisting mechanism for moving a sign between an access or servicing position near ground level and an elevated display position. The sign system includes a first set of guide members and a second set of guide members and a drive system. Each guide member is generally tubular. The guide members of each set are connected together for telescopic movement. Each set of guide members includes an outermost guide member and an innermost guide member, one of which serves as an anchor guide member and the other of which serves as a sign supporting guide member. The sign supporting guide member includes at least one connector for connecting the sign thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: David Wilson
  • Patent number: 7117620
    Abstract: A banner mount for hanging a banner between first and second surfaces is provided. The banner mount utilizes a single rope to couple a banner having a pair of support brackets to the first and second surfaces. Disposed on the first and second surfaces as well as coupled to the brackets are a set of pulleys which, when used in conjunction with the single rope, allow for a centered stable mounting of the banner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Stefan N Tolna
  • Patent number: 7080474
    Abstract: A message display device is provided which includes a portable control unit having electric power supplied externally. A timing device is provided which controls opening and closing of a hinged member, for example a car hood. The hinged member is attached with a visual display. A lifting device elevates the hinged member away from a lower surface to stretchably reveal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventors: Gordon H. Curtiss, David A. Tomlin
  • Patent number: 7007420
    Abstract: The present invention provides a barricade sign that is compact, portable, safe, durable, versatile, and weather/wind resistant. The barricade sign distinguishes a base and a lid that are pivotally connected together. The base supports the lid and has a compartment for storing one or more safety cones or signs that can be reduced to a small volume, or any other items related to road safety. One side of the lid has a positioning element for securing the cones in place. The other side implements a desired sign. The connection between the base and the lid is configured to hold up the sign in a stable, sustainable, wind resisting manner in absence of impact and to collapse, fold, close, or break upon impact. In such an encounter, the overall height and the layered or curved shape enable the barricade sign to act like a speed bump, thereby minimizing or eliminating damages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Worldwide Safety, LLC
    Inventor: Guadalupe C. Garcia
  • Patent number: 7000344
    Abstract: A sign display apparatus. The apparatus includes a moveable display face for displaying information; a stationary display body having a source of illumination for the display face when the display face is in a position over the display body; and a drive mechanism coupled to the display face for moving the display face relative to the stationary display body and its source of illumination. Also provided are an apparatus and a retrofit kit for lowering the display face to change a message displayed on the display face and for raising the display face to a visible position. Included are housing assemblies affixed in a spaced relationship, each housing assembly having a guide track such that, in combination, the housing assemblies provide a pair of substantially parallel guide tracks into which is disposed the display face, thereby defining a plane of travel as the display face is lowered and raised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventors: Christopher Furlan, John R. Protesto