Banner Type Patents (Class 40/604)
  • Patent number: 11915622
    Abstract: In general, the disclosure is directed to a temporary maintenance sign for a toilet including a first adherence mechanism and a second adherence mechanism, such as a suction cup or a locking suction cup that includes a pressure lever. The temporary maintenance sign further includes a flexible body that connects to the first adherence mechanism on a first end of the flexible body and connects to the second adherence mechanism on a second end of the flexible body. The flexible body may be made out of a semi-rigid metal, a semi-rigid plastic, a semi-rigid fiberglass, a semi-rigid rubber, a flexible metal, a flexible plastic, a flexible fiberglass, or a flexible rubber, among other things.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Dennis Eugene Dominiack
  • Patent number: 11741858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative and removable cover for wrapping and protecting fences and gates. The cover is made of weatherproof, durable, tear resistant, and decorative material. More specifically, the cover includes a front covering member and a rear covering member for covering the fence from opposing sides. The covering members can be coupled/sewn at one or more edges or can be independent of each other. The cover includes a plurality of extension bands that are used for securing the cover onto the fence. The cover extends generally between the posts and between the top rail and the bottom rail of the fence. Users apply the cover as a temporary modification to the fence or gate which is in accordance with rules of homeowners' associations. The cover comes in a variety of sizes, colors, themes, and designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Darline Riggs
  • Patent number: 11295637
    Abstract: A flexible fade resistant posted marker sign based on a flexible substrate and fade resistant coating that can bend to lock onto a studded flanged post by positioning the sign ends between the studs on the post with the body arching across and over middle studs on the post with the sign being wide enough to span across the flanges of the post and be secured with wire passing through holes positioned to place the wire at the sides of the width of the post to inhibit vertical, horizontal, and twisting movement of the sign while still maintaining a continuous center section of the sign for use as a colored warning blaze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventor: John Wayne Butler
  • Patent number: 10726747
    Abstract: A label and bundling assembly is disclosed that includes a label having a first end and a second end, an attachment component having a first point, a second point, a top side and an underside comprising a waterproof adhesive, wherein the adhesive is fully coated on the underside, and a bunching component, wherein the first point of the attachment component is coupled with the second end of the label, wherein the bunching component is secured to the adhesive of the attachment component, and wherein the second point of the attachment component is brought around a portion of the bunching component and the underside of the second point of the attachment component is brought into contact with the underside of the first point, such that the first point, the second point, and the bunching component form a waterproof seal. Methods of using contemplated embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventor: Jorge Navarro
  • Patent number: 9688129
    Abstract: A window shield cover for a vehicle has a cover member shaped to be place on top of and cover an exterior of a windshield of the vehicle. A first attachment strip is removably attached to the cover member. The first attachment strip extends past a first edge and a second edge of the cover member. A second attachment strip is removably attached to the cover member. The second attachment strip extends past the first edge and the second edge of the cover member. An element collector covers a front surface of the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Raul Mansueto
  • Patent number: 9421816
    Abstract: A stretcher frame apparatus and methods for stretching and mounting a fabric, such as canvas, to a supporting surface, such as a wall. The apparatus has two opposing elongated frame members that are attached to opposite sides of a fabric. When the frame members are first mounted to the wall, the fabric will have slack, but the fabric is made taut when the user inserts removable elongated tension member(s) between the wall and rear side of the fabric. Preferably, two tension members are inserted between the wall and the mounted fabric and then slid in opposite directions toward the mounted frame members. This apparatus and method allows a user to forgo cumbersome four-sided box frames, and instead provides a simple, easy to use apparatus for mounting decorative fabric-based images to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Stas
  • Patent number: 9234458
    Abstract: A cylinder head of a stationary gas engine is provided with a cylinder internal pressure sensor. An engine frame is provided with an instrumentation device installation device. An amplifier for amplifying a signal detected by the cylinder internal pressure sensor is fixed to the instrumentation device installation device. The instrumentation device installation device includes a suspending tool formed of a fixing plate which is in contact with a horizontal plane and is fixed thereto by bolts, an extension plate bent at a right angle to the fixing plate, and a suspending plate bent at a right angle to the extension plate and arranged in parallel with the fixing plate, and a coil spring connected at one end thereof to the suspending plate, and connected at the other end thereof to a fixing band for holding the amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hideaki Okumura, Kimihiko Maehata, Yuta Furukawa
  • Patent number: 8968122
    Abstract: A netting apparatus adapted to display advertising content at a sporting event is disclosed. The netting apparatus comprises a net and a plurality of mesh netting pieces. The net may comprise an open mesh netting, wherein the open mesh netting is adapted to safely stop a ball without significant obstruction of view through the open mesh netting. The mesh netting may also include a plurality of cut-out portions. Each piece of the plurality of mesh netting pieces may be colored and each piece may be in the shape of a logo such that each piece corresponds to a one of the plurality of cut-out portions on the net. Each piece may be attached to the net such that the net and the plurality of mesh netting pieces do not overlap each other with each mesh netting piece located within the corresponding cut-out portion of the net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Joseph Michael DeMarco, Joseph John Berghammer, Jonathan Pieter van Es
  • Patent number: 8955242
    Abstract: An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Branded Seats, LLC
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20140373771
    Abstract: An apparatus (1) for deploying and supporting a flexible object (7). The apparatus comprises an elongate support (3) comprising a longitudinal first guide (4), an elongate flexible member (5) longitudinally slidable relative to the first guide (4), a first connector (9), connected to the flexible elongate member (5) and adapted to be attached to the flexible object (7), a longitudinal second guide 6, and at least one sliding connector (9, 11, 13); (106, 111, 113; 209, 211, 213), longitudinally slidable relative to the second guide (6) and adapted to be attached to the flexible object (7). The flexible elongate member (5) is adapted to be pushed along the first guide (4) via an externally applied longitudinal force, transferred as a compressive internal force along the flexible member (5), to move the flexible object (7) from a first position to a deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Nexus Developments Ltd.
    Inventors: John Joseph Woollett, Peter John Hume
  • Patent number: 8793911
    Abstract: A presentation banner system is provided which allows multiple banners to be provided side by side to provide a continuous display without gaps between adjacent banners. The banner is stored in a roller in a container the container being longer than the roller and the banner being the same length as the container and the ends of the container are provided with means for attachment of neighboring containers to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Iconet Limited
    Inventor: Stuart English
  • Patent number: 8776714
    Abstract: Herein is described my flag protection assembly that prevents flag deterioration from heat, humidity, wind, rain and other adverse environmental conditions. In some embodiments the flag protection assembly also prevents flag deterioration from ultraviolet light. My flag protection assembly does not require motorized, computerized or other electrical components to fully extend the flexible covering and enclosed flag from a support. My flag protection assembly preferably includes a flexible cover through which a short rod initially inserts. A flag is coiled around this short rod and the rod is then placed within the upper interior of the flexible cover. The flag is thereafter uncoiled within the flexible cover while the rod is removed through an opening in the bottom edge of the flexible cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: L. M. Delaney, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8733004
    Abstract: A picture frame molding according to one embodiment includes an elongated body that has an exterior wall, a first channel formed therein for receiving a first member, and a second channel formed therein for receiving a second member. The first and second channels are at least substantially parallel to one another. The elongated body also includes an interior angled wall that is joined to the exterior wall and is formed at an angle thereto. The interior angled wall includes a track that receives an object, such as matboard. The track faces away from the exterior wall and is formed between and at an angle to the first and second channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Nielsen Bainbridge
    Inventor: Michael Andrulewich
  • Publication number: 20140053436
    Abstract: A presentation banner system is provided which is provided with a strip (13, 14) on the reverse side of the banner (3) extending along at least one and preferably both longitudinal edges, the strip (13, 14) enables more accuracy and precise rolling of the banner (3) within its casing (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: ICONET LIMITED
    Inventor: Stuart English
  • Patent number: 8627587
    Abstract: A double wide pole bracket and banner system is used to apply banners to poles. The double wide pole bracket system uses slotted, typically steel channel brackets that are affixed to the pole using long, slotted hose clamps with Neoprene pads to protect the pole and prevent slipping. The banner itself can be designed to attach to the brackets with zip ties with a reinforced cutout in the center of the top and bottom hem that permits mounting without infringing on the view of the banner's content. The double wide pole bracket and banner system permits a significantly wider, stronger and more taut pole bracket and banner solution as compared to conventional solutions. The banners can be, for example, as wide as five feet of continuous banner, making the message visible and understandable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: David Trevor O'Dell
  • Patent number: 8607488
    Abstract: An advertising system for a bollard includes a bollard shield that can be installed over a conventional bollard. The bollard shield includes a shield inner diameter greater than the bollard outer diameter, forming a shield gap between the bollard and the bollard shield. One or more compressible foam pads are positioned in the shield gap between the bollard and the bollard shield. A resilient bollard sheath can be rolled onto the bollard shield. The bollard sheath includes advertising or graphical materials disposed thereon. The bollard sheath is generally replaceable without replacing the entire bollard shield. A removable sheath panel may be detachably secured on the bollard sheath to provide additional advertising or graphical material. The sheath panel may be interchangeably and replaced with additional sheath panels having different advertising information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Screen Trans Development Corp.
    Inventor: Brandon Steele Johnston
  • Patent number: 8561330
    Abstract: A mounting system and method for tautly mounting a flexible material sign includes a plurality of mounting springs affixed to an associated sign structure. Each of the plurality of mounting springs includes a base portion, a grasping portion and a spring portion. The base portion is adapted to be secured to an associated sign structure, such as a structure to which the flexible material sign is to be mounted, a frame or similar structure surrounding the flexible material sign, etc. The grasping portion includes a finger adapted to be received within an aperture of the flexible material sign. The spring portion is disposed between the base portion and the grasping portion for applying a tension to the flexible material sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignees: Lind Media Company, Supro Spring & Wire Forms, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Siegenthaler, Kevin Provagna
  • Patent number: 8549778
    Abstract: Provided is a portable display panel system including a rack, upper and lower rods having pairs of upper and a lower holder ribs, and a cloth or a panel of a printable material. Each of the rods has a through-cavity. An elastic string extends through each of the upper and lower holder ribs and is attached to the outer ends of the outermost rods. Male and female couplings are arranged at the abutting ends of the rods arranged in pairs, which may be brought together in either two positions, which are turned by 180°, or four positions which are turned by 90° relative to each other. At least one pair of the rods are bent or angled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Christian Ahlberg
  • Publication number: 20130255121
    Abstract: A double wide pole bracket and banner system is used to apply banners to poles. The double wide pole bracket system uses slotted, typically steel channel brackets that are affixed to the pole using long, slotted hose clamps with Neoprene pads to protect the pole and prevent slipping. The banner itself can be designed to attach to the brackets with zip ties with a reinforced cutout in the center of the top and bottom hem that permits mounting without infringing on the view of the banner's content. The double wide pole bracket and banner system permits a significantly wider, stronger and more taut pole bracket and banner solution as compared to conventional solutions. The banners can be, for example, as wide as five feet of continuous banner, making the message visible and understandable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: David Trevor O'Dell
  • Patent number: 8516728
    Abstract: Provided is a flexible display apparatus that includes: a flexible display apparatus including: a flexible display panel; a housing including an opening through which the flexible display panel enters and exits the housing; a cylinder disposed within the housing to coil and uncoil the flexible display panel; and a stretcher that selectively extends from the opening to support the flexible display panel, such that the flexible display panel is substantially planar when the flexible display panel is extended outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Youn Hwan Jung
  • Patent number: 8474166
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of assembling a tensile fabric arrangement comprising engaging an end of a carrier member having a tensile fabric attached thereto with a first support member attached to a surface, engaging a second end of the carrier member with a locking member, extending the tensile fabric from the carrier member, engaging an end of a second carrier member for the tensile fabric with a second support member attached to the surface, engaging a second end of the second carrier member with a securing member; and applying a tension to the tensile fabric, wherein the tensile fabric is supported at its top edge only by the first and second support members but may optionally be further tensioned using a tensile structural assembly including a surface, guide hook, loop, and tie, which is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Cestrian Imaging Limited
    Inventor: Phillip John Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8458936
    Abstract: A collapsible fabric display system comprises a frame and a fabric membrane configured for securement to the frame, which includes a hollow tubular spine and a pair of opposed fabric spreaders attached to the spine—the spreader being located within the spine. The spreaders are movable along the spine under urging of a spreader drive mechanism between a retracted condition of the frame in which the spreaders are located proximate one another, and an extended condition of the frame (illustrated) in which the spreaders are remote from one another. The spreaders each comprise a hub mounted on the spine and a plurality of spreader ribs pivotably connected to each hub, made up of a set of internal ribs and a set of external ribs. The free ends of the ribs are configured for connection to the fabric in use and the use of two sets of three ribs give the display an A-frame configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Sunsmart Products (Pty) Ltd
    Inventors: Hilton Ralph Thorpe, John Walter Bailey
  • Publication number: 20130134119
    Abstract: A product display and loading system including a shelf assembly that includes a generally horizontal shelf member having a forward end and a rear end, and a product dispenser positioned on the shelf member, the product dispenser being spaced from the forward end to define a loading surface proximate the forward end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Caleb S. Loftin, Matthew E. Zacherle
  • Patent number: 8448362
    Abstract: A display arrangement comprises a banner, one edge of which is secured to a hollow, flexible rod. A spring arrangement is located within the rod. The spring arrangement comprises a spring that extends along a predetermined length of the rod and an elastic band that is looped through the length of the rod down the interior of the spring and around the exterior of the rod. The banner may be curved and posed by flexing the rod at the location of the spring. This curve is then retained in the banner by a balancing tension in the exterior portion of the elastic band between the ends of the rod. In some embodiments, the display arrangement is connected to one or more similar arrangements so that their banners form a continuous display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: Miles Andrew Harris
  • Patent number: 8430771
    Abstract: A netting apparatus adapted to display advertising content at a sporting event is disclosed. The netting apparatus comprises a first panel and a second panel. The first panel may comprise an open mesh netting, wherein the open mesh netting is adapted to safely stop a ball without significant obstruction of view through the open mesh netting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Berghammer, Jonathan Pieter van Es
  • Patent number: 8402682
    Abstract: An advertising display system including a bleacher having a seating surface and support beams below the seating surface and defining a primary chamber, and an advertising panel assembly mounted within the primary chamber and defining a secondary chamber. The primary chamber has a first end and a second end and the advertising panel assembly may include an intermediate advertising panel between a first and second advertising panel that define the sides of the secondary chamber. Additionally, a ceiling panel may extend between the top edges of the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Imaginethis Renovations, LLC
    Inventors: Eric S. Boltz, Scott A. Miller, Erik M. Baker
  • Patent number: 8387292
    Abstract: A rotatable pennant assembly comprising a pennant formed of planar material having a grommet of predetermined diameter “d” proximate an edge, said grommet providing a circular hub having a bearing surface. An elongated, unitary molded member terminating in a bulbous first stop member having a diameter greater than the diameter “d,” an axle portion of diameter less than “d” proximate said bulbous portion, and a second stop member spaced from said first stop member adjacent said axle. Said elongated member including a handle portion adapted to be gripped by a user and said second stop member being sufficiently flexible to permit said grommet to pass over it and thereafter to trap said grommet over said axle portion between the first and second stop members, whereby said pennant may be attached to said elongated member through said grommet by a quick-connect snap action for rotation about the axis of said elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Antonio G. Rasmus
  • Publication number: 20130047478
    Abstract: An improved sign display device and system for interchangeable signs, banners and flags on a variety of surfaces and objects with increased structural simplicity and minimum parts. The sign display device comprises at least one support or frame member, at least one opening in the banner sleeve to expose said support and at least one mounting member. The exposed support or frame member engages one or more mounting members in such fashion as to allow the banner to be mounted on it easily, as well as allow it to be removable and replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Harry Chang
  • Patent number: 8366570
    Abstract: A method for using a netting apparatus adapted to display advertising content at a sporting event is disclosed. The netting apparatus comprises a first panel and a second panel. The first panel may comprise an open mesh netting, wherein the open mesh netting is adapted to safely stop a ball without significant obstruction of view through the open mesh netting. The second panel may comprise a solid material, wherein the solid material is located either in front of the first panel or behind the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Joseph Michael DeMarco, Joseph John Berghammer, Jonathan Pieter van Es
  • Patent number: 8336236
    Abstract: A bleacher advertising display system including a bleacher having a seating surface and a plurality of support beams that define an external vertical surface along one or more of the left side, rear side and right side of the bleacher. An advertising panel having advertising indicia thereon is engaged with a carrier and secured by way of a frame member to the support beams in such a way that the advertising panel is displayed along the external vertical surface. The frame member is adjustable to maintain the tension in the advertising panel so that the indicia are clearly displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Imaginethis Renovations, LLC
    Inventors: Eric S. Boltz, Scott A. Miller, Erik M. Baker
  • Patent number: 8322060
    Abstract: A retractable double-sided banner stand has a base, two upright posts, a crossbar, and a single banner with graphic image(s) disposed on both sides of the banner. The base generally includes a housing, two housing end cap assemblies, a single core, and a retracting mechanism. The banner is wound around the core, and the retracting mechanism unwinds and winds the banner with respect to the core. The leading edge of the banner is attached to the crossbar, which is wider than the width of the banner. The banner stand has an erect upright mode for displaying the images(s), and a collapsed mode for transporting the banner stand. In the erect mode, the upright posts are retained in the base by means of a quick-release locking mechanism, the banner extends upwardly from the base, and the crossbar engages with, and is supported by, the upper portion of each of the upright posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20120297651
    Abstract: A display arrangement comprises a banner, one edge of which is secured to a hollow, flexible rod. A spring arrangement is located within the rod. The spring arrangement comprises a spring that extends along a predetermined length of the rod and an elastic band that is looped through the length of the rod down the interior of the spring and around the exterior of the rod. The banner may be curved and posed by flexing the rod at the location of the spring. This curve is then retained in the banner by a balancing tension in the exterior portion of the elastic band between the ends of the rod. In some embodiments, the display arrangement is connected to one or more similar arrangements so that their banners form a continuous display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Miles Andrew Harris
  • Publication number: 20120260547
    Abstract: A presentation banner system is provided which allows multiple banners to be provided side by side to provide a continuous display without gaps between adjacent banners. The banner is stored in a roller in a container the container being longer than the roller and the banner being the same length as the container and the ends of the container are provided with means for attachment of neighbouring containers to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Iconet Limited
    Inventor: Stuart English
  • Patent number: 8272156
    Abstract: Retractable banner stands each comprises a base including a housing containing an extendable and retractable banner, the housing having a slot through which the banner is extended and retracted. The base includes sockets for receiving vertical poles for attachment of accessories. Such accessories can include banner support structure for an additional banner to be positioned intermediate two of said retractable banner stands whereby a three banner interconnected display may be provided with each of the banners visually separated. Such a display is highly suitable for a backwall for a tradeshow display area. Further accessories include shelves, literature holders, lighting, and electronic display screens. The base may include a housing with a pair of floor engaging saddles, each saddle with a pair of feet portions extending forwardly and rearwardly from the housing on two ends of the housing, the feet having the sockets for receiving said vertical poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Scott Parizek
  • Publication number: 20120216438
    Abstract: A display arrangement includes at least two banners adapted to be displayed side-by side to form a continuous display. Adjacent edges of the banners are adapted to overlap one another by a predetermined overlap area. The overlap area of one banner bears identical material to the overlap area of the other banner. Each banner is secured to a first rod along another edge and these rods are adapted to connect together in such a way that the banners are retained in a side-by-side relationship with said predetermined overlap banner areas overlapping one another. This forms a continuous display across the two banners so that the display arrangement gives the appearance of comprising only a single banner, the joint between the banners being difficult to discern. In some embodiments, one of the banners is secured to a roller-banner stand that is adapted to connect to and thereby support the other banner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Miles Andrew Harris
  • Publication number: 20120073171
    Abstract: An advertising display system including a bleacher having a seating surface and support beams below the seating surface and defining a primary chamber, and an advertising panel assembly mounted within the primary chamber and defining a secondary chamber. The primary chamber has a first end and a second end and the advertising panel assembly may include an intermediate advertising panel between a first and second advertising panel that define the sides of the secondary chamber. Additionally, a ceiling panel may extend between the top edges of the first and second panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: !MAGINETHIS RENOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric S. Boltz, Scott A. Miller, Erik M. Baker
  • Publication number: 20120073172
    Abstract: A banner stand having an upright display mode and a collapsed transport mode, the banner stand comprising a banner presenting graphics thereon, a base and a post extending upwardly from the base, a support member selectively operably coupleable with the post to support the banner in an upright display mode, a curved form selectively changeable from a first configuration into a curved configuration to selectively impart a curve to the banner when the banner is in the upright display mode, and a magnet configured for selectively magnetically coupling the banner stand with a second banner stand when placed adjacently thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SKYLINE DISPLAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Fritsche, Dan D. Berg, Jason W. Johnson, John T. Elliott
  • Patent number: 8136282
    Abstract: A display adapted for use indoors and outdoors includes a stand adapted to secure a first screen. The stand comprises a first part which supports against an underlying supportive surface and comprises a first bobbin in the first part. The first screen can be wound onto and withdrawn from the first bobbin. The stand also comprises at least one support which in a support mode supports against the surface. The support is arranged to provide a turning moment which is anti-twisting in relation to the turning moment created by a wind pressure acting on the first screen, wherein Mt?Mp. The stand also comprises at least one foldable pole, or telescopic pole. The stand also includes a number of springs arranged in connection to the at least one pole, and operable to make the display bendable in windy conditions, and to withstand twisting of the springs in windy conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Expand International AB
    Inventors: Thomas Valeij, Jari Kekkonen, Björn Sao
  • Publication number: 20120047782
    Abstract: A collapsible rally banner assembly includes a closed resilient loop having a folded small-diameter position with multiple turns of the loop overlapping each other, and an large-diameter display position with one continuous turn of the loop laying substantially in a plane, a flexible circular material covering having an outer circular perimeter tube that receives the loop. The covering has at least one smooth glossy surface that is adapted to be written on by a dry erasable marker and, from which the writing can be erased using a cloth. The assembly also includes a flexible pouch having side walls and an opening of a size for receiving the loop in its folded position but not in its large-diameter display position and a dry erasable marker for erasably writing on the at least one surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Eddie Mishan, Alex Fonseca, Thomas A. Cadawas
  • Patent number: 8113259
    Abstract: A side shade for an awning includes a mounting member having a top end, a bottom end, a hook at the top end and a vertical groove extending from the top end to the bottom end. The mounting member is removably connectable by the hook to the awning near an attachment support of the awning. At least a portion of a stiffening member and a first vertical side of the fabric panel are slidingly disposed within the vertical groove of the mounting member. When assembled and attached to the awning the fabric panel of the side shade is vertically adjustably positionable above or below a lateral side of a predominantly horizontal panel of the awning so that there is no vertical gap between the panel of the awning and the fabric panel of the side shade through which direct light can penetrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Marvin Carl Tessmer
  • Publication number: 20120023795
    Abstract: The invention relates to a series of profile configurations for retractable banner display devices. A top arcuate profile and a bottom flat profile form an elongated housing having an opening which enable a banner to be extended and displayed at forefront of the almost entire physical structure of said display device without the need of other stabilising requirements. At least one connection body profile integrates with top arcuate profile(s) and bottom flat profile(s) forming structures of said display device for a single or a double-sided banner display. The profile configuration enable easy assembly and maintenance for the said display device by means of a connecting method between a bottom flat profile and a connecting body profile, that said bottom flat profile can be easily removed and replaced while the structure of the said display device sustains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: BIN XIONG QIAN
  • Publication number: 20110308122
    Abstract: A manual banner roll-up mechanism has a first tube, a second tube, a foldable material, a securing base, a washer, a linking member, a rope, a securing cylinder, a first plug and two mounting supports. The first tube is rolled up with a foldable material. Another end of the foldable material is connected to a second tube. One end of the first tube is jacketed by a securing base, and the washer, the triggering member and the rope are locked onto the securing cylinder by a bolt. Another end of the first tube is jacketed by the first plug that has a base, a positioning member, a spring, and a cover. A first positioning member of the securing base and a second positioning member of the first plug enable the first tube to be hung between the two mounting supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Chao-Pang Wang
  • Patent number: 8006420
    Abstract: A retractable banner stand includes a canister with an extendable banner having an ad and/or message thereon viewable when the banner is extended. A kit comprised of a pair of end caps with foldable legs and a pole support are releasably engaged to the canister and can be removed without tools. The kit can be releasably engaged to a second canister, without tools, with the second canister containing a second banner with a different (or new) ad and/or message to thus facilitate changing banners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignees: The Portables Exhibit Systems Limited, Downing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyle D. Merner, Gabriela P. Merner, legal representative, James T. I. Landecker
  • Publication number: 20110162244
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of assembling a tensile fabric arrangement comprising engaging an end of a carrier member having a tensile fabric attached thereto with a first support member attached to a surface, engaging a second end of the carrier member with a locking member, extending the tensile fabric from the carrier member, engaging an end of a second carrier member for the tensile fabric with a second support member attached to the surface, engaging a second end of the second carrier member with a securing member; and applying a tension to the tensile fabric, wherein the tensile fabric is supported at its top edge only by the first and second support members but may optionally be further tensioned using a tensile structural assembly including a surface, guide hook, loop, and tie, which is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: CESTRIAN IMAGING LIMITED
    Inventor: Phillip Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20110067280
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a banner hem sealing apparatus for use with impulse sealer and method of using the same. The apparatus is designed to reduce the misalignment problem caused when an impulse sealer is used to hem a banner. The apparatus is comprised of: a first member which comprises a tray and the means to mount to a second member; the second member which comprises an opening, a fence, a backplate, and the means to mount to the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Michael L. Pender
  • Patent number: 7895782
    Abstract: A light box display configured for frontal access to change out graphics and to perform maintenance tasks. This is accomplished in the present invention while assuring that the graphics is held in a state of moderate tension to retain the graphics in a flat and properly oriented configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the light box comprises a moveable interior frame to which the graphics sheet and diffuser are both secured. The moveable interior frame rests on a plurality of upper and lower slides which facilitate movement of the inner frame. Such movement is controlled, in part, by at least one pneumatic piston which biases the frame toward the front of the light box and provides a mechanical lock that holds the frame in its rearward position to facilitate frontal access. The graphics sheet is held in place along the top and bottom front peripheral edges of the moveable frame by a plurality of spring-biased wire connection members within roller guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Richard C. Farrell
  • Patent number: 7895784
    Abstract: Some embodiments of sign assembly include a secondary sign that at least partially fits within a side cavity defined by a larger, primary sign. In particular embodiments, the primary sign includes an internal frame that defines a channel to receive a side portion of the secondary sign and thereby retain the secondary sign in a generally parallel, side-by-side configuration relative to the primary sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, David Cheney, Michael A. Whittier, Joseph R. Guggenberger
  • Patent number: 7882652
    Abstract: A banner stand including a banner presenting graphics thereon, a base and a post operably coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a support member operably coupleable with the post to support the banner in an upright display mode and to convert the banner to a curved configuration, wherein when the banner is the upright curved display mode, the banner includes a banner axis along a length thereof, the banner axis in a first position at an angle relative to an absolute vertical, wherein the angle is greater than zero degrees. The banner stand can further include an adjuster presented with the base and configured to enable adjustment of the post, such that the banner axis is effected to a second position, wherein the angle is substantially equal to zero degrees with respect to absolute vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Elliott, Mark A. Fritsche
  • 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: 7841117
    Abstract: A kit for suspending a sign is disclosed herein. The kit includes first and second column anchors operable to be mounted in the ground. Each column anchor has a plurality of fins facing in different directions from one another and a conical tip. The kit also includes first and second columns individually receivable in one of the first and second column anchors and selectively removable. Each of the columns has a plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of sets of eye-bolts and nuts, each individually receivable in one of the plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of cable members having latches or S-hooks at both ends and a stretchable member extending between the latches or S-hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin Smith