Modular Patents (Class 40/605)
  • Patent number: 11938569
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a window includes providing a window including a first non-folding portion, a second non-folding portion, and a folding portion disposed between the first and second non-folding portions and irradiating a laser beam to a front surface of the folding portion of the window to form a first groove in the front surface of the folding portion. The first and second non-folding portions and the folding portion are arranged in the window in a first direction, first processing areas extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction and arranged in the first direction are defined in the front surface of the folding portion, and the laser beam is irradiated at least once to each of the first processing areas in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong-Hoon Kwon, Byunghoon Kim, Taeoh Kim, Jaebeen Lee
  • Patent number: 11943880
    Abstract: A display can include a rectangular display panel; and a housing that includes a rectangular frame that surrounds the display panel, where a short edge of the rectangular frame includes keys and keyways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: William Holroyd
  • Patent number: 11837589
    Abstract: A tiled display device including a first display device; a second display device located at one side of the first display device in a first direction; a first chassis disposed under the first display device to support the first display device; and a second chassis disposed under the second display device to support the second display device. An end portion of the first chassis and an end portion of the second chassis are directly connected to each other, and an end portion of the first display device and an end portion of the second display device come into direct contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Woo Lim, Hyung June Kim, Eun Je Jang, Jang Bog Ju
  • Patent number: 11790810
    Abstract: Framing member for use in mounting and displaying a SEG product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Design to Print, Inc.
    Inventors: Josh Bevans, Howard Stoddard, Jacob Romney
  • Patent number: 11725680
    Abstract: An adjusting mechanism of a box and a light emitting diode (LED) box assembly are provided. The adjusting mechanism of a box includes: a first adjusting structure which includes a first base, a rotating member, an adjusting lock hook movably arranged on the rotating member and a driving member arranged in the rotating member and driving the adjusting lock hook to move, where the rotating member can drive the adjusting lock hook to rotate when rotating such that the adjusting lock hook has a locking position and an unlocking position; and a second adjusting structure which includes a second base and an adjusting rod, where the adjusting lock hook is in the locking position when the adjusting lock hook cooperates with the adjusting rod, and the adjusting lock hook is in the unlocking position when the adjusting lock hook is separated from the adjusting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: LEYARD OPTOELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guoliang An, Zhiyong Liu
  • Patent number: 11688304
    Abstract: A protective display case configured to encase memorabilia is provided. The protective display case includes a front chassis assembly having a front chassis and a front chassis glazing member. A gasket is seated in a groove formed in the front chassis. A spacer is seated over the front chassis glazing member. Memorabilia is positioned within a cutout formed in the spacer. A rear chassis assembly has a rear chassis and a rear chassis glazing member. The rear chassis assembly is attached to the front chassis assembly with the gasket, spacer and memorabilia positioned therebetween. A plurality of tamper evident decals is applied to an intersection formed between the assembled front and rear chassis assemblies. A bezel is configured to cover perimeters of the front and rear chassis assemblies, gasket, spacer and memorabilia. Front and rear layers of protective glass are secured to the front and rear chassis assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: MINT LLC
    Inventors: Collin M. Newman, Brian P. Bybee, Shannon J. Soong, Samuel J. Norcutt, Jonathan E. Thai, Michael S. Yim, Zavier A. Alexander
  • Patent number: 11668431
    Abstract: A display mounting system including a central upright support, a first support arm connecting a first terminal upright support to the central upright support, a second support arm connecting a second terminal upright support to the central upright support, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is connected to one of the support arms and is configured to receive an electronic display. At least one of the support arms is rotatably connected to the central upright support such that the support arms can be selectively rotated between an open position and a collapsed position. In embodiments, the support arms are configured to disconnect from the central upright support and the terminal upright supports such that the central upright support and a support arm can be removed, or additional central upright supports and support arms can be incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventors: Joshua Gardner Gilligan, Thomas Christopher Issa
  • Patent number: 11656832
    Abstract: Computer implemented methods involving mechanical configuration of a mechanically configurable display device, with the methods variously involving, more specifically: (i) providing instructions for an optimal mechanical configuration; (ii) determining what content objects (for example, text portions, graphic images) can be displayed on a given mechanical configuration; and/or (iii) determining which computer programs (for example, apps) are compatible with the various possible configurations of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tushar Agrawal, Thomas Jefferson Sandridge, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Raghuveer Prasad Nagar
  • Patent number: 11528815
    Abstract: Provided is a display device including at least one display assembly including a display module having a display panel displaying a screen in a first direction, and a supporter magnetically coupled with the display module and supporting the display module; wherein the display module includes a rotating magnet engaged with external magnetic force and rotated in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and an adjustment member engaged with rotation of the rotating magnet and translated in the first direction or a third direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jaeneung Lee, Soodsuk Seo, Chulyong Cho
  • Patent number: 11359382
    Abstract: An intermediary support structure including fasteners for fastening to a back side of a display tile and further includes a fastener or a fastening device for fastening the intermediary support structure to a support structure supporting multiple display tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: BARCO N.V.
    Inventors: Karim Meersman, Tom Declerck, Bruno Devos, Greet Adams
  • Patent number: 11304513
    Abstract: A rack apparatus includes a top member and a bottom member. A first extension arm is pivotably attached to the bottom member and a second extension arm is pivotably attached to the bottom member. A first linkage arm is pivotably attached to the top member and slideably attached to the first extension arm, and a second linkage arm is pivotably attached to the top member and slideably attached to the second extension arm. The rack apparatus is displaceable between a stowed position and a use position via linear displacement of the bottom member. When in the stowed position, the first and second extension arms are positioned alongside the top and bottom members, and when in the use position, the first and second extension arms extend away from the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Jacob Leslie Moore
  • Patent number: 11033124
    Abstract: The modular picture frame system comprises a starter strip and a plurality of frames. The starter strip may be mounted horizontally with on a wall. The plurality of frames may be hung from the starter strip in positions that are below the starter strip. Each individual frame selected from the plurality of frames may display a photograph. A new frame may be added to the plurality of frames by sliding a T-track of the new frame into the starter strip or into an extender channel of a previously hung frame. The plurality of frames may be organized into a horizontal arrangement, a vertical arrangement, a grid arrangement, an irregular arrangement, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Patricia Stark
  • Patent number: 10936016
    Abstract: A rollable display device is provided, including: a flexible display panel including a plurality of edges; a fixing portion including a plurality of fixing rods for fixing some of the plurality of edges of the flexible display panel when the flexible display panel is in a second state; and a receiving portion including a cavity. In a first state, the flexible display panel is rolled and received into the cavity of the receiving portion with a first direction as an axis; and the plurality of fixing rods extends in the first direction and is received into the cavity of the receiving portion. In the second state, the flexible display panel is at least partially unrolled outside the receiving portion, and the plurality of fixing rods is located outside the cavity, extends in a second direction and supports the flexible display panel. The first direction intersects with the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: WuHan TianMa Micro-electronics CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guofeng Zhang, Yanan Wang, Zhaokeng Cao, Yongxin He, Tianqing Hu
  • Patent number: 10867529
    Abstract: A yard sign frame comprises an injection molded universal base, the base comprising a pair of vertical frame members and at least one horizontal frame member interconnecting the vertical frame members, and a frame mounted on the base, the frame comprising a pair of extruded vertical frame members and at least one extruded horizontal frame member interconnecting the vertical frame members. The frame is adapted to receive a main sign panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Dee Sign Co.
    Inventor: Braden R. Huenefeld
  • Patent number: 10777104
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of display modules, assemblies of display modules, and systems of display modules. Display modules have a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a predetermined pattern and providing a highly uniform visual effect. Alignment and complementary alignment features enable the alignment of adjacent display modules and the creation of large displays from a plurality of aligned display modules. Features to grip and retain a support frame are provided. Modules and systems have features that permit installation and removal from the front side of the display. A system of modular support frames works cooperatively with the display modules, adapting to different mounting environments, and thereby providing large modular displays with desirable properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Nanolumens Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James Cross, Rick Craig Cope, Jorge Perez-Bravo, Gary Feather, Drew Meincke
  • Patent number: 10729020
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a fixing frame, a first display device, and a second display device. The first display device is disposed on the fixing frame, and includes an upper electrical connector. The second display device is disposed on the fixing frame and the first display device, and includes a lower electrical connector electrically connected to the upper electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: INNOLUX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chi-Liang Chang
  • Patent number: 10723105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative layer-attached transparent plate including: a transparent plate which is formed of a visible light-transmitting material and has two main surfaces; and a decorative layer provided on one of the main surfaces, in which the decorative layer has at least one of a protrusion and a recess at an end portion thereof, in plan view as viewed from the one of the main surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: AGC Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Ito, Azusa Takai
  • Patent number: 10667411
    Abstract: A multi-panel display device includes: a first display device and a second display device each including a display panel, a back cover configured to cover a rear surface of the display panel, and a back cover housing configured to cover a rear surface of the back cover, a first cabinet on which the first and second display devices are supported and attached, and a fine adjustment device positioned on a rear surface of each of the first and second display devices exposed to a rear surface of the first cabinet, wherein the fine adjustment device is connected to the back cover of each of the first and second display devices and exposed to the outside through an adjustment device hole provided in the back cover housing, and positions of the back cover and the display panel are finely adjusted by the fine adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hee-Jong Shin, Han-Seok Kim, Sung-Hwan Yoon
  • Patent number: 10495122
    Abstract: Modular interlocking display systems including frames constructed from a plurality of modular frame elements. The modular frame elements each include a perimeter side equipped with a locking channel and interlocking mechanisms that allow frames to be joined together without the need of tools. Frames constructed from the modular frame elements include one or more display sides that are orthogonal from the perimeter sides and equipped to receive and hold silicone-edged display material flush to the display side. In some examples, display systems includes additional corner frame elements that allow frames to be secured at right angles, allowing display systems accommodate complex configurations. In some further examples, display systems include adjustable angle elements to allow display systems to position frame walls at arbitrary angles. In still further examples, display systems include adapter elements to allow display systems to integrate with third-party display systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventors: Mel White, Kevin Carty, Khakim Burkhanov, Yevgeniy Ponomarenko
  • Patent number: 10317007
    Abstract: An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets, whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps are aligned in, positioned along, and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels. Bracket assemblies and clamping assemblies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Jon Michael Mammenga, Nathan W. Hart, Michael A. Hulscher
  • Patent number: 10151469
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the number of heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 10147332
    Abstract: The present application discloses a configurable pocket chart and kit. As disclosed, the pocket chart is assembled from a plurality of panels connected through a hook and loop connection. In particular, the panels include an obverse side having a plurality of pockets and a loop surface on a reverse side of the panels formed of a loop fabric layer. Connector strips having hooks on an obverse surface connect to the loop surface on the reverse side of the panels to form the multiple panel pocket chart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Robin J. Barber
  • Patent number: 10139058
    Abstract: An ornament with a backlit film image having a curved substrate with a smooth surface and an at least partially transparent portion viewable therethrough when backlit. The backlit film image includes a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface, wherein one of the flat top surface or the flat bottom surface is positioned flush against the smooth surface of the curved substrate when the backlit film image is removably coupled thereto. A first end cap and a second end cap are configured to receive and retain a portion of the substrate such that the first and second end caps and the substrate support one another into a substantially upright position to define an enclosure. An insert removably engages one of the first or second end caps and includes an aperture having a size and shape for compression-fit engagement with a light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Robert L. Santiago
  • Patent number: 9924603
    Abstract: A retractable display configured as a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies or panels, a transport box having a lid configured to enclose the display system, the box or subassemblies having a rack system configured to support the plurality of linked display subassemblies in the transport box, a lift mechanism configured to assemble and disassemble the plurality of releasably interlinked display subassemblies into a seamless display, and an alignment system configured to align one display subassembly with a neighboring display subassembly and thus, functions as a rugged self-contained transport box of a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies capable of automated assembly into a seamless display larger than its transport box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Nanolumens Acquisition, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Craig Cope, Douglas Andrew Price, Drew Fredrick Meincke
  • Patent number: 9877406
    Abstract: Architectural tiled panel systems composed of at least one sensory output tile module and a plurality of non-sensory-output tile modules. Each sensory output tile module includes any one or more of a variety of electronic devices, such as a video display device, an audio speaker, and an illumination device (e.g., an LED or light bulb), among others. Each non-sensory-output module includes a presentation face that is visually appealing. The non-sensory-output tile modules can be used to provide aesthetic surrounds for each of one or more sensory output tile modules and/or groups of sensory output tile modules. In some embodiments, a plurality of video display type sensory output tile modules are grouped together and controlled to provide a larger mosaicked video display. In some embodiments, abutting tile modules are secured together using connectors having a latch mechanism for each tile module connected thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Revolution Display, LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy Hochman
  • Patent number: 9865672
    Abstract: Techniques to fabricate and assemble a lighting system including multiple patterned OLED lighting panels to form a high-resolution macro image are provided. An image to be displayed is determined and divided into multiple portions. Patterned static OLED lighting panels that display each portion of the image are fabricated and assembled into a fixture to form a macro-image lighting system. The fixture may removably receive and hold individual panels, such that each panel may be replaced if any malfunction occurs. Each of the patterned OLED panels may be individually driven through an electrical connection within the fixture so as to be operated at substantially the same brightness and/or same chromaticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Emory Krall, Huiqing Pang, Jason Paynter, Jeffrey Silvernail, Ruiqing Ma
  • Patent number: 9689563
    Abstract: A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Barco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
  • Patent number: 9536457
    Abstract: A method of converting an existing signage mounting structure to an electronic sign comprises using an installation kit for providing and installing at least one section sign assembly, loaded with a plurality of display modules and having a power routing system with a plurality of individual power extensions extending from a single node to a plurality of display module receiving bays node receptacles, wherein passageway openings at a rear portion of the at least one sectional sign assembly facilitate replacement of individual ones of said plurality of display modules from a rear side of the sign construction, and coupling said single node to a source of power for completing the conversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: ADTI Media LLC
    Inventors: David Franklin Cox, Richard J Romano, Arne E Carlson
  • Patent number: 9466232
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Nexus Developments Limited
    Inventors: John Joseph Woollett, Peter John Hume
  • Patent number: 9359771
    Abstract: A removable wall panel mounting system for mounting a wall panel to a wall, the wall panel having a front face, a rear face and a first attachment portion attached to a portion of the rear face thereof, including a second attachment portion, a bottom support bracket, a hook, a rail configured for attachment to the wall and a securing plate having a front surface and a rear adaptor configured to be removably and slideably attachable to the rail, the second attachment portion disposed on the securing plate. The first attachment portion is configured to be removably attachable to the second attachment portion by a pushing force applied substantially normal to the wall on the front face of the wall panel. The hook is configured to be coupled with the bottom support bracket such that a portion of the weight of the wall panel is supported via the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Delforte Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Delforte
  • Patent number: 8984781
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. To complete the display panel, a removable face panel is attached to the frame using an interference fit caused by a ridged tab inserted into a channel that has a supporting recess. Various face panels, can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Patent number: 8898942
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. Various panels, brackets and supports can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration. Further, more complex displays can be easily created by simply attaching different framework components to one another thus creating a single structure with multiple panel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8869866
    Abstract: A tiled display rotational assembly is provided. The system uses panels connected by hinges, the panels configured to mount at least one display on each panel. A first panel has an extending hinge portion with a first bearing surface attached to an edge while a second panel has a receiving hinge portion with a second bearing surface attached to an edge. When the extending hinge portion is inserted into the receiving hinge portion the extending hinge portion and the receiving hinge portion together define an axis of rotation about which the panels may rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kyle Bauman, Bryan Russell Hemphill, Daniel Robert Adema
  • Patent number: 8844180
    Abstract: An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components, including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps, are aligned in, positioned along and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Russell Jon Neyens, Jon M. Mammenga
  • Patent number: 8839537
    Abstract: A support component comprises a tab configured to be coupled to a bar (as comprises a part of an item to be suspended), the tab including a plurality of openings disposed therethrough and configured to receive an overhead support interface (such as a corresponding flexible link) to thereby provide overhead support to the bar. These openings can be laterally offset from one another to facilitate selecting a particular pitch orientation for the bar. The tab can have a non-circular hole disposed therethrough sized and configured to receive the bar. This hole can include a surface that is configured to key with respect to a corresponding bar surface to thereby prevent the bar from rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: ILight Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glenn Kirschner, Sean Edward Callahan, Mark Joseph Cleaver, Qiusheng Chen, Zhiping Zhang
  • Patent number: 8819968
    Abstract: A modular solar powered illuminated alphanumeric identification system which incorporates solar power or other alternative power sources to illuminate light emitting diodes. The invention includes a plurality of self-powered aligned modules which is secured to a suitable surface in order to provide for visual alphanumeric identification either nonelectronically or electronically during hours of daylight and during the hours of darkness, respectively. The self-powered modules include a plurality of photovoltaic cells which charges one or more battery packs for the subsequent illumination of arrangements of alphanumerically arranged light emitting diodes during periods of darkness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Allen L. Van Beek
  • Patent number: 8803766
    Abstract: A large scale LED display has a cable and rigid link support structure for a number of LED modules. The cable and rigid link support structure is flexible but has sufficient structural integrity to prevent misalignment of the pixel modules. The LED modules are removable from the support structure individually and as a group so as to facilitate repair of the display. The LED modules are rugged so as to withstand harsh outdoor conditions and they provide sufficient luminescence for use in sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel S. Kline, Matthew W. Shankle, David F. Cox, James C. Lee, Sam R. Sarcia
  • Patent number: 8776414
    Abstract: A media display assembly comprises a support and a sign holder. The support defines a substantially vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a bent transition section extending between the substantially vertical section and the substantially horizontal section. The support is formed in a substantially L-shape. The sign holder includes a first panel and a second panel sized substantially identically to the first panel. The first panel and the second panel are coupled to one another along a closed edge of the sign holder and define a slot therebetween them for receiving a sign. The second panel of the sign holder is coupled to the substantially vertical section of the support on a side of the substantially vertical section opposite the substantially horizontal section. The second panel of the sign holder extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the substantially horizontal section of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
  • Patent number: 8766880
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for a pixel module to determine its location in a large scale LED display. The system and method determine the pixel module's location based upon the data received by the module and the identity of the module's port via which the data was received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: Hamid Kharrati, Robert J. Sefton
  • 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: 8707597
    Abstract: A moisture-protected, bi-directionally viewable portable sign display having a rectangular frame with a removable side that enables configuring a plurality of indicia bearing signs and which is supported by a removable support structure that includes features to prevent moisture damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Dino Cavalieri
  • Patent number: 8615914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible display-arrangement (A; B) having a base unit (2) for placing against a support surface (1), a sheet (4) that can be rolled up or unrolled and on which a picture and/or text appears, and also a support (3) for retaining the sheet, the upper edge (4a) of the sheet being arranged for co-operation with said support (3). At least one end part of said upper edge (4a) is designed to be able to be provided with a permanent magnet (7) or the like, and the magnetisation direction or directions is/are so chosen that an attractive force will operate between said permanent magnet (7) and a permanent magnet (7a?) pertaining to an adjacent display arrangement (B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Expand International AB
    Inventor: Christer Zarelius
  • Patent number: 8601729
    Abstract: A modular panel display unit assembly, comprising: an elongated upper plate and an elongated lower plate, both arranged parallel to one another and supported by a first side rail and a second side rail secured therebetween, wherein a backer board is capturably received between the upper plate and the lower plate, and wherein one or more modular display panel units may be connected end to end together, and wherein a display panel is removably attached to a backer board secured between the upper plate and the lower plate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd.
    Inventors: David E. Pitcher, Thomas P. Burrous, Rebecca C. Suciu, Alan L. Stenfors, Sidney Rose
  • Patent number: 8578641
    Abstract: A thin, illuminatable graphic support assembly comprising an elongated base rail having an elongated first edge and an elongated second edge; an elongated cover rail having an elongated planar portion arranged along one edge thereof, and an elongated ā€œJā€ shaped portion arranged along a second edge thereof, the elongated cover rail pivotable between an open orientation and a closed graphic or panel restraining position; an elongated receiving channel arranged in the elongated second edge of the base rail, with a biasing member arranged therein, and a fixture support first channel and a fixture support second channel on an outer lower side of the base rail, to enable the illuminable graphic support assembly to be selectively secured to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Rose Displays Ltd
    Inventors: Rebecca C. Suciu, Thomas P. Burrous, Pual P. Ellsworth, Alan L. Stenfors, Sidney Rose
  • 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: 8499479
    Abstract: A portable advertising system well suited for outdoor advertising at night includes a body adapted to be secured to a transportation vehicle and may include a universal attachment system for that purpose. An advertisement may be displayed on an advertising surface mounted on the body. An illumination source is directed towards the advertising surface and may be integrated into an electronic display unit or may be directed at an advertising sheet such as a vinyl sheet. When the advertising sheet is used, a sheet tension system typically maintains tension on the sheet, and an openable protective cover may protect the sheet when not in use. The illumination source may be controlled based on environmental light conditions, sheet tension and/or position of the protective cover. The body may be part of a cargo container such as an ISO container suited for securing to a railroad car or other vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Freight Train Media LLC
    Inventor: Theodore C. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8458937
    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, feet selectively changeable from a transport position to a operative position have an exposed alignment surface that cooperates with another such alignment surface on an adjacent banner stand to angularly and positionally control the respective banner stands to position as desired the respective banners. Tops of the banner stands may be coupled, such as by magnets, to further support and control the spacing and positioning of the banners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Fritsche, Dan D. Berg, Jason W. Johnson, John T. Elliott
  • Publication number: 20130055603
    Abstract: An advertisement assembly is configured to be removably secured to a structure. The assembly includes a mounting sub-assembly configured to be removably secured to the structure, and a plurality of advertising members secured to the mounting sub-assembly. The plurality of advertising members are configured to be perpendicular to a surface of the structure. Each of the plurality of advertising members may include planar surfaces connected to front and rear edges. Graphics are displayed on the planar surfaces. The graphics are configured to be viewed from a first point of view or perspective. The plurality of advertising members provide a relatively unobstructed view through the assembly from a second point of view or perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: iSea Store Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Emad Ayad, Filip Tejszerski, Annette Panopio, Leonard Velich, Steven Allen Brenner
  • Patent number: 8365449
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. Various panels, brackets and supports can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration. Further, more complex displays can be easily created by simply attaching different framework components to one another thus creating a single structure with multiple panel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott