Combined Patents (Class 40/606.03)
  • Patent number: 11875711
    Abstract: An illuminated display device that includes a hinge post, a support post positioned in a laterally spaced relationship to the hinge post, and at least one support arm pivotably coupled to the hinge post and movable between a first position and an second position. The at least one support arm is configured to engage with the support post when moved to the first position. The illuminated display device further includes a display assembly supported by the at least one support arm and configured to support at least one display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson C. Wesley, Gerard Combs, Robert Uzzolino, Donald Lunnemann, James Bradley
  • Patent number: 10738426
    Abstract: Security barrier comprising at least one barrier structure (10) and at least one gate (1), wherein the barrier structure (10) comprises one or more bottom panels (20) and the gate (1) forms a closable passage through the security barrier and wherein the gate (1) comprises at least one base element (2), wherein in installed state of the security barrier one or more of said one or more bottom panels (20) rest upon the at least one base element (2), such that the gate (1) is at least partly held in place by the barrier structure (10) and gate (1) for a such security barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: GUARDIAR EUROPE
    Inventor: Timothy Messelis
  • Patent number: 10319164
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing transit access using display-integrated barriers. One embodiment includes a gateline having a first display-integrated barrier configured to display a first visual message and to be moved to allow a holder of a portable electronic device to enter the transit system. The gateline may include a receiving antenna configured to receive a wireless electromagnetic signal transmitted by a portable electronic device. A transit server may transmit an inquiry signal regarding an aspect of the first visual message to the portable electronic device, receive a response signal, and analyze the response signal to determine that the response signal correctly verifies the aspect of the first visual message. The transit server may effect a transit data augmentation amount to an account associated with the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Cubic Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Sprogis
  • Patent number: 9038298
    Abstract: A safety sign system comprises one or more traffic or informational signs, an expandable pole, a detachable umbrella canopy assembly, and a safety finial assembly. The signs are removably attached to a sleeve that surrounds a portion of a pole and rests upon a sign support. The sleeve with the signs attached swivels about the pole. The umbrella canopy assembly is attached to an upper end of the pole and may include additional features including reflective tape, vents, drop-down flaps, reflective coating, and lights. The safety finial assembly is removably attached to the top of the umbrella canopy assembly and may include flag supports, removable flags, and a safety light assembly. The safety sign system optionally further comprises a collapsible seat, a beverage holder, a satellite tracking device, a communication device, a base, and a control panel for operating the safety light and other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: John Andrew Bacik
  • Publication number: 20150113844
    Abstract: A safety sign system comprises one or more traffic or informational signs, an expandable pole, a detachable umbrella canopy assembly, and a safety finial assembly. The signs are removably attached to a sleeve that surrounds a portion of a pole and rests upon a sign support. The sleeve with the signs attached swivels about the pole. The umbrella canopy assembly is attached to an upper end of the pole and may include additional features including reflective tape, vents, drop-down flaps, reflective coating, and lights. The safety finial assembly is removably attached to the top of the umbrella canopy assembly and may include flag supports, removable flags, and a safety light assembly. The safety sign system optionally further comprises a collapsible seat, a beverage holder, a satellite tracking device, a communication device, a base, and a control panel for operating the safety light and other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: John Andrew Bacik
  • Patent number: 8984782
    Abstract: Certain embodiments disclose a corral and enclosure defined by three members having an opening configured to hold one or more shopping carts and display one or more advertisements, with two substantially parallel walls of different lengths and advertisement panels affixed on the walls, such that they are staggered. The staggered arrangement of the at least two advertisement panels facilitates better visibility and allows the simultaneous viewing of at least two advertisement panels. The longer member also further protects vehicles parked on its side from colliding with shopping carts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Starlite Media, LLC
    Inventor: Harold Lueken
  • Patent number: 8959813
    Abstract: A convertible fixture includes a support structure and a vertical extender. The support structure includes a pair of vertical supports, each defining an open top end. The vertical extender is adjustably coupled with the support structure and includes side arms and a middle bar. The side arms extend substantially parallel to each other and each defines a top end. Each side arm is formed with a single closed shape cross section and is slidably received within a different vertical support of the pair of vertical supports. The middle bar extends between the side arms and includes two substantially parallel rails defining an elongated slot between the substantially parallel rails. The elongated slot extends along a majority of a length of the middle bar. The side arms and the middle bar are formed as a single, unitary component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Denby, Joseph R. Stukenberg, Timothy James Martell, Daniel Joseph Noll
  • Patent number: 8910404
    Abstract: A device, system and method are configured to attach a printed display and a flag therewith to a fence, rail and the like. The disclosure includes a flat stock substrate defining a point of insertion for a free-end of a mast of the flag. Two cutout arms form an I beam cross-section with the substrate and extend backward from the substrate by twisting and hang perpendicularly on a top rail or a side of the fence, the cutout arms each configured at an elbow thereof to wrap around a portion of the fence and down over a side thereof. Two cutout legs extend backward from the substrate by twisting in an upward arc perpendicular to the fence rail and join with the mast through an end of each leg triangulated between the extended cutout arms. Multiple substrates and printed displays may be ganged on a single mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: James Ruybal
  • Publication number: 20140345176
    Abstract: A modular realty signpost comprising a first vertical sign section made from extruded vinyl tubing; a second horizontal sign section made from extruded vinyl tubing and designed to intersect and connect with the first vertical sign section; and a plurality of clip and bracket combinations for holding a swinging realty sign, each of said clips designed to fit in an aperture in a bottom surface of the second horizontal sign section. A method for making same is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Frank L. Okert, Keith R. Mccaulley
  • Publication number: 20140259827
    Abstract: An outdoor sign assembly includes a perimeter framework with fluid-directing channels to direct water off of the sign during inclement weather, and further includes individually removable sign face panels that are configured to support individual indicia members including lettering, numbers, symbols, designs, or the like, including internally-lighted indicia. The sign face panels cooperate with the framework to direct water around and off of the sign assembly, and may be placed in side-by-side arrangement to achieve any desired length. During assembly or disassembly, the sign face panels are held relatively securely to the framework, even before mechanical fasteners are fully tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SignComp, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas C. Breihof
  • Publication number: 20140259831
    Abstract: A convertible fixture includes a support structure and a vertical extender. The support structure includes a pair of vertical supports, each defining an open top end. The vertical extender is adjustably coupled with the support structure and includes side arms and a middle bar. The side arms extend substantially parallel to each other and each defines a top end. Each side arm is formed with a single closed shape cross section and is slidably received within a different vertical support of the pair of vertical supports. The middle bar extends between the side arms and includes two substantially parallel rails defining an elongated slot between the substantially parallel rails. The elongated slot extends along a majority of a length of the middle bar. The side arms and the middle bar are formed as a single, unitary component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott DENBY, Joseph R. STUKENBERG, Timothy James MARTELL, Daniel Joseph Noll
  • Publication number: 20140230295
    Abstract: A free-standing display fixture includes a main body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a right side panel, a center panel and a left side panel. Each of the left side panel, the center panel and the right side panel include interior surfaces and the interior surfaces of the left side panel and the right side panel face each other. Located between and coupled to left side panel and right panel are a plurality of uniquely arranged display components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Laura L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 8782936
    Abstract: An end frame assembly configured to be coupled to a product display structure includes an elongated post, an arm, and a sign holder. The arm is coupled to and extends away from a top end of the elongated post to define a free end opposite the elongated post, defines an internal cavity, and includes a bottom panel defining two or more slots extending longitudinally through the bottom panel of the arm between the free end and the elongated post. Each of the two or more slots provides access to the internal cavity. The sign holder defines a top edge including a rail section. The rail section slidably couples with the arm via one of the two or more slots and is at least partially maintained within the internal cavity of the arm. The sign holder extends through the slot and hangs downwardly from the bottom panel of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Logan, Jeremy A. Clark, David H. Cheney, Paul A. Schlough, Jason L. Dusbabek
  • Publication number: 20140165436
    Abstract: A device, system and method are configured to attach a printed display and a flag therewith to a fence, rail and the like. The disclosure includes a flat stock substrate defining a point of insertion for a free-end of a mast of the flag. Two cutout arms form an I beam cross-section with the substrate and extend backward from the substrate by twisting and hang perpendicularly on a top rail or a side of the fence, the cutout arms each configured at an elbow thereof to wrap around a portion of the fence and down over a side thereof. Two cutout legs extend backward from the substrate by twisting in an upward arc perpendicular to to the fence rail and join with the mast through an end of each leg triangulated between the extended cutout arms. Multiple substrates and printed displays may be ganged on a single mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: James Ruybal
  • Publication number: 20140157637
    Abstract: An end frame assembly configured to be coupled to a product display structure includes an elongated post, an arm, and a sign holder. The arm is coupled to and extends away from a top end of the elongated post to define a free end opposite the elongated post, defines an internal cavity, and includes a bottom panel defining two or more slots extending longitudinally through the bottom panel of the arm between the free end and the elongated post. Each of the two or more slots provides access to the internal cavity. The sign holder defines a top edge including a rail section. The rail section slidably couples with the arm via one of the two or more slots and is at least partially maintained within the internal cavity of the arm. The sign holder extends through the slot and hangs downwardly from the bottom panel of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Logan, Jeremy A. Clark, David H. Cheney, Paul A. Schlough, Jason L. Dusbabek
  • Patent number: 8713826
    Abstract: A rack system for displaying products comprises a rack unit supporting some of the products so as to be accessed at a forward facing product dispensing face. The rack unit has a side portion facing generally perpendicular to the dispensing face. A corner member is supported on the side portion and comprises a first wall portion extending generally forwardly to a vertical edge adjacent the product dispensing face, and a second wall portion extending generally laterally outward from the side portion to a second vertical edge. The first and second edges each have a retaining portion extending vertically. A flexible signage member is supported on the corner member in a flexed condition between the retaining portions with a signage surface that is concave outwardly between the retaining portions. The signage member is supported and retained on the corner member by a biasing of the signage member to extend wider than a distance between the retaining portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Gamon Plus, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry J. Johnson, Travis Ogden Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140101980
    Abstract: A frame that is fitted around the border of a display device such as, but not limited to, a television set is disclosed. The frame is configured to be removably mounted to the display device. According to one embodiment of the invention, the frame has multi-piece construction which provides for advertising panels to be removably inserted into the frame. The frame and the advertising panels may be constructed of a material which allows transmission of infrared and/or RF signals to pass through. Optionally, the frame and/or the advertising panels may include knock-out panels positioned over a receiver for an infrared and/or RF signal. A mounting system, such as a hook-and-loop fastening system, may be used to mount the frame to the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Best Fit Frames, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Best, George Parke, IV, Christopher M. Wareham
  • Publication number: 20140101979
    Abstract: A rack system for displaying products comprises a rack unit supporting some of the products so as to be accessed at a forward facing product dispensing face. The rack unit has a side portion facing generally perpendicular to the dispensing face. A corner member is supported on the side portion and comprises a first wall portion extending generally forwardly to a vertical edge adjacent the product dispensing face, and a second wall portion extending generally laterally outward from the side portion to a second vertical edge. The first and second edges each have a retaining portion extending vertically. A flexible signage member is supported on the corner member in a flexed condition between the retaining portions with a signage surface that is concave outwardly between the retaining portions. The signage member is supported and retained on the corner member by a biasing of the signage member to extend wider than a distance between the retaining portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: GAMON PLUS, INC.
    Inventors: Terry J. Johnson, Travis Ogden Johnson
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8667653
    Abstract: A casket comprises a casket shell adapted to receive the remains of a deceased having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a bottom wall, and a casket cap. The cap includes a dish assembly mounted to an underside of the cap. The dish assembly includes a cap panel, a pair of opposed puffings attached to opposed longer sides of the cap panel, a pair of opposed puffings attached to opposed shorter sides of the cap panel, and at least a pair of generally horizontally spaced apart and generally vertically extending pleats. An appliqué panel overlies the cap panel and is sized and configured such that its opposite side edges are removably received and retained by respective ones of the pair of pleats. The appliqué panel is transparent to allow viewing of the cap panel behind it, and includes an embroidered appliqué applied on its front face. The appliqué panel thereby creates a three-dimensional appearance of the embroidery floating in front of the cap panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Edward Drew, Daniel J. Parker
  • Publication number: 20140053441
    Abstract: Bollard covers and related advertising methods enable expanded media reach to consumers. Bollard covers are configured with changeable and/or replaceable media such as advertising. Via a flexible bollard cover, cylindrical bollards, U-shaped bollards, drive-through speaker boxes, and the like may be utilized to display advertising or other media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: AZA Sales LLC
    Inventors: William H. Arons, Jack E. Adams, Jr., Jared D. Smith
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140001203
    Abstract: An advertising holder and display for use with a beverage dispenser, such a beverage tap, includes an attachment mechanism configured to mate with the beverage dispenser. The advertising holder and display also includes an elongate connector with a first end and a second end, with the first end of the connector being connected to the attachment mechanism. An advertisement frame that is adapted to hold an advertisement is connected to the second end of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Ryan Goldstein, Salvo Stock
  • Publication number: 20130255122
    Abstract: A vertically stackable and retrofittable traffic cone linking system having a plurality of linking cuffs substantially conically shaped linking cuffs having four connection points, sized and configured to be removably secured to a standard traffic cone and a traffic cone linking connector removably connected to the linking cuffs. Once the traffic cone linking cuff is linked to the traffic cone linking connector, the traffic cone linking system can be can be arranged in a predetermined configuration or arrangement to alert onlookers of a particular hazard or to impede access to a given location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: David Henderson
  • Publication number: 20130247435
    Abstract: A safety sign system comprises one or more traffic or informational signs, an expandable pole, a detachable umbrella canopy assembly, and a safety finial assembly. The signs are removably attached to a sleeve that surrounds a portion of a pole and rests upon a sign support. The sleeve with the signs attached swivels about the pole. The umbrella canopy assembly is attached to an upper end of the pole and may include additional features including reflective tape, vents, drop-down flaps, reflective coating, and lights. The safety finial assembly is removably attached to the top of the umbrella canopy assembly and may include flag supports, removable flags, and a safety light assembly. The safety sign system optionally further comprises a collapsible seat, a beverage holder, a satellite tracking device, a communication device, a base, and a control panel for operating the safety light and other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: John Andrew Bacik
  • Publication number: 20130232834
    Abstract: A mailbox protector may include a deflection surface adapted to deflect impacting snow and debris thrown by a snow plow. A mailbox protector may also include at least one anchor member in a fixed relation to the deflection surface. It may further include a complementary anchor member adapted to engage the at least one anchor member in a mounting relation. Furthermore, the at least one complementary anchor member may be adapted to be fixedly disposed in an arbitrary substrate such as concrete, or soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Judith Fiore
  • Publication number: 20130103488
    Abstract: An advertising device is provided which can be affixed to a nozzle for dispensing liquid products, such as a gasoline dispensing nozzle of a gasoline pump. This advertising device has a display platform and means for releasable attachment to the gasoline pump nozzle. The information depicted upon the advertising platform can included both text and graphic information, the latter being scannable by a smart phone or comparable device, to thereby direct the customer to the web site of the advertiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher Orloff
  • Publication number: 20130097903
    Abstract: A display system for use with an end stand or end cap shelving system is provided. The display system is formed from a first blank of material and a second blank of material. The blanks are cut and provided with fold lines, score lines and perforations necessary to fold the blanks into a set up display system. A lighting system can be incorporated into the display system. A side saddle display and product holder is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: MENASHA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Menasha Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130055604
    Abstract: A telescopic display structure is disclosed, the structure having a number of columns each having two or more substantially hollow parts, each part having two ends, a first part having a first width and an opening proximate to an upper end and a second part having a second width and an opening proximate to a lower end, the two widths of the two parts being different, so that at least part of the second part may slide within the first part, the grooves or openings having the same direction in regards to the display structure and being co-lineal when the telescopic display structure is in an extended position. A tray base having faces is fixed to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Bernardo Herman Baran, Mauricio Herman Dantus, Roman de Jesus Chavez Herrera, Mauricio Ricardo Benito Alvarez Cedeño, Agustin Cervantes Malagon, Enrique Guzman Barraza
  • Patent number: 8371067
    Abstract: An improved plant container comprised of a cement or stucco exterior coating over wire mesh enclosed polystyrene block segments formed from smaller cube segments. This provides for a planter lighter in weight with effective drainage and moisture retention. The planter allows for effective illuminated signage displays for various advertising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: William Ahmadi
  • Patent number: 8371050
    Abstract: A device for displaying advertisements has a plate member. An opening is formed in the plate member, wherein the opening is sized to fit a display screen of a desired dimension. Support arms are coupled to the plate member for securing the device to a storage device to which the device is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph F. Kirkpatrick, Anne M Kirkpatrick, Andrew Pinkerton
  • Publication number: 20130008066
    Abstract: A modular tire rack which engages tires from the open interior of each tire. The rack may be formed in modular sections which can be assembled in vertically or horizontally adjustable numbers. The rack may incorporate a lock to prevent casual removal of tires. Tires are supported with their full faces available for inspection by potential buyers. Tires are engaged by structure which after assembly occupies the open interior of each tire. The rack may include a floor base accommodating either permanent bolting to a floor or the like or alternatively, attachment of caster wheels. Supports for holding signage may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Charles de Martigny
  • Patent number: 8307519
    Abstract: A casket having provision for displaying a photograph, the photograph having a pair of opposite side edges, comprises a casket shell adapted to receive the remains of a deceased and having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a bottom wall, a casket cap closable on the casket shell, the cap including a dish assembly mounted to an underside thereof, the dish assembly including a cap panel, the cap panel including at least one pair of opposed retention members sized and configured to receive and retain the pair of opposite side edges of the photograph for display of the photograph when the cap is in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Edward Drew, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Publication number: 20120204455
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable multi-purpose sign and device having a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, a support member positioned on one side of the housing, a collapsible tripod assembly pivotally attached to the proximal end of the housing, a cover having substantially the same shape and configuration as the housing and pivotally attached to the proximal end, and a removable display device removably mounted on the support member and stored between the housing and the cover in a collapsed configuration. The collapsible tripod assembly further includes a plurality of leg extensions pivotally attached one to another and nestable within one another in a collapsed configuration to house within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Hussain Y.A.M. Mothaffar
  • Publication number: 20120204454
    Abstract: A sign mounting adapter system includes a hitch extension tube. A sign orientation post connected and oriented perpendicular to the hitch extension tube has a longitudinal axis. A sign support post is axially and rotatably received on the sign orientation post. The sign support post has a longitudinal axis co-axially aligned with the sign orientation post longitudinal axis, and a receiving bore perpendicular to the sign support post longitudinal axis. Multiple orientation bores extend through the sign orientation post, each oriented at a first angle to proximate orientation bores and perpendicular to the orientation post longitudinal axis. A retention assembly is releasably and co-axially received in the receiving bore and one of the orientation bores. The retention assembly releasably connects the sign support post to the sign orientation post to permit selection of a sign support post axial angle of rotation to the sign orientation post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher M. Larsen
  • Patent number: 8215040
    Abstract: A method for advertising in a restroom is shown and described. The method includes the use of a three-dimensional advertisement article which may attach to a wall above a urinal and at least partly cover the urinal. The advertisement article may resemble a container, perhaps a bottle or can, for a product, which may be beer or a soft drink, being advertised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Pascarelli, David Furman
  • Publication number: 20120131827
    Abstract: An advertising device for an improved golf ball retriever is provided. The golf ball retriever includes a hollow shaft made of a clear plastic material wherein an advertising slip can be placed into the hollow shaft by the use of a pole. The shaft may include a grip on one end for secure maneuvering of the golf ball retriever during retrieval. The shaft includes a suction cup with a hollow center on the opposite end where the grip may be located for retrieving a golf ball. The top end of the shaft also includes apertures in the shaft that allow a hanging device to be removably affixed to the shaft of the golf ball retriever. The top end of the shaft also has an end cap removably attached to the shaft to enclose the top end of the hollow shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Edna Bingham
  • Publication number: 20120085005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SOLAIRE GENERATION, INC.
    Inventor: Laurence Mackler
  • Publication number: 20120073169
    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: 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: 20120017477
    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: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: FREIGHT TRAIN MEDIA LLC
    Inventors: RAYMOND P. SIPPERLEY, DONALD E. MACCORD, JR.
  • Patent number: 8087190
    Abstract: A clothing coordination system comprising first placards labeled with a color and number; second placards labeled with a color; third placards labeled with a number; label apparatuses for attaching to a closet rod to group together pants, shirts, or sweaters of a color, the apparatuses each comprises an elongated base with a rail adapted to display a first placard or a second placard and at least one third placard, wherein the placards corresponds to the color of the pants, shirts or sweaters; and a plurality of clothing boxes for grouping shirts or sweaters of a certain color, the clothing boxes each have at least one rail for displaying a second placard and at least one third placard; wherein a coordinated outfit can be chosen by selecting a pair of pants and then selecting a shirt that has a third placard that matches the assigned number of the pants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: J. Rebecca Rivera-Andrianakos
  • Publication number: 20110314714
    Abstract: A retail merchandising display for stationery having a main display panel for the display of various types of stationery products that are arranged on the display according to color, design, theme, quality, price or a combination thereof for quick and easy location by a consumer. Each product may be placed into a category such as invitations or thank you cards and arranged within that category according to color, theme, design, price, or a combination thereof. Products may also be arranged across categories according to color, theme, design or price. Product packaging may be indicative of the product price pint and may further include color coding for quick identification of the product category. Color coordinated signage may also be used to further associate product types or categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Michelle Baxendale, Richard Hall, Wendy Jaroscak, Jessica Weese, Jennifer Davila
  • Publication number: 20110298604
    Abstract: A protective advertisement cover for barriers is disclosed. The cover functions as both a protective cover and as an advertising substrate. The cover provides damage control and protection to anything coming into proximal contact with the bather while an advertisement component makes the barrier more noticeable and therefore more avoidable to customers, pedestrians, workers, trespassers and the like. The disclosed cover includes a shock absorbing component layer configured to absorb shock and substantially return to its original form after impact from a third object. The cover also includes an advertisement component layer that may be disparate from the underlayment shock absorbing layer or imprinted directly thereon. Additionally, the disclosed protective advertisement cover includes a transparent and deformable component layer which may shield the advertisement from weather and graffiti and contribute to protecting motor vehicle doors and body parts from damage by a bather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Kristopher Loodvik Peerali
  • Publication number: 20110214323
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for securing signs at select positions along the length of a concrete barrier is provided by forming a longitudinally extending groove within one side of the barrier and slideably positioning a bolt within the channel so that the bolt is captured within the channel for longitudinal movement relative thereto and extends through the groove and to the exterior of the barrier. The bolt extends through a sign support on the exterior of the barrier. A nut engaged with the bolt draws the sign support into secure engagement with the exterior surface of the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Michael J. Recker, Raymond R. Sullivan, Bernard J. Roman
  • Patent number: 8006435
    Abstract: A safety gate system having an electronic display for seamless integration into a barrier with electronic display capabilities. The safety gate system includes a post and a gate hinged to the post. The gate face and post carry electronic display modules which appear when the gate is closed, as continuous with and seamlessly integrated into the display of the barrier. Preferably, the hinges are four-bar hinges, most preferably two sets of paired four-bar hinges. The safety gate also includes a lower chase or sill which allows both signal wiring and power to pass under the gate. Braced rear legs compensate for the cantilever forces of the gates when open. A latch, preferably an electromagnetic latch, auto-releases in response to a pre-set sufficient force level, such as arising crowd surge forces, being applied to the gate, as well as being remotely releasable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay C. DeBlonk, Kent Shane Miller, Douglas John Criddle
  • Publication number: 20110089700
    Abstract: The present invention is a wall mounted wind turbine used to produce power that includes a wind turbine that is mounted uprightly, a plurality of wind blades that are integral to the wind turbine that receives incoming exterior wind and that rotate around the wind turbine to produce power and a triangular-shaped wind guard that encapsulates and protects top, sides and back of the wind turbine and the wind blades, while allowing exterior wind to enter front of the wind turbine and enhancing the wind turbine performance. There is also advertising indicia disposed on the triangular-shaped wind guard to provide on-premises advertising that can be illuminated or non-illuminated. There is also a sign cabinet embodiment and method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Alan Tully
  • Publication number: 20110083350
    Abstract: A warning sign for use at a site where the risk of hazardous materials is present such as hydrocarbon wells and processing equipment wherein the sign provide satisfying indicia and indicates wind direction and intensity allowing for a soft approach to the site from an upwind position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Larry Eugene WILLIAMS, Nickey Joe WILLIAMS, Benny Ray SHERROD
  • Publication number: 20110061274
    Abstract: A method for advertising in a restroom is shown and described. The method includes the use of a three-dimensional advertisement article which may attach to a wall above a urinal and at least partly cover the urinal. The advertisement article may resemble a container, perhaps a bottle or can, for a product, which may be beer or a soft drink, being advertised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Charles Pascarelli, David Furman
  • Publication number: 20110056103
    Abstract: An ad sign to be mounted on a seat back of a shopping cart child seat, the ad sign comprising one or more frame bodies configured to display information content, each frame body having a front side and a back side, one of the one or more frame bodies being configured to be connected to a first face of the seat back; and one or more safety strap anchors integral with the one frame body, the one or more safety strap anchors being configured and adapted for securing a child seat safety strap within the child seat; wherein at least one of the one or more safety strap anchors extends from a perimeter of the one frame body; wherein at least one of the one or more safety strap anchors forms a respective opening, the at least one safety strap anchor being configured such that the child seat safety strap can be passed through the opening and connected to the seat back, and being further configured so as to limit a movement of the child seat safety strap when the strap is passed through the opening and connected to the
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Paul Giampavolo
  • Publication number: 20110036010
    Abstract: A free-standing vertical structure is described including at least one wall structure having a plurality of live plants removably secured thereto. The wall structures may also include non-botanic media in combination with the plurality of plants such as traditional media, to form a new mixed media format for conveying information, herein referred to as botanic media. The plurality of plants may be configured to surround the non-botanic media to create a frame or border. The plants may also be arranged and configured to display information themselves. The non-botanic media and/or plants are configured on the wall structure to convey information readily perceivable by a passerby. The plants are preferably hydroponically-fed with nutrients and water from an irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: H. Gene Silverberg