Slotted Post Patents (Class 40/607.02)
  • Patent number: 10738982
    Abstract: A mounting assembly to mount a device onto a pole, has a reversible plate configured to engage a housing in one of two orientations, depending on whether the pole presents a flat surface or a curved surface. The plate has a first or flat surface, a second or curved surface, and opposing side edges, each of the side edges having a first sliding engagement formation. The housing has a main panel, and opposing side panels, the main panel configured for attachment to the device, each of the side panels having a second sliding engagement formation complementary to the first sliding engagement formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: U.S. Pole Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Angel M. Orellana
  • Patent number: 9697754
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting a display or sign to a ceiling, wall or window frame includes an elongated channel having magnets that are affixed to a ceiling grid and mounting hooks or the like to suspend the sign or display from the channel. The channel includes high friction strips on a neck for engagement by a pole end gripper on a pole for mounting the channel on the ceiling while the user stands on the floor. End caps may be mounted on the channel. Mounting plates may be affixed to the ceiling or wall for magnetically engaging the channel. A wall mount channel includes an offset neck for gripping by the pole end gripper. A magnetic clip including a string for suspending a display may be mounted with the pole end gripper. An embodiment of the channel includes hooks for engaging an open girder ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. White
  • 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
  • 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: 8656617
    Abstract: A variety of configurations are disclosed for modular tradeshow display systems that can be assembled without the use of tools or other specialized machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Nexxtshow Exposition Services LLC
    Inventor: Scott Michael Ceurvels
  • Patent number: 8613153
    Abstract: A variety of configurations are disclosed for modular tradeshow display systems that can be assembled without the use of tools or other specialized machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Nexxtshow Exposition Services LLC
    Inventor: Scott Michael Ceurvels
  • Patent number: 8601730
    Abstract: A variety of configurations are disclosed for modular tradeshow display systems that can be assembled without the use of tools or other specialized machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Nexxtshow Exposition Services LLC
    Inventor: Scott Michael Ceurvels
  • Patent number: 8549779
    Abstract: A variety of configurations are disclosed for modular tradeshow display systems that can be assembled without the use of tools or other specialized machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Nexxtshow Exposition Services LLC
    Inventor: Scott Michael Ceurvels
  • Patent number: 8302339
    Abstract: A display system utilizing a graphics box as a primary component is disclosed. The graphics box greatly increases the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of displayed graphics cards. The ability to mass produce the graphics box, use multiple graphics boxes to deliver displays of different size and information content and, especially, the ability to reuse the graphics boxes, means that costs of the disclosed display system are relatively low and are achievable without a decrease in the aesthetic appeal of the entire display. Structures for supporting the graphics box to further increase the flexibility of the display system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Randy Pender, Van Stry Erik
  • Patent number: 8099883
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display unit including of two panels which are joined along the lateral edges thereof, and at least one push unit joined to one of the panels and including first and second edges wherein at least the second edge is a free edge. The inventive display unit can be collapsed, whereby the element and the panels are disposed back-to-back adopting a flat configuration. The invention also includes a pull element intended to rotate, curve or bend the push element thereby pushing the free second edge of the push element towards one of the two panels in order to expand the panels automatically from the collapsed configuration to a service position in which the display unit it adopts a convex configuration able to stand upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Promotec Publicidad, S.L.
    Inventors: Fernando Mestres Armengol, Francisco López Fernandez
  • Patent number: 7946066
    Abstract: A sign holder holding an end of each of two signs includes a first wall, a second wall spaced from the first wall, and a connecting wall located between the first and second walls and secured thereto. A first sign holding section is defined by first portions of the first and second walls and is located on a first side of the connecting wall. A second sign holding section is defined by second portions of the first and second walls and is located on a second side of the connecting wall. A channel is defined on the second wall for engaging an associated bracket used to mount the sign holder on a support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Wamsley
  • Patent number: 7797868
    Abstract: A sign assembly having a sign post, a first arcuate nesting component and a first sign panel. The sign post has a sign post perimeter, a sign post longitudinal axis and a sign post elongated slot extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first arcuate nesting component is adapted to be secured to the sign post. The first sign panel is adapted to be retained by the first arcuate nesting component. The sign post and the first arcuate nesting component are configured and arranged such that when the first arcuate nesting component is secured to the sign post there is substantially no gap between the first sign panel and the sign post, and the first arcuate nesting component extends around a portion of the sign post perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: APCO Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Cobb, Ben Bell
  • Patent number: 7726054
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display unit consisting of two panels which are joined along the lateral edges thereof, and at least one push unit joined to one of the panels and comprising first and second edges wherein at least said second edge is a free edge. The inventive display unit can be collapsed, whereby the element and the panels are disposed back-to-back adopting a flat configuration. The invention also comprises a pull element intended to rotate, curve or bend the push element thereby pushing the free second edge of the push element towards one of the two panels in order to expand the panels automatically from the collapsed configuration to a service position in which the display unit it adopts a convex configuration able to stand upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Promotec Publicidad, S.L.
    Inventors: Fernando Mestres Armengol, Francisco López Fernández
  • Patent number: 7665617
    Abstract: A merchandising display assembly. The assembly includes a mounting portion adjustably coupled to a support surface associated with a first product, and a suspending portion for suspending a second product. The suspending portion coupled to the mounting portion, and the mounting and suspending portions are adapted for at least reducing interference with the visibility of the first product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: T.M. Shea Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20090277060
    Abstract: A signage system includes a support, a housing attached to the support, and a first sign. The support includes a substantially horizontal member having a first end and a second end; a bracket for mounting the support to an upright, the bracket being attached to the first end of the substantially horizontal member; and a shell extending from the second end of the substantially horizontal member. The housing is attached within the shell of the support and includes a first ring, a second ring connected to the first ring, a first plate, and a second plate positioned adjacent to the first plate. The first plate and the second plate are positioned between the first ring and the second ring. The first sign is releasably retained between the first ring and the first plate by frictional engagement of edges of the first sign with the first ring and the first plate. The signage system is adapted to be supported by the bracket in a cantilevered configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Rohland Wiltfang
  • Patent number: 7600895
    Abstract: A light display unit includes a display fixture and a light strand. The display fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of receptacles coupled to the support. The support defines a chamber. Each of the receptacles defines an aperture. The light strand includes an electrical cord having an end configured to be coupled with an electrical power source. Each of a plurality of bulb groupings is in electrical communication with the electrical cord. The plurality of bulb groupings comprises at least two different combinations of light bulbs. The electrical cord is at least partially housed in the chamber of the support and extends into each of the plurality of receptacle of the display fixture through the apertures of the receptacles such that each of the plurality of bulb groupings is positioned within one of the plurality of receptacles of the support. Light strands, fixtures, and methods provide additional advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura L. Hawkins, Donna L. Lein
  • Patent number: 6935059
    Abstract: A crime scene fence post having a post base and an elongated post. The top end of the post has a lead-in notch, a slit, and a slot concatenated along the longitudinal axis of the post for easy installation and hold of a crime scene fence tape. The bottom end of the post has a tenon and the center of the post base has a mortise so that the post and the post base can be joined together to form a self-supported crime scene post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Hungkun James Chang
  • Patent number: 6898882
    Abstract: A signboard device exhibiting information regarding roads, buildings or street names is disclosed. The device includes a post having a plurality of fitting grooves at its outer surface; a base joined to a concrete foundation, the base having a post-seating stepped recesses comprised of two concentric recesses; a post cover unit comprised a lower cover, a cylindrical intermediate cover and an upper cover; a signboard unit comprised of a signboard frame assembly and a pair of signboards attached to the stepped lines of the signboard frame assembly; and a stopper for fixing the signboard frame assembly to the post. The device enables one or more signboards to be easily installed on a post, and has excellent structural strength and an adaptable appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Hanyang Frame Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 6880277
    Abstract: An evidence marker 10 includes at least two flat marker elements 20 bearing visual indicia thereon, and a substantially rigid leg unit 30 connecting and detachably securing the at least two flat marker elements at an angle (preferably 90°) with respect to one another. Each of the flat marker elements is preferably L-shaped and symmetrical, and more preferably about 1 mm thick and having a pair of perpendicular outer edges 22 about 10 to 11 cm long. The leg unit consists of six identical, orthogonally disposed legs 32 substantially shorter than the pair of edges 22 of the flat marker elements. The six legs 32 of the leg unit 30 are preferably about 1 to 3 cm and about 1.5 cm thick. Each of the six legs of the leg unit preferably has four orthogonal grooves 34 formed longitudinally therein. Each groove 34 is capable of receiving an edge of one of the flat marker elements therein, retaining one of the flat marker elements therein by friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Jane A. Kaminski