Including Rotation-preventing Attachment Patents (Class 40/607.08)
  • Patent number: 9837002
    Abstract: A display apparatus is provided that has multiple contiguously arranged adjustable mounting brackets that each has a proximal base portion and a distal attachment portion. There are a corresponding number of contiguously arranged display frames that are attached to the distal attachment portions of the adjustable mounting brackets. The display frames are designed to accommodate removable displays. The adjustable mounting brackets can be extended and retracted so that the display apparatus can attach to different sized mounting areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: GRAPHIC RESOURCE GROUP
    Inventors: Chester Allen Pyc, Jason Knight
  • Patent number: 9089784
    Abstract: A balloon display unit is provided to display a single balloon on the end of a stick. These display units can be secured to display bases to provide a balloon display. A balloon display unit includes a balloon and a balloon pedestal, which includes a base and a balloon stick receiving structure extending from the base. The balloon stick receiving structure can received sticks of varying inner and outer diameters. The balloon display includes a display base that receives one or more of the balloon display units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Premium Balloon Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: David C Nelson, Wesley A Schroeder
  • Patent number: 7841117
    Abstract: A kit for suspending a sign is disclosed herein. The kit includes first and second column anchors operable to be mounted in the ground. Each column anchor has a plurality of fins facing in different directions from one another and a conical tip. The kit also includes first and second columns individually receivable in one of the first and second column anchors and selectively removable. Each of the columns has a plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of sets of eye-bolts and nuts, each individually receivable in one of the plurality of through-apertures. The kit also includes a plurality of cable members having latches or S-hooks at both ends and a stretchable member extending between the latches or S-hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin Smith
  • Patent number: 7726056
    Abstract: There is provided a knock down signpost comprising a post member (6) and a lower body member (10) held together by a spring (3) having a preload when the post is vertical, acting two flat surfaces (8) creating an initial resistance to motion off the horizontal. Two steel cables (114) transmit the force of the spring and are spaced apart which allows the cables to act as a non rotation mechanism. Two round protrusions (16) in the post member (6) locate into two matching clearance holes (14) in the lower body for post alignment. A shock tube (4) is fitted over the cable and internal to the spring to prevent over compression and provides a mechanical stop. As the top assembly is rotated chamfered edges (15) of the post member (6) engage and interlock into an annular groove (13) to act as a pseudo-hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: JMB Manufacturing Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Ian Charles Brodie
  • Patent number: 7036255
    Abstract: A display sign having a support post with an anchoring device at the bottom end suitable for burying in the ground. A curved cantilevered arm is detachably connected to the support post and outwardly extends in a lateral direction. A curved frame is detachably connected between a distal end of the arm and the upper portion of the support post for holding and integrally securing a sign to the arm and post. An additional sign holder is placed on top of the arm insertably receiving and displaying additional information. The frame is detachably connected between the arm and the support post so that the display sign can be readily changed. The anchoring device includes a flanged arrangement which resists twisting of the post and tilting of the post when it is buried in the ground. Illumination means is provided for lighting the sign and a power supply, such as a solar collector, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Real Designsigns. Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Santana, Kenneth K. Terracciano