Including Pivot (e.g., Hinge) Patents (Class 40/611.02)
  • Patent number: 9069106
    Abstract: An edge-lit light emitting diode (LED) light panel includes a frame that has a first plate, a second plate, and a channel partially bounded by the first plate and the second plate. The edge-lit LED light panel also includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed in the channel, and a wave guide disposed within the frame. The wave guide has an outer perimeter edge abutting the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: James H. Blessitt, Ellis W. Patrick
  • 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: 8544892
    Abstract: A cable port identification system is disclosed that provides identification facilities for communication, data, other cabling and/or wires and the connectors to which they are coupled found in a multi-port station. In some implementations the identification facilities can include label retention and protection and may also include label magnification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick S. McNutt, Phillip Phung, James Lee Martin
  • Patent number: 8196325
    Abstract: A thin, graphic support assembly comprising an elongated base rail and an elongated cover rail which come together around a board to form four sides of a frame. A spring mechanism is fully captured after the base rail and cover rail are assembled together, and the angle and position of the spring channel allows the hinge location to be at the top/outer edge of the frame. The elongated base rail and elongated cover rail can be oriented in a parallel relationship when closed for capturing a display panel or a perpendicular relationship when open for inserting or removing a display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd
    Inventors: David E. Pitcher, Thomas P. Burrous, Rebecca C. Suciu, Paul P. Ellsworth, Alan L. Stenfors, Sidney Rose
  • Patent number: 8157236
    Abstract: A combinational transverse strut for a two-in-one arc-shaped or linear advertisement display frame, comprising a base body and a bendable overlay plate. Support members are provided at both ends of base body and overlay plate, respectively, each comprising a support seat, a support cap, a crankpin, and a magnetic steel. The crankpin is operatively connected between, and the magnetic steel is fixed between, the support seat and the support cap. The support member is connected to the base body by a straight pin shaft, and connected to the overlay plate by the crankpin. The two ends of the overlay plate are set up via support members to form an arc shape, so as to achieve applications as a linear member and as an arc-shaped member. The combinational transverse struts are attracted to each other by the magnetism of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Xiaoqiu Sun
  • Patent number: 8015739
    Abstract: An overload protection device using a slide sheet and a number of hooking through holes formed in a receiving groove to lock a holder onto a base. the receiving groove is defined in the base, the slide sheet is slidably received in the receiving groove via a spring. The slide sheet and the hooking through holes can be concealed by the holder when the holder is locked onto the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 7562477
    Abstract: A self-standing floor sign including two support panels and a plurality of movable panels. The support panels each have a proximal and a distal end and are pivotally coupled to each other via their proximal ends to allow relative movement of the panels between a closed and an open position. When closed, the support panels are generally parallel to each other, whereas when open, the distal ends are spaced apart and allow the sign to stand on the floor. Each of the movable panels has a proximal and a distal end and a portion therebetween having two surfaces. Each movable panel is rotatable between a first position where the movable panel is supported by one of the support panels with one of its surfaces being visible, and a second position where the movable panel is supported by the other support panel and its other surface is visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Continental Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: William M. Kurple, Anthony F. Maiuro, Thomas Burns
  • Patent number: 7448154
    Abstract: A sign system having components promoting ease of construction and readily accomplished changeout. Unique geometrically configured top and bottom support channels and other related components readily accommodate and capture the top and bottom edges of electronic display panels. Top and bottom shrouds attach automatically to the unique geometrically configured top and bottom support channels and include weatherstrip seals which automatically seal against the upper and lower regions of the electronic display panels. Other automatic seals are also incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Kory D. Kludt
  • Patent number: 7370448
    Abstract: A snap frame assembly for engagably supporting a one or double sided planar display panel, comprising an elongated extruded carrier frame having an elongated housing with a central opening therein, an elongated extruded front plate slidably mounted on an elongated rigid member extending from the housing, and an elongated pivotable member flexibly attached to the housing by an elongated commonly extruded hinge. The front plate has an upper channel member which rotatively pivots on an arm extending from the housing and has a lower channel member which pivots together with a curved housing plate which comprises a portion of the housing of the carrier frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Rose Displays Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Burrous, David E. Pitcher
  • Patent number: 7293382
    Abstract: A display is described of the type including a supporting frame that includes track members in spaced relation to define a channel therebetween to receive signage material. The device includes a containment clip operatively associated with the display and moveable between opened and closed positions. The clip includes at least one channel blocking portion connected to a pin member for securing the clip to the display. In the closed position, the channel blocking portion blocks the channel to prevent exiting of the signage material. In the opened position, the channel blocking portion is sufficiently displaced from the channel to allow removal or replacement of the signage material in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Unified Resources In Display
    Inventors: Dennis Polvere, Greg Gannon
  • Patent number: 7278770
    Abstract: A structure for double-sided light box, comprising a frame having a plurality of wiring ducts disposed on its inner surface for placing electric wires, said frame having two trenches correspondingly disposed on an outer rim of said frame, an upper and a lower lid pivotally connected to said trench with a plurality of spring blades disposed among said upper and said lower lid and said frame to fixedly hold said upper and said lower lid to said frame by means of a elastic force of the spring blades; a recess being disposed at a inner rim for holding surrounding edges of a lighting component and a double-sided backlight module; said backlight module having its upper and lower surface attached to one advertising panel respectively, with said upper and said lower lid clasping fixedly advertising panels and said backlight module; when said lighting component generating a first light source, said first light source projecting light on said backlight module to let said upper and lower surface of said backlight module
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Safe Fire Protection Equipment
    Inventor: Tai-Wan Lu
  • Patent number: 7076899
    Abstract: An extruded snap frame panel arrangement assembly for the biased pinching of a display panel therewithin. The arrangement includes an elongated back frame plate, a front frame plate and an elongated S-shaped double curved snap plate integrally co-extruded with the back plate and front plate, for biasedly pinching the display panel therebetween. A separate cover plate is slidably attached to the S-shaped double-curved snap plate for providing a further bias to the pinching of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Rose Displays, LTD
    Inventors: David Pitcher, Thomas P. Burrous
  • Patent number: 7028425
    Abstract: A picture frame assembly has a base mountable on a wall or other surface having a recess for receiving a cover sub assembly containing a picture therein. The base has integral components for leveling the base using a plumb line during fixing of the base to a wall or other surface to assure precise positioning before the cover sub assembly is mated to the base, to provide a front loading frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: William Lasher
  • Patent number: 6817125
    Abstract: A picture frame assembly comprising a body, a picture retaining assembly and a mounting assembly. The picture retaining assembly is associated with the body, and facilitates the display of a picture within the body. The mounting assembly comprises a wall engaging assembly attachable to a wall and a pivoting engagement assembly. The pivoting engagement assembly is hingedly associated with each of the wall engaging assembly and the body, to, in turn, rotate the body between a display position to a set-up position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Probir Chatterjea
  • Publication number: 20040163295
    Abstract: An apparatus for hanging decorative media comprising a body portion having a first member and a second member; a coupler to couple the first member to the second member at respective edge portions thereof such that the second member articulates with respect to the first member along the respective edge portions; a support to support the body portion with respect to a surface, the support being coupled to at least one of the first and second members; and a hanger to hang the decorative media therefrom, the hanger coupled to an interior portion of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Jill N. Fontana, Krista L. Tillman
  • Patent number: 6735896
    Abstract: A display device for sheet material comprises a transparent front panel, a flexible backing sheet, and fastener for mounting the device on a surface without damaging the surface. The front panel has an outer dimension larger than the sheet material to be displayed, a central display section having a back surface for receiving the sheet material to be displayed, and a mounting section surrounding and extending outwardly beyond the perimeter of the display section. The backing sheet is adapted for holding the sheet material to be displayed against the back surface of the display section. At least one edge of the backing sheet is secured to the mounting section of the front panel. The fastener for mounting the device is connected to the mounting section and preferably includes at least one magnetic piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Marilyn V. Zager
  • Patent number: 6729057
    Abstract: A handy encasement for sign or advertisement board is essentially sustained with a couple of transverse skeletons and a couple of longitudinal skeletons. The transverse or longitudinal skeletons are equipped with a base and an upper lid combined together so as to encircle an accommodation space. A spring bow is intercalated between the base and the upper lid of the transverse skeletons such that the upper lid can keep a proper open angle with the base by its one side remains articulated with the base thereby facilitating replacement of inner components of the encasement. Jointing four mating portions between the bases and the upper lids with four corner junctions and patch members configurates a handy encasement without the need of any tools. A rectangular slot formed along inner edges of the encasement makes it possible to glaze a surface board on each surface for signs or advertisements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Safe Fire Protection Equipment
    Inventor: Tai-Wan Lu
  • Publication number: 20030126778
    Abstract: A mounting structure for display of at least one display board wherein the structure includes at least a pair of spaced apart retaining members where the display board may be pressed into secure engagement between the retaining members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Peter Arko, Steven Ryutaro Takayama