Formed By A Single Folded Or Bent Sheet Patents (Class 40/661.08)
  • Patent number: 11007349
    Abstract: A locking line tag is provided that includes an elongated sheet of material having a top, bottom, and opposing lateral sides between the top and bottom, the sheet further having a plurality of scored lines therein that when folded form a tubular structure with a panel at each of the top and bottom ends that interlock with each other and at least a pair of intermediate sections, each of the intermediate sections having a key slot therein that open to opposing lateral sides of the locking tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Elmer Vera
  • Patent number: 9022341
    Abstract: An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Rambod Radmard
  • Patent number: 8707600
    Abstract: A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material and includes at least one break-away section coupled to a main section by at least one score. The main section includes a free portion, a base portion and connecting portion. The free portion includes a price piece and a balloon piece coupled to the price piece at a fold. The base portion is configured to couple with a product display structure after the main section is detached from the break-away section at the at least one score. The connecting bend line couples the free portion to the base portion and has a first end located a space distance from a right side edge of the sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel G. Engelby
  • Patent number: 8613156
    Abstract: A method of providing a shelf-attached tag holder defining an upwardly-open slot for receiving a main price tag and further having a slip-fit top attachment system; and placing a main price tag into the upwardly-open slot in a visible position. The method also includes temporarily attaching a supplemental information tag by sliding a top edge of the supplemental information tag into the downwardly-open front throat with a folded attachment flange providing positive engagement with the slip-fit top attachment system, with the supplemental information tag being positioned in front of the main price tag. The method also includes, after the step of temporarily attaching, a step of pulling the supplemental information price tag downwardly with sufficient force to overcome the positive engagement of the folded attachment flange to thus remove the supplemental information tag without disturbing the main price tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Grandville Printing Company
    Inventors: Chris E. Nunez, Robert J. Wojczynski
  • Patent number: 8359776
    Abstract: A sign holder includes a base, a first sign sleeve and at least one second sign sleeve. The base has a mounting portion configured to mount to an electronic kiosk, a sleeve support portion and a connecting portion coupling the mounting portion to the sleeve support portion. The first sign sleeve receives at least one sign and is mounted to a front surface of the sleeve support portion and the at least one second sign sleeve receives at least one sign and is mounted to a front surface of the first sign sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Katia L. J. Toles, Tracy M. Tonnessen
  • Patent number: 8356436
    Abstract: An information display panel is configured to be held by a shelf label for displaying information. The information display panel has a display body portion for displaying the information and a holding portion formed along one edge of the display body portion and having a pair of slits. The holding portion is configured for insertion into a through-hole portion of the shelf label so as to form steps in the respective slits by which the holding portion is. engaged with the through-hole portion of the shelf label to thereby hold the information display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignees: Seiko Instruments Inc., Toshiba Tec Corporation
    Inventor: Keiichi Horikiri
  • Patent number: 8276299
    Abstract: A labeling plate, which is to be fastened to the outside surface of the outer cage of a shipping and storage tank for liquids, has an upper and lower frame section and two lateral frame sections, which project outwardly beyond the labeling area of the labeling plate and frame the labeling surface. The labeling areas of the labeling plates of two storage tanks standing side by side on a loading surface are kept spaced apart by the frame sections, so that damage to the labels pasted on the labeling areas of the labeling plates is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Protechna S.A.
    Inventor: Udo Schütz
  • Patent number: 8186085
    Abstract: A sign for the display of perishable goods in a display case. The sign includes a front face and rear face, the front face being visible to a consumer when in use providing information to the consumer regarding the perishable goods. The rear face has at least one rotating dial, individual or folded panel for selection of at least one date on which the perishable goods would be removed from the display case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin L. Garfinkle
  • Patent number: 8171664
    Abstract: A display stand for a laptop computer has an L-shaped spine supporting the computer. A T-shaped upper advertising substrate holder can be slid into the vertical leg of the spine in one of multiple orientations, i.e., with the cross-bar of the T horizontal to the ground or vertical to the ground on either the left side or right side of the computer, as point of sale (POS) physical constraints demand. In all orientations of the upper holder, an upper advertising substrate is supported by the upper holder in a vertical orientation. A T-shaped lower advertising substrate holder can be slid into the horizontal leg of the spine to support a lower advertising substrate in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Jan Buncher
  • Publication number: 20110239509
    Abstract: Provided is a structure that allows stability of a holding portion to be enhanced and a process to be facilitated. An information display panel (1) includes: a display body portion (11) capable of displaying arbitrary information; an insertion base end portion (13) provided continuously to a bottom edge portion of the display body portion (11); a foldable piece (14) extending from the insertion base end portion (13) in a direction along the bottom edge portion; and a pair of slits (15A and 15B) formed in the foldable piece (14) so as to be in parallel to each other along the bottom edge portion. The insertion base end portion (13) is bent with respect to the display body portion (11) along a boundary line therebetween, and the foldable piece (14) is folded so as to overlap with the insertion base end portion (13), to thereby form a holding portion (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Keiichi Horikiri
  • Patent number: 8028451
    Abstract: A tag holder (12) formed as a single stamping defines a singular body having a first tab (16), a second tab (24), and a third tab (38). The second tab (24) is cut from the first tab (16) to define an aperture (18) in the first tab for receiving a hanger rod (62) of a product display, and then the second tab (24) is folded from the first tab (16) and aligned adjacent the third tab (38). Protuberant lance portions (30) are formed from a surface (26) of the second tab (24) and extend toward the third tab (38). A hang tag (50) is placed between the second tab (24) and the third tab (38), with the aperture (18) in the first tab (16) aligned adjacent a hanger aperture (54) of the hang tag (50), and then the second tab (24) is pushed toward the third tab (38) with the protuberant lance portions (30) extending through the hang tag (50) and against the third tab (38) to secure hang tag (50) to the tag holder (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Han Young Lee
  • Patent number: 7950175
    Abstract: A folded folder track with sliding tab either writable and/or channel tab which travels along the folded track area of the folder whereby the user can position the tab wherever it is needed along the top horizontal edge of the folder. This allows every tab in the filing system to be moved into a convenient, viewable position. Also, the user will be able to maintain the files in alpha numeric order without the tabs being hidden behind other tabs or without hiding other tabs which provides for quick and efficient retrieval of folders and the filing of folders. This folded folder track and writable tab will be of various lengths and colors to be of greater value for the user with multiple identification needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Kitty Kay Kubusheski
  • Patent number: 7930846
    Abstract: A inspection wallet in the form of a paddle comprising a sleeve to define a front pocket and a rear pocket, the front pocket having a window and the rear pocket retaining a book of inspection insets having a status side, the inserts foldable for inserting into the front pocket across a divide in the status side and having an alternative message either side of the divide to enable each message to be shown through the window, the inserts having a counterfoil in the book consistent with a reverse side to the status side to provide a record of inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: SG World Limited
    Inventor: Russell Barnard
  • Patent number: 7587849
    Abstract: The shape of a marketing display insert allows it to be used in different price label fixtures. The shape of the marketing display insert is defined by a base portion that is wider than it is tall, a support portion that extends from the base portion, and a flag portion that extends from the support portion and is cantilevered over and separated from the base portion. For shelf-type display structures, cantilevering a flag above a base portion allows the marketing display insert to be inserted into the top of a price label fixture. For peg hook-type display structures, the space between the base portion and the flag portion allows the base portion to be inserted into a price label fixture from the side. In addition, a score between the flag portion and the support portion allows the flag portion to be bent out of plane from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Holly A. Robbins, Natalie K. Wozniak, Rohland W. Wiltfang
  • Publication number: 20080236002
    Abstract: A disposable shippable display apparatus for use in displaying products, samples, premiums, messages or the like comprises an inner sleeve containing products, samples, or the like, slidably located within an outer sleeve and configurable between a closed or an open position. After shipping the display apparatus to its end destination in the closed position the display is easily and quickly user deployed by moving the inner sleeve to the open position, where multiple catches and supports lock the inner sleeve in an immediately useable display configuration. The products and samples are now in full view for consumption by patrons and customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Alexander Virvo
  • Patent number: 7296374
    Abstract: An identification plate for a pallet container includes a plate body for placement upon a lattice frame of a pallet container. The plate body has an upper edge, which is bent rearwards at a first angle for attachment to an upper horizontal rod of the lattice frame, a lower edge, which is bent rearwards at the first angle for attachment to a lower horizontal rod of the lattice frame, and opposite lateral edges extending between the upper and lower edges and bent rearwards at a second angle which is greater than the first angle. Each of the lateral edges ends at its rear in a rolled edge and is formed with terminal recesses for receiving the upper and lower horizontal rods. The rolled edge is hereby sized to project with its ends in a rod-like manner into the recesses to engage behind the upper and lower horizontal rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Mauser-Werke GmbH & Co. K.G.
    Inventors: Detlev Weyrauch, Klaus-Peter Schmidt, Dietmar Przytulla, Ernst Wurzer
  • Patent number: 7281344
    Abstract: A sheet formed into a face panel and a mounting panel oriented perpendicularly thereto, with the mounting panel configured for mounting to a shelf. The face panel has a slot for receiving a product in suspension and a hole for receiving a fastener also inserted through the product to hold the product securely in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Knauf & Associates
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Knauf
  • Patent number: 7225573
    Abstract: A lightweight, easily portable, convertible billboard display has three panels rotatably connected to each other in parallel fashion. The billboard display can be used as a vertically standing three panel display or, when two of the panels are connected by a removable connection component, as a three dimensional triangular display. Informational display items can be removably attached to the display panels. In addition, pockets, variously located within each panel, allow for the insertion and display of and full access to multi-page display items, mounted directly on the billboard display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: William H. Shaffer
  • Patent number: 7165349
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a card holder device that can be attached to another object and hold a card therein in a fixed position relative to the object in a readily viewable position during the handling and/or processing of the object to which it is attached. The attachable card holder device comprises a generally planar face portion structured to receive and secure a card therein, the planar face portion having a first attachment leg extending from a first end of said face portion and a second attachment leg extending from a second end of said face portion, wherein the wherein said planar face portion, first and second attachment legs collectively form an overall bracket configuration. The planar face portion comprises a card receiving structure that can comprise a multi-sided frame surrounding an open central area, and a flexible back plate integrally hinged at one end, wherein the back plate is biased outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventor: Witold Bauer
  • Patent number: 6862826
    Abstract: A label holder including a transparent cover member overlying a label-receiving pocket with complementary male and female locking elements snappingly engageable with each other to selectively secure the pocket, and a release element to disengage the locking elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Fast Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael G. Lowry, Robert Fast
  • Publication number: 20040177542
    Abstract: A card holder 1, has a body 2 which has a first face 3 and a second face, and ledge means 5, the first and second faces being at substantially opposite sides of the card holder 1, and the ledge means 5 extending around at least part of the first and second faces, the card holder 1 being formed such that when it is in use a pair of substantially planar cards can be held by the card holder 1 wherein one of the cards is adjacent the first face 3 and the other of the cards is adjacent the second face and wherein inadvertent release of the cards from the card holder is substantially prevented by way of the ledge means 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Harry Memelink
  • Publication number: 20040010953
    Abstract: A tri-foldable card is provided having a first panel that defines first and second opposed lateral edges. A second panel and third panel are also provided, each having inner lateral edges. A first hinge joins the first lateral edge of the first panel to the lateral edge of the second panel. A second hinge joins the second lateral edge to the lateral edge of the third panel. The second hinge has a thickness greater than the first hinge such that the second panel is foldable about the first hinge to close the second panel, and the third panel is foldable about the second hinge to close the third panel after the second panel has been closed. A medallion can be contained in a housing that extends through one of the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald C. Chimenti, Mark S. Rhea
  • Patent number: 6644697
    Abstract: The invention is an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, formed from a single shopping list sheet. Major food and non-food category listings are provided on the shopping list sheet, as well as blank lines for listing individual items, sizes, brands, and the like. Coupon reminders are also located proximate to each blank line. A bottom tacky strip is located across the bottom edge of the shopping list sheet, and two side tacky strips are located at opposing side edges of shopping list sheet. To convert the shopping list sheet into an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, the completed shopping list sheet is peeled from a pad of such sheets and folded along a central fold line, such that the bottom tacky strip seals against itself and the side tacky strips seal against each other. The integrated shopping list and coupon folder is thus formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Adriane Maria Schinella
  • Patent number: 6539653
    Abstract: A device for displaying information or advertisements consisting of first and second substantially rectangular webs in superposition and connected by a fold line as well as, at least two adjacent margins by an adhesive tongue to form a pouch for retaining a flat body, and of a third rectangular web connected to one of the first and second webs along a margin thereof by a spine so that it may be folded over the pouch, the third web being connected on its surface with a fourth web consisting of a plurality of sections which may be folded into superposition and be retained between the pouch and the third web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Rolf Finke
  • Patent number: 6484429
    Abstract: A visual display system comprising: a base; a first vertical front surface connected to the base; an angled back surface connected to the first vertical front surface having an angle of incidence from the first vertical front surface of between 10 and 40 degrees; a vertical back surface connected to the angled back surface having a top edge; a second vertical front surface secured to the top edge forming a first slot between the second vertical front surface and vertical back panel for holding product information; and an angled front panel connected to the second vertical front surface forming a second slot between the angled back surface and the angled front panel for holding product information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas S. Przylucki
  • Patent number: 6446374
    Abstract: An emergency identification card device for quickly identify and notify next of kin when the user is involved in an accident. The emergency identification card device includes a card member having a front side and a back side and being foldable in half with the card member also having written information displayed thereon with the written information including medical information of a user and phone numbers of people to notify in case of an accident all being displayed upon the front side thereof; and also includes a card holder assembly including a transparent card holder having side walls and being adapted to securely attach to a windshield of a vehicle and also being adapted to hold the card member therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: William J. Ardiff
  • Patent number: 6408554
    Abstract: A visual display system for slidably engaging between a mattress and a box-spring for use in a retail furniture sales setting comprising a base; a first vertical front surface connected to the base; an angled front surface connected to the first vertical front surface having an angle of incidence from the first vertical front surface of between 10 and 40 degrees; a second vertical front surface connected to the angled front surface having a top edge; a back vertical panel secured to said top edge forming a first slot between second vertical front surface and back vertical panel for holding product information; and an angled back panel connected to said back vertical panel forming a second slot between the angled front surface and the angled back panel for holding product information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas S. Przylucki
  • Patent number: 6360465
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a collapsible shelf sign with a shelf clip for attachment to a shelf, such that the advertisement can be seen from a variety of angles. The device comprises two main parts. One part, known in the trade as a “shouter,” or the promotional section is comprised of a triangular projection, comprising two leg members and a base member, wherein the triangle face outward, with these two sides serving as promotional sides, and the third side is a base member. Attached to the base member is an attachment device for attaching the shouter to the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Menasha Corporation
    Inventor: Raymond Simpson
  • Patent number: 6347471
    Abstract: A transportable sign or message holder supports and displays replaceable signs or messages. A transparent front panel of polymeric material permits a sign or message to be viewed through the front panel. A rear panel, located behind the front panel, forms a cavity between the two panels and receives and supports a replaceable sign or message. The front and rear panels are attached at the bottom of the cavity and support the lower edge of a sign or message in the cavity. A pair of suction cups are mounted along the side edges for holding the two panels together and for detachably mounting the panels on a supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventor: Muhammad Zubair Mirza
  • Patent number: 6327804
    Abstract: A garden marker device has a cover, a back and a stake. The cover is transparent and has a periphery bounded by a top margin, a bottom margin and a pair of side margins. The back is connected to the top margin and the pair of side margins of the cover, so as to define an enclosure between the cover and the back extending between the side margins. The stake is connected to the back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventor: James H. Shaw