Patents Examined by Casandra Davis
  • Patent number: 9015975
    Abstract: The invention relates to a messaging sign apparatus with informative indicia moveable articles that externally display information regarding patient care. The messaging sign apparatus includes a frame, a movable article positionable within the frame, and fastening member that is engageable with the moveable article. The frame includes an article receiving section on an inner body thereof and an article receiving opening on an outer surface and leading into the article receiving section, with the moveable article positioned in the article receiving section and moveable through the article receiving opening. The fastening member is arranged on the frame and engageable with the moveable article to secure the moveable article within the frame into different displaying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: L&H Signs, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Blue, Christopher Heinly, Lance Mansell
  • Patent number: 9015974
    Abstract: The perimeter of a hollow-core nonmagnetic frame is magnetized with magnetic inserts. Display panels of corresponding shape and size are provided with a ferromagnetic material along their perimeter so that the display panels can be magnetically retained in position on the frame by magnetically coupling to the magnetic inserts through the nonmagnetic frame. In this manner, aesthetically pleasing seamless multi-panel displays can be created in various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: T3 Expo, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Hugh Valentine, Christopher James Hoffman
  • Patent number: 9015976
    Abstract: A frame assembly includes a display panel, a rear cover, a housing and an assembling structure. The housing includes a plurality of frames which enclose the display panel and the rear cover. Each frame has a sidewall, and a connection member which connects the frames to each other. The assembling structure is installed in the housing to provide a closed structure and is provided to ensure coupling force among the display panel, the rear cover and the housing. The assembling structure includes a fastening bracket which presses the display panel onto the frames of the housing and fastens the display panel to the frames, a support bracket which supports the rear cover, and an auxiliary bracket which assists connection between the adjacent frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: JSLCD Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jong Sub Moon
  • Patent number: 9009999
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-contained group of cards or placards rotatable along a common axis. In some aspects said group fits within the boundaries of a fixed front and back wall and a tactile cue is provided on at least one wall to identify front or back. When compiled as a deck, the device has a first cover with an exterior and an interior face, a second cover with an exterior and an interior face wherein the interior of each covers faces the other, a pivot connected to each interior face between; at least one card with a pivot guide where through said pivot extends and around which said card rotates and a finger grab extended from at least one of said first and second covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Steve Hill
  • Patent number: 9010000
    Abstract: A flag and banner system for displaying a flag and/or a banner on a flat panel of a vehicle. The system features a first mast with two linear mast channels, a first indexing base with an attachment clip that attaches to an inner edge of a pivoting panel of the vehicle, and a first pliable flag. The system also features a second mast with two linear mast channels, a second indexing base with an attachment clip that attaches to the inner edge of the pivoting panel of the vehicle at an offset from the first indexing base, and a second pliable flag. The first pliable flag is connected to the first mast and the second pliable flag is connected to the second mast via attachment tabs. A banner is attached to both the first and second mast via attachment tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel C. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9003682
    Abstract: A sign holder device for the support and display of signage. The device includes a base, sign holder and a stem, the stem having a first end appended to the base and a second end supporting the sign holder. The stem has a length defined by the distance between its first and second ends, the length being adjustable to vary the distance between the base and sign holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Garfinkle, Manu Makhija
  • Patent number: 8978281
    Abstract: A display member includes a frame member formed of heat insulation material; an adhesive layer with removable adhesion formed on one side of the frame member to be attached on a window pane; and a synthetic resin plate arranged on the other side of the frame member. The synthetic resin plate is removably provided on the frame member, thereby to form a housing for a printed material in a space defined by the synthetic resin, the frame member, and the window pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Nam Corporation
    Inventor: Nobuyoshi Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8978279
    Abstract: An apparatus for repetitively lifting and lowering objects to create visual patterns having a plurality of units each with a motor, a rotary member, a cord attached at its distal end to the circumferential edge of the rotary member, an attaching mechanism affixed to the proximal end of the cord, and an object removably connected to the attaching mechanism. A computer or microprocessor is provided and programmed to selectively rotate the rotary members to move the objects between selected pre-determined positions along a generally vertical path of travel to establish a geometric pattern of repetitive elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph C. Pentland
  • Patent number: 8973292
    Abstract: An interactive greeting card which contains a moveable object attached to a motor and a sound module operative to store and playback at least one pre-recorded audio file. The moveable object is contained on an inside panel of the greeting card concealed beneath a curtain. The curtain contains a pull string cord which when pulled, opens the curtain revealing the moveable object while also triggering playback of the pre-recorded audio and triggering activation of the motor module, causing movement of the mobile object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne Shlonsky, Gary Nelson
  • Patent number: 8973291
    Abstract: A greeting card which contains a foam body covered by a front and rear surface material and one or more cavities contained therein for accommodating components of a sound and motor module. The greeting card contains a mobile object, which in a preferred embodiment includes a bundle of individual fiber strands. The bundle of fiber strands are attached to the motor module such that activation of the motor module cause the bundle of fiber strands to separate and spin or twirl. The bundle of fibers strands are attached to the motor through an opening in an upper perimeter surface of the foam body. The bundle of fibers together with the printed front and back surface material combine to resemble a character having a tuft of hair which spins upon activation of the motor module. The greeting card also contains a sound module which plays back audio upon activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: David Mayer, Carol Miller, Dave Sapp, Lynne Shlonsky
  • Patent number: 8966793
    Abstract: A date indicating device attachable to food storage containers is selectably set to indicate the date that the food product inside of the container. The device can be attached to the upper rim of the lid or handle of the container. The device includes a plurality of adjustable knobs which enable the date to be set and includes the month, day, and year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas E. Custren
  • Patent number: 8959815
    Abstract: A casualty and triage information collection form and record sheet of flexible plastic film including a writing surface and backed by a layer of an adhesive by which the record sheet can be attached to a patient's clothing or skin. The flexible plastic film is strong enough and elastic enough to serve as a wound dressing. The adhesive is protected before use by a release liner sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Seaberg Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance David Hopman, Adrian Abram Polliack
  • Patent number: 8959817
    Abstract: Frame arrangements with magnetic assembly features have a frame with a body and a rabbet containing embedded magnets, a lens through which items to be displayed in visible fashion can be viewed, and a backing plate. The lens has a plurality of embedded magnets, and the backing plate is receptive to magnetic attraction with respect to the magnets embedded into the lens, into the frame or both. When desired, the frame arrangement has multipurpose characteristics in that the backing plate can be easily reoriented and provide dry-erase capabilities such that the frame arrangement not only provides a framing function but also is able to provide a message board or similar function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Sweetheart Gallery, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary E. Barnes
  • Patent number: 8959809
    Abstract: A pre-measured license plate frame spacer unit used in conjunction with a license plate frame will prevent the license plate frame from coming into contact with the vehicle mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MacNeil IP LLC
    Inventors: David F. MacNeil, David S. Iverson
  • 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: 8955243
    Abstract: A multi-panel display device having a center panel positioned between a first side panel and a second side panel and a third panel comprising a header panel and an adhesive panel. In one aspect, the invention can be a blank for a multi-panel display device comprising: a center panel; a first side panel attached to the center panel along a first pre-weakened line; a second side panel attached to the center panel along a second pre-weakened line; and a third panel comprising a header panel and an adhesive panel, the third panel detachably coupled to the second side panel along a third pre-weakened line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen P. Dashe
  • Patent number: 8950094
    Abstract: A trading card (10) that is collectible by one or more users comprises a card body (12) and a first card insert (20). The card body (12) includes a first side (14), an opposed second side (16), and a first slot region (18A) that is formed into at least one of the first side (14) and the second side (16). The first card insert (20) is selectively positioned within the first slot region (18A). Additionally, the trading card (10) can further comprise a second card insert (20) that is selectively and alternatively positioned within the first slot region (18A). The card body (12) can further include a second slot region (18B). Each of the card inserts (20) can be interchangeably positioned within one of the first slot region (18A) and the second slot region (18B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: The Upper Deck Company
    Inventors: Gregg Kohn, Michael Eggleston
  • Patent number: 8950093
    Abstract: Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Josef A. Mandelbaum, Rajiv Jain, Allison Marsh, Kimberly Bikowski, Cathy Tasse, David Mayer, Eliza DeVogel, Katalina Speck, Mary McClain, Sharon Bogdanski, Melinda Leeders, Catherine Gruntman
  • Patent number: 8950096
    Abstract: A display apparatus is provided for displaying a jersey with a three-dimensional view with a vision effect of floating in mid-air in an enclosed environment. The display apparatus comprises an outer casing body, a front and a back clear screen, an inner support member, an optional desk support and an opening means. In particular, when a jersey is supported by the inner support member as provided, the support member is invisible such that it contributes to the mid-air floating visual effect. The display apparatus may further comprise components to achieve visual, audio and/or video effects controlled by sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Sydney Justin, III
  • Patent number: 8943723
    Abstract: The perimeter of a hollow-core nonmagnetic frame is magnetized with magnetic inserts. Display panels of corresponding shape and size are provided with a ferromagnetic material along their perimeter so that the display panels can be magnetically retained in position on the frame by magnetically coupling to the magnetic inserts through the nonmagnetic frame. In this manner, aesthetically pleasing seamless multi-panel displays can be created in various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: T3 Expo, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Hugh Valentine, Christopher James Hoffman