Patents Examined by Cassandra Davis
  • Patent number: 11971175
    Abstract: A thin faux fireplace that can be installed in a wall, such as a 2?×4? wall, having a faux flame viewable from both sides of the faux fireplace. A transparent material, such as glass, is coated with a thin film having nano sized particles, and an ultra short-throw projector displays the faux flame on the thin film. A user can see object on the other side of the faux fireplace, and also view the faux flame on the thin film rooms on both sides of the transparent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: MODERN FLAMES, LLC
    Inventors: Jim Nolton, Kris Richardson, Harland Aguirre, David Faszer
  • Patent number: 11950712
    Abstract: An article for hanging on a support surface includes a substrate having a first end and a second end. The article includes a pair of rails with each rail including a recessed channel that extends in a longitudinal direction. A pair of splines is provided with each spline including a raised ridge that extends in a longitudinal direction. The raised ridge is inserted into the recessed channel. The article also includes a first pair of end caps. An elongated hanging element passes through the slots of the first pair of end caps. Wherein in an assembled state, one rail and one spline are disposed adjacent one another such that the raised ridge is at least partially inserted into the recessed channel and the substrate is captured within the recessed channel and the first pair of end caps are disposed over opposite ends of the one rail and one spline to join and hold the one rail and one spline against one another with the substrate captured therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: TRACER IMAGING LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Spiro, Ryan Kelly, Jessica Huffman
  • Patent number: 11955034
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting signage at a support structure is disclosed. The apparatus has a torsion member configured to be attached to the signage, at least one base member configured to be attached to the support structure, and at least one hinge assembly that is disposed between the torsion member and the at least one base member, the at least one hinge assembly including a base hinge subassembly and a second hinge subassembly that are attached together. The base hinge subassembly is attached to the at least one base member. The second hinge subassembly is attached to the torsion member. The torsion member is rotatable in a first rotational direction about the second hinge subassembly and a second rotational direction about the base hinge subassembly, the first rotational direction being different from the second rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Brett Robert Roe
  • Patent number: 11955033
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a profile structure of the frame of an advertising poster. Said apparatus includes a profile assembly fixedly attached to the side of a compartment, said profile assembly includes a fixing profile fixedly attached to the compartment, said fixing profile is provided in an “I” shape in cross section, wherein a number of fastening bolts are inserted in a web segment of the fixing profile, wherein the free ends of said fastening bolts are provided towards the inside of the web segment, wherein a fastening profile is provided on the inside of the web segment of the fixing profile, wherein the free ends of the fixing bolts are threaded to the fastening profile, wherein the free end of the fastening profile located outside the fixing profile is provided with a fixing slot for engaging the side edges of the advertising cloth, wherein the outside of the web segment of the fixing profile is connected with a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Yangzhou Yinjiang Smart Logistics Equip. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonggen Wu, Yinhui Feng
  • Patent number: 11948480
    Abstract: A shelf sign system comprises a base portion having a shelf member configured to be secured to a shelf. The shelf member has a groove. An elongated extender extends from the shelf member adjacent the groove. A sign receiver is arranged at an end of the extender opposite the shelf member and comprises a neck that is proximate the extender relative to a head of the sign receiver. A first sign portion is configured to be removably coupled to the sign receiver. Each of two opposing surfaces of the first sign portion is configured to be printable. The first sign portion comprises a coupling opening having an enlarged central aperture. A second sign portion is configured to be removably coupled to the sign receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rekon, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Pommier, Jared Dorsey
  • Patent number: 11935434
    Abstract: A scissor pop-up prop module with a stationary base, a scissor linkage, an automation system, and a prop mount for attaching an amusement prop. The scissor linkage articulates in an expansion direction so that the prop mount moves in a linear pop- up direction from a home positions to a displaced position. The automation system suddenly springs the scissor linkage in the expansion direction and then produces gradual controlled movement of the scissor linkage in a contraction direction back to the home position. The prop mount carries a prop mount linkage that is driven to articulate by engagement with the base during a latter phase of pop-up movement of the prop mount from a partially displaced position to the displaced position, to simulate a winged creature spreading its wings as it rises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Mitch Maritato
  • Patent number: 11935435
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rear vehicle advertisement display that allows for messaging in the form of text and/or graphics to be displayed on the rear of a vehicle when a. rear windshield wiper is in use. The advertisement display system includes a base frame, a hollow vessel, a flexible panel stored within the hollow vessel, and a mounting member for attaching the system to a vehicle. The advertisement display system disclosed is dynamic, such that the advertisement is visible in certain scenarios and hidden in others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Allen
  • Patent number: 11935436
    Abstract: A sign mounting for mounting a sign on top of a barrier post that includes a body having an inner side for positioning against a barrier post and an outer side for supporting a sign; and a mounting channel formed on the inner side of the body. The mounting channel allows the sign mounting to be mounted onto and supported by a spline of the barrier post. The mounting channel is open at a lower end and closed at an upper end and has a relatively narrow vertical opening at an inner side extending from the lower end to the upper end for a spline to extend through, and a relatively wider inner portion extending laterally beyond the opening on each side of the vertical opening within which a spline can be positioned. The sign mounting may form part of a mounting kit that includes a barrier post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: TENSATOR GROUP LTD
    Inventors: Peter James Crawley, Alan Robert McPherson
  • Patent number: 11912211
    Abstract: Placard holders and methods of securing a placard card to a placard holder are described herein. The placard holders include a backing plate; a holder portion movably coupled to the backing plate, the holder portion including an opening and a pocket extending from the opening for receiving a placard card; and a fastener coupled to the backing plate, the fastener being configured to secure a side of the holder portion to the backing plate to retain the placard card in the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Dean Loree
  • Patent number: 11912061
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to curvilinear frame that may have canvas applied to the outside to create a 360-degree painting surface. The inventive frame gives a wavy or flowing look and may be painted on all exterior surfaces. The inventive frame utilizes new and improved strength-bearing studs made of a lightweight, sturdy foam being surrounded by a rigid member, typically wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Predrag Dragich
  • Patent number: 11903500
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a frame assembly includes a mitered frame base including a plurality of rail sections that are joined together in corners of the mitered frame base by a plurality of fasteners. Each rail section includes a first surface for receiving a layered image arrangement. The frame assembly also includes a plurality of mitered splines that are configured to snap-fittingly mate with the plurality of rail sections. Each spline having a second surface that faces the first surface of one of the respective rail sections for securing the layered image arrangement between the spline and the rail section. A corner gap is formed between ends of respective mitered splines in each corner of the frame assembly. A plurality of corner pieces are received within the corner gaps to complete the frame assembly, the plurality of corner pieces snap-fittingly engaging the plurality of rails sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TRACER IMAGING LLC
    Inventors: Jessica Huffman, Ryan Kelly, Steven M. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11908347
    Abstract: An illuminated display frame includes at least one horizontal supporting frame, wherein each of the horizontal supporting frames comprises a first receiving cavity; at least one transversal supporting frame connected with the horizontal supporting frames, wherein each of the transversal supporting frames comprises a second receiving cavity; at least one elongated connectors embedded inside the first receiving cavity to connect two adjacent horizontal supporting frames; at least one L-shaped connectors embedded inside the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity to connect the transversal supporting frame and the horizontal supporting frame; at least one electrical wire connected with the elongated connectors and the L-shaped connectors; and a plurality of illuminating devices arranged on the horizontal supporting frames and the transversal supporting frames, and electrically connected with the electrical wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Lei Zhao
  • Patent number: 11900834
    Abstract: A portable, non-anchored support structure for positioning a retractable banner assembly and selectively deploying the assembly on a walking surface, comprises a base member and a stanchion supported by the base member in an upright position, wherein the stanchion orients the banner assembly in an upright position substantially normal to the walking surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Andrew Eric Reiner
  • Patent number: 11889934
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system (100) for framing and displaying photographs comprising at least one frame backing (10) for receiving at least one photograph; at least one fastening mechanism (18) comprising at least one couple fastener (18) for affixing the frame backing (10) to the mounting surface (12); at least one marking tool (20) adapted to create at least one marking on the mounting surface (12); and at least one frame bracket (22) adapted to reversibly plug into the side walls of said frame backing (10), wherein the number of apertures and the number of receptacles on the frame backing exactly match the number of couple fasteners. The system further comprises at least one positioning tool (24) and at least one sticky marker (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Kunal Jadhav
  • Patent number: 11882949
    Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying a flat article and a combined frame apparatus and flat article. In one aspect, the frame apparatus includes a display frame defining a rabbet, a stack positioned in the rabbet, and a spacer apparatus. The rabbet is defined by a floor and a wall. The wall includes an engagement feature which may be a channel. The spacer apparatus is positioned in the rabbet and engagement features thereof extend into the channel in the wall od the rabbet to couple the spacer apparatus to the display frame. The spacer assembly may also be in contact with the stack to hold the stack in the rabbet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Kressin, Changhong Huang, Brad William Huff, Weisha Yu
  • Patent number: 11881126
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a baggage tag (1) to be fastened to a luggage, such that the luggage can be tracked and traced via the baggage tag. The baggage tag comprising a face material (5) with a first side (6) and a second side (7). A liner (8) with a first side (9) and a second side (10), wherein the first side is siliconized and facing against the second side (7) of the face material (5); and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer (11), which is arranged between the second side of the face material and the first side of the liner. The baggage tag further comprising an RFID tag which tag comprises an RFID antenna (3) and an IC (4) attached onto the antenna such that the antenna and the IC form the RFID tag and wherein the RFID antenna is formed directly onto the second side of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Digital Tags Finland Oy
    Inventor: Lauri Huhtasalo
  • Patent number: 11875710
    Abstract: A sign having a display section formed from two pliable sheets and a frame assembly having members joined by various connector pieces. The connector pieces may include couplers and corner pieces. The connector pieces may be used to construct the frame assembly. The connector pieces may also be used to stow the frame assembly when the sign is not in use or being packaged for shipment and also during shipment. For example, the connector pieces may cover the ends of frame assembly members to keep them organized and to keep the members from piercing packaging or other parts of the sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Gill Studios, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Harms
  • Patent number: 11875709
    Abstract: Sample folder (10) comprising a first pack (12), a second pack (14), the first pack (12) and the second pack (14) being designed as separate units, and the first pack (12) having a housing (16) with which the second pack (14) can be connected in a basic position in such a way that the second pack (14) is at least partially surrounded by the housing (16) of the first pack (12) and is detachably held thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KAINDL MARKEN GMBH
    Inventor: Gerhard Dürnberger
  • Patent number: 11875711
    Abstract: An illuminated display device that includes a hinge post, a support post positioned in a laterally spaced relationship to the hinge post, and at least one support arm pivotably coupled to the hinge post and movable between a first position and an second position. The at least one support arm is configured to engage with the support post when moved to the first position. The illuminated display device further includes a display assembly supported by the at least one support arm and configured to support at least one display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson C. Wesley, Gerard Combs, Robert Uzzolino, Donald Lunnemann, James Bradley
  • Patent number: 11857092
    Abstract: An art display box configured for storing, transporting, examining, and displaying pieces of artwork, such as nail art. The art display box includes transparent panels for viewing of the artwork from multiple views and a mounting plate for securely and removably affixing pieces of the artwork for shipment, handling, and evaluation. To further protect the pieces of artwork, the art display box provides a set of stoppers to maintain a predetermined gap between the mounting plate and the interior surface of a front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Genesis Skawski Ward