Patents Examined by Cassandra Hope
  • Patent number: 5197215
    Abstract: A universal label holder having a plurality of attachments which are functionally designed for different kinds of display units. The label holder has a first assembly extending therefrom that allows a display unit attachment to be connected thereto. Several different display unit attachments each having a second assembly to connect to the first assembly may be used with the label holder. The different display unit attachments also each have fixing part to connect to a display unit. Thus, the universal label support achieves uniform labeling for a group of different display units in the same store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Label Plastic Holders, International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jorgen F. Torsleff
  • Patent number: 5187887
    Abstract: An electric wire-identifying tab comprises a flat main plate made of plastics, a pair of flexible lugs protruding from the main plate and of a shape adapted to grip a wire end, a clearance formed between edges of the lugs, the edges extending parallel with the main plate, and an extensive cutout formed at an end portion of the clearance, the cutout guiding juxtaposed edges of tab-mounting holders in an apparatus constructed to automatically attach the tabs on the wire ends. A continuous band comprises a plurality of the wire-identifying tabs which are connected together by joining portions so that the band is fed continuously to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Nichifu Terminal Manufacture Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuhisa Mori, Keiji Sonoda, Hideo Miyata, Yukinobu Okazaki
  • Patent number: 5179796
    Abstract: A display device for photographs and/or other decorative and ornamental articles includes a first display assembly having a top plate and bottom plate connected together, a second display assembly located internally of the first display assembly and having a second top plate and a second bottom plate connected together, a suspension including an arrangement for rotatably suspending at least one of the display assemblies, and a stationary arrangement for rotating the bottom plate in one direction and rotating the second bottom plate in an opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Inventor: Robert J. Gephart, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5174056
    Abstract: A display system comprising a transparent display face, a frame detail surrounding the display face, a concealed hinge for internally hinging the display case to the frame detail, a concealed magnetic catch for securing the display face to the frame detail in a closed position, and a plurality of spaced apart compression springs mounted within the frame detail for pressing a sheet to be displayed flush against the display face at a plurality of pressure points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: King Products Limited
    Inventor: William H. King
  • Patent number: 5174054
    Abstract: A picture frame has a front display member including a flat viewing window and an outwardly bulged channel forming a border for the window. A backing panel is positioned behind the display member to hold behind the viewing window a picture and various loose items, e.g., a medal, rolled-up document, flower, etc., within the border channel. Resilient detent mechanisms are molded into the front display member releasably to hold the backing member in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: Margaret M. Politi
  • Patent number: 5171061
    Abstract: A container holder for a vehicle includes a frame slideably mounted within a hollow housing. The frame includes C-shaped recesses along its sides which cooperate with curved arms which are slideably positioned adjacent the recesses and extend to form a ring-shaped structure for holding containers when the frame is extended. The arms rotate between a storage position and a use position as the frame is moved from the retracted stored position to an extended use position respectively by the coupling of a center fixed rack and pinion gears which engage teeth on the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventor: David P. Marcusen
  • Patent number: 5169210
    Abstract: A chair having a support pad arrangement movably mounted thereon, with the support pad mounting on one side thereof an integrated or removable computer keyboard. In the preferred embodiment, when the pad is in a primary use position wherein it extends in front of the chair occupant, the pad can also be vertically rotated to cause the bottom surface thereof to face upwardly, which latter surface is substantially flat and can be used as a conventional support or writing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Fricano
  • Patent number: 5165186
    Abstract: A sign having an array of elements each comprising a first lens, a second lens and an optical object in registry with the first and second lenses such that the virtual image of the optical object formed in the second lens lies in the focal surface of the first lens. The optical objects are a representation of the information which the sign is to present. The image of the optical objects seen by a viewer moving past the sign appears to be stationary with respect to the viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Cassel-Smith Limited
    Inventor: Edwin J. Smith
  • Patent number: 5163733
    Abstract: A seating cluster for airport and similar seating areas which includes a table for being positioned on a supporting surface, and eight seats attached to and supported by the table in spaced-apart relation to each other about the perimeter of the table in spaced-apart relation above the supporting surface thereby by defining a luggage storage area underneath the seat bottom. Each of the seats has a seat bottom having a front edge, opposed sides and a seat back. Each of the eight seats is attached to the table adjacent its respective inner side with the front of their respective seat bottoms positioned at an obtuse angle to the front of a seat bottom of a side adjacent seat whereby each seat and its respective side adjacent seat is angled slightly to each other to facilitate conversation by occupants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Inventor: Joseph A. Maxwell
  • Patent number: 5157852
    Abstract: A three-dimensional sculpture comprised of a product in the family of paper, the sculpture being comprised of a generally vertical background; a platform extending at an angle from the background; a plurality of characters attachable to at least the platform such the background, platform and characters form a three dimensional sculpture from front, side and angled views thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Inventors: Louis G. Patrou, John D. Phelps
  • Patent number: 5152091
    Abstract: A collapsible highway sign assembly includes a cross brace assembly having first and second semi-flexible arms pivoted together for pivoting between storage and display positions. Each arm has first and second ends with four fastener stops, each being adjacent one arm end. A sign sheet of a flexible material with opposing message-bearing and attachment faces has four fasteners secured to the attachment face so each slidably receives an arm end and engages the fastener stop adjacent the arm end when the cross brace assembly is in the display position. A pair of flags are pivoted to a first arm upper end with a friction fit. For storage, a flag storage cavity is pivoted between the first and second arms. An anti-kiting device is secured to the sign sheet attachment face and surrounds an arm to resist kiting and maintain the sign assembly in a safe position visible to oncoming motorists. Methods of deploying and preparing the sign assembly for storage are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: Fred D. Leach
  • Patent number: 5139310
    Abstract: A headrest with a decorative board attached to its rear side. The decorative board is formed with a gripping hook member in its inner wall, and on the other hand, the body of headrest is at its rear surface formed with a cut-away area through which is exposed a part of securing rod embedded in the headrest body. The gripping hook member is snap fitted over such exposed part of securing rod in the headrest body, whereby the decorative board is firmly attached to the rear side of the headrest at a given position precisely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Tachi-S Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshikazu Itoh
  • Patent number: 5136799
    Abstract: An automatic and manually operated open-closed sign is provided that will include a timed motor to operate rotatable slats having the words "OPEN" and "CLOSED" printed on each side. A manual override is also provided so that the sign can be operated directly by a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventors: Alvin Knappick, George Spector
  • Patent number: 5131720
    Abstract: A headrest device having a cantilevert-type headrest body, wherein the headrest body is supported by one stay in a cantilever way, which enables height adjustment of teh headrest body and prevents the headrest body against rotation by virtue of a rotation preventive means provided on the stay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Tachi-S Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Akira Nemoto
  • Patent number: 5123707
    Abstract: A seat divider is disclosed for forming a physical barrier between adjacent children on a car seat. The seat divider includes a planar element which is attached to a conventional car seat and extends vertically upwardly therefrom. Formed on the planar element are entertainment indicia so that the planar element serves as an entertainment center for children in addition to serving as a physical barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Inventor: Colleen C. Wurzell
  • Patent number: 5116204
    Abstract: A display device comprises an elongate member which is formed of two identical moldings and rotatably mounted on two nylon bearings, each of which is secured to a post. One molding is oriented in a first direction and a second molding is oriented in a second opposite direction and the two moldings are engageable in the longitudinal direction. A male rim section of one molding engages in a female rim section of the second molding. Each side of the female rim section has a plurality of supporting lugs which support the male rim section of the other molding when engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventors: Peter A. Power, Adrian P. Power, Julian M. Power, David Conlon
  • Patent number: 5116098
    Abstract: An apparatus including a central seat rotatably mounted to selectively confront one of an annular array of desks positioned about the seat. The desks are mounted to an upper ring, wherein a lower ring concentrically positioned below the upper ring provides a foot rest for an individual positioned within the seat. The seat is mounted upon a dampener member to accommodate bouncing of an individual upon the seat structure. The desks are removably mounted relative to the upper ring to accommodate various positions and desks for securement to the upper ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventor: Ginger M. Wooten
  • Patent number: 5109620
    Abstract: A display providing the illusion of a stream of liquid coming from an unconnected spigot, the stream flowing into a receptacle. A transparent tube, hidden within the stream, runs from the receptacle to the spigot to carry the liquid upwardly to the spigot. A second tube, colorless and transparent, surrounds the stream of water, to prevent evaporation and accidental spillage on a person. A small colorless and transparent air tube runs from the receptacle upwardly between the inner and outer tubes to a mixing chamber at the top of the tubes. Air is drawn upwardly through the tube by a Venturi effect within the mixing chamber and mixes with the water. As a result, the downwardly flowing water is filled with bubbles and can be seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Mechtronics Corporation
    Inventor: Arthur L. Torrence
  • Patent number: 5108149
    Abstract: Adjustable seating comprises a frame having a seat-supporting portion and a back-supporting portion, a seat bottom mounted on the seat-supporting portion for movement between rearward and forward positions and a seat back mounted on the back-supporting portion by at least one resilient articulating linkage for tilting movement independently of the position of the seat bottom. The seat back is connected to the seat bottom by a flexible but non-extensible coupling member and is slidable up and down on an upper linkage member of the articulating mechanism so that when the seat bottom moves forwardly or backwardly, the seat back moves downwardly or upwardly, respectively, in correspondence with the movements of the seat bottom. A configuration control spring biases the seat back/bottom to an upward/rearward configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Center for Design Research and Development N.V
    Inventor: Emilio Ambasz
  • Patent number: 5106154
    Abstract: An improved integral frame, convertible, child car seat positionable out of a car between reclined and erect orientations and positionable in a car either facing forwardly or rearwardly. The car seat comprises, in combination, a one-piece integral shell having a lower surface for the support thereof and an upper surface for the receipt of a child. The lower surface has a pair of planar extents, one forward and one rearward with an angle of about 160 degrees therebetween. Forward apertures in the shell are for securing the seat by the seat belt of a car in the rearward direction. Rearward apertures in the shell are for securing the seat by the seat belt of a car in the forward direction. A recline arm is pivotally secured to the shell. A lock secures the recline arm in a retracted position when the shell is in a reclined orientation supported on the rearward planar surface and secures the recline arm in an extended position when the shell is in a erect orientation supported on the forward planar surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Lisco, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Kain