Patents Examined by Gary C. Hoge
  • Patent number: 11158217
    Abstract: A portable, self-illuminating traffic sign having a sign head with two opposite sides. One side indicates a first traffic signal, and the other side indicates a second traffic signal. Light assemblies are attached to each side of the sign head. The light assemblies emit light that may match the predominant color of one of the sides of the sign head. A battery may be disposed in a pole that connects to the sign head. A handlegrip allows for the sign to be held and provides a switch to allow for the lights to be selectively turned on and off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: Michael J. Evans
  • Patent number: 11152156
    Abstract: A label and related method of manufacture that includes a fabric made of yarn, in either cut individual singles or continuous ribbon format in any length. The yarn includes a fiber that has been recycled, that is recyclable, that is organic, that is biodegradable, and/or that can be derived from a material that is known to be environmentally friendly. The yarn, in one embodiment, may include a fiber defined as “high filament count” material, above the current industry standard of 24 filaments, being in the range of 72 to 96 to 144 filaments or higher per individual yarn, in any denier range of 30 denier to 150 denier thickness, in natural raw white, optical dyed white, or dyed colors. These yarns can be independent of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, LLC
    Inventors: Mathieu de Backer, Barry Van Dyk
  • Patent number: 11151906
    Abstract: An inlay or identifier element system for identifying and/or matching corresponding parts of an apparatus includes a color coding or other indicia on a visible surface of an inlay and a pocket formed in a surface of the apparatus. The inlay is inserted in the pocket, which is positioned to identify a first part of the apparatus. A matching color coding or indicia is on a second part of the apparatus to be coupled to the first part. The visible surface of the inlay is flush with or sub flush with a portion of the surface of the apparatus that surrounds the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Cerniglia
  • Patent number: 11143372
    Abstract: A safety device cabinet includes an equipment cabinet, a safety switch having an integrated light, a switch logic circuit and a battery back-up. The safety device cabinet includes an equipment cabinet and an access door. The access door includes a window and an edge light emitting device. The window is etched with a message containing a description of the equipment stored in the equipment cabinet. The safety switch with an integrated light includes a push momentary switch, a light bezel and a bezel light source. An inner perimeter of the outer shell is sized to receive a push button of the push momentary switch. The light bezel preferably includes an opening to receive a light emitting portion of the light source. The switch logic circuit preferably includes a AC to DC converter, a microprocessor, a software program and a monitoring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Steve Wriggle, Dorothy J. Wriggle
  • Patent number: 11145229
    Abstract: A sign apparatus includes a front panel and a rear panel secured to the front panel. The rear panel includes a back portion, a side portion, and a rim. The side portion has an illumination panel step disposed between the back portion and the rim and the illumination panel step is configured to support a hue insert to modify one or more visible characteristics of light emitted by a light source. A cavity is defined between the rear panel and the front panel, and the hue insert is disposed within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Salim D. Haddad
  • Patent number: 11138909
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for mounting and removing electronic shelf label (ESL) modules includes a channel having a first portion for receiving an ESL module and a second portion for receiving a display holder. A tool aids in removal of the ESL from the first portion and aids in removal of the display holder from the second portion. The display holder has an engagement edge that fits into the second channel and a sign gripper with a movable portion connected to a fixed portion. A peg on the movable portion extends through the sign and into a hole in the fixed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Sisko, Michael J. White
  • Patent number: 11138908
    Abstract: A component for a fluidic circuit is provided with at least one tubular portion extending around an axis and with at least one annular identifying band, which is coupled to the tubular portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: EFFEBI S.P.A.
    Inventor: Ermanno Tanghetti
  • Patent number: 11132925
    Abstract: A system and apparatus configured to facilitate artistic expression across a variety of wearable and stationary mediums is described. The system employs framing elements which are disposed within a portion of a variety of wearable items such as T-shirts, backpacks, dresses, jean jackets, and others, as well as stationary items such as wall frames and standalone frames. The framing elements are equipped with retaining members which are configured to comfortably retain at least one design element in the desired location. Design elements can easily be removed and swapped out, or may simply be displayed elsewhere. Design elements may be made of a variety of eco-friendly materials, and the articles themselves are preferably consciously made for the benefit of the environment. The system serves to replace countless T-shirts with the capacity to change the appearance of a shirt or other article easily at will.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventor: Lori Myren-Manbeck
  • Patent number: 11109695
    Abstract: A one piece inexpensive essentially universal compressive loading type hardware component that is quickly installed/uninstalled particularly designed for clamping a variety of common objects, e.g.; photos, canvas paintings, books, etc. directly onto the back of a common mat board comprising an appropriately sized aperture to provide a popular sized border within many common popular back-loading off-the-shelf picture frame assemblies with or without glaze. In particular, installing at least two said hardware components is required for complete installation eliminating need for other type fasteners to complete the assembly. More particular, adjusting art object location is easily performed by sliding said art object laterally under load of said hardware component due to the effective distribution of compressive loads to secure said assembly while mitigating risk of damage to said art object, mat and frame as well as employing a particular manufacturing process to mitigate risk of fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Keith Jon Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 11103088
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chair slipcover or sleeve which is sized to slide over a variety of camp chairs and other collapsible outdoor chairs. More specifically, the claimed invention is directe to a strap, a pair of straps or a continuous strap and a display panel or a pair of display panels. The display panels can show a message or display the name of a favorite sporting team. Panels can also be designed to show sponsorship information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Justin V Vondra, Patrick W Cowan
  • Patent number: 11100822
    Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed which provide an inconspicuous electrical pathway between one or more electronic displays of a vehicle top unit and a power source for a vehicle. A housing for the electronic displays is mounted to a cross bar mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Festoon type wiring extends from the power source, along a black mask area of a windshield, along or through the cross bar, and to the housing. Double sided adhesive tape is positioned between said festoon wiring and a front surface of the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Patent number: 11094230
    Abstract: A split flap display is provided. The display includes a wall frame mounted on a wall. The wall frame includes a plurality of panel guides extending outwardly therefrom, a breakout board mounted thereon, and a plurality of cantilevered snap locks extending outwardly therefrom. An array of carousel modules is mounted in a cabinet. The array includes a single row and a plurality of columns. The cabinet includes a locking slot adapted to releasably receive a free end of one of the plurality of cantilevered snap locks and a slide lock configured for longitudinal translation engagement with the free end of one of the plurality of cantilevered snap locks, such that translation of the slide lock displaces the free end of the cantilevered snap lock out of engagement with the locking slot. When the free end of the cantilevered snap lock is out of engagement with the locking slot, the array can be removed from the wall frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Oat Foundry LLC
    Inventors: Luc Tenthorey, James Michael Vescio, Jr., John Halko, IV, Sean Patrick Rossiter, Michael Xavier Courtney
  • Patent number: 11094232
    Abstract: In a viewing object display set, it is possible to prevent a reduction in a sense of reality when a viewing object is seen. Specifically, the display set for viewing the viewing object includes the viewing object that is attached to a display surface and an object for visual effect that is provided on a viewing position side with respect to the viewing object and shields at least a portion of the viewing object. The object for visual effect is arranged so as to shield the boundary between the viewing object and the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yumi Yanai, Shinichi Miyazaki, Yuji Akiyama
  • Patent number: 11094234
    Abstract: An advertising unit includes a transparent or translucent cover. A back unit includes a base as well as first and second side ridges which extend from, and along, side edges of the base. A track defined by the first and second side ridges is configured to receive the cover in a sliding arrangement. The space between said cover and said back unit defines a cavity configured to receive one or more advertisements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Benjamin Elias Blumenthal
  • Patent number: 11081025
    Abstract: An article comprising a pop-up card is provided. The article comprises a single sheet of paper including a single crease and separating the sheet of paper into a left panel and a right panel, wherein the sheet is in a closed position when folded along the crease, and wherein the sheet is in the open position when not folded along the crease, a pop-up slice-form element coupled to said sheet, wherein the slice-form includes a first plurality of slice-form elements perpendicular to a second plurality of slice-form elements when in the open position, wherein the slice-form element comprises a first and last slice-form element each with a distal tab, and wherein in the open position the pop-up slice-form element is displayed as a three-dimensional configuration, and in the closed position said pop-up slice-form element folds together into a flat configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: LOVEPOP, INC.
    Inventors: John P. Wise, Robin S. Rose
  • Patent number: 11074834
    Abstract: Concealment assemblies for fire protection sprinklers. The concealment assembly includes a cover member having an external surface with a base coating of uniformly applied polymer. One or more different polymer coatings are disposed in a discontinuous manner over the base polymer to provide a visual contrast and form desired indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH
    Inventors: Darci Ann Flowers, Lindsay Marie Barker
  • Patent number: 11064822
    Abstract: A snap together frame for displaying an image has a front that releasably connects to a backer. The frame can hold an image to display and allow the image to be exchanged without the outer frame being separated from the backer. The front is formed from J walls that surround an opening for displaying the image, the J walls have centering ribs that support and align the image. The backer has a back wall with an inside perimeter wall and is releasably latchable to the front. When latched, a channel is formed between the front and backer to receive the image that aligns with a slot in one of the J walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: American Direct Sales, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Svihilik
  • Patent number: 11068873
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shelf system for facilitating advertising of a product, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the shelf system includes a panel assembly, a sensor, and a display unit. Further, the panel assembly includes a base and a panel. Further, the panel assembly includes a lock mechanism and a cord hole. Further, a first panel assembly of the panel assembly is couplable to a second panel assembly of the panel assembly using the lock mechanism and the cord hole forming a spatial arrangement. Further, the lock mechanism and the cord hole facilitates securing and the transmission of the electrical power between the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly. Further, the sensor is configured for generating sensor data based on a position of an individual in relation to the panel assembly. Further, the display unit is configured for displaying information based on the sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Krish Bala Karthik
  • Patent number: 11059315
    Abstract: A calendar has one or more individual pages of the calendar that include portions of the pages that are omitted, removed or removable in order to enable aligned portions of other pages of the calendar to be viewed through the removed portions. The removed portions can be formed as apertures in the page and/or as removed portions of one or more edges of the page, among others to allow the stacked pages to form a coordinated, and optionally customizable, decorative appearance for the calendar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: The Lang Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie Smith, Kathy Paider, Kelli Melzer, Michelle Kesler
  • Patent number: 11049422
    Abstract: An assembly for displaying a surfacing material can comprise a surfacing material sample defining a first pattern and a printed display having an illustration of the surfacing material. The printed display can define a second pattern. The illustration of the surfacing material can define at least a portion of the second pattern. The surfacing material sample can cover and couple to a portion of the printed display. A scale between the second pattern and the first pattern can be 1:1 so that the first pattern of the surfacing material sample cooperates with the second pattern of the printed display to provide a coordinated visualization of an installation of the surfacing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Ashley Leitner Barnes