Patents Examined by Gary C. Hoge
  • Patent number: 11037474
    Abstract: A panel board display system is described that includes a plurality of thin interconnected display panels. The interconnected display panels are capable of interconnecting at a lengthwise edge of each panel without overlap. The interconnected display panels are easily coupled together magnetically and may be coupled in multiple varied orientations utilizing various combinations of the front and back of each panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Vomela Specialty Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Childs, Robert Pietila
  • Patent number: 11034312
    Abstract: A vehicle registration mounting assembly and method includes a vehicle having a bumper with an outer surface. A panel has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge and the panel is elongated from a first side edge to a second side edge. The panel is comprised of a plastic material, which is flexible to conform to contours of the outer surface of the bumper. An adhesive is positioned on the back side of the panel. The adhesive adheres the back side of the panel to the outer surface of the bumper. A plurality of identification indicia is positioned within a laminate formed by bonding of layers of the panel to identify an owner of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Jun Mendoza
  • Patent number: 11033130
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of connecting an item of dishware (1) to a contactlessly readable electronic information carrier (2) comprising the steps: providing the item of dishware (1), wherein the item of dishware (1) comprises a material selected from a group consisting of glass, ceramic and plastic or a combination thereof, and attaching the information carrier to the item of dishware. Contactlessly readable electronic information carriers applied to a self-adhesive carrier film are known. They can also be adhesively bonded to an item of dishware for identification thereof. In comparison according to the invention the above-mentioned method is further developed in that it further includes the steps: applying a cover layer of printing ink in such a way that the cover layer at least portion-wise covers a surface of the information carrier and the cover layer extends over a portion, which is not covered by the information carrier, on the surface of the item of dishware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: RASTAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Nieraad, Carsten Kehrein, Dietrich Busch, Michael Lammel, Benjamin Lederhofer
  • Patent number: 11037473
    Abstract: A modular sign may comprise a base portion and an upright portion. The base portion may include an upright portion aperture in a top surface of the base. The upright portion may include an interlocking portion forming a lower end of the upright portion. The interlocking portion is configured to be inserted into the upright portion aperture of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Yardbird Outside, LLC
    Inventors: Sara Kenton, Jake Hillard
  • Patent number: 11026463
    Abstract: A hat brim technology for framing one or more brim opening in a hat brim. A brim clip which engages at least a portion of a brim opening and which can optionally secure a number of brim material layers when in an installed state. A method for creating a framed brim opening in a hat brim. A cap including at least one panel and a brim having an opening in a shape of at least one of an advertisement, a logo, a design, a statement, a phrase, an emblem of a sports team, company, or organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Cover 22 LLC
    Inventors: Cassandra D. Montgomery, Kenny A. Houston, Thomas J. Walker
  • Patent number: 11030925
    Abstract: A kinetic display has a base, and an elongated member pivotally attached to the base in the manner of a seesaw. A processor communicates with a data source such as the internet, obtains current values of dynamically changing data (such as the current value of a stock market index), and pivots the elongated member in response to changes in the data. Figurines which symbolize the monitored data, such as a bull and a bear (representing rising and falling stock market values), are respectively provided at opposing ends of the member. By observing the inclination of the elongated member, and/or the relative positions of the figurines thereon, a user can determine the current status of monitored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Steve August
  • Patent number: 11026458
    Abstract: A manufactured blow-molded log assembly created from a thermo-mold polymer that is shapable using a blow-molding process of inserting an ingot into a blow-molding tool and injecting heated gas into the ingot to substantially shape the ingot into the manufactured log. The log assembly may then be removed from the blow molding tool and painted. The log assembly can include one or more, but preferably, a plurality, of such manufactured logs. The process may be used to create a log assembly that includes multiple manufactured logs, connected together or produced separately and stacked or otherwise arranged to simulate the appearance of real logs, which can be positioned inside an electric fireplace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: TWIN-STAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Matthew Crowe
  • Patent number: 11024204
    Abstract: A handheld lighted stop sign apparatus for increased visibility and safety for traffic control includes a sign body having a sign front side, a sign back side, an octagonal sign perimeter, a pair of reflectors having a “STOP” lettering, and a handle. A rim extends from the handle and a plurality of LED lights is coupled within the rim. A battery is coupled within a handle cavity and is in operational communication with the plurality of LED lights. A battery charge port is coupled to the handle. The battery charge port is coupled to the sign body and is in operational communication with the battery. A power switch is coupled to the handle. The power switch is in operational communication with the battery and the plurality of LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: David General
  • Patent number: 11024202
    Abstract: A Silicone Edge Graphics advertisement display device, comprising a plurality of three-pipe joints connected to a plurality of transverse pipes, vertical pipes and grooved pipes. The grooved pipes are v-shaped for receipt of an advertising canvas providing ease of set up and advertising canvas replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Ralph Canaphany
  • Patent number: 11017697
    Abstract: A visual display device creating various visual and audible effects from the motion of light particulate matter, such as beads of expanded polystyrene, comprising a chamber through which a stream of air flow is configured to agitate, fluidize, suspend, or float at least some of the beads. The device also includes a bead transport control subsystem to control the flow of some beads through a conduit from one region of a chamber in the device to another different region in the chamber of the visual display device. The bead transport control subsystem comprises the conduit and a second stream of airflow into or out of a portion of the conduit through a screened opening to prevent or create fluid-like flow of the beads through the conduit that is controlled at least partially independently from the first stream of airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Airflow Kinetics, LLC
    Inventor: Gordon Sharp
  • Patent number: 11014467
    Abstract: A drone apparatus or arrangement is provided. The drone apparatus or arrangement includes a plurality of drone devices, each drone device including an unmanned vehicle configured to be controlled to hover in air at a desired height and move to a desired location, each drone device comprising a rechargeable battery connected to an exposed drone recharging surface, and a surface apparatus connected to the plurality of drone devices such that the plurality of drone devices are collectively controllable to reposition the surface apparatus to a desired location. Each drone device is configured to connect to and recharge at a compatible charging station including an exposed recharging station recharging surface configured to meet with one exposed drone recharging surface to recharge the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Mores, Inc.
    Inventor: Ayman Salem
  • Patent number: 11011082
    Abstract: A safety device includes a body configured for attachment to a structure. The body has a first layer and a second layer. The body is washable, reusable, and attachable to varying surface compositions. An indicia is formed in the first layer, the indicia providing visual stimuli for persons with impaired depth perception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
    Inventor: Randy Oostra
  • Patent number: 11001396
    Abstract: Airfield guidance signs are described herein. One airfield guidance sign includes a first surface, a second surface angled with respect to the first surface, and a top edge adjacent the first surface and the second surface, wherein the top edge is rounded to reduce a pressure differential between the first surface and the second surface when a force is applied to the first surface or the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: John Taylor Pearson, Yogendra Yogi Sheoran, Ramalingam Nallur, Don Reginald Holcomb, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11004362
    Abstract: A hangtag includes a foldable flap and a rubber ring girdling around at least one pore of the foldable flap, the rubber ring having a connecting element shaped into column, a hanging portion and a mounting portion being individually deployed on the opposite ends of the connecting element, the hanging portion and the connecting element passing through the pore and the mounting portion which leads the mounting portion to tie a knot; in such a way that the user may easily turn around the hangtag and spread out the foldable flap for reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: YUAN MEI CORP.
    Inventor: King Yuan Wang
  • Patent number: 10994669
    Abstract: A roof mounted vehicle topper includes an electronic display, a housing for said electronic display, and a cross bar. The housing is mounted to the cross bar which is configured for mounting to the roof of a vehicle. At least a portion of the cross bar is hollow. A power source for said electronic display is located outside of said housing. Electrical wiring extends from said power source, through the hollow portion of said cross bar, to the electronic display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Patent number: 10997878
    Abstract: A tile holder that can be attached to or integrated with a storage device. The tile holder may hold, for example, alphabet tiles. The tile holder may be used in settings where labelling is required. The tile holder may be constructed from a rigid material, such as wood, metal or a semi-flexible or flexible material, such as rubber or plastic. The tile holder may be a face plate that optionally couples to a space block. The tile holder may comprise an internal channel having at least one modified or beveled edge or surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Jeffrey James Culhane
  • Patent number: 10991275
    Abstract: A display flag for drawing attention to a product where the display flat contains a set of foldable panels for supporting an LED in a viewable condition with the display flag cantileverly supportable through a lateral extension from each of the foldable panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Brian Walker
  • Patent number: 10991273
    Abstract: A system of visual and non-visual marks for PVC pipes and couplings which allows users to group PVC pipes and couplings by type, size, and composition with a series of colors, shapes, swirls, patterns. The series of colors, shapes, swirls, patterns are applied to the PVC pipes and couplings by etching, painting, applying stickers, and or molding into the PVC itself. The non-visual mark utilize the magnetic and radio reflective nature of the marks to allow remote identification of the plumbing pipes and couplings after being buried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: James W. Walley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10985917
    Abstract: A physical currency card (in some cases without any on-board source of power or computing capabilities) is configured to maintain access information for digital bearer assets. Public access information, like a cryptographic hash address operable to receive digital bearer assets or a public key operable to derive a cryptographic hash address operable to receive digital bearer access, may be visible upon inspection of the card such digital bearer assets may be transferred to the card in one or more transactions on a decentralized computing platform, like a blockchain-based decentralized computing platform. Private access information, like a secret, private key that corresponds to the public key (e.g., a public-private key-pair) or a representation of the private key (like a ciphertext thereof) and corresponding encryption key, is physically concealed with tamper-evident components such that a user can readily determine whether the private access information was divulged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Ballet Global Inc.
    Inventor: Bobby Christopher Lee
  • Patent number: 10982841
    Abstract: A light frame (10) that is accessible from one side, while mounted, in order to easily replace content being displayed. The frame (10) includes a transparent front panel (11), a frame (12), a rear panel (18) and a light guide panel (15). In use, the rear panel (18) and light guide panel (15) are displaceable, e.g. by a hinge or releasable connection, from the front panel or frame to provide access from the rear through the frame to content being displayed adjacent to the front panel. When hanging (e.g. by virtue of a cable system) in a shop window, the light frame can be opened from the rear side without having to disassemble it to replace content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ARTICULIGHT DISPLAY LIMITED
    Inventor: Mark Adrian James