Patents Examined by Joanne Silbermann
  • Patent number: 9224313
    Abstract: An identification device for switch cabinets and other electrical devices includes at least one identification plate and a carrier profile configured to receive the identification plate. The carrier profile further includes a rear wall, a first and second lateral holding wall, and at least one support web. The first and second lateral holding walls extend forwards from the rear wall. The support web extends traversely to at least one holding wall and is configured to support the identification plate. At least one misplacement guard is provided and is configured to prevent the identification plate from being placed below the support web when mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Reibke, Thomas Poelker
  • Patent number: 9217262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a key and lock identification system. The key and lock identification system includes a first identification member connected to a second identification member. The first identification member and the second identification member have associated identifiers such as a color, a letter, a word, or a symbol that is identical or related.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Matt Gilmore
  • Patent number: 9211850
    Abstract: A license plate frame comprising a license plate frame body defining a centrally located substantially unobstructed registration plate viewing area therethrough. The unobstructed viewing area is defined by a continuous interior peripheral edge. In one embodiment, a license plate peripheral support wall extends rearward from a mounting or rear surface of the frame body. The peripheral support wall is sized and shaped to nest with a peripheral edge of a registration plate. The peripheral support wall may be setback from the interior peripheral edge forming a plate surface retention lip. One or more retention tabs extend inwardly from the support wall, each forming a gap between a tab exterior surface and the retention lip or the continuous peripheral edge. The registration plate is positioned between the tab exterior surface and the retention lip. The assembly is affixed to a vehicle by inserting fasteners through apertures in each of the registration plate and the retention tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Edward J. Marko, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9214104
    Abstract: An interchangeable face plate display system for accommodating multiple graphic displays on the same frame. The interchangeable face plate display system includes a hub member adapted to interconnect elongate frame members of a display structure and including a block having a front side, a back side, a top side, and a bottom side; and an interchangeable support member removably connected to the hub member for supporting graphics upon the display structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick T. Matthews, Brad L. Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9214100
    Abstract: An identification mat for identifying electrical components having a plurality of identification units, wherein an identification unit has a crossbar and a plurality of identification plates integrally moulded on the crossbar. The identification units are connected to one another by means of a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a guidance device for guiding the identification mat in a printer. The identification mat allows identification units to be provided which can be labelled or printed essentially using all commercially available printing methods, particularly using a thermal transfer printing method and/or an inkjet printing method. The identification mat is produced from an amorphous plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Thomas Poelker
  • Patent number: 9208706
    Abstract: A prefabricated sign assembly that is self-supporting once set in the ground. The sign assembly has a base post. The base post has a bottom ground spike and a top free end. An extender post is provided. The extender post slides over the top of the base post. An internal support post is provided. The bottom of the internal support post slides over the top of the extender post. A sign board is provided having a first face panel and a second face panel. The two face panels are joined at a spine panel. A polygonal hole is disposed through the spine panel. The internal support post extends through the hole, wherein the internal support post and the hole rotationally interlock. The first face panel and the second face panel of the sign board are folded against the internal support post and are secured with fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Baron
  • Patent number: 9208702
    Abstract: The invention relates to an advertising device that includes: a base having a lower support surface and a longitudinal channel in the upper part thereof for mounting and attaching an advertising poster, three-dimensional advertising designs made of a flexible shape-memory material, a means of attaching the advertising poster to the base, and a means of attaching the base to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: ADNETGOAL, S.L.
    Inventor: Ignacio Iriarte Sanllehi
  • Patent number: 9196177
    Abstract: A display assembly may be fitted with display advertisements. The assembly may be affixed to pre-existing cooler doors, including those that do not permit a bracket to completely surround it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wild August LLC
    Inventor: Larry Nolan English
  • Patent number: 9189981
    Abstract: A display device and a display method using magnetic particles are disclosed. The display method includes: applying a first magnetic field to a plurality of particles in a state where the plurality of particles having a magnetic property and a certain color are dispersed in a solvent so that the plurality of particles are aligned in a direction parallel to a direction of the first magnetic field, and thus a plurality of particle chains are formed; and applying a second magnetic field to at least a part of the formed plurality of particle chains so that at least a part of the plurality of particle chains moves in a direction close to a display surface in an area to which the second magnetic field is applied, and thus the certain color is displayed on the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: NANOBRICK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Joo, Do Hyun Kim, Youn Jung Park, In Sook Lee
  • Patent number: 9182073
    Abstract: A frame body includes a bottom plate, a connection portion, and a bracket. The bracket includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a bending portion, a positioning board, and a connection layer. The first sidewall has a first end connected to the connection portion and has a first surface facing away from the accommodating space. The second sidewall is adjacent to a side of the first sidewall that faces away from an accommodating space of the frame body. The second sidewall has a second surface facing the first surface. The bending portion is connected to a second end of the first sidewall that is distal to the connection portion and the second sidewall. The positioning board is connected to an end of the second sidewall that is distal to the bending portion. The connection layer adheres the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ping Lee
  • Patent number: 9168780
    Abstract: A divider for a file folder includes a primary sheet made of transparent plastic and having an integrally formed tab that protrudes from a top of the primary sheet. The divider further includes a secondary sheet made of transparent plastic and welded to a surface of the primary sheet to define at least one accessory compartment and a tertiary sheet made of transparent plastic and welded to the surface of the primary sheet to define a business card compartment. A portion of the business card compartment is located adjacent to the tab of the primary sheet and is sized to accommodate a business card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Waddell, Michael A. Deem
  • Patent number: 9165488
    Abstract: A support device for a hollow traffic marker utilizing a base having a foot positioned at the ground surface. A boss extends from the base and includes a cavity. A first spacer is held within the boss cavity by a fastener. A flexible sleeve positioned over the outer surface of the boss a hollow traffic marker connected to a second spacer by a fastener lies within the flexible sleeve. A gap within the flexible sleeve separates the first and second spacers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Robert F. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9165481
    Abstract: The invention relates to a labeling device, comprising a modular base carrier (2) designed to be arranged on the container (15) and an attachment element (9) for individually marking a container (15) for drinking liquids, which attachment element has a fastening device (9b). The attachment element (9) is designed as a closure for a container opening (17) of the container (15), and the fastening device (9b) is designed in such a way that the attachment element (9) can be detachably connected in a form-closed and/or force-closed manner to the container (15) in a first position and to the base carrier (2) in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Ulrich Poesselt
    Inventors: Oliver Brauner, Ulrich Poesselt
  • Patent number: 9159251
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention affix numbering indicators to clothing of competitors during competitive events. A strong magnetic attraction in conjunction with an interaction between a projection on the bottom surface of a top magnetically attractive member and a hole in the bottom magnetically attractive member resists movement of the numbering indicator, while allowing lateral repositioning. The two magnetically attractive members can be encased in a water-resistant material to prevent degradation or discoloration by exposure to sweat. A graphical layer affixed to the upper surface of the top magnetically attractive member can display a custom visual depiction, such as a brand logo or advertisement. Additionally, a transparent layer can be affixed to the graphical layer to protect it from degradation while also permitting a substantially clear view of the visual depiction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Jason Eric Berry
  • Patent number: 9159252
    Abstract: A hanging luminous frame of a traffic sign plate includes elementary frame sections, each being a long hollow enclosure which defines a luminous frame surface and a concave back side, wherein the concave back side is to be supported against the marking surface of the traffic sign plate. Connecting edges allow the elementary frame sections to be connected to each other and form a frame. Luminous through holes are distributed over the luminous frame surfaces. Waterproof transparent covers have a housing enclosure part, a transparent covering part and a fitting and positioning part. LED lighting components have a circuit base plate, LED components and conductor wires, wherein the LED lighting component is held inside the waterproof transparent cover. A waterproof layer is filled in the housing enclosure parts to seal the inside circuit base plate. Positioning and reinforcing edges provide a stable locking interface for the locking and positioning component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: SAFETY TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shuei-Tian Cai
  • Patent number: 9159256
    Abstract: An apparatus for marketing a brand may generally comprise coupling members and an advertising member. The advertising member may serve as a marketing tool upon which a marketer can display information to a potential consumer, thereby making a commercial impression upon an end user. Each coupling member is configured to be placed upon a hook, or to receive a hook from a hanger. For example, a coupling member may be configured to receive a plurality of hooks. Said coupling members may also be equipped with adjustors, such as to allow for the apparatus to be secured to a hook, and for the plurality of hangers to be secured to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Girard Jones
  • Patent number: 9149926
    Abstract: A collapsible stand includes a base frame, a first supporting frame pivotally connected to the base frame, a first supporting unit pivotally connected between the base frame and the first supporting frame, a second supporting frame pivotally connected to the first supporting frame, a second supporting unit pivotally connected between the base frame and the second supporting frame. When operating the base frame, the second supporting frame is able to be extended away from the first supporting frame, and it is easily operating the collapsible stand from a collapsed position to an extended position; or the second supporting frame is able to be received toward the first supporting frame to a collapsed position by lifting up the first supporting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: REXON INDUSTRIAL CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Jung-Huo Chen
  • Patent number: 9152975
    Abstract: The invention relates to wayfinding devices including an integral changeable space for advertisements which enable the municipality to provide pedestrian wayfinding and reduce or eliminate the cost of such wayfinding system. The wayfinding device includes a stylized compass and a message element. The stylized compass defines an inner space and is intended to be embedded in a concrete panel and installed in a sidewalk, building façade, kiosk bus stop shelter and/or planter among other possibilities. The advertising element is positioned within the inner space defined by the stylized compass and includes an inner element and a centerpiece removable from the inner element. The centerpiece has a surface having a message portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Nathaniel Kent Covington
  • Patent number: 9153149
    Abstract: An illuminated road sign has reflective lettering on each side, a plurality of illumination devices, and a battery-powered controller. The illumination devices are arranged along the perimeter of each face of the sign, are powered by the battery or with solar cell in an alternate embodiment, and are controlled by switches located on the handle of the sign assembly. The sign may be supported by a tripod structure portion that enables the sign to be utilized in a stand-alone state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Curtiss
  • Patent number: 9144330
    Abstract: A display device 10 comprises a base 16, a first flat display area 12 and a second flat display area 14, the first display area 12 being pivotally mounted and angularly movable relative to the base 16 about an axis of rotation, the second display area 14 being pivotally mounted to and independently angularly movable relative to the base 16 about said axis of rotation, the first and second display areas 12, 14 being arranged to align with one-another in the same plane to form a single flat display area in at least one position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: PERFORMANCE ENCLOSURES LIMITED
    Inventor: David Botting