Patents Examined by Kristina Junge
  • Patent number: 8261476
    Abstract: A collapsible tradeshow display includes curved end panels that provide for easier attachment and eliminate the possibility of dramatic disengagement of the panel from the display. Each end panel has a generally planar body comprised of a resilient material having a tendency to return to a generally flat configuration when in a curved configuration. A pair of side margins extend along opposing vertical sides of the body, each having a bridge portion attached thereto. A connecting means can connect the bridge portions to retain the panel in the curved configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Fritsche
  • Patent number: 8256151
    Abstract: A signage structure includes a first drum, a valance and a plurality of bracket assemblies. The first drum is suspended from a ceiling and includes a first frame supporting a first material having an outer circumferential surface for displaying indicia. The first frame has an upper frame ring and a lower frame ring. The valance is located outwardly from the outer circumferential surface of the first drum and includes at least one curved section having a plurality of spaced apart lights positioned along the interior side of the valance. The plurality of bracket assemblies include arms that couple the upper frame ring of the first drum to the valance. A first end of each arm is configured to attach to the upper frame ring of the first drum and a second end of each arm is configured to attach to the valance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: William Y. Stafford, Cheryl J. Penkivech, John P. Farinola, Charles J. Babboni, Krzysztof Sosniak
  • Patent number: 8250796
    Abstract: A wearable band with an adjustable size or length and with an interchangeable identification (ID) element. The band includes a first band element with a recessed surface for receiving and retaining the identification element such as with its included ID module extending through a hole in the first band element body. To allow user sizing, the wearable band includes a second band element with a planar body extending from a first to a second end. The second band element body is greater in length than the first band element body and includes a hole for receiving the first band element body. The band includes a coupling mechanism that detachably connects an outer sidewall of the first band element body to the inner sidewall of the second band element body, e.g., to allow the two band elements to be selectively disconnected and reassembled without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Padgett, Michael G. Jungen, John David Worrall, Maximillian Philip Burton, Carson Lau, Adam D. Leonards
  • Patent number: 8234805
    Abstract: A sign fixture includes a support beam, a sign holder and at least one H-bracket. The support beam having a first end and a second end and supported by a product display structure. The sign holder supports a sign indicative of information related to a product displayed for sale. The at least one H-bracket includes a magnet to magnetically couple a first portion of the support beam to a first portion of the sign holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Dukes, Jeremy A. Clark, David H. Cheney, James W. Kostka
  • Patent number: 8230629
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly includes a faceplate body and a label cover. The faceplate body has a front surface and an opposite back side. The front surface includes a panel area and a label area recessed from the front surface. The panel area includes a port extending through the front surface. The label area includes a hinge element. The label cover is coupled to the faceplate body and is disposed in the label area. The label cover includes a hinge protrusion and a retention tab. The hinge protrusion is rotatably coupled to the hinge element to permit the label cover to rotate toward and away from the front surface. The retention tab engages the faceplate body along a perimeter of the label area to secure the label cover in a closed position against the faceplate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, Greg Garrett, Christine Anne Dooley
  • Patent number: 8220188
    Abstract: A device for connecting a placard to the rearview mirror of a motor vehicle includes a hanger which connects to the stem of the rearview mirror. A placard holder has a first jaw and an opposite second jaw, the first and second jaws are shaped and dimension to removably receive the placard. The placard holder is removably connectable to the hanger. In embodiments of the invention, the placard holder is magnetically connected to the hanger, and the jaws of the placard holder are magnetically urged together to hold the placard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Martin E Keller
  • Patent number: 8220835
    Abstract: A document upon which a data sequence is placed, the data sequence comprising identification data (1) and verification data (3) in combination. The verification data (3) is physically distinguished from said identification data (1) within the data sequence in addition to any differences due to a difference in data between the identification data and verification data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: De La Rue International Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Banister Green
  • Patent number: 8220190
    Abstract: Disclosed is a holding device (1) for a poster-shaped information carrier, comprising two board segments (2) for receiving the information carrier therebetween, at least one of the board segments (2) being transparent in order for the information support to be visible. A base (3) is used for inserting the two board segments (2). A means (4) is provided for leaving a gap between the two board segments (2) for receiving the information carrier. Said means (4) for leaving the gap (20) between the two board segments (2) is a web which is arranged within the base (3) and extends between the board segments (2), and/or a spacing element (4) that lies between the board segments (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Visplay International AG
    Inventor: Herbert Walter
  • Patent number: 8209894
    Abstract: Provided is a multi-display apparatus formed by connecting a plurality of display devices. The multi-display apparatus includes a first display device, a second display device, and a transparent plate. The second display device may partially overlap with the first display device. The transparent plate covers at least some parts of the first display device and the second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-shik Shim, In-seo Kee, Young-gu Lee
  • Patent number: 8196965
    Abstract: A folded label is produced without necessity of adhering any portions of a sheet to each other. The label uses only one sheet having display contents described on predetermined portions on both surface sides thereof. The label is formed by folding the sheet. Sheet sections are superposed over each other, being partitioned by a folding line. First and second sheet sections are adjacent and continuous to each other through the folding line and appear on upper and lower surface sides of the label, respectively. Only the first sheet section appears on the upper surface side of the label. The second sheet section and only one part of the first sheet section constituting a protruding portion protruding from the second sheet section on a side opposite to a side of the first folding line appear on the lower surface side of the label. Perforated lines are formed in the first sheet section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Kyodo Shiko Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshiaki Tokita
  • Patent number: 8181993
    Abstract: An identification card of plastic, for example PVC or polyester, is introduced, in which tactile symbols in the form of foamed relief structures are clearly visually perceivable. The symbols are outlined by a contour achieved by discoloration of the plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Giesecke & Devrient GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Erdmann, Günter Endres
  • Patent number: 8181372
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: OXK, LLC
    Inventors: Scott W. Osiecki, Donwoong Kang
  • Patent number: 8176665
    Abstract: There is disclosed an improved portable stand especially adapted for mounting targets for a shooting range, which consists of a base unit formed by a first leg and a second leg rotationally mounted to the first leg. The first leg is provided with a pair of spaced apart mounting apertures, each of the mounting apertures provided with lock means incorporated therein. At least two vertical arms are adapted to be mounted into each of the mounting apertures and lockingly engaged therein, and the vertical arms are adapted to hold and display a target therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Petrovic
  • Patent number: 8172269
    Abstract: A file includes a binding body which is superimposed with a plurality of binding sheets, a curved retaining portion which is curved in a direction in which the binding body extends when the cover is opened, a curved subsidiary portion arranged to fix a back portion thereof in a desired configuration. The binding body is provided adjacent to the curved retaining portion and has an arch-shape in a direction away from the inner side of a spine portion and the curved retaining portion is connected with a width less than a width of the spine portion to the inner side of the curved subsidiary portion at the outer side of the curved retaining portion to enable the end edge adjacently provided on the binding body to curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Lihit Lab., Inc.
    Inventors: Kanji Tanaka, Yoshiteru Arimoto, Mitsunori Maeda