Patents by Inventor Ben H. Bell

Ben H. Bell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Customizable display and method for securely displaying information
    Patent number: 8695254
    Abstract: A customizable display and method for selectively and securely displaying important information, such as a sign for use in healthcare environments. The display includes a cover and a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a frame, which supports a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of slides positioned on the tracks. The slides receive interchangeable indicia plates, which bear the important information wherein the slides are positioned behind the cover to selectively display the interchangeable indicia plates. The frame defines a locking channel for receiving a locking system having at least one elongate locking member for cooperating with a slide coupling to secure the slides in the extended or concealed position. The slides are biased in the concealed and extended positions and the locking system is obscured by the cover to prevent unauthorized or accidental movement of the slides to alter the displayed information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: APCO Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben H. Bell, Jeff B. Cobb
  • CUSTOMIZABLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR SECURELY DISPLAYING INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20120272553
    Abstract: A customizable display and method for selectively and securely displaying important information, such as a sign for use in healthcare environments. The display includes a cover and a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a frame, which supports a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of slides positioned on the tracks. The slides receive interchangeable indicia plates, which bear the important information wherein the slides are positioned behind the cover to selectively display the interchangeable indicia plates. The frame defines a locking channel for receiving a locking system having at least one elongate locking member for cooperating with a slide coupling to secure the slides in the extended or concealed position. The slides are biased in the concealed and extended positions and the locking system is obscured by the cover to prevent unauthorized or accidental movement of the slides to alter the displayed information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: APCO Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben H. Bell, Jeff B. Cobb
  • Information display
    Patent number: D664204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: APCO Graphics, Inc
    Inventors: Ben H. Bell, Jeff B. Cobb
  • Information display
    Patent number: D665456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: APCO Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben H. Bell, Jeff B. Cobb