Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Wicken
Christopher J. Wicken 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).
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Patent number: 11893908Abstract: The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Publication number: 20230255385Abstract: The present invention includes a novel illuminated ornamental display, and in particular a helium-free balloon coupled with an a externally mounted lighting assembly. In this preferred embodiment, the helium-free balloon and lighting assembly provide the appearance of a holiday ornament, and in particular a hanging Christmas tree ball ornament.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Alex J. Fountain
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Publication number: 20220223072Abstract: The current inventive technology includes methods and apparatus for a multi-display system and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a multi-display coupler that may be used to support a plurality of displays, such as a helium-free balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Alex J. Fountain
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Publication number: 20220122495Abstract: The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 11222558Abstract: The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Balloon Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 11058963Abstract: The general inventive technology in this application includes methods and apparatus for producing a modular balloon cluster. Such modular balloon clusters may include a plurality of helium-free balloons coupled with a central modular adaptor forming a cluster. In certain cases, multiple modular adaptors may be positioned on a display pole and may even be positioned in an offset manner forming a continuous spiral balloon cluster display.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A Wicken
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Patent number: 10850206Abstract: The inventive technology includes a support plate that may be secured to an attachment surface and be coupled with a display, such as a balloon support. A vertical pole coupled with a rotational head may be positioned with a rotational head chamber of the support plate such that it is able to rotate. This self-adjusting feature allows a support plate to be secured to an angled or uneven attachment surface such as the side of a hill or other incline, while allowing a vertical pole to be rotationally self-adjusted to an approximately vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10773429Abstract: The current inventive technology described methods and apparatus for the production of a helium-free balloon having customizable reflective features.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10679529Abstract: The invention describes a modular display assembly that may be coupled with a pole or other structure or surface, and secured at an elevated position to be more easily viewed by potential consumers. The assembly may be modular in nature allowing it to support and display one or more customized advertising or marketing displays such as signs, flags and/or helium-free balloons as well as various support apparatus for the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Publication number: 20190279542Abstract: The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10339840Abstract: The inventive technology relates to an improved dual display support system that may support a plurality of support adapters each having one or more fitting supports coupled with fitting displays to more efficiently place, support, and/or retrieve elevated displays, and other promotional/marketing materials having multiple anchor positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10232544Abstract: The inventive technology encompasses new and novel methods for manufacturing helium-free balloons using improved injection molding systems and techniques. The invention includes new and novel preform, as well as parison based methods and methods of manufacturing integrated helium-free balloons compatible with external support components.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10124268Abstract: The inventive technology includes a support plate that may be secured to an attachment surface and be coupled with a display, such as a balloon support. A vertical pole coupled with a rotational head may be positioned with a rotational head chamber of the support plate such that it is able to rotate. This self-adjusting feature allows a support plate to be secured to an angled or uneven attachment surface such as the side of a hill or other incline, while allowing a vertical pole to be rotationally self-adjusted to an approximately vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Publication number: 20180264689Abstract: The current inventive technology described methods and apparatus for the production of a helium-free balloon having customizable reflective features.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10065126Abstract: The current inventive technology includes methods and apparatus for a balloon display system. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a modular balloon cluster display system that may be used to support and display one or more helium-free inflatable balloons.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Publication number: 20180190162Abstract: The inventive technology relates to an improved dual display support system that may support a plurality of support adapters each having one or more fitting supports coupled with fitting displays to more efficiently place, support, and/or retrieve elevated displays, and other promotional/marketing materials having multiple anchor positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 10005205Abstract: The current inventive technology described methods and apparatus for the production of a helium-free balloon having customizable reflective features.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Publication number: 20180133610Abstract: The current inventive technology includes methods and apparatus for a balloon display system. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a modular balloon cluster display system that may be used to support and display one or more helium-free inflatable balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: 9965981Abstract: The invention includes methods and apparatus for a balloon support bracket that may be secured to an attachment surface such as a light pole or fence and may further be coupled with one or more helium-free balloons through a balloon support. Additional embodiments include novel quick-release coupling and security features to enhance ease of use and deter theft.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken
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Patent number: D813316Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A. Wicken