Patents by Inventor Curtis H. Lindblom

Curtis H. Lindblom 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).

  • Patent number: 10359148
    Abstract: An accessory mounting system for an inflatable display. The accessory mounting system includes a cuff selectively positionable onto the inflatable airframe members of the inflatable display. The cuff remains on the airframe member when the inflatable display is in a deflated state. The cuff includes a mounting mechanism to which an accessory connector removably attaches over the exterior cover of the inflatable display. The accessory connector is adapted to support the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 10140896
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9355581
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160111032
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160109061
    Abstract: An accessory mounting system for an inflatable display. The accessory mounting system includes a cuff selectively positionable onto the inflatable airframe members of the inflatable display. The cuff remains on the airframe member when the inflatable display is in a deflated state. The cuff includes a mounting mechanism to which an accessory connector removably attaches over the exterior cover of the inflatable display. The accessory connector is adapted to support the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140290104
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8322060
    Abstract: A retractable double-sided banner stand has a base, two upright posts, a crossbar, and a single banner with graphic image(s) disposed on both sides of the banner. The base generally includes a housing, two housing end cap assemblies, a single core, and a retracting mechanism. The banner is wound around the core, and the retracting mechanism unwinds and winds the banner with respect to the core. The leading edge of the banner is attached to the crossbar, which is wider than the width of the banner. The banner stand has an erect upright mode for displaying the images(s), and a collapsed mode for transporting the banner stand. In the erect mode, the upright posts are retained in the base by means of a quick-release locking mechanism, the banner extends upwardly from the base, and the crossbar engages with, and is supported by, the upper portion of each of the upright posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20120132603
    Abstract: An exhibit or display for tradeshows or the like having a plurality of support members and an axial connection assembly. The support members include opposing ends and a body portion, and further include an exterior channel and a central bore, the channel defining a flange portion and the bore being in communication with a retention feature. The axial connection assembly is configured to releasably couple an end of a first support member to an end of a second support member such that the two support members are axially aligned. The axial connection assembly includes a collar releasably coupled in the bore of each member, with each collar including at least one locator portion to interact with the retention feature, and a pin having a mid portion and two ends, the mid portion configured to be rotatably selectively restrained within the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: SKYLINE DISPLAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Joe Skull, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: 8065847
    Abstract: An exhibit or display for tradeshows or the like having a plurality of support members and an axial connection assembly. The support members include opposing ends and a body portion, and further include an exterior channel and a central bore, the channel defining a flange portion and the bore being in communication with a retention feature. The axial connection assembly is configured to releasably couple an end of a first support member to an end of a second support member such that the two support members are axially aligned. The axial connection assembly includes a collar releasably coupled in the bore of each member, with each collar including at least one locator portion to interact with the retention feature, and a pin having a mid portion and two ends, the mid portion configured to be rotatably selectively restrained within the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Joe Skull, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20100180481
    Abstract: A retractable double-sided banner stand has a base, two upright posts, a crossbar, and a single banner with graphic image(s) disposed on both sides of the banner. The base generally includes a housing, two housing end cap assemblies, a single core, and a retracting mechanism. The banner is wound around the core, and the retracting mechanism unwinds and winds the banner with respect to the core. The leading edge of the banner is attached to the crossbar, which is wider than the width of the banner. The banner stand has an erect upright mode for displaying the images(s), and a collapsed mode for transporting the banner stand. In the erect mode, the upright posts are retained in the base by means of a quick-release locking mechanism, the banner extends upwardly from the base, and the crossbar engages with, and is supported by, the upper portion of each of the upright posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: SKYLINE DISPLAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20090205286
    Abstract: A display framework connection system comprising a plurality of frame members, preferably tubular, a plurality of end flanges, and a hub system. The hub system can comprise a hub plate assembly and/or a hub casting assembly. In addition, at least one clamp assembly, preferably cylindrical, can be included for circumferential attachment to the outer surface of the frame members to provide for selective removable fastening of various attachments and accessories at positions along the length of the frame members. The hub plate assembly and the hug casting assembly can be connected individually to the frame members, or in combination, to enable selective angular configuration of the frame members to construct a frame construction, such as those commonly utilized in display frame systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20090031664
    Abstract: An exhibit or display for tradeshows or the like having a plurality of support members and an axial connection assembly. The support members include opposing ends and a body portion, and further include an exterior channel and a central bore, the channel defining a flange portion and the bore being in communication with a retention feature. The axial connection assembly is configured to releasably couple an end of a first support member to an end of a second support member such that the two support members are axially aligned. The axial connection assembly includes a collar releasably coupled in the bore of each member, with each collar including at least one locator portion to interact with the retention feature, and a pin having a mid portion and two ends, the mid portion configured to be rotatably selectively restrained within the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: SKYLINE DISPLAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Joe Skull, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20090007473
    Abstract: An exhibit or display for tradeshows or the like having a plurality of support members and a banner that can include an elongate attachment member or banner strip presented or disposed thereon that can be used to selectively operably couple and decouple the banner with a channel in one of the plurality of support members or in a channel member portion included in a channel portion in one of the plurality of support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: SKYLINE DISPLAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Joe Skull, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: 7024834
    Abstract: A display framework connection system comprising a plurality of frame members, preferably tubular, a plurality of end flanges, and a hub system. The hub system can comprise a hub plate assembly and/or a hub casting assembly. In addition, at least one clamp assembly, preferably cylindrical, can be included for circumferential attachment to the outer surface of the frame members to provide for selective removable fastening of various attachments and accessories at positions along the length of the frame members. The hub plate assembly and the hug casting assembly can be connected individually to the frame members, or in combination, to enable selective angular configuration of the frame members to construct a frame construction, such as those commonly utilized in display frame systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20040055244
    Abstract: A display framework connection system comprising a plurality of frame members, preferably tubular, a plurality of end flanges, and a hub system. The hub system can comprise a hub plate assembly and/or a hub casting assembly. In addition, at least oneclamp assembly, preferably cylindrical, can be included for circumferential attachment to the outer surface of the frame members to provide for selective removable fastening of various attachments and accessories at positions along the length of the frame members. The hub plate assembly and the hug casting assembly can be connected individually to the frame members, or in combination, to enable selective angular configuration of the frame members to construct a frame construction, such as those commonly utilized in display frame systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: D504523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: D508396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: D516417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: D534064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom
  • Patent number: D500246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon S. Gimpel, Curtis H. Lindblom