Patents by Inventor Dixon Gimpel

Dixon Gimpel 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: 9404252
    Abstract: A tunable acoustic panel that functions as an acoustic diffuser and absorber is disclosed. The acoustic properties of the tunable acoustic panel can be quickly and conveniently modified by moving a handle. The tunable acoustic panel is wall-mountable for use as an acoustical room treatment to selectively vary the acoustical response of a room or performance space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Matthew Hildebrand, Ronald Freiheit, Aaron T. Harris, Dennis Meyer, Mark Gallea
  • Publication number: 20150368899
    Abstract: A tunable acoustic panel that functions as an acoustic diffuser and absorber is disclosed. The acoustic properties of the tunable acoustic panel can be quickly and conveniently modified by moving a handle. The tunable acoustic panel is wall-mountable for use as an acoustical room treatment to selectively vary the acoustical response of a room or performance space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Matthew Hildebrand, Ronald Freiheit, Aaron T. Harris, Dennis Meyer, Mark Gallea
  • Patent number: 9145675
    Abstract: A tunable acoustic panel that functions as an acoustic diffuser and absorber is disclosed. The acoustic properties of the tunable acoustic panel can be quickly and conveniently modified by moving a handle. The tunable acoustic panel is wall-mountable for use as an acoustical room treatment to selectively vary the acoustical response of a room or performance space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Matthew Hildebrand, Ronald Freiheit, Aaron T. Harris, Dennis Meyer, Mark Gallea
  • Patent number: 8984781
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. To complete the display panel, a removable face panel is attached to the frame using an interference fit caused by a ridged tab inserted into a channel that has a supporting recess. Various face panels, can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Publication number: 20140353079
    Abstract: A tunable acoustic panel that functions as an acoustic diffuser and absorber is disclosed. The acoustic properties of the tunable acoustic panel can be quickly and conveniently modified by moving a handle. The tunable acoustic panel is wall-mountable for use as an acoustical room treatment to selectively vary the acoustical response of a room or performance space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Matthew Hildebrand, Ronald Freiheit, Aaron T. Harris, Dennis Meyer, Mark Gallea
  • Patent number: 8898942
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. Various panels, brackets and supports can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration. Further, more complex displays can be easily created by simply attaching different framework components to one another thus creating a single structure with multiple panel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Publication number: 20130160337
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. To complete the display panel, a removable face panel is attached to the frame using an interference fit caused by a ridged tab inserted into a channel that has a supporting recess. Various face panels, can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Patent number: 8468956
    Abstract: To provide a usable workspace for use at tradeshows, conventions and similar events, a collapsible transaction table is uniquely designed to provide transportability and flexibility regarding its setup. In its collapsed condition, the transaction table itself is contained and thereby easily transportable. In its expanded condition, components are provided to provide a usable transaction table which preferably sits at a countertop height but with which also may be modified to further extend into a countertop configuration. To achieve the counter top configuration, a pair of transaction tables are coupled with one another utilizing specifically configured bridging elements to thus create a stable and usable countertop. The transaction tables themselves include a collapsible base unit and tabletop elements which are removably attachable to the base units in an interlocking manner to provide additional stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Dixon Gimpel
  • Publication number: 20130139423
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. Various panels, brackets and supports can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration. Further, more complex displays can be easily created by simply attaching different framework components to one another thus creating a single structure with multiple panel members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Patent number: 8365449
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. Various panels, brackets and supports can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration. Further, more complex displays can be easily created by simply attaching different framework components to one another thus creating a single structure with multiple panel members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Patent number: 8272156
    Abstract: Retractable banner stands each comprises a base including a housing containing an extendable and retractable banner, the housing having a slot through which the banner is extended and retracted. The base includes sockets for receiving vertical poles for attachment of accessories. Such accessories can include banner support structure for an additional banner to be positioned intermediate two of said retractable banner stands whereby a three banner interconnected display may be provided with each of the banners visually separated. Such a display is highly suitable for a backwall for a tradeshow display area. Further accessories include shelves, literature holders, lighting, and electronic display screens. The base may include a housing with a pair of floor engaging saddles, each saddle with a pair of feet portions extending forwardly and rearwardly from the housing on two ends of the housing, the feet having the sockets for receiving said vertical poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Scott Parizek
  • 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: 20100236457
    Abstract: To provide a usable workspace for use at tradeshows, conventions and similar events, a collapsible transaction table is uniquely designed to provide transportability and flexibility regarding its setup. In its collapsed condition, the transaction table itself is contained and thereby easily transportable. In its expanded condition, components are provided to provide a usable transaction table which preferably sits at a countertop height but with which also may be modified to further extend into a countertop configuration. To achieve the counter top configuration, a pair of transaction tables are coupled with one another utilizing specifically configured bridging elements to thus create a stable and usable countertop. The transaction tables themselves include a collapsible base unit and tabletop elements which are removably attachable to the base units in an interlocking manner to provide additional stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Dixon Gimpel
  • Publication number: 20100236116
    Abstract: A configurable large-depth panel display uses a number of frame members and a number of corner brackets coupled to one another to create an flexible and easily customized display device. The frame members relatively uniform, having a substantially constant cross-sectional configuration which is easily coupled to the frame members. The corner brackets can be configured in a number of different ways to produce a display product with a desired configuration. More specifically, the corner brackets can be configured to attach to frame members in a manner which produce an overall framework having multiple shapes and orientations, depending upon the desired design of the overall display. Various panels, brackets and supports can be easily attached to the frame members using integral portions of the constant cross-sectional configuration. Further, more complex displays can be easily created by simply attaching different framework components to one another thus creating a single structure with multiple panel members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Mark Fritsche, Scott Parizek, John Elliott
  • Patent number: D645090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Scott Parizek
  • Patent number: D646508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Dixon Gimpel
  • Patent number: D650014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Scott Parizek
  • Patent number: D651249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Dixon Gimpel, Scott Parizek
  • Patent number: D652655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Dixon Gimpel