Patents by Inventor Hank B. RIDLESS

Hank B. RIDLESS 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).

  • FOLDED-BAR IMAGE DISPLAY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20190248173
    Abstract: An image display is provided comprising: a multiple elongated bars arranged end-to-end to define a frame having a center opening; wherein each bar includes an inner strip, a side strip, and an outer strip and includes a longitudinal inner groove between the inner strip and the side strip and includes a longitudinal outer groove between the outer strip and the side strip; wherein each bar is folded at a longitudinal inner groove, to arrange its inner strip perpendicular to its side strip; wherein each bar also is folded at a longitudinal outer groove, to arrange its outer strip perpendicular to its side strip; multiple cross bars, each securing together inner strips of a pair of bars; and an image substrate that extends across the center opening and overlays and is secured the inner strips and the side strips of each of the multiple bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Peter Croshaw
  • Method for manufacturing image display
    Patent number: 10092118
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet and a plurality of side strips extending from the front sheet. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: CIRCLE GRAPHICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • Image display with leather image substrate
    Patent number: 9861215
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate includes a layer of leather material and has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. The image substrate can overlie an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Jose Francisco Perez
  • METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMAGE DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20170119180
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet and a plurality of side strips extending from the front sheet. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • Method for manufacturing image display
    Patent number: 9545162
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet and a plurality of side strips extending from the front sheet. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • IMAGE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME, AND PRINTING SUBSTRATE FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20160058212
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet and a plurality of side strips extending from the front sheet. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: CIRCLE GRAPHICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hank B. RIDLESS, Evan D. BROOKS, Keith E. FREEBERN
  • Image display
    Patent number: 9174483
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • IMAGE DISPLAY WITH LEATHER IMAGE SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20150265072
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate includes a layer of leather material and has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. The image substrate can overlie an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. RIDLESS, Jose Francisco PEREZ
  • Image display
    Patent number: 8966796
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • Image display
    Patent number: 8959812
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • IMAGE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME, AND PRINTING SUBSTRATE FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20120297653
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: CIRCLE GRAPHICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hank B. RIDLESS, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern