Patents by Inventor Ian Hessel

Ian Hessel 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: 7631450
    Abstract: Frame assemblies (10) for displaying sheets of advertising on portable structures such as portable toilets are adapted for durability and ease of use and maintenance. In various embodiments a frame assembly according to the invention may comprise a cover (32) for protecting sheets of advertising, a backing (34) for supporting the sheets, and various types of novel frame members (12). In other embodiments frame assemblies according to the invention can comprise sets (72, 74) of mating frame members (12), the frame members held together, when advertising is installed, at least partly by the interaction of flanges or other portions of the mating members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Micro Target Media Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance Popowich, Jeremy Miller, Ian Hessel, Richard Porter, Walter Wolanczyk
  • Publication number: 20080178504
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatus useful for the display of advertising materials on advertising space(s) extending from a portable structure(s) 100. In some embodiments, the advertising space is provided on frame or auxiliary structure(s) 104 connected to the primary structure(s) 100. In some such embodiments, the auxiliary structure(s) 104 extends skywards from the main structure(s) 100, but in other embodiments it may extend in other directions. Thus for example in various embodiments such structure(s) 104 may be attached to the tops of such primary structure(s) 100. Both the primary and auxiliary (advertising supporting) structures may be composed of modular components that can be assembled and de-assembled as, for example, frames 104. The auxiliary structure(s) 104 may be connected to the main structure(s) 100 directly, e.g. by way of attachments integrated into the main structure 100 or indirectly, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Terrance POPOWICH, Ian Hessel, Walter Wolanczyk
  • Publication number: 20080172781
    Abstract: Method for estimating the number of persons is described. The methods can be used in conjunction with advertising and to monitor performance of the advertising in reaching an audience. The methods can also be used in conjunction with a maintenance system to schedule maintenance activities based on volume of use. Systems, apparatus, computer signals and computer programming relating to and implementing the methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Terrance Popowich, Ian Hessel, Walter Wolanczyk
  • Publication number: 20070193097
    Abstract: Frame assemblies (10) for displaying sheets of advertising on portable structures such as portable toilets are adapted for durability and ease of use and maintenance. In various embodiments a frame assembly according to the invention may comprise a cover (32) for protecting sheets of advertising, a backing (34) for supporting the sheets, and various types of novel frame members (12). In other embodiments frame assemblies according to the invention can comprise sets (72, 74) of mating frame members (12), the frame members held together, when advertising is installed, at least partly by the interaction of flanges or other portions of the mating members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: TERRANCE POPOWICH, JEREMY MILLER, IAN HESSEL, RICHARD PORTER, WALTER WOLANCZYK
  • Publication number: 20070192189
    Abstract: Improvements in systems and methods for advertising. Systems and methods according to the invention include specially-adapted computer networks 200, unique data input and acquisition devices 261, and processes for implementing, monitoring, and assessing advertising campaigns. Systems and methods are particularly useful in advertising campaigns directed to multiple locations, and are suitable for use both with fixed or permanent structures and with portable toilets and other temporary or moveable structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: TERRANCE POPOWICH, JEREMY MILLER, IAN HESSEL, RICHARD PORTER, WALTER WOLANCZYK, SUSAN BARNARD, JOSEPH DACHUK
  • Publication number: 20070130812
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful for transforming exterior or interior walls, roofs, ceilings, and other surfaces of portable restrooms and other temporary, portable, or otherwise movable structures 10 into advertising billboards 26, 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: TERRANCE POPOWICH, JEREMY MILLER, IAN HESSEL, RICHARD PORTER, WALTER WOLANCZYK