Patents by Inventor Ian W. Farmer

Ian W. Farmer 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).

  • Slit-tube sign stand
    Patent number: 4411085
    Abstract: A transportable, foldable, compact sign stand device is disclosed which includes a frame section in which a center panel for receiving advertising messages and the like is suspended or attached. A single tubular member is bent to form the device and it comprises two parallel leg members and an upstanding frame section. The center panel is attached to the upper cross-bar or the two side members of the frame section. A slot is provided under the upper cross-bar of the frame section to relieve tension and allow the leg members to be moved easily to their open and closed positions. A foldable bracket is attached to the leg members to hold them in their open positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1983
    Assignee: Arken, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian W. Farmer
  • Display stand
    Patent number: D271218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1983
    Assignee: Arken, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian W. Farmer