Patents by Inventor James A. Helzer

James A. Helzer 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: 7100761
    Abstract: A display for a collectible item, such as a coin, in which the collectible item may be rotated relative to the display. In one embodiment, the display comprises a bubble, which can be a semi-rigid transparent material, supported between at least two layers of support material, which can be a rigid material such as card-stock, which are adhered together. The bubble includes a capsule for encapsulating the collectible item, and a flange extending from an outer perimeter of the capsule. The capsule of the bubble is aligned within an opening in the support material so that the collectible item may be viewed. The flange contacts the support layers, and permits the bubble to be rotated within the display. The display also includes an apparatus for rotatably securing the flange between the support layers, which can be a high-gloss heat-resistant coating applied to the support layers over the areas in which the support layers contact the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Unicover Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Helzer, Max A. DeHerrera
  • Publication number: 20040124110
    Abstract: A display for a collectible item, such as a coin, in which the collectible item may be rotated relative to the display. In one embodiment, the display comprises a bubble, which can be a semi-rigid transparent material, supported between at least two layers of support material, which can be a rigid material such as card-stock, which are adhered together. The bubble includes a capsule for encapsulating the collectible item, and a flange extending from an outer perimeter of the capsule. The capsule of the bubble is aligned within an opening in the support material so that the collectible item may be viewed. The flange contacts the support layers, and permits the bubble to be rotated within the display. The display also includes an apparatus for rotatably securing the flange between the support layers, which can be a high-gloss heat-resistant coating applied to the support layers over the areas in which the support layers contact the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Unicover Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Helzer, Max A. DeHerrera
  • Publication number: 20020185856
    Abstract: A stamp product is described which is self-adhesive and adheres to a release liner. The product is imprinted with stamp graphics and perforated about the periphery of the graphics and through the liner to define each stamp. The liner is cut opposite each stamp making each stamp accessible by tearing both liner and stamp at the perforations or by removal of the liner at each stamp and then tearing the stamp at the perforations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: Unicover Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Hanefeld, Max A. DeHerrera, James A. Helzer, Alan Green, Vance P. Mattison, Julia J. Souther
  • Patent number: 6394499
    Abstract: A stamp product is described which is self-adhesive and adheres to a release liner. The product is imprinted with stamp graphics and perforated about the periphery of the graphics and through the liner to define each stamp. The liner is cut opposite each stamp making each stamp accessible by tearing both liner and stamp at the perforations or by removal of the liner at each stamp and then tearing the stamp at the perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignees: Unicover Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Hanefeld, Max A. DeHerrera, James A. Helzer, Alan Green, Vance P. Mattison, Julia J. Souther
  • Patent number: 5191972
    Abstract: A device for storage and display of small, generally planar articles such as coins or the like, comprises one or more generally planar compartments for displaying a face of one or more articles. The articles are held in a cavity, preferably a closed, dust-tight cavity, of a generally planar article holder having a pair of opposed walls having the cavity therebetween. The article holder is releasably held in a display compartment by a generally planar retainer member which bears against an article holder which is correctly positioned in the display compartment. The article holder is also prevented from lateral movement in the display compartment and is thus held in an article viewing position in the display compartment whereby an article which is correctly positioned in the article holder is properly positioned in a display compartment and is viewable through an aperture in the retainer and through a transparent wall of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: Unicover Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Helzer, David P. Hanefeld, Dwight Hayes
  • Patent number: 4364537
    Abstract: An adjustable holder for a planar object such as a plate is disclosed. The holder is comprised of a base having a channel therein in which an arm is received. The arm is frictionally held in the channel of the base and has a hooked upper end. At the lower part of the base, means to removably attach a pair of feet is provided. Where the holder is to be freestanding, the pair of feet extend forwardly and sidewardly of the base. Where the holder is to be mounted on a wall, an alternative pair of feet is provided which extend downwardly as well as forwardly and sidewardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Unicover Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Helzer
  • Patent number: D266461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1982
    Assignee: Unicover Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Helzer