Patents by Inventor James G. Close

James G. Close 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: 5471774
    Abstract: A wind sail sign system for mounting to existing sign structural columns and a method of raising or lowering a wind sail sign over and around other signs comprising a winch assembly and guide elements. The wind sail sign of the instant invention is constructed of lightweight materials, quick-change frame assemblies and laminated panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventors: Wilber S. Hoyt, James G. Close
  • Patent number: 5224677
    Abstract: A pull down display and storage device in one aspect has a member movable with respect to a fixed support having pivot apparatus interconnected between the fixed support and the movable member, the movable member moving out and down from the fixed support, and in one aspect a spring or springs and/or a dampener controlling motion of the movable member and permitting balanced movement of the movable member or of the movable member and a load thereon; in one aspect, the device including the fixed support; and in another aspect, the device being releasably locked in a downward position due to the disposition of the pivot apparatus and spring. A support, shelf or case with one or more such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Hoyt-Close Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Close
  • Patent number: 5058846
    Abstract: The invention is a movable frame for connection to and movement with respect to a fixed support, said movable frame may be comprised of multiple elements including a movable frame member, a pivot means, a spring means, a dampening means, and a support means. The combination of the movable frame, the pivot means and a fixed support form the preferred invention embodiment of a pull down display and storage apparatus. The invention also includes a method for moving products from an initial raised position to a final lower position by the step of pulling down on a movable frame, when the movable frame is comprised of the elements discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: Hoyt-Close Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Close
  • Patent number: 5054219
    Abstract: A motor driven multi-faced revolving sign for mounting on existing sign pedestals. Whereby a removable quarter section is provided so that the sign may be clamp mounted around an existing sign pedestal without removing the existing sign. An adaptor is also provided to facilitate the mounting and operation of the sign regardless of size or configuration of most existing pedestals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventors: Wilber S. Hoyt, James G. Close