Patents by Inventor Jim Sommerville

Jim Sommerville 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: 10359148
    Abstract: An accessory mounting system for an inflatable display. The accessory mounting system includes a cuff selectively positionable onto the inflatable airframe members of the inflatable display. The cuff remains on the airframe member when the inflatable display is in a deflated state. The cuff includes a mounting mechanism to which an accessory connector removably attaches over the exterior cover of the inflatable display. The accessory connector is adapted to support the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 10140896
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9355581
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160109061
    Abstract: An accessory mounting system for an inflatable display. The accessory mounting system includes a cuff selectively positionable onto the inflatable airframe members of the inflatable display. The cuff remains on the airframe member when the inflatable display is in a deflated state. The cuff includes a mounting mechanism to which an accessory connector removably attaches over the exterior cover of the inflatable display. The accessory connector is adapted to support the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160111032
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8919507
    Abstract: A display stand case table provides additional utility for users attending tradeshows, conventions and similar events by providing a work table or display table usable for various purposes. In addition to including a protective housing for transporting displays stands, the case is convertible to a table configuration wherein a carried tabletop is supported by a top edge of the case along with a related hinged lid. In this way, the tabletop is of sufficient size for the display of promotional items, samples, brochures, etc. while also being sufficiently supported. In addition, a secondary lid is provided at an interim location along one side of the case body. The secondary lid can be supported in a substantially horizontal orientation, thus providing an additional supporting shelf. It is contemplated that this secondary support shelf provides a surface to hold or contain audio visual equipment, laptop computers or promotional materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Jim Sommerville, Curtis Lindblom, Paul Guetter
  • Publication number: 20140290104
    Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100236454
    Abstract: A display stand case table provides additional utility for users attending tradeshows, conventions and similar events by providing a work table or display table usable for various purposes. In addition to including a protective housing for transporting displays stands, the case is convertible to a table configuration wherein a carried tabletop is supported by a top edge of the case along with a related hinged lid. In this way, the tabletop is of sufficient size for the display of promotional items, samples, brochures, etc. while also being sufficiently supported. In addition, a secondary lid is provided at an interim location along one side of the case body. The secondary lid can be supported in a substantially horizontal orientation, thus providing an additional supporting shelf. It is contemplated that this secondary support shelf provides a surface to hold or contain audio visual equipment, laptop computers or promotional materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Jim Sommerville, Curtis Lindblom, Paul Guetter
  • Patent number: D657974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Parizek, Jim Sommerville, Curtis Lindblom, Paul Guetter