Patents by Inventor Michael G. Hanitz

Michael G. Hanitz 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).

  • Rotating display
    Patent number: 6018899
    Abstract: A rotating display, particularly for use as a point of purchase inducement to customers in a retail environment, includes a two-sided display panel with fluorescent printed indicia or graphics on at least one side which are illuminated by ultraviolet light. The panel is rotated about its central longitudinal axis at a rotational velocity of at least approximately 300 RPM. The spinning fluorescent indicia, when illuminated in this fashion, create the illusion of a solid through the persistence of vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Michael G. Hanitz
  • Point of purchase spinning display
    Patent number: 5704145
    Abstract: A kinetic rotating display for use as a point of purchase inducement to customers in a retail environment. The display includes a two-sided transparent panel with fluorescent printed indicia or graphics on one side which are illuminated by ultraviolet light. The other side of the panel has these indicia or graphics masked off with an opaque layer. The panel is rotated about its central axis at a rotational velocity of 300-3000 RPM. The spinning fluorescent indicia, when illuminated in this fashion, create the illusion of a solid through the persistence of vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Inventor: Michael G. Hanitz