Patents by Inventor Paul Cobain

Paul Cobain 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).

  • Modular message board
    Patent number: 5914698
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular electronic sign having a plurality of display units assembled on a mounting track and connected to a sign controller. Each display unit has a circuit board having a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged in a pattern thereon A microprocessor in each display unit is in communication with the sign controller and adjacent display units. Each display unit is environmentally sealed to avoid a separate enclosure for the modular sign. A plurality of standoffs are used to electrically connect the display units to power and communications conductors and mechanically connect the display units to the mounting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: ADDCO Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Nicholson, Gordon Melby, Paul Cobain