Patents by Inventor Richard P. Homblad

Richard P. Homblad 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).

  • Display systems and releasable power clamp for use therewith
    Patent number: 7481663
    Abstract: Display systems and a power clamp for use therein, the power clamp configured to releasably connect an illuminated graphics panel to a power source, are disclosed. The power clamp includes an actuating member, a biasing mechanism, a connector housing for retaining connector and a power ribbon or cable, the power clamp providing a safe and efficient method of temporarily securing and removably releasing a flexible printed circuit or illuminated graphics panel into a display system without requiring hard wiring of the panel to the display system, the printed circuit board or power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick L. Kottke, Richard P. Homblad
  • Display systems and releasable power clamp for use therewith
    Patent number: 7318745
    Abstract: Display systems and a power clamp for use therein, the power clamp configured to releasably connect an illuminated graphics panel to a power source, are disclosed. The power clamp includes an actuating member, a biasing mechanism, a connector housing for retaining connector and a power ribbon or cable, the power clamp providing a safe and efficient method of temporarily securing and removably releasing a flexible printed circuit or illuminated graphics panel into a display system without requiring hard wiring of the panel to the display system, the printed circuit board or power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick L. Kottke, Richard P. Homblad