Patents by Inventor Robert L. Johns

Robert L. Johns 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: 6527565
    Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable light display assembly in which the light is adjustable in a manner of a track light with the support for the light capable of assuming many configurations including wall panels, support stands and multiple light fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Robert L. Johns
  • Patent number: 4420087
    Abstract: Article display units are formed by assembling together a plurality of elongated members to form a panel containing slots on at least one of the surfaces. The elongated members are contoured to interlock with one another via integral lug elements and complimentary leg elements thereby creating panels of any desired surface dimensions. The panels may be formed as free-standing or wall-mounted units. Brackets or other article support devices are hooked into the panel slots at desired locations to support and display merchandise or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1983
    Inventor: Robert L. Johns
  • Patent number: 4323163
    Abstract: Article display units are formed by assembling together a plurality of elongated members to form a panel containing parallel slots in each exterior surface into which article support devices may be hooked. The elongated members comprise a rectangular web, an integral cylindrical element and an integral C-shaped element. The cylindrical element of one member is inserted into the C-shaped element of an adjacent member to lock the members into a panel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Inventor: Robert L. Johns
  • Patent number: 4133589
    Abstract: Shoes are displayed for maximum sales efficiency while mitigating pilferage in a display device that comprises a pair of horizontally rotatable display units each having a front compartment and a rear compartment. Each front compartment has means to display single shoes of pairs in horizontal rows and the rear compartments have storage means to receive the mating shoes out-of-sight behind the displayed shoe. Both display units are trapesoidal in shape, the hinged side being square and the unhinged side angled, permitting the two display units to mesh into a closed position and freely rotate into an open position for access to the hidden shoe mates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Inventor: Robert L. Johns