Patents by Inventor Wilber S. Hoyt

Wilber S. Hoyt 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: 5471775
    Abstract: An outdoor pull-down signboard is provided which is adaptable to existing sign support columns by being mounted above and in-front-of the existing signs and in some cases utilizes the reader board panels extracted from the existing signs. A frame for retaining and rapidly replacing picture panels covers all or a portion of the signboards face and further provides a transparent panel covering a reader board portion is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventors: Wilber S. Hoyt, William S. Thornton
  • Patent number: 5471774
    Abstract: A wind sail sign system for mounting to existing sign structural columns and a method of raising or lowering a wind sail sign over and around other signs comprising a winch assembly and guide elements. The wind sail sign of the instant invention is constructed of lightweight materials, quick-change frame assemblies and laminated panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventors: Wilber S. Hoyt, James G. Close
  • Patent number: 5054219
    Abstract: A motor driven multi-faced revolving sign for mounting on existing sign pedestals. Whereby a removable quarter section is provided so that the sign may be clamp mounted around an existing sign pedestal without removing the existing sign. An adaptor is also provided to facilitate the mounting and operation of the sign regardless of size or configuration of most existing pedestals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventors: Wilber S. Hoyt, James G. Close
  • Patent number: 4517809
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is an energy conservation system for heating and ventilating structures, particularly buildings with large refrigeration units such as convenience stores, grocery stores and restaurants. The system employs a plurality of manifold assemblies in conjunction with existing air conditioning and heating units to control air flow to recover heat from external heat exchangers of refrigeration units or provide interior ventilation with exterior air. The manifold assemblies preferably employ either a flexible damper gate sliding along tracks on a pivoted gate damper to control air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Inventor: Wilber S. Hoyt