Abstract: An advertising device capable of publicizing a business, especially a business related to a vehicle, by mounting the advertising device on a vehicle, preferably in the license plate area, is secured to a vehicle with or without framing a license plate.

Abstract: A license plate cover has a transparent or translucent frame, an annular insert and an elastomeric gasket. The frame includes a periphery and an inner side for disposal adjacent to a license plate. The inner side includes an elongate annular channel near the periphery of the frame. The annular insert is disposed adjacent the flat bottom of the channel. An elastomeric gasket is disposed on top of the insert in the channel.

Abstract: A license plate frame having a polymeric decorative component including three-dimensional and/or multi-colored decorative elements. The license plate frame may optionally include a stabilizer component of a rigid or semi-rigid plastic onto which the decorative component may be attached.

Abstract: Vehicles are designed with a space for a license plate. Some vehicles are designed with a space larger than needed for a license plate with any associated frames or currently available holders. My idea is a license plate attachment that would utilize some or all of the unused space for, but not limited to, words; phrases; icons; images; logos; affiliations; designs; scrollwork; electronics; and other custom designs or decorations. The attachment would be permanently or temporarily attached by mechanical, magnetic or other means, thereby providing a mounting platform for the existing plate or by simply framing the traditionally mounted plate. The attachment would be constructed of, but not limited to, various metals and or plastics.

Abstract: A vehicle license plate holder assembly with roadside assistance request mechanism that includes a vehicle mountable housing assembly having a back lighted “HELP” sign and a pivoting license plate bracket having two pivoting arms each pivotally connected at a housing connection end to the vehicle mountable housing assembly. The license plate support plate is moveable between a “HELP” sign covering position and a “HELP” sign revealing position. The back lighted “HELP” sign includes a light source operable in either a continuous or a blinking mode.

Abstract: The device is a license plate mounting system, particularly a license plate Mounting system that includes a license plate holder and mounting straps, which is easily Installed as an aftermarket or factory-installed product to the rear grab bar of an all-Terrain vehicle (ATV) or all-terrain cycle (ATC), and can also be adapted for use by golf Carts and other vehicles. It would be fabricated from a strong, weather-resistant material Such as metal, plastic, or hard rubber.

Abstract: The invention of the license plate Loover is to put a stop to unauthorized photos of license plates. A photo of a license plate is not a way to determine weather or not a situation was not the cause of an outcome. The license plate Loover will help to protect people from having their rights violated and to prevent private companies from profiting from and earning royalties off of photos of people's personal property without their authorization.

Abstract: A universal license plate holder which is selectively adjustable to accommodate various sized license plates used around the world, composed of a pair of attachment brackets which are spaced apart and connected to the motor vehicle via respective mounting fasteners and further composed of a cross-bar which is pivotally connected to the attachment brackets. When loosened, each mounting fastener provides a pivot axis for its respective attachment brackets; however, when tightened the attachment brackets are frozen in a fixed relative position. Operatively, rotation of the attachment brackets allows for alignment with the plate holes of any license plate, for example a North American standard license plate, a European standard license plate, a Japanese standard license plate and a Korean standard license plate.

Abstract: A license plate cover has a transparent plastic frame and an elastomeric gasket. The frame includes a periphery and an inner side for disposal adjacent to a license plate. The elastomeric gasket is disposed on the inner side near the periphery of the frame. The gasket includes first and second elongate compression ribs which protrude inwardly from the inner side of the frame to different degrees thereby forming a surface that receives a beveled license plate. The elastomer making up the gasket may be furnished with a colorant such that a colored peripheral band is visible through the frame from the front.

Abstract: A grill mounted front license plate bracket comprises at least two mounting plates, spacing rods, fasteners and fastener engaging elements. Each of the mounting plates has a set of holes adapted to receive the fasteners. A center mounting plate is positioned on the exterior surface of the vehicle grill. The spacing rods extend outwardly from the front surface of the center mounting plate to the rear side of a front mounting plate. The spacing rods extend the front mounting plate beyond the front end of the vehicle. The fasteners extend through the holes in each of the mounting plates, the spacing rods and the grill. The fastener engaging elements receive the fasteners and releasably secure the license plate bracket to the front. The license plate and a license plate display frame are releasably mounted to the front mounting plate using additional fasteners.

Abstract: A license plate holding bracket attached to a tailgate which is arranged at a rear end of a cargo bed of a vehicle to perform a reciprocal rotational movement and which sets up the cargo bed in a closed state when the tailgate is in a vertical state and sets up the bed in an opened state when the tailgate is in a horizontal state. The bracket has a gate side fixing member fixed to the tailgate, a plate holding member for holding a license plate and a rotational movement mechanism for connecting the plate holding member to the gate side fixing member to make the plate holding member freely perform a reciprocal rotational movement and for moving the plate holding member to make the license plate take a parallel state or a erecting state to the tailgate so as to be visible of the license plate even though the plate is in the horizontal state.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a license plate to a vehicle having an air scoop in the bumper area. The bracket has a body having a mounting surface adapted to receive a license plate, an arm having a hook which extends from a rear surface of the body. The hook engages a flange defining the air scoop. A pair of threaded fasteners pass freely through the license plate, body of the brackets to be received in threaded apertures in the vehicle.

Abstract: The License Plate and Sticker Protection Device is designed to prevent tampering/theft of the vehicle license plate and sticker. This invention is being filed in the United States Patent and trademark Office as a non provisional utility patent application. Further disclosure of this invention has been submitted to a major automotive industrial company with the proper disclosure waiver in effect.

Abstract: A license plate mounting bracket for mounting a license plate or other decorative plate to the vertical guide rollers on a winch includes a frame, a back plate, eight nut and bolt assemblies, and two clips. The frame is shaped and dimensioned for receiving a standard license plate. The back plate, which is flat and the size of a standard license plate, is bolted into the frame. The four nut and bolt assemblies bolt the frame, a license plate and the back plate together with the back plate positioned behind the license plate. The two clips extend from the backside of the back plate and are shaped and dimensioned to clip to the vertical guide rollers of a winch.

Abstract: A device that fits over a license plate of either an automobile, truck or motorcycle that has a circuit built into it and gets hooked up to vehicle power source. The circuit consists of four rows of Infrared led's strategically place in front of the letters and or numbers on the license plate. When powered up the led's will turn on causing them to shine outward from the plate. The human eye can not see the infrared light causing no obstruction to the license plate and will remain readable. When a CCTV camera that is used in the security or law enforcement industry is used for the purpose of photographing your license plate to issue tickets through the mail your license plate will be unreadable and therefore unable to issue you a citation.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a license plate to a vehicle having an air scoop in the bumper area. The bracket has a body having a mounting surface adapted to receive a license plate, an arm having a hook which extends from a rear surface of the body. The hook engages a flange defining the air scoop. A pair of threaded fasteners pass freely through the license plate, body of the brackets to be received in threaded apertures in the vehicle.

Abstract: A license plate holder made of a tough, resilient material has a back support with walls extending from the back support along the perimeter, defining a thick border and a well for mounting a license plate.

Abstract: A front and/or rear plate-holder (1) for vehicles in general is provided with at least a supporting means (6, 6′, 8, 8′, 8″), either integral or fastened to said plate-holder and containing at least a seat (7) for the containment and fastening of apparatuses or devices (3), positioned on the outside of vehicle. The supporting means (8″) may be integral or fastened to an external frame (11) of standard size for the coupling to the plate-holder.

Abstract: A license plate frame for a motor vehicle is configured with a programmable display capable of displaying text messages, images, designs and/or animations. The display preferably includes a two-dimensional array of LEDs located along a portion, such as the bottom, of the license plate frame. The display is preferably driven by a display driver module and powered by a battery or a vehicle's electrical system. The driver module is preferably located within or behind the license plate frame. The display can be controlled through a remote control that can be located inside a vehicle. The remote control can be configured to communicate with the driver module through a physical wire connection or through a wireless connection. The display driver module can include a receptacle for a nonvolatile memory module, such as a chip or card, through which the driver module can be programmed or controlled.

Abstract: An articulated license plate mount for locating a license plate at the drop-gate of a vehicle, wherein the license plate will be visible to onlookers at all times whether the drop-gate be at, or between, its upright and prone positions. A gate bracket is connected to a drop-gate, a license plate is connected to a license bracket, and a pivot connection pivotally connects the license bracket to the gate bracket. As the drop-gate is rotated from the upright to the prone position, the license plate rotates on the pivot connection so as to remain vertically oriented and visible to onlookers.

Abstract: A novelty device attaches to the exterior of a motor vehicle, with an upwardly extending arm producing a passive lateral oscillation due to vehicle motion to simulate a wagging animal tail. The device includes a base plate which attaches to the vehicle between a license plate mounting area and the license plate, with a bracket extending outwardly from the plane of the plate. A laterally flexible arm is attached to the distal end of the bracket. A fabric or plastic sleeve resembling an animal tail may be installed over the arm, so the covered arm resembles the tail of a team mascot animal or the like. The flexibility of the arm may be adjusted or varied by providing a series of bends at the base of the arm or elsewhere along the arm, and/or providing a bobweight at the distal end of the arm or elsewhere along the arm.

Abstract: A license plate holder for diffusing the flashlight of a vehicle-detection camera at different angles, comprising a fixed part connected to the vehicle and a movable part that may be positioned at different angles to the vehicle, by spacing them apart with differing lengths pins or at a fixed angle, by the fixed part having an angled shape, wherein the movable part holds a license plate and a license plate cover having a micro-prismatic lens.

Abstract: A license plate frame (10) that includes a first horizontal section (14) having a pair of mounting tabs (22) and a second horizontal section (16) having a pair of indicia emblems (44). The-design of the frame (10) allows the frame to be attached to a vehicle license plate (80) in either of two selectable positions: in the first position the frame (10) is attached to the vehicle with the pair of emblems (44) located on the lower section of the frame; in the second position the frame (10) is attached to a vehicle with the pair of emblems located on the upper section of the frame.

Abstract: A device and system for selectively obfuscating the specific indicia of at least one of a vehicle's license plates having a tinting plate that is capable of becoming opaque upon the input of energy and that fits over the indicia on the vehicle's license plate, a regulation means that controls the energy input into tinting plate, and an attachment means for attaching the tinting plate to the front of a vehicle's license plate.

Abstract: A license plate frame for use, in combination, with a toy license plate, includes upper and lower horizontally extending sections and vertically disposed end sections extending between and integrally connected to the opposite ends of the horizontally extending sections. Each of the horizontally extending sections and end sections has a frontal wall that is substantially parallel to the plane of the license plate frame, and an outer enclosure wall extending rearwardly from the plane of the license plate frame. The frontal walls have a front surface and an opposing rear surface. The front and rear surfaces each terminate at an inner edge and an outer edge. The inner edges cooperate to form a display aperture. An inner frame wall extending rearwardly from the rear surface of each of the frontal walls, between the inner edge and the outer enclosure wall. At least two plate retaining flanges extend inwardly from the inner frame terminal edge.

Abstract: A license plate holder for use on a vehicle has a frame that holds and displays a vehicle license plate on the vehicle. A plurality of red light emitting diodes (LEDs) is mounted around the perimeter of the frame. They are connected to the brake light circuit of the vehicle to light up when the brakes are applied. A lesser number of non-red LEDs are also disposed around the perimeter of the frame. These are connected to the running light circuit of the vehicle. They may be multi-colored or of a single color such as blue or green.

Abstract: License plate frame structure with knockdown decorative articles for shading the screws for locking the license plate frame. The license plate frame structure includes a license plate frame and multiple decorative articles. The license plate frame body is formed with several locating holes in each of which a locating plate is locked. Each of the decorative articles is composed of a decorative cover and a pivot plate locked on inner face of the decorative cover. The pivot plate is such connected with the locating plate that the decorative cover is permitted to be turned and opened within a certain range of angle and locked with and located on the license plate frame. The decorative articles can be easily replaced without being damaged. Also, the decorative articles are designed with various patterns to shade the pivot plate and locating plate and achieve a decorative and beautifying effect.

Abstract: A lockable license plate holder for securing a license plate via a plurality of conventional fasteners to a vehicle wherein the license plate holder includes a license plate holder housing member provided with an open generally rectangular framework element having an upper portion and a lower portion provided with a plurality of apertured mounting tabs dimensioned to receive the conventional fasteners, and a locking unit including a lock member operatively connected to a pair of locking arms provided with a plurality of cover tabs that will selectively cover and expose the apertured mounting tabs in response to the position of the lock member. In addition, the interior of the open framework element is further provided with at least one bracket element that is dimensioned to surround a registration decal provided on most state license plates.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a license plate to a motor vehicle having a spare tire mounted to a rear panel. The apparatus includes a mounting portion, a display portion and a latch assembly. The mounting portion is adapted to be pivotally interconnected to the motor vehicle for rotation about a pivot axis to selectively provide access to the spare tire. The display portion is carried by the mounting portion and is adapted to be oriented in a substantially vertical plane and spaced apart from a rear surface of the motor vehicle such that the spare tire is mounted to the motor vehicle interbetween the rear surface and the display portion. The latch assembly is operative for releasing/engaging a striker interconnected to the rear panel. The latch assembly is attached to the display portion.

Abstract: Knockdown license plate frame structure and decorative articles thereof. The decorative articles serve to shade the tightening members for locking the license plate frame. The license plate frame has several locating plate each having a locating hole. Each of the decorative articles is formed with pivot holes corresponding to the locating holes. The tightening members are screwed into the pivot holes of the decorative articles and the locating holes of the license plate frame to easily replaceably lock the decorative articles with the license plate frame to achieve a decorative and beautifying effect.

Abstract: A license plate holder for diffusing the flashlight of a vehicle-detection camera at different angles, comprising a fixed part connected to the vehicle and a movable part that may be positioned at different angles to the vehicle, by spacing them apart with differing lengths pins or at a fixed angle, by the fixed part having an angled shape, wherein the movable part holds a license plate and a license plate cover having a micro-prismatic lens.

Abstract: The present invention is an RV license plate frame which has an integral holder for an RV sticker. In a preferred embodiment, the RV sticker holder is a horizontal, clear plastic cylinder removably enclosed in a housing which is connected to the license plate frame. To use, the RV owner removes the plastic cylinder from the housing, and inserts the RV sticker into the plastic cylinder with the display surface of the RV sticker showing outwardly through the clear plastic. Then, the owner replaces the plastic cylinder within its housing on the license plate frame. This way, there is provided an effective and economical means for displaying an RV sticker and vehicle license plate at the same time.

Abstract: A lockable license plate holder for securing a license plate via a plurality of conventional fasteners to a vehicle wherein the license plate holder includes a license plate holder housing member provided with an open generally rectangular framework element having an upper portion and a lower portion provided with a plurality of apertured mounting tabs dimensioned to receive the conventional fasteners, and a locking unit including a lock member operatively connected to a pair of locking arms provided with a plurality of cover tabs that will selectively cover and expose the apertured mounting tabs in response to the position of the look member.

Abstract: A license plate mounting to be mounted a foot peg mounting tab of a motorcycle frame. The license plate mounting is deflectable from an extended position to a deflected position with the extended position extending outward away from the frame of the bicycle and the deflected position places the license plate frame in juxtaposition to the motorcycle frame. The license plate frame is readily movable from the deflected position back to the extended position.

Abstract: The present display is comprised of a first mounting bracket with holes spaced for attaching to a license plate on a vehicle. An arm is attached to the first mounting bracket. A first snap buckle is attached to an outer end of the arm. A display panel has a lower edge attached to a second mounting bracket. A second snap buckle is attached to the second mounting bracket. The display panel is attached to the vehicle by connecting the first and second snap buckles together. The display panel is easily detached or replaced by disconnecting the snap buckles. In a second embodiment, a flag is attached to a third snap buckle for being detachably connected to the first snap buckle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a custom decorative license plate frame from a blank having a base member and a lamination of a contrasting color. The blank is aligned to a reference and message zones are defined relative to the reference. Data representing text and/or graphics to be transferred to the frame are input by a user and a data processor scales the data to the message zones. Transfer data is generated from the scaled message data and the message is transferred to the frame using a transfer tool and the transfer data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a custom decorative license plate frame from a blank having a base member and a lamination of a contrasting color. The blank is aligned to a reference and message zones are defined relative to the reference. Data representing text and/or graphics to be transferred to the frame are input by a user and a data processor scales the data to the message zones. Transfer data is generated from the scaled message data and the message is transferred to the frame using a transfer tool and the transfer data.

Abstract: A knockdown license plate frame. The frame includes upper, lower, left and right members which can be freely assembled as desired in order to improve the appearance of a license plate of a motorcycle or a car.

Abstract: A license plate bracket includes a pair of resilient hooks for hooking the bracket to the grille of a vehicle. The hooks, in part, replace conventional hardware such as screws and bolts which are incompatible with the thin plastic ribs found on modern vehicle front grilles. The entire bracket, including the hooks, can be formed as a one-piece plastic molding.

Abstract: A tag lock is provided which is constructed from a transparent material. The cover is hingably coupled over a license plate for selectively protecting the same.

Abstract: An improved license plate protector comprises a one piece flexible cover made of relatively high impact strength polycarbonate resin, which remains substantially transparent and damage resistant even upon marring, scratching and weathering of the cover during use. The plate protector further comprises an improved structural technique for positioning and securing a one piece, light weight plate protector to a license plate and a motor vehicle, and protecting the license plate, through the combined use of a perimeter rib, retaining tabs, a plurality of positioning tabs, corresponding attachment locations and a plurality of attachment holes. A method of making a license plate protector as described comprises the steps of drying polycarbonate resin with a heater, and forming a license plate protector by application of heat and pressure to such resin in a molding device having mold surfaces comprising material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel and chrome plating.

Abstract: A license plate cover security device 10 for use with a license plate 100 dimensioned to be received in a license plate receptacle 200 formed in the chassis 201 of a vehicle 202 equipped with an alarm system 203. The security device 10 includes a license plate cover member 20 operatively associated with a wiring system 40 connected to the alarm system 203. The wiring system 40 includes at least one electrical switch plate 45 operatively associated with one of the conventional fasteners 50 used to secure the license plate cover member 20 and the license plate 100 to the license plate receptacle 200 wherein the removal of the conventional fastener 50 will activate the vehicle alarm system 203.

Abstract: A vehicle billboard which permits the removable attachment of a sign-bearing billboard to the existing license plate frame of a vehicle. The billboard is fixedly mounted to a supporting frame and has a flat surface upon which a design may be affixed, drawn or otherwise displayed. A pair of brackets join the supporting frame and billboard to a license plate frame via screws or rivets. The billboard and supporting frame may be interchanged with other billboards and the entire apparatus including the mounting brackets may be easily attached to or removed from a vehicle.

Abstract: A license plate cover is provided with laser absorptive features. As a laser beam, having a predetermined wavelength which matches the absorptive properties of the plate cover, impinges on the plate cover the laser beam energy is absorbed on a molecular level and converted to heat thereby decreasing or eliminating the reflection of the transmitted laser beam.

Abstract: A license plate holder provided with a flat backing plate to which a transparent cover is hinged at the base thereof and which may be readily removable from the backing plate at the top thereof.

Abstract: Automobile dealers and auto body shops, frequently move dealer license plates between vehicles in their inventory or between vehicles temporarily in their care. They like to advertise their company name on these vehicles while they are being driven.

Abstract: Improved devices and methods for mounting a license plate on a vehicle are described. The mounting system of the invention includes a mounting bracket having a horizontal base portion adapted to extend underneath an overhanging portion of a vehicle, such as a bumper or grillwork. The base portion includes cut-outs and tabs, if required, to accommodate mounting to a particular model of truck, automobile or bus or an adjustment system to allow mounting holes to be moved so as to accommodate mounting on a variety of vehicles. Fasteners adapted to interact with holes in the horizontal underside of the portion of the vehicle to which the bracket will be mounted are provided. These fasteners are installed without tools and can be released without tools, if desired. The mounting system can be made either removable by hand or more permanent, being installed by hand but requiring tools and effort to remove it.

Abstract: The present invention provides an elegant automotive accessory which includes a fortified, rigid projection (23) capable of bearing a substantial load such as an integral extended ledge, surface, lever or lip on one portion of a license plate frame (12) mounted on a vehicle such as a car, van or truck. This fortified, rigid projection or surface (23) provides a safe, convenient handle that is especially designed to enable the user to open and to close a trunk deck lid (DL) of an automobile (A). Although the preferred embodiment (10F) of the present invention utilizes an integral load-bearing projecting surface (23F) formed into a license plate frame (12), alternative embodiments may employ separate handles (28) or knobs (40). These separate rigid and firmly-coupled projections that are not integrally formed with a license plate frame may be directly coupled or affixed to other portions of the door which it will be used to open and close.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sign, preferably a registration sign for vehicles, which sign (2) includes a portion or member (16) consisting of a portion of a film web (6) or of a row of separate film portions, whereby said portion (16) is provided with information (3), preferably registration symbols or characters for vehicles, while toner material (25) has been applied thereon by electronically variable application in an electronic printer. For being able to manufacture this sign at low costs and by means of a simple manufacturing method, the toner material is applied on a surface of said portion (16), preferably a surface (23) reflecting light from headlamps, by means of an electronic printer in the form of an ionographic printer (24) wherein the toner material is fixed on the surface of said portion (16) with pressure by a cold pressure and fixing method. (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A security device for deterring theft of a license plate attached to a vehicle includes a somewhat box like enclosure base (1) with sides folded over toward the center of an open face to provide a retaining border for holding the transparent, shatterproof cover (2) in place and limiting the opportunity of a breach of the device. The cover is wedged into a bottom face plate (3) such that the cover and plate are rigidly attached to one another without the need for rivets, adhesives, etc. A key lock (4) releasably secures the bottom face plate, and thereby the cover, to the enclosure base.