Collapsible Patents (Class 40/610)
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Patent number: 12165547Abstract: A rollable display device, including a housing and a display panel, is provided. The housing includes an accommodating housing, and the accommodating housing includes an internal accommodating space. The display panel at least includes a first display region and a second display region and can be switched between a rolled-up state and an unrolled state. When in the rolled-up state, the first display region is rolled up in an accommodating space, and the second display region is located outside the accommodating housing and is configured to display. When in the unrolled state, the first display region is rolled out of the accommodating housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jie Zeng
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Patent number: 12102899Abstract: A sports rebounding and goal apparatus for receiving a moving object, such as a ball, or puck having a base frame with elongated base members, an upper frame connected to the base frame and having elongated supports and upper frame members pivotally connected to the base frame. A first lock pivotally joins the supports and is selectively actuatable between a locked configuration to fix relative movement between the elongated supports and an unlocked configuration to allow folding movement of the supports relative to each other and relative to the first lock. Elongated cross members are pivotally connected to the upper frame and slidingly connected to base frame. A second lock pivotally connects at least one of the cross members and is selectively actuatable between a locked configuration to fix relative movement between the cross members and an unlocked position to allow drawing together of the cross members.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.Inventors: Derek Coulter, Lucas Ferrari
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Patent number: 12070699Abstract: The present disclosure provides an accessory and an inflatable doll, the accessory includes a housing, a plurality of first air blowers at least partially mounted in the housing, and a main controller, the housing includes a first air inlet portion and a first air outlet portion, each first air blower includes a second air inlet portion communicated with the first air inlet portion and a second air outlet portion communicated with the first air outlet portion, the main controller is electrically connected to the first air blowers and configured to control operations of the first air blowers.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Inventor: Yumin Gu
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Patent number: 12067906Abstract: A foldable display includes a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame. The display includes a first frame hinge that rotatably couples the first frame to the second frame about a first axis. The display includes a second frame hinge that rotatably couples the second frame to the third frame about a second axis. A linkage assembly is attached to the first frame and to the second frame. The linkage assembly limits a maximum angle between the first frame and the second frame when the linkage assembly is fully extended, creating a base structure with the first frame and the second frame, supporting the foldable display. The display includes a clasp rotatably about a clasp hinge and attached to the third frame. The clasp is attachable to the first frame at a clasp receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Inventor: Timothy J. Murray
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Patent number: 11417245Abstract: A frame assembly presents one or more electronic displays. The frame assembly includes a first panel having a first front surface and a first rear surface. The first panel is oriented such that the first front surface faces a first direction and the first rear surface faces a second direction opposite the first direction. A plurality of inner members are coupled to the first front surface and extend from the first front surface towards the first direction. A plurality of outer members are coupled to the first front surface and extend from the first front surface towards the first direction. The outer members are spaced from the inner members to define a plurality of channels therebetween. A second panel is hingedly coupled to the first panel such that the first panel and/or the second panel are rotatable about an axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Green Light InnovationsInventor: Timothy G. Fallon
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Patent number: 11358410Abstract: An artistic magnetic or hook and loop backdrop is disclosed which hangs over an artist's easel for display which makes it easier to cleanup! It works differently than other products on the market because it is a light matted-art magnetic display, as opposed to a heavier cloth canvas. Additionally, this product allows for two interior LED strip lights to be placed on the backdrop so that the display tent can be illuminated without the use of bulky lighting. The artist does not need to stack the canvas in bins or boxes with the Artwork Magnetic Backdrop and can instead roll the backdrop up for easy portability. Ideally, there will be small pockets in the backdrop to store magnets so that the artist can easily access them before hanging new projects. Additionally, this product has been used to hang light weight 8×10?, 11×14?, and 20×24? artwork through windy outdoor shows.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventor: Western Mwamlima
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Patent number: 11357117Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a housing, a flexible display having an upper surface, a lift assembly provided in the housing and coupled to the upper surface of the flexible display screen to extend the flexible display screen outside the housing, a motor provided in the housing and coupled to the lift assembly to raise the flexible display screen, and an elastic member provided adjacent to the upper surface of the flexible display screen, the elastic member configured to apply a vertical force to the upper surface of the flexible display screen.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Kitae Kang, Dohyeon Kim
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Patent number: 11341874Abstract: A foldable outdoor ornament includes a first panel and a second panel connected via one or more hinges. The first and second panels can fold between a folded position for storage and an open position for use. Brackets are affixed to a rear side of the first panel and a rear side of the second panel. Each bracket includes an upper leg attached to a rear side of one of the first panel or second panel and a lower leg extending perpendicularly outwardly from the rear side of one of the first panel or the second panel. The lower leg of each bracket includes an aperture. A stake is removably secured within each aperture, such that the ornament can be secured to the ground in the open position. The ornament resembles a traditional greeting card such as a birthday card and includes surfaces adapted for users to write messages thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Inventor: Rebecca Burke
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Patent number: 11255367Abstract: A universal hub adapter for a portable display frame assembly, the hub adapter being configured to mount to an outer surface of a display hub of the frame assembly. The universal hub adapter is configured to adapt the display hub of the frame assembly between the mounting of a first graphics system including a plurality of stretched fabric panels and a second graphics system including a channeled sub-frame for mounting a larger fabric panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Taylor Print & Visual Impressions, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clasen, Kevin Clobes, Gary Camarato
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Patent number: 11216041Abstract: An electronic device is provided which displays an object (body) on a flexible display screen in accordance with a three-dimensional shape of the display screen by utilizing the flexibility of the display screen. An electronic device including a display portion which includes a flexible display device displaying an object on a display screen; a detection portion detecting positional data of a given part of the display screen; and an arithmetic portion calculating a three-dimensional shape of the display screen on the basis of the positional data and computing motion of the object to make the object move according to a given law in accordance with the calculated three-dimensional shape of the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kunio Hosoya
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Patent number: 11004368Abstract: An easel is disclosed, where the easel may comprise a center front panel, a center rear panel positioned adjacent a top edge of the center front panel, a left front side panel positioned adjacent the center front panel, a right front side panel positioned adjacent the center front panel opposite the left front side panel, a right rear side panel positioned adjacent the center rear panel, a left rear side panel positioned adjacent the center rear panel opposite the right rear side panel. A first right slot may be positioned between the center rear panel and the right rear side panel, and a first left slot may be positioned between the center rear panel and the left rear side panel. Each of the center front panel and the center rear panel may include a pair of flaps configured to removably secure a sign. The easel may also have a presentation configuration and an unfolded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SignsDirect Inc.Inventor: Thomas Dalton
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Patent number: 10830229Abstract: A portable inflatable apparatus that includes a rigid polymeric base having an exterior circumference, which extends between top and bottom walls that together with the exterior define an interior compartment accessible via a circumferential panel and a top wall opening. A battery powered air pump is mounted in the interior compartment, and an inflatable structure is releasably retained about the top wall and has a deflated stowage volume that is less than a portion of the compartment. The apparatus is formed with a shape that when inflated projects away from the base when pressurized. A valve couples the pump with the inflatable structure, and is configured to manually and/or automatically retain and release pressure within the structure. The apparatus may also incorporate control and access panels, a pressure sensor for automated inflation and deflation, a cover to retain the stowed inflatable structure, a power supply and/or charging port, and lighting.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventor: Joseph D. Lurker
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Patent number: 10750808Abstract: A decorative artificial plant apparatus having a tubular frame configured to resemble the longitudinal shape of trunk and branch portions of a natural plant that is being duplicated. A stack of overlapping open cylinder segments is supported on the frame shaped to collectively resemble an outer surface of the trunk portion. Each cylinder segment has an expansion feature configured to diametrically expand when overlapped around an adjacent cylinder segment in the stack.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Desert Steel CorporationInventor: Eric Carroll
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Patent number: 10755605Abstract: In one example, a triangular display includes a first substrate, a second substrate coupled to and disposed in opposition to the first substrate, a first line of weakness formed along an axial direction of the first substrate to define a first section and a second section, a second line of weakness formed along an axial direction of the second substrate to define a third section and a fourth section and a former having a first side, the former extending between the first section and the third section, and in a deployed position, at least one of the first section or the second section has rotated about the first line of weakness and at least one of the third section or the fourth section has rotated about the second line of weakness to place the second section and the fourth section adjacent to the first side of the former.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventor: Carlos Enriquez
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Patent number: 10698448Abstract: An elastic support substrate elastically deforms in at least a longitudinal direction that is a winding direction, and as for the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction that is a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, the elastic support substrate is less likely to deform in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Noriko Watanabe
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Patent number: 10685588Abstract: Self-erectable displays and methods of making such self-erectable displays are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a shroud including a first shroud panel opposite a second shroud panel, the first shroud panel and the second shroud panel coupled at a first end of the shroud and a second end of the shroud. A support to be coupled to a first internal surface of the first shroud panel at a first position and to a second internal surface of the second shroud panel at a second position, the first position and the second position located between the first end and the second end, and an elastic band disposed about an exterior of the support, the elastic band biasing the first position away from the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventor: Jon Lyon
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Patent number: 10527225Abstract: Frame and lens upgrade kits for lighting fixtures. A frame bracket defines the frame area, which can be rectangular, for example. A lens frame fits just inside the frame bracket with the lens frame being releasably attached thereto. The frame bracket can be constructed from collapsible frame bracket subassemblies. For example, a rectangular frame bracket may be assembled from first and second collapsible frame bracket subassemblies that fan out and lock together to create a rigid frame bracket. The subassemblies each comprise elongated side and edge brackets that are fastened together such that they can pivot about one another. In some embodiments, one side of the lens frame is attached to a corresponding side of the frame bracket with a rotatable clip that allows the lens frame to swing such that its other side can attach to the bracket frame with an attachment latch, which can be magnetic, for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: S. Scott Pratt, Nathan Snell, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr.
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Patent number: 10488959Abstract: A flexible roll-up information handling system may include two chassis bodies that are connected using two scissor hinges for opening and closing. A coiled flexible display may be provided at an external surface for operation by a user, and may be rolled up in one of the chassis bodies, while being fixed to the other chassis body. The scissor hinges may be adjusted to provide friction to balance the closing force of the coiled flexible display, which may include a steel spring backing layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Jason Scott Morrison
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Patent number: 10403184Abstract: A freestanding exhibit display for supporting a banner includes a base, an upright support structure, and a transverse support arm. The upright support structure extends from the base. The transverse support arm is mounted on the upright support structure and includes a cradle defining a cradle space. The cradle is configured to retain a furled portion of the banner in the cradle space with only gravity.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventor: Waldemar Veazie, IV
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Patent number: 10233031Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a display panel turnover device. The display panel turnover device includes: a holder comprising two inverted-V shaped supports arranged oppositely and a rotating shaft pivotally assembled on top ends of the two inverted-V shaped supports, wherein each inverted-V shaped support comprises a front leg and a rear leg; an adjustment lever having a first operating position and a second operating position, located between two front legs and two rear legs and substantially parallel to the rotating shaft; a frame configured to retain a periphery of a display panel therein, wherein a top of the frame is secured to the rotating shaft, and a bottom of the frame is secured to the adjustment lever; and a front door and a rear door respectively arranged at a front side and a rear side of the frame and capable of being opened and closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xikui Hao, Zhiyu Qian, Yong Sun, Fangqing Li, Wei Min, Anlong Xu
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Patent number: 10227972Abstract: An inflatable object with a sag to enclose pressurized air to a predetermined threshold pressure and to obtain a shape, a decorative dress to cover at least a portion of the sag and having characteristics of an object having the shape when covering the sag outer surface, couplings on the sag outer surface to which the decorative dress is attached, a frame to support at least a portion of the sag, an air pump coupled to the sag by a unidirectional inlet valve, and to provide the insufflated air to the sag, an optional sensor coupled to the sag and configured to detect sag air pressure; and a controller, coupled between the sensor and the pump. The controller operates the pump to automatically maintain a threshold pressure of air within the sag. The sensor and the controller are disposed on the sag surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Inventor: Chi Yuan Shao
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Patent number: 10170020Abstract: A pop-up display apparatus includes a shroud having first and second sheets disposed in opposition to one another, the first and second sheets being connected to one another at a first side by a first joint and at a second side by a second joint. A stop member is disposed between the first and second sheets between the first and second joints and is connected to the first and second joints at a first height of the shroud. The stop member includes first and second stop elements arranged for translational movement in opposite directions relative to one another between a first and a second position. An elastic member, separate from the stop member, is connected to the first and second joints at a second height, the elastic member and being configured to bias the first joint toward the second joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Douglas R. Cwidak, Robert B. Lipscomb, William David Collings, Marcellino Santoro, Jr.
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Patent number: 10170021Abstract: A corrugated display sign with a main body having an inner surface and an outer surface, with the body including a first portion and a second portion. The sign further includes at least one or more formers, and in some embodiments two or more formers, secured to the first portion of the inner surface of the main body, with the formers each including a tab section that secures the former to the main body, a front body portion with a wing portion, and a back body portion with a wing potion. Further, the second portion of the main body is folded around the first portion and the formers, so as to create an elongated elliptical shape for the sign. The display sign is capable of being erected from a knockdown configuration to an erected configuration by folding the former body portions and the wing, and folding the second portion of the main body around the first portion and the formers.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
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Patent number: 9978292Abstract: Self-erectable displays and methods of making such self-erectable displays are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. In this example, in an erected position, the first panel, the second panel, and the third panel form a triangular cross-section. The example apparatus also includes a stop that extends between a base of one of the first panel, the second panel, or the third panel and a vertex of the others of the first panel and the second panel, the first panel and the third panel, or the second panel and the third panel. The example stop prevents movement of the vertex toward the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: R. R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANYInventor: Marcellino Santoro, Jr.
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Patent number: 9972226Abstract: A signage frame kit for a point of purchase interface, such as a speaker post, is provided. The signage frame kit includes frame elements that can be retrofitted to an existing point of purchase interface. The frame elements provide not only a means for attaching the frame to the point of purchase interface but also provide a means for receiving signage which can be prominently displayed at the point of purchase interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: VISUAL GRAPHIC SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: Patrick Benasillo
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Patent number: 9878661Abstract: A road traffic warning device includes a base, a cover body mounted on the base, and a collapsible warning frame mounted to the cover body. The base includes a controlling module. A folded triangular collapsible warning frame can be unfolded out of the cover body to create the warning device. Two wheels are mounted to two side of the base. The controlling module is configured to control the wheels to move the warning device to an effective warning position.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tzu-Cheng Yang, Hung-Chun Lu, Yu-Chien Wu
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Patent number: 9883604Abstract: A display device may include a display panel, and first member, and a second member. The display panel has a first section and a second section. The first member includes an electromagnet, extends parallel to the first section and has a first side and a second side. The first side is oriented a first obtuse angle with respect to the second side. The second member directly contacts the first member, extends parallel to the second section, and has a third side and a fourth side. The third side is oriented a second obtuse angle with respect to the fourth side. The first member is connected through the second member to the second section. The second member is connected through the first member to the first section.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jun Heui Lee, Seong Gyu Kwon, Jae Cheol Park, Gyeong Eun Eoh
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Patent number: 9858244Abstract: In some implementations, a user may use an electronic device to sample and/or share a sample of content of a content item. Furthermore, the electronic device may display a consumption representation in connection with the content item that may represent locations of parts of content that have been received as samples out of an expanse of content of the content item. In some examples, a user may select a portion of the content to sample based at least in part on one or more aspects or features of the content item, such as may be represented in a content representation. Further, a content provider may track an amount of content that is sent to the electronic device or other electronic devices associated with the same user account to limit the amount of content that may be provided as samples for each content item.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Michael Erik Carl Bjorkegren
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Patent number: 9829923Abstract: A foldable display device includes a flexible display panel and a retainer. The flexible display panel includes a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area, and a first folding area between the first and second non-folding areas. The retainer includes at least one first electromagnetic region in the second non-folding area and at least one first magnetic region in the first non-folding area. The first and second non-folding areas face each other when the flexible display panel is in a first folded state in the first folding area. The first folded state is maintained by an electromagnetic force generated between the at least one first electromagnetic region and the at least one first magnetic region.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hyun Jae Lee
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Patent number: 9829151Abstract: A height-adjustable flat panel display mount is provided. The height-adjustable flat panel display mount may include a wall plate that couples to a wall. The vertical rails may couple to a flat panel display. The vertical rails may also couple to the wall plate by way of one or more independent height-adjustment mechanisms. Adjusting one of the height-adjustment mechanisms in a first direction elevates the vertical rail to which it is coupled with respect to the floor, while adjusting the mechanism in the opposite direction lowers the vertical rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: MW Products LLCInventor: Brett Stenhouse
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Patent number: 9799239Abstract: A corrugated display sign with a main body having an inner surface and an outer surface, with the body including a first portion and a second portion. The sign further includes at least one or more formers, and in some embodiments two or more formers, secured to the first portion of the inner surface of the main body, with the formers each including a tab section that secures the former to the main body, a front body portion with a wing portion, and a back body portion with a wing portion. Further, the second portion of the main body is folded around the first portion and the formers, so as to create an elongated elliptical shape for the sign. The display sign is capable of being erected from a knockdown configuration to an erected configuration by folding the former body portions and the wing, and folding the second portion of the main body around the first portion and the formers.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
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Patent number: 9551921Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed that includes a screen and a frame system positioned to support the screen. The frame system includes a plurality of frame members, a hinge that couples the frame members together, and a lock that blocks relative movement of the frame members.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: DRAPER INC.Inventor: Shanon O. Redmon
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Patent number: 9536455Abstract: A signage frame kit for a point of purchase interface, such as a speaker post, is provided. The signage frame kit includes frame elements that can be retrofitted to an existing point of purchase interface. The frame elements provide not only a means for attaching the frame to the point of purchase interface but also provide a means for receiving signage which can be prominently displayed at the point of purchase interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: VISUAL GRAPHIC SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: Patrick Benasillo
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Patent number: 9262947Abstract: An apparatus for displaying electronic advertisements or the like is provided herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a first planar body having a first electronic display and a second planar body having a second electronic display. The apparatus may include a connector for connecting the first and second planar bodies, and at least one controller component operatively coupled to the first and second electronic displays. The apparatus may include at least one alarm component attached to at least one of the first and second planar bodies, and at least one movement detection component operatively coupled to the at least one alarm component. The apparatus may include at least one power component operatively coupled to the first and second electronic displays and the at least one alarm component.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Total Range Design Pty LtdInventor: David Gregory Ranger
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Patent number: 9238180Abstract: A modular construction panel is provided. The modular construction panel has a panel having a plurality of fasteners disposed within or thereon, each fastener permitting adjoining to a like construction panel for creating a structure. The panels are provided in shapes optimizing modularity when mated to other panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: FELTRO INC.Inventor: Samuel Kennedy
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Patent number: 9214104Abstract: An interchangeable face plate display system for accommodating multiple graphic displays on the same frame. The interchangeable face plate display system includes a hub member adapted to interconnect elongate frame members of a display structure and including a block having a front side, a back side, a top side, and a bottom side; and an interchangeable support member removably connected to the hub member for supporting graphics upon the display structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Inventors: Patrick T. Matthews, Brad L. Flaherty
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Patent number: 9123262Abstract: A corrugated display sign with a main body having an inner surface and an outer surface, with the body including a first portion and a second portion. The sign further includes at least one or more formers, and in some embodiments two or more formers, secured to the first portion of the inner surface of the main body, with the formers each including a tab section that secures the former to the main body, a front body portion with a wing portion, and a back body portion with a wing portion. Further, the second portion of the main body is folded around the first portion and the formers, so as to create an elongated elliptical shape for the sign. The display sign is capable of being erected from a knockdown configuration to an erected configuration by folding the former body portions and the wing, and folding the second portion of the main body around the first portion and the formers.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
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Patent number: 9091808Abstract: A system, method and assembly for performing traffic sign inspections is provided. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a first plurality of sheetings that each have a combination of retroreflectivity and color that is different from the combination of retroreflectivity and color of each of the other first plurality of sheetings; a first clamp and second clamp for clamping one of said first plurality of sheetings to a traffic sign; a first handheld light source; and a first enclosure for removably housing the first plurality of sheetings, said first and second clamps, and said first handheld light source. The assembly may further include a second enclosure for removably housing a second plurality of sheetings that each has a combination of retroreflectivity and color that is different from the combination of retroreflectivity and color of each of the other second plurality of sheetings.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: Scott N. Chapman
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Patent number: 9052057Abstract: A flexible mounting system and apparatus, the system comprising a horizontally collapsible frame and one or more vertical mounting rails coupled to the horizontally collapsible frame. The horizontally collapsible frame is comprised of two horizontal rails, a first side rail pivotally mounted to the two horizontal rails, wherein the first side rail is hinged at the midpoint by a first stationary connector, and a second side rail pivotally mounted to the two horizontal rails, wherein the second side rail is hinged at the midpoint by a second stationary connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: MW Products LLCInventor: Brett Stenhouse
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Patent number: 9038299Abstract: A fluid-filled barrier assembly restricts access to areas and redirects traffic while ensuring that the assembly remains upright and visible. The assembly includes a plurality of pipes coupled together to define a barrier. The barrier is configured for mounting a sign thereto. A hollow interior of the barrier defines a conduit. The conduit extends through each of the pipes. The conduit is configured for receiving a fluid therein wherein the fluid retains the barrier in an upright position on a supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Jimmy L. Uribe
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Patent number: 9036257Abstract: A portable movie screen includes a screen portion and a frame portion surrounding at least part of the periphery of the screen portion. The screen portion has a screen gain greater than about 0.8 and an elasticity greater than an elasticity of the frame portion. The movie screen includes at least one side connected to the front portion and a receiving space defined at least in part by the front portion and the side portion. The receiving space is configured to selectively receive a support body including at least one sealed chamber and movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The frame portion is configured such that when the support body is in the expanded configuration and positioned in the receiving space, the frame portion tensions the screen portion and substantially maintains the screen portion in a desired shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Open Air Cinema LLCInventors: Stuart C. Farmer, Marcus J. Clawson
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Publication number: 20150107139Abstract: A displaying device comprises a movable storage device adjustable between at least a closed position and an open position, an elastic image-building body adjustable between at least an inactive position and an active position. The image-building body, in its inactive position, is arranged to be accommodated by the storage device in the closed position thereof. The image-building body includes a substantially gas-tight cavity. The displaying device includes a valve arranged to be connected to a gas source, the valve being arranged to provide gas communication between the gas source and the cavity, so that the cavity may be filled with gas, and the image-building body may be raised into its active position when the storage device is in its open position. A method is for using a displaying device. A compressor is for putting up an image-building wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Anne Jorunn SÆTEN
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Patent number: 9003683Abstract: Improvements in a foldable sign are disclosed. The sign provide a foldable “A” frame floor sign that folds for easy storage. The folding sign generally includes An “A” frame. The “A” frame provides a stable platform with multiple cross members that support the sign from wind or uneven surfaces. The “A” frame folds in two dimensions to create a dense elongated collapsed structure. The storage is by folding the structure at the apex of the “A” frame and bringing the sides together. Because the sign is flexible, the sign can be folded or wrapped around the collapsed frame. In this dense elongated collapsed structure the folding sign can be placed in an elongated storage bag. While the sign is folded for storage and transportation, when the sign is expanded it essentially resembles traditional “A” frame structures with the same overall dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventors: Victor Juan Feliciano, Sondra A. Aragon
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Patent number: 8997388Abstract: A corrugated display sign with a former panel secured to a backer panel. The former panel includes a central section opposed by two lateral sections, two support members partially cut away from the central section and maintaining a connection with the central section via at least one fold line, and two or more preformed slits, with one slit positioned adjacent to the support members. The display sign further includes a graphic panel operable to be wrapped around exterior edges of the lateral sections, and having ends secured to the backer panel. The display sign is capable of being erected from a knockdown configuration to an erected configuration by folding the lateral sections away from the central section and wrapping the graphic panel about the lateral sections.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
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Patent number: 8978280Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, an arched display unit is provided. The unit includes a pair of display mounts, and a display support attached to each of the pair of display mounts. A side header is attached to each of the display supports, and a center header is located between the pair of side headers. In another embodiment, each of the display mounts, display supports, side headers, and center header are formed from a single blank of corrugated material, such as cardboard or plastic.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Menasha CorporationInventors: Douglas E. Holt, William J. Mertz, II, Christopher Norman
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Patent number: 8959812Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Circle Graphics, Inc.Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
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Patent number: 8955243Abstract: A multi-panel display device having a center panel positioned between a first side panel and a second side panel and a third panel comprising a header panel and an adhesive panel. In one aspect, the invention can be a blank for a multi-panel display device comprising: a center panel; a first side panel attached to the center panel along a first pre-weakened line; a second side panel attached to the center panel along a second pre-weakened line; and a third panel comprising a header panel and an adhesive panel, the third panel detachably coupled to the second side panel along a third pre-weakened line.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventor: Stephen P. Dashe
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Patent number: 8953327Abstract: A device having a self-winding element is described. The self-winding element is built on a flexible membrane; it has an extended form and a retracted form. Stiffness in the extended form may be provided using membrane curvature, or a retractable support member may be used, or both. Transitions between the extended form and the retracted form are preferably accomplished using sequential activation of tensile members that are configured in segments of the membrane. Activation of the tensile elements is preferably implemented using a processor or controller that activates tri-state drivers in a predetermined sequence in order to pass a current through each element when heating is desired. A preferred material used for the tensile elements is thin film NITINOL.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: iBlaidZ, Inc.Inventor: Peter C. Salmon
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Patent number: 8863418Abstract: A point of sale display is disclosed. A display unit according to an embodiment includes: a first display face; a second display face; and a foldable central member positioned between the first and second display faces, the foldable central member including: a foldable L-shaped member; and a transverse member positioned within a slot of the foldable L-shaped member, wherein the foldable central member automatically expands from a storage position to a display position, such that the first and second display faces form an opening therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Inventive Media LLCInventors: Nathaniel Hull Acker, Edmond Kimting Fung
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Publication number: 20140290104Abstract: An airframe display system and method. The airframe display system has an airtight airframe having at least one airbeam. The airbeam has a sleeve of dimensionally stable material. A stretch fabric cover is received over the airframe whereby, upon inflation, the airframe is substantially rigid and the stretch fabric cover is taut over the airframe defining a display surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Curtis H. Lindblom, John Elliott, Jim Sommerville, Nathaniel J. Nelson