Collapsible Patents (Class 40/610)
  • Publication number: 20100058634
    Abstract: A banner stand including a banner presenting graphics thereon, a base and a post operably coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a support member operably coupleable with the post to support the banner in an upright display mode and to convert the banner to a curved configuration, wherein when the banner is the upright curved display mode, the banner includes a banner axis along a length thereof, the banner axis in a first position at an angle relative to an absolute vertical, wherein the angle is greater than zero degrees. The banner stand can further include an adjuster presented with the base and configured to enable adjustment of the post, such that the banner axis is effected to a second position, wherein the angle is substantially equal to zero degrees with respect to absolute vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Elliott, Mark A. Fritsche
  • Patent number: 7669355
    Abstract: A simulated balloon display is designed to be attached to a real estate “tent sign” or used in conjunction with any other promotional presentation. A silhouette cluster made of thin translucent colored plastic mimics the appearance of free-floating balloons while avoiding the handling problems and expense involved with helium inflated balloons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Gronenthal, Michael Tufaro
  • Patent number: 7669815
    Abstract: A dual release locking system for locking and unlocking the foldable leg members of a sign supporting stand. For deployment, a locking pin can be retracted by the stepping action of a worker's foot or pulled by hand. Consequently, this same pin can be retracted for retrieval by a kicking action of a worker's foot or pulled by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen W. Clewett
  • Patent number: 7644527
    Abstract: An accordion sign assembly includes a sign holder and an accordion sign. The sign holder has an elongate shape and an upper surface. The accordion sign includes a plurality of sections for displaying indicia, the sections defining a top edge, a bottom edge, and being interconnected at a plurality of pleats. The accordion sign also includes a plurality of tabs connected to the bottom edge of the plurality of sections at a plurality of fold lines that are substantially orthogonal to the plurality of sections. The plurality of tabs are folded relative to the plurality of sections to extend substantially orthogonally from the plurality of sections. A plurality of fasteners secures the plurality of tabs to the sign holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier
  • Publication number: 20090313870
    Abstract: A safety sign for a shooting shed or building at a shotgun range is disclosed. The safety sign is mounted on the building and moveable between an exterior warning position wherein a warning sign is displayed and visible exterior of the building, warning shooters that it is not safe to shoot, and an interior warning position wherein the warning sign is visible inside the building and provides warning to occupants that it is not safe to exit the building. Preferably, the safety sign is mounted near the exit door of the building and partially obstructs the exit when in the interior warning position so as to provide further warning to occupants not to exit the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Dale Stockdale
  • Patent number: 7634865
    Abstract: Information display medium (1) having at least two display faces, one on each of two blank parts (2, 3) made of a substantially rigid and foldable material, the blank parts (2, 3) being arranged so that, when the medium is unfolded, they are stressed so as to stress the display faces, a plurality of holding inserts, which act at various different points along said display faces, being provided to keep the display faces stressed. The blank parts (2, 3) of the display faces are joined together by their edges (14, 19), each holding insert (21) is mounted between the blank parts (2, 3) in a variable position that can switch between a position in which the medium is collapsed and a position in which the display faces of the blank parts (2, 3) of the medium are kept in the stressed state, each insert (21) being associated with a mechanism for locking it in its holding position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: François L'Hôtel
  • Publication number: 20090293331
    Abstract: A display frame system includes a foot having an arm attachment point and two or more rod attachment points located at different distances from the arm attachment point. The foot may include a second arm attachment point opposite the first attachment point to enable a two-sided display having multiple configurations with one or two upright rods. The arm attachment points may include socket bodies having multiple sockets offset from a centerline of the foot to prevent the rods from interfering with each other at a crossover point. An insert for attaching a graphic sheet to a display arm has a cross section with a first portion extending to an enlarged end to engage a slot in the display arm, and a second portion extending away from the first portion to engage a first side of the graphic sheet. A third portion may engage a second side of the graphic sheet, with both portions having adhesive to bond with the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Idea Development Company
    Inventor: Matthias D. Kemeny
  • Patent number: 7624697
    Abstract: An improved traffic cone (FIG. 1) in which the base's front of the traffic cone (3) has a semicircle shape (4, 5, 6), that prevents liquid spillage from spreading from one are to another. The center of the semicircle base will vary in height and width depending on the size of the conical body. The larger the cone, the larger the base, width and height of the semicircle thus allowing the traffic cone's base to contain and prevent liquid spillage from spreading beyond the semicircle area by containing, holding and preventing the spreading of water or other liquid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: John Louis Toles
  • Patent number: 7614171
    Abstract: A motive inflatable display has a first inflatable compartment, a second inflatable compartment, a third inflatable compartment, a blower and a two position and four opening valve. The second inflatable compartment and the third inflatable compartment are mounted on the first inflatable compartment. The blower is connected to the first inflatable compartment to expend the first inflatable compartment. The two position and four opening valve is connected to the inflatable compartments to expand or flatten the inflatable compartments in turn so that the compartments are able to upraise, down, wave and nod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Gemmy Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Sheng-Hung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20090235860
    Abstract: The foldable warning cone (10) is formed from paper, thin plastic, fabric, or a combination thereof, and includes two tapered side panels (12) and a base panel (14). The base panel (14) extends between the lower edges (34) of the side panels and includes a central folding seam (16), which allows the base panel to be folded upward so that the cone can collapse into a very thin configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Jon Julnes
  • Patent number: 7591095
    Abstract: A warning plate assembly for indicating the excess width of a tractor, in particular an agricultural tractor. The assembly comprises a holder having a fixing part (1) attached to the vehicle and a deployable arm (3) carrying the warning plate (9). The deployable arm (3) is swivellable about a vertical swivel axis (2a) of the fixing part between a lockable deployed position, in which the deployable arm and the warning plate are disposed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a lockable retracted position in which the deployable arm is disposed substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The length of the deployable arm (3) is adjustable (6,7) to cater for different widths of vehicle. The warning plate may be in two halves (10,11) hinged about a vertical axis so that the halves can be folded one over the over for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Anton Kollmann
  • Patent number: 7578086
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is a portable and collapsible frame and sheet. In embodiments of the invention, the frame and sheet may be rolled into a tube for easy and safe transport or mailing. In an embodiment of the invention, the frame comprises at least two pairs of elongate members, each elongate member having two ends, each pair of elongate members having at least one pre-attached sheet extending between members of the pair, and each end of each elongate member is adapted for fixed attachment to at least one end of another elongate member, wherein, in an assembled condition, a display is formed with at least partially overlapping sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: QuickFrames, LLC
    Inventor: Michael James Swavola, II
  • Patent number: 7571561
    Abstract: A deployable temporary traffic sign system requires no roadside assembly, because the sign comprises a flexible sign panel which may be changed in size merely by folding one portion of the sign panel over a second portion of the sign panel about a crease line disposed therein. The sign itself is supported on a sign stand which is pivotally mounted to a support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Worldwide Safety of Nevada, Inc.
    Inventor: Guadalupe C. Garcia
  • Publication number: 20090183408
    Abstract: A sign system is disclosed in which a flexible sign panel is supported by light weight frame numbers such as fiberglass ribs joined together with a pivot connection. A sign panel of flexible material has a center section disposed between a pair of opposed sign panel portions. The center portion of the sign panel engages a cross member with the sign panel portions being folded over on either side of an upright support member. Free ends of the sign panel member are secured with a stretchable elastic cord, ribbon or the like, to a mounting member having a socket for receiving one end of the vertical support member. By engaging the mounting member and stretching the elastic cords, the mounting member is disposed over one end of the vertical support and one released, engages the vertical support holding the sign panel portions in a display position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Grant D. Dicke
  • Publication number: 20090183409
    Abstract: An A-frame sign apparatus in which a panel includes a recessed portion for receiving a signage plate containing a message for display to passers-by and a support attached to the panel for selectively positioning at an oblique angle relative to the panel to standing the A-frame sign apparatus on a surface. A method of selecting the signage plate from a plurality of pre-designed signs accessible by a computer and printed on a local printer is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: IDG, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Jon Thomas, David C. McFerrin, Paul F. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20090172986
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for displaying types of information content based on the configuration of a media device are provided. The apparatus has a plurality of display panels flexibly coupled by one or more connectors. The display panels are flexibly coupled by the one or more connectors such that the display panels are capable of being arranged in a plurality of arrangements relative to one another. Each of the arrangements is indicative of a configuration of the device media. Each of the plurality of display panels has at least one viewing surface and is configured to display on the viewing surface a type of information content. The type of information content is indicative the configuration of the media device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: FIRSTPAPER LLC
    Inventors: Gilbert Fuchsberg, Eric Chan, Gary Natsume, Bernard Lo, Joseph M. Jacobson, Serge Rutman, Mark Foster
  • Publication number: 20090165348
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display means comprising a stand adapted to secure a screen. The stand comprises a first part which supports against an underlying supportive surface and comprises a bobbin enclosed in a cavity in the first part. The screen can be wounded onto and withdrawn from the bobbin. The stand also comprises a telescopic pole means comprising an inner tube and an outer tube, which tubes telescopically can be moved in relation to each other. The stand also comprises a lock means arranged on the inner tube and operable to releasably lock the tubes in relation to each other, a coupling means arranged at a first end of the inner tube and operable to secure the screen when it is at least partly withdrawn from the bobbin, and a damper means comprising a first part arranged on the inner tube, and a second part arranged on the outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Aberg
  • Patent number: 7552555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a publicity medium which is intended to be used during outdoor or indoor commercial, sporting or other types of events. The device includes flexible panels, the panels being stretched over and/or fixed to a support structure. The support structure has an assembly of tubes which are inflated at a relative pressure of between 0.15 and 0.8 bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Pellecuer, Raphael Salles
  • Patent number: 7546703
    Abstract: A three-dimensional display header for point-of-purchase displays is provided, which is pivotably movable from a stowed, flattened position atop a display topper, to a deployed, three-dimensional upright display position. In a first embodiment, the display header has a U-shaped configuration in its deployed position, while in a second embodiment, it has a box-shaped configuration in its deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignees: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Johnske, Renee Richardson
  • Publication number: 20090139124
    Abstract: A collapsible sign comprising a pivotal sign carrying member, an upright member hingedly attached to the pivotal sign carrying member, and a foldable support member adapted to stabilize the upright member and the pivotal sign carrying member. The pivotal sign carrying member may be adapted to lock into a substantially perpendicular arrangement with the upright member, or fold into a substantially parallel arrangement with the upright member. A flexible membrane may be rolled around the pivotal sign carrying member. Further, the collapsible sign may include a foldable support having an asymmetric arrangement of legs attached to the upright member. Alternatively, the collapsible sign may include a support member comprising a base member in a perpendicular arrangement with the upright member, and including penetration means for stabilizing the upright member and the sign carrying member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: John Cowgill
  • Patent number: 7540106
    Abstract: An article is proposed for display of pictures, images, messages, illumination patterns, etc. placed on outer and inner surfaces of a cube-shaped structure comprising six sides, the adjacent sides are hingedly joined providing for conversion of the structure from a folded cubical state into an unfolded flat state, forming a flat cross-shaped figure, and vice-versa, first fasteners engaging the sides in the folded state and disengaging in the unfolded state, a brace providing a desirable position for the cross-shaped figure, second fasteners engaging and disengaging the cross-shaped figure with the brace, wherein only the outer surfaces are displayed in the folded state, and at least the inner surfaces are displayed in the unfolded state. Embodiments include different types of illumination, means for placement of the pictures on the surfaces, designs of the brace and fasteners. Some embodiments are usable as a Christmas tree cube and as a crucifixion after Christmas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: George Weiss
  • Publication number: 20090133303
    Abstract: This invention relates to a snap mobile for advertising a product or event and a method of forming the snap mobile. The snap mobile includes a display card having a length and a width. The width is divided by an odd number of score lines into n equally wide panels. One of the score lines is an intermittent score line having a plurality of land areas each separated by a perforation. An attachment mechanism is positioned on at least a portion of the first panel. The first panel is then overlapped onto the nth panel, the second panel is overlapped onto the n?1 panel, etc. The n?1 panel is then folded upon the nth panel to form a relatively flat snap mobile which can be easily shipped. The snap mobile has at least three legs and is visible from all directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Promo Print Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Paula F. Condor
  • Publication number: 20090119961
    Abstract: A compact yard sign package reinforced by a folded bail includes a sign member formed by a rectangular sheet folded at a fold line to form a sign member including pair of sign panels, side edge regions of the sign panels being joined to form a bail receiving pocket between the sign panels. A hand bendable wire bail is formed by a straight bridge section with legs extending from ends of the bridge at right angles. Outer sections of the legs are bent at right angles to inner sections of the legs to form a folded bail. The folded bail is positioned in the pocket of the sign member to reinforce the sign member during shipping. An end use removes the bail from the pocket and straightens the legs out prior to inserting ends of the legs into the ground to set up the sign assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Harms
  • Patent number: 7530543
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a central support shaft that has an elongated shape provided with axially opposed ends. Rectilinear legs have opposed ends conjoined to the bottom support shaft end and extending outwardly therefrom at an oblique angle. The legs are pivotal between compressed and expanded positions. Auxiliary support shafts have elongated shapes provided with opposed medial and lateral ends. The auxiliary shafts are pivotally conjoined to the brackets and pivotal about the medial ends, such that the auxiliary shafts can be independently biased between vertical and horizontal positions. Brackets are attached to the central support shaft and spaced along a longitudinal length thereof. Clamps are positional along the auxiliary shafts. Each clamp is adaptable between open and closed positions for releasing and gripping the window blind. The window blind is centrally registered between the auxiliary support shafts during cleaning operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Carl M. Kremzar
  • Publication number: 20090107020
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable display frame formed of a base secured to a support. The inflatable support incorporates inflatable tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Gary Aires
  • Patent number: 7520071
    Abstract: A folding display includes a tower member having a display panel with advertising indicia on a front surface and a support panel attached to the back surface. The display and support panels feature lateral fold lines so that the tower member may be folded for shipping and storage. The support panel has a pair of flaps formed therein and each flap features an arcuate surface. The flaps may be moved into a position where the arcuate surfaces engage the back surface of the display panel so that it assumes a convex configuration. The tower display is then capable of standing on a generally horizontal surface. A pair of the tower displays may be positioned in spaced relation with a bridge member, also featuring advertising indicia, extending between them. A base member lays on the surface upon which the display is standing and features end portions that engage the tower members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Rapid Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Abramson
  • Patent number: 7520075
    Abstract: A sign having at least one support that is removably inserted into a core and the ground. A clamp is secured to the upper edge of the core, in part, by a connector system. The connector system also removably secures the support to the core. Sheets containing pigment containing material may be secured to the core via the clamp. A removable cover, having pigment containing material, may be located over the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas D. Clark
  • Patent number: 7509921
    Abstract: A display system for use with a sign panel includes a bracket with a securement for attachment to a sign panel structure such as a support rib, to receive support therefrom. The bracket includes pairs of diagonally spaced apart support surfaces with each pair of support surfaces defining a channel for receiving a respective flag staff, to support opposite sides of a flag staff at spaced apart locations. A pivot connection pivotally attaches the flag staffs to the bracket, bringing the flag staffs into alignment with the support surfaces as the flags are rotated between an open or display position and a closed or storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Dicke Tool Company
    Inventor: Grant D. Dicke
  • Patent number: 7503135
    Abstract: A mobile sign carrier that mounts on a vehicle receiver hitch and method of use are provided. The mobile sign carrier has a base, a vertical piece and two cross pieces that fold down to form a cross shape. Four sliding brackets are provided, each having permanently attached a square, flat piece, which sliding brackets are mounted one each on each of the cross pieces and one each on the first end and the second end of the vertical piece. The sliding brackets are positioned and secured by means of a fastener to accommodate signs of different sizes. The mobile sign carrier provides a securing device for use on a vehicle with a tailgate. Safety chains further secure the vertical piece to the trailer hitch. A strobe light and night reflective tape are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: William Estill Chafin
  • Patent number: 7490425
    Abstract: By providing a housing member within which all of the required elements are pre-formed and constructed as a display system which enables any desired graphics to be inserted therein to form an integral part of the assembly, a unique, printed, visually exciting and interest generating foldable, three-dimensional display system is attained. In accordance with the present invention, the interest generating, foldable display system of the present invention is quickly and easily automatically erected from its flat, generally two-dimensional configuration into a three-dimensional display. Furthermore, the housing preferably comprises an enlarged internal cavity for receiving any desired display element. In this way, the display assembly is easily, and automatically converted from a two-dimensional, substantially flat configuration into a three-dimensional fully erected, interest generating, visually exciting display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Dimensional Communications Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Crowell, Joseph R. Klim
  • Patent number: 7490426
    Abstract: A display that that includes a base member and an inflatable frame coupled to the base member. The base member includes a plurality of sections that are moveable relative to one another between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the plurality of sections define a case for storing the inflatable frame in its collapsed state. In the deployed position, the plurality of sections define a base for the display system in the deployed position with the inflatable frame extending from the base to provide a display area of the display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Eugene Scarberry
  • Publication number: 20090025265
    Abstract: A collapsible portable structure employs elongate side panels of a generally trapezoidal shape and has an overall height of between about 12 and about 36 inches in an expanded state and an aspect ratio of about 1.1:1 to about 1.5:1. Each panel is not more than about 21 inches wide at the widest point and may include upper and lower mesh portions, a central message-bearing portion and an optional reflective strip. Corner panels between bottom edges of adjacent side panel contain weighting material therein to improve stabilization. A top panel may be formed of a mesh material and include a central grommet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: PACATLANTIC ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Maya P. Jedlicka
  • Patent number: 7478493
    Abstract: A support (12) for a display device (10) is disclosed, the support (12) comprising a pole (14) which consists of a lower pole section (24/26), an intermediate pole section (20, 22) and an upper pole section (16). The three pole sections (16, 20/22 and 24/26) fitting together in spigot and socket fashion. An upper component (28) is provided in the upper end of the upper pole section (16) and a lower component (44) is provided in the lower end of the lower section (24/26). The upper (28) and lower components (44) each including a recess therein for securing one end of a length of elastic cord (58) to pull the upper pole section (16) into the intermediate pole section (20/22) and to pull the intermediate pole section (20/22) into the lower pole section (24/26). The upper component (28) has a resiliently flexible wire (60) protruding therefrom for supporting and tensioning a banner in the form of a flexible printed sheet (64). The support (12) and the wire (60) being within a protective sleeve (66).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Bowhead International (Pty) Ltd
    Inventor: Ian Brown
  • Publication number: 20090013574
    Abstract: A reinforced fabric panel is provided with a peripheral sheath in which a resilient, thin-walled inflatable tube is deployed. When inflated the tube confined in the peripheral sheath erects from a folded state and then stretches the panel to its full plan dimensions to display an emergency message that may be illuminated by a set of strobe lights attachable to the panel edges. The stretched panel is useful as a signaling placard both on land and on the sea surface, restrained against wind either by locally found objects or by the ballast weight of the water that is trapped in the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: David E. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20090007474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display means (1) adapted for use indoors and outdoors comprising a stand (10) adapted to secure a first screen (201). The stand (10) comprises a first part (111) which supports against an underlying supportive surface (u) and comprises a first bobbin (401) enclosed in a cavity in the first part (111). The first screen (201) can be wound onto and withdrawn from the first bobbin (401). The stand (10) also comprises at least one support means (130) which in a support mode support against the surface (u). The support means (130) is/are arranged to provide a turning moment (M1) which is anti-twisting in relation to the turning moment (Mp) created by a wind pressure (P) acting on said first screen (201), wherein Mt?Mp. The stand (10) also comprises at least one foldable pole means (121, . . . ,12m), or telescopic pole means (121, . . . ,12m), wherein m is an integer and m?1. The stand (10) also comprises a means (131) arranged in connection to the at least one pole means (121, .
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Valeij, Jari Kekkonen, Bjorn Sao
  • Publication number: 20080307684
    Abstract: A sign support structure includes a broad base plate having opposed upper and lower faces, and a perimeter edge. Substantially equally spaced-apart openings are formed through the base plate along the perimeter from the upper face to the lower face to receive stakes, respectively, to secure the base plate to the ground. A first elongate support has an upper end and an opposed lower end mounted to the base. The first elongate support extends upwardly from the upper face of the base to the upper end. A second elongate support has an inner end mounted to the first elongate support adjacent to the upper end of the first elongate support and extends laterally outward relative to the first elongate support to an outer end. The second elongate support is adapted to hold a real estate sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Jose J. Ulloa, Pauline R. Ulloa
  • Patent number: 7444774
    Abstract: A foldable traffic sign system comprises a relatively rigid sign panel and a plurality of folding lines disposed in the sign panel, for permitting ready folding of the sign panel into a substantially smaller configuration. In a preferred embodiment, at least one cut is disposed partially along a dimension of the sign panel, to further facilitate ready folding of the sign panel. One of the folding lines is disposed substantially horizontally across a center region of the sign panel, and at least one of the folding lines is disposed substantially vertically on the sign panel, and intersects with the horizontal folding line. The plurality of folding lines creates a plurality of sign sections, preferably six, defined by a combination of the folding lines and cuts in the sign panel. The sign system further comprises a folding sign stand, and a tote for containing both the sign panel and sign stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Traffix Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Guadalupe C. Garcia, Bob L. Wielenga
  • Patent number: 7446937
    Abstract: An inflatable structure for viewing video images or projected images, the inflatable structure comprised of a plurality of panels sewn or heat welded together to form a desired shape, the interior of the structure being constructed of a series of honeycomb/baffles or tubes for stability, the inflatable structure having an inlet port in communication with a blower unit for inflation of the structure, the inflatable structure having an outlet port for release of air pressure within the inflatable structure when desired, one face of inflatable structure being formed with a fastening means in order to secure a flexible resilient panel of white pigment or silver pigment or other desired pigment to form a screen onto which the video or projected image is projected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Steven M. Poretskin
  • Patent number: 7441358
    Abstract: A magnetic article display frame easel having five hinged panels in which the panels have a first abutting position, a second easel position and a third open-in-line position and in which the display frame can be magnetically locked in easel position or magnetically positioned on a magnet attracting wall such as a refrigerator or cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventor: Chi Lung Ngan
  • Patent number: 7437842
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved display board apparatus which can be folded down when not in use so as to be substantially flat. The apparatus 41 when in its assembled erect condition, has a front panel 12, a rear panel 14 joined to the front panel along opposite vertical sides thereof, and a plurality of elastic traction members 42 attached to the rear panel 14 and arranged to tension rear panel 14 so that the front panel 12 assumes a convex shape. The improvement consists of an integrally formed rearwardly projecting spine 44 in the rear panel 14 extending between the upper and lower edges thereof, the spine 44 being delineated by a plurality of parallel spaced apart fold lines 24, 26, 26?. Each of the elastic traction members 42 extends across and through the spine and has its opposite ends anchored at locations adjacent the sides of the spine 44.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Popsicle Displays Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Joseph Sgambellone
  • Patent number: 7437845
    Abstract: A foldable warning device is described. The warning device includes a container for storage therein, at least one panel attached to the container, and at least one fastener that is adapted to allow repeated engagement and disengagement of the panels to and from the container and each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Sunny en Liung Huang
  • Patent number: 7434343
    Abstract: A portable attachment (1) with a clip allowed to be easily fitted to a portable object by integrally holding a specified used-article such as a diverging component-contained material having a smell components or medically effective components and the clip, wherein an intermediate material (5) and a rear sheet material (6) are stacked on the rear side of a synthetic resin front sheet material (4) and the peripheral edge portion thereof is sealed to form a front storage part (7) and a rear storage part (8), and the front storage part forming an opening part (9) with a fastener (20) in the upper part thereof and partly having a ventilation part (21) stores the diverging component-contained material so as to be extracted and retrieved and the rear side storage part (8) is formed such that the one end part (3a) thereof for holding the clip (3) is inserted into clip insert storage parts (8a) separately formed on both sides thereof and the other end part (3b) thereof for holding the clip is formed to have a locking
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: NS Planning Inc.
    Inventor: Tsukasa Yoshida
  • Patent number: 7428792
    Abstract: A display device, according to the present invention, taking the form of a scroll with handle (201) and spool-rod shaft (202) for rolling and unrolling printed flexible material (400) and a tubular housing (300) with an internal chamber—a floating cowling—freely rotatable over said wound spool-rod from which the printed material is extendable. The scroll text (400) or image to be viewed is manually extendable by pulling it through a continuous longitudinal slot (301) in the cowling with a pull-tab (501) which also prevents the printed material from being irretrievably drawn into the cowling. The cowling is rotatably received at its open ends over the spool-rod by a pair of opposed retaining/aligning yokes. The invention improves on traditional scrolls by providing protective containment for the printed material without requiring the containment's separation to display it. The cowling and handle are adaptable as works of art related to the printed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventors: William Kochan, Gene A. Augustine, Ray Augustine
  • Publication number: 20080216370
    Abstract: An improved A-frame sign stand is disclosed. The sign stand includes front and rear panels hingedly attached. A support rod is removably attachable to the panels and prevents both separation and buckling of the panels. The support rod can be placed into various storage positions. In one such position, the rod may be used as a handle. In another embodiment, the rod can be pivoted upward and stored on an inner surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Geoffrey M. Glass
  • Publication number: 20080216368
    Abstract: A public transport vehicle vending trolley display device (10) comprises a tray (11) having a base (12) and opposed pairs of upstanding side and end walls (13, 14, 15 and 16). The tray (11) fits within an internal compartment (44) of the trolley for storage and rests on an upper surface 41 thereof in use. The display device (10) further comprises a first generally rectangular elongate link plate (21) hinged by one long edge to one tray side wall (13), and an advertising panel (25) is hinged to the opposed long edge of the link plate. When stored in the compartment 44 the advertising panel (25) overlies the tray base (12). When removed from the compartment (44), the tray is placed on the upper surface (41), and the link plate 21 and advertising panel (25) are hinged down to lie alongside a side face of the trolley (40), so exposing the advertising panel (25) to passengers seated on the pubic transport vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew Robert Delamere
  • Publication number: 20080209785
    Abstract: A collapsible portable structure employs elongate side panels of a generally triangular shape, each formed by a flexible frame member within a retaining sleeve and fabric within an interior of the frame member. The elongate side panels thus form a pyramidal structure when in a non-collapsed position, the structure having an overall height that is greater than the width of any of the side panels at their widest point. Weights preferably at corner panels between bottom corners of adjacent side panels improve stability for outdoor use. The structure collapses into a substantially cylindrical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: PACATLANTIC ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Maya P. Jedlicka
  • Publication number: 20080190000
    Abstract: A sign frame assembly having journally connected frames and appearing as an inverted “V” when deployed on a surface. Each frame has legs connected by a panel, and upper and lower crossbars which are parallel to each other and connect the legs. A receptacle defined by a plane including the panel and which is parallel to and separated from a plane formed by surfaces of the legs, and the upper and lower cross bars is provided to hold a flat object which may be used as a sign. The flat object may be inserted and removed without the use of tools or fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Geoffrey M. Glass
  • Patent number: 7404267
    Abstract: A display device having a support structure and display panel is provided. The support structure generally includes a cross bar horizontally supported by first and second leg assemblies. A coupling is provided at each end of the cross bar to receive the corresponding leg assemblies. A plurality of locking mechanisms are provided for independently and releasably connecting the cross bar and the leg assemblies to the coupling without requiring the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan C Evans, Brian J Hillstrom
  • Publication number: 20080155873
    Abstract: A display for tradeshows and the like, the display having a framework configurable between erected and collapsed configurations, wherein when in the erected configuration, the framework includes a front, opposed ends, and vertical elongate members presented with the framework proximate the ends. A pair of resiliently flexible end panels can be removably wrapped around the ends of the framework in a flexed position. The panels having a vertical end panel magnetic strips operably magnetically engageable with one of the elongate members. Front display panels, also with magnetic strips, can be engaged with vertical elongate members. The end panels can be secured in place by being at least partially sandwiched between the magnetic strip of front panels and the vertical elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Mark A. Fritsche
  • Patent number: 7370447
    Abstract: A display device comprises a flexible body portion including an upper portion, a lower portion and a base portion. The upper and lower portions adjoin one another by a periphery adapted to permit pivoting of the upper and lower portions so as to be generally folded against one another when in a collapsed condition, and to permit pivoting of the upper and lowers portion away from one another when in an assembled condition. The lower and base portions adjoin one another by a periphery adapted to permit pivoting of the lower portion and the base portion so as to be generally folded against one another when in a collapsed condition, and to permit pivoting of the lower portion and the base portion away from one another when in an assembled condition such that the base portion supports the upper portion and the lower portion in a generally upright orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Crew Design Incorporated
    Inventors: Glenn Carlin, Gilbert Aviles