Flexible Holder Patents (Class 40/644)
  • Patent number: 12136358
    Abstract: A method integrates a display, in particular an electronic display, in an outer skin of a vehicle, in one region of a body of the vehicle. The outer skin of the vehicle body, at least in the region of the vehicle body, is formed by a plastic molding, or at least has such a plastic molding. The display is formed together with the plastic moulding, in a joint moulding step, to give a vehicle-body contour, wherein the display surface of the display faces away from the plastic molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jasper Christiansen, Patrick Dumm, Torben Effner
  • Patent number: 11713004
    Abstract: An attachment apparatus for attaching an electronic media display unit to a vehicle has a containing arrangement that goes over a portion or a whole of the electronic media display unit, and an adhesive arrangement to facilitate adhering the attachment apparatus, and thus facilitate attaching the electronic media display unit to an outside of the vehicle. A portion or a whole of the adhesive arrangement adheres to the outside of the vehicle, outside a portion or a whole of a perimeter of the electronic media display unit, to facilitate attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventor: Bevan Hockly
  • Patent number: 11049425
    Abstract: A hands-on wheel, transparent multi-pocket pouch for displaying personal identification documents uses a multi-pocket pouch, a transparent exterior pocket and an external device fastener to mount a user's identification documents on the steering wheel of a vehicle. The multi-pocket pouch includes a transparent enclosure that has an interior pocket. The transparent exterior pocket includes a front face of the multi-pocket pouch to hold prioritized documents (e.g., a driver's license) above important, but lower priority, identification (and supporting) documents stored within the multi-pocket pouch. Supporting documents may include vehicle registration, proof of insurance, etc. The external device fastener may be connected to a rear face of the multi-pocket pouch so that the multi-pocket pouch can be attached to the vehicle's steering wheel. The present apparatus may also be made of flexible materials capable of conforming to the shape of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Paula Beth Dupas Benjamin-Guillory
  • Patent number: 10736404
    Abstract: A holder for displaying printed media is described. The holder includes a rigid, transparent, non-porous cover plate, and a fabric-covered backing board. The backing board has a planar surface for supporting the cover plate and a plurality of straps located along a periphery of the planar surface. The cover plate has fastener portions configured to mate with the straps of the backing board to secure the cover plate to the backing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel Kapavik
  • Patent number: 10486563
    Abstract: The present invention is for a cover that can be placed over a visor in a vehicle and a cover that can be placed over the headrests of a vehicle. The cover can be customized for each individual vehicle and can operate as a temporary cover for special events or as a semi-permanent cover. The present invention is unique in how it attaches to the visor or headrest with a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Brown
  • Patent number: 9211926
    Abstract: A motorcycle fender cosmetic enhancement/kickstand support for easily enhancing the appearance of motorcycles and to stabilize parked motorcycles. The motorcycle fender cosmetic enhancement/kickstand support includes a planar support member having a top, a bottom, opposed ends and sides, and a thickness and adapted to being magnetically attached to a fender of a motorcycle; and a pad member removably supported by the planar support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: David M. Blaeser
  • Patent number: 9079545
    Abstract: Accessory holders and methods of displaying an accessory or a display screen of an accessory to an occupant of a vehicle are disclosed. In one aspect, the accessory holder has a lower portion configured to couple to the gear shift of a vehicle. In another aspect, the accessory holder is configured to secure a personal electronic accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: James A. Dugan
  • Patent number: 8671574
    Abstract: An apparatus for removably attaching dealer tags to various vehicles, comprising two or more mounting devices, each comprising a center portion with a mounting hole for mounting the device on the vehicle's tag or license mounting structure using a screw or bolt or similar mounting means. At one end of the device is a mounting post supported by a mounting post support with a ridge, protrusion, or indentation on two opposing sides. The mounting post support is flexibly attached to the center portion, and can be bent around and removably attached to the center portion by means of inserting the ridge or protrusions into corresponding holes or slots in the sides of the center portion. The other end of the device comprises a flexible arm or structure with a hole adapted to fit over the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis Brandon
  • Publication number: 20110232145
    Abstract: The Invention is a plastic 3½?×3½?×¼? open sided sleeve with Velcro adhesive on the front of the open side which will adhere to the inside of the windshield of an automobile, creating a pocket into which parking receipts for Muni-meters can be placed for viewing and for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph Fleming
  • Publication number: 20090038194
    Abstract: A kit for use in securing a vehicular handicap permit to the interior of a vehicle windshield so that the permit is visible through the windshield includes a strip having Velcro on one side and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the opposite side. The kit also includes a permit holder with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side and a Velcro strip on the opposite side. The holder is secured to the permit by folding the holder so that two sections of the adhesive coating face one another and pressing the two sections against two sides of the permit adjacent to edges of the permit. The Velcro on the exposed side of the holder may then be secured to the Velcro on the strip, which is attached to the windshield by its pressure-sensitive coating so that the permit hangs downwardly behind the windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Binder, James L. Gerback
  • Patent number: 6745925
    Abstract: An automatic toll detector case, formed of flexible material, has sidewalls, front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and a folding cover. The cover folds so that an extended portion of the rear wall folds over the open top of the case to enclose the toll detector. The cover is fastened to the case by a hook and eye fastener. The case is mounted to the interior of the vehicle's windshield by suction cups attached to the flexible material of the case with an E clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Walter Brzyski
  • Publication number: 20030131513
    Abstract: An elastically and monolithically marginated display device and of the type having a front diaphragm, an internal seal, a display element or elements, a rear diaphragm, and a frame. The continuous single piece or monolithic frame, made of a resilient and elastic material, is stretched and released into place at the perimeter of the device. The frame relies solely on dynamic mechanical action and principles based on its design and material characteristics, a pre-engineered cross section, and predetermined elastic deformations to dynamically seal the display device rendering it suitable for potentially or inherently adverse applications or uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Fritz Runge
  • Patent number: 6446374
    Abstract: An emergency identification card device for quickly identify and notify next of kin when the user is involved in an accident. The emergency identification card device includes a card member having a front side and a back side and being foldable in half with the card member also having written information displayed thereon with the written information including medical information of a user and phone numbers of people to notify in case of an accident all being displayed upon the front side thereof; and also includes a card holder assembly including a transparent card holder having side walls and being adapted to securely attach to a windshield of a vehicle and also being adapted to hold the card member therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: William J. Ardiff
  • Patent number: 6430854
    Abstract: An inspection and registration holder having a transparent envelope with a cylindrical bottom, a base having a cavity for receiving the cylindrical bottom and an adjustment screw for fixing the envelope in one of a plurality of predetermined positions when the envelope is rotated about the cylindrical bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventors: Erno Szentgyorgyi, Eunika Szentgyorgyi
  • Patent number: 6393747
    Abstract: A windshield document protecting device including a panel having a front face and a back face. The front face has an adhesive disposed thereon. The front face has a document receiving recess formed therein. The recess is dimensioned for receiving registration and inspection stickers therein whereby the registration and inspecting stickers face the front face. The panel is affixed to the windshield with the registration and inspection stickers visible by looking through the windshield from outside the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: John Lewis
  • Patent number: 6367182
    Abstract: A temporary license device configured for removable mounting to an interior surface of a vehicle window includes an elongated generally rectangular plate formed of transparent plastic material. The plate is flexible to conform to a curvature of the vehicle window and has a memory characteristic enabling the plate to return to its original shape after being mounted. Each side of the plate has a protective sheet removably attached thereto to prevent damage to the plate prior to mounting. The plate and protective sheets have a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. A plurality of suction cups are removably connected to the plate to mount the plate to the vehicle window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Robert L. Olson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6298590
    Abstract: A device for removably holding and pressing a holder or carrier, supporting a graphics or textual display, against the interior of a raisable auto window by means of a leaf spring hooked over the top edge of the window and configured to exert force against the carrier when raised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Samuel Levinson
  • Patent number: 6209918
    Abstract: A coupon holder and presentation article comprises a band made of a flexible sheet material, such as paper and the like, that has a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The design includes a designation on the first planar surface that will imply a fold line, score or other like specification, to divide the first planar surface into plural zones, The second planar surface will reflect similar zones as the first planar surface. The band will be printed to include information and/or photographs, drawings, illustrations, graphics, and the like, about (but not limited to) any type of product, service, special offer, discount or coupon for any type of business.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Roth K. Christopherson
  • Patent number: 5477633
    Abstract: A document holder preferably for use during outdoor activities which do not normally leave the hands free to hold a document. The document holder comprises a plurality of flexible members joined together to form a pouch with a clear or otherwise see-through sheet such as a mesh material, thereby allowing the document to be viewed. The document holder further comprises a securing means for attaching it to a wearer's arm or leg or the sleeve or pant leg of his or her garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: David C. Leinberger
  • Patent number: 5069376
    Abstract: A motor vehicle accessory particularly useful for holding a sign or other article, includes a plate member formed at one end with a mounting section for insertion between the vehicle windshield and the vehicle dashboard. The mounting section extends obliquely to the plate member, and is joined to it by an elastic juncture section, such that when the mounting section is inserted between the vehicle windshield and the vehicle dashboard, the plate member is pressed towards the inner surface of the windshield to thereby releasably hold a sign or other article between it and the inner surface of the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventor: Meir Barel
  • Patent number: 4955153
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display sign holder in the form of a semi-rigid rectangular sheet of optically clear plastic having elongated flat spacing structures extending along its top and bottom margin areas on one side so as to space the plastic sheet from a supporting surface and guide the longitudinal insertion and removal of an elongated display sign therebetween. The spacing structures are flat strips printed with ink on one or both sides to permanently display marginal information or design, and relatively thin transparent adhesive layers are disposed on both sides of the strips to adhere them to the plastic sheet and to the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignees: Bruce G. McLeod, Allan R. Fowler
    Inventors: Leonard N. Albrecht, Steven R. Burke
  • Patent number: 4864755
    Abstract: A transparent backing sheet (36) with a cover sheet (50) secured thereto by a layer (46) of pressure sensitive adhesive is cut to size. The center portion (56) of the cover sheet (50) is cut, without cutting through the backing sheet (36), and peeled away, leaving a frame-like cover (58). The back page (26) of a three-page form (20) is secured to the exposed adhesive (46). A corner (b 60) of the cover (58) is severed from the main portion of the cover (58) without cutting through the backing sheet (36). The cover (58) is peeled off the backing sheet (36) by grasping the corner (60) with one hand and the main portion of the cover (58) with the other hand. The exposed marginal area of adhesive (46) is pressed against the inner surface of the automobile window (16, 72) to secure the backing sheet (36) to the window (16, 72) around the entire periphery of the backing sheet (36). The backing sheet (36) holds the form (20) flush against the window (16, 72).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Inventor: B. Victor Owens
  • Patent number: 4756106
    Abstract: The message holder comprises an envelope-like case which is preferably in the form of an elongated, open-faced sheath having a slot at one end thereof through which a plate-like message carrier can be bayoneted into the pocket of the sheath. A releasable detainer such as a tab on the one end portion of the sheath, operate to retain the carrier in the pocket while a message on the same is displayed through the opening in the face of the sheath. Meanwhile, a plurality of adhesive pads on the backside of the sheath enable it to be secured to a surface of a vehicle, to serve as a holder for bumper sticker-type messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Inventor: Philip H. Foster