Clip- Or Clamp-type Holder Patents (Class 40/658)
  • Patent number: 6430856
    Abstract: A variety of mounting systems are provided for mounting display cards, photographs, or other material to a computer display device of a computer system. The display cards may include printed indicia showing, for example, a summary of useful software commands for use with software programs running on the computer system. In one embodiment, a pair of mounting units or hinges are provided for pivotably mounting the display cards to the computer display device so that selected cards may be pivoted into a position adjacent to a front surface of the display screen for ease of viewing. In another example, a transparent pocket is provided for receiving the display cards, with the pocket being pivotably mounted to the display device via the mounting units. By providing a pocket, the display cards are protected while in use. Also, the display cards need not include any mounting holes or other attachment elements for direct attachment to the mounting units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Left Coast Interactive
    Inventor: Russell J. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20020088158
    Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively storing and/or displaying one or more of a variety of notes on a given surface. A note holding device is configured to selectively and removably store and/or display a note and comprises a backing portion, a biasing portion, and a removal resistance portion. The backing portion includes a planar surface for attaching the note holding device to a given surface. The biasing portion is coupled to the backing portion and provides a biasing toward the backing portion so as to hold a note between the biasing portion and the backing portion. The resistance removal portion is attached to the biasing portion and is biased against the backing portion by the biasing portion. The resistance removal portion provides resistance to a note that is inserted into the holding device to prevent an inadvertent release of the note from the holding device and to allow a user to remove the note from the device by overcoming the resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen J. Jones
  • Publication number: 20020078611
    Abstract: A lottery card reader is disclosed. The lottery card reader comprises (A) a clip that can be releaseably attached to any position along an edge of a lottery card and (B) a transparent flap attached to the clip that extends over at least one game on a lottery card when the clip is attached to a lottery card. Also disclosed is a method of checking a lottery card for winning numbers using the lottery card reader. Further disclosed is an assembly of the lottery card reader and a lottery card, a writing instrument, and/or an envelope into which lottery cards can be placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Peter J. Ruffino
  • Patent number: 6389722
    Abstract: A label holder which is intended to be mounted in front of the outer end of a rod (3) that projects out from a product display stand or corresponding structure. The rod includes a member (7) which enables the holder (4) to be pivotally mounted to the rod so that the holder can swing vertically. The rear side of the holder (4) includes a number of support surfaces (14, 15). The surfaces are located at mutually different distances from the rear surface of the holder and can be caused to coact selectively with the end surface of the rod (3) or with a rod-mounted member to enable the holder (4) to be adjusted to different angles relative to the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventors: Börje Josefsson, Richard Moser
  • Patent number: 6381886
    Abstract: The present display is comprised of a first mounting bracket with holes spaced for attaching to a license plate on a vehicle. An arm is attached to the first mounting bracket. A first snap buckle is attached to an outer end of the arm. A display panel has a lower edge attached to a second mounting bracket. A second snap buckle is attached to the second mounting bracket. The display panel is attached to the vehicle by connecting the first and second snap buckles together. The display panel is easily detached or replaced by disconnecting the snap buckles. In a second embodiment, a flag is attached to a third snap buckle for being detachably connected to the first snap buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Fo Chou
  • Patent number: 6357154
    Abstract: A label holder for general merchandising has a pair of resilient fingers which permit it to be clipped onto a lower flange of a shelf. The holder is bottom-loading and includes an opaque back portion of durable plastic and a transparent window portion, the two extruded portions uniting along an upper edge. The window portion is generally coextensive with the back portion and preferably extends past the lower edge thereof Two sets of rigid ribs overlap in the space between the back portion and the window portion and interact to clamp an upper edge of a label retaining it in place until removal or relocation is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Formtech Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pfendler, Paul J. Butcher
  • Publication number: 20020029505
    Abstract: A clip for displaying cards is disclosed that has a plurality of protrusions for gripping the card disposed between a plurality of wall portions. Insertion of the card between the wall portions deflects the protrusions. The protrusions need not extend the length of the clip nor do they need to be linear. The protrusions can be intermittent and/or be at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Plasti-Clip Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel Faneuf
  • Patent number: 6332285
    Abstract: A plastic tab for indexing or marking a folder or an edge portion of an article such as an organizer or storage system. The lower portion of the tab has two downwardly extending walls, between which an edge of the folder or other article may be placed. The downwardly extending walls are configured and adapted to create an interference fit when the folder or other article is inserted between the walls of the tab. The interference fit enables the tab to remain securely in the desired position along the edge portion. The tab is made of a flexible polymeric material so that it may be mounted, re-positioned or removed easily. Removal of the tab from a wall edge causes the walls to flex apart and thereby eliminate or minimize the interference fit between the tab lower walls and the article on which the tab is mounted. Removal of the tab is therefore a smooth and simple operation that minimizes breakage of the tab or damage to the folder, organizer or storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Esselte Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Aaldenberg, Lee A. Boy, Michael Birch, Robert D. Seiler, James J. Lynch
  • 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: 6287041
    Abstract: An adapter for attaching to the edge of a door, such as a freezer door, to permit coupon dispensers, display devices and the like to be mounted to the edge of the door. The adapter is held in place with a clamp that bears against the door handle. The adapter includes a mounting plate perpendicular to the door so that a coupon dispenser or other display device can be mounted substantially parallel to the door. The mounting plate includes a portion of a price rail so that the same coupon dispensers and mounting brackets used with grocery shelves may also be used with the present invention. The price rail may be a separate piece that is welded to the mounting plate or formed from the same piece of material as the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: News America FSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Dudley, Douglas F. Walker
  • Patent number: 6286800
    Abstract: An elongate note holder for paper and the like which is mounted to the topside or lateral side of a CRT computer monitor 21 which serves as a retainer to vertically display notes and the like so that the user may easily insert the notes into the holder and make ready reference to the information contained on the note and then easily remove the note after the use is completed. The note holder is an elongate structure with a socket 10 with generally the cross-sectional shape of the letter U encasing two adjacent tubular resilient members 12 and thus forming three grooves for holding notes along the length of socket 10. The multiple groove design multiplies the number of notes that may be individually organized and manipulated without having to bunch unrelated notes together after the length of the first groove is filled with notes. Socket 10 is comprised of two parallel lateral walls 10A connected by base wall 10B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventors: Tristan P. Junius, Khathrinah Russ Bliss
  • Patent number: 6282828
    Abstract: A self-supporting, frame system for a photo, print or any other flat material. The system is compromised of at least one flat, stiff piece of material and one main piece of material flexible enough to manually distort slightly. In one embodiment an item to be displayed is sandwiched between two stiff pieces of material and is inserted into a uniquely shaped hole(s) cut into the flexible main piece of the photo frame. The shaped hole(s) is cut such that a portion of the main flexible piece presses against the front of the sandwich while another portion presses against the back of the sandwich. After the sandwich is inserted and the flexible material is allowed to return to its original shape, the sandwich is pressed together effectively capturing the photo or the like in the sandwich.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Renzo Cecchetto
  • Patent number: 6269573
    Abstract: An information tag (100) for use on a elongate object (200), which tag (100) comprises a tag body (10) having a surface (11/12) for displaying information and a ring (16), and a separate clamp (20) for connecting the tag body (10) to the object (200). The clamp (20) is openable to present two ends (22A) and subsequently closable for connection to the object (200), with the two ends (22A) being restricted close together by the ring (16) of the tag body (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: BHS International, Inc.
    Inventor: Boman K Najmi
  • Patent number: 6253478
    Abstract: A holder for receiving a placard with indicia, comprising a unitary upper member having a backing and a front face, at least a portion of which is transparent, the placard to be positioned therebetween. The front face and backing each have a lower edge portion oppositely positioned. An outwardly-directed protuberance extends above, and generally the length of, each of the lower edge portions. Each protuberance can have an eave. A recessed top portion of a support member receives and engages the lower edge portions. The engagement of the upper member to the support can be by way of sliding or downward snap- or press-fit engagement. The lower edge portions may inwardly dovetail (whether to the point of releasable interlock). A first vertical-side of the backing can be sealed along a first vertical-side of the front face and the recessed top can have open and closed ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Integra Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Karen F. Kalavity
  • Patent number: 6233858
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing advertising on a gas pump hose includes a frame with a slide located on one edge that can be slid into a slide housing located on a hose connector collar. The hose connector collar is connected to the gas pump hose by a clamp located at opposite ends of the hose connector collar. Advertising structure is placed within the frame and at eye level of a customer of the service station to maximize the effect of the advertisement while the customer is at the service station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventors: Philip L. Brach, Jr., Robert Mead
  • Patent number: 6209246
    Abstract: A card assembly for use with a computer display device. The card assembly includes at least one card and a card holder for holding the card. In addition, the card assembly also includes a mounting unit that is connected to the card holder. This mounting unit rigidly and detachably affixes the card holder to the computer display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Left Coast Interactive
    Inventor: Russell J. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 6189248
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing an electronic label to the front of a store display shelf. The bracket is a one-piece metal sheet formed to provide a central body portion with clips for securing the electronic label. An upper support member extends rearwardly from the upper edge of the body portion and has shelf-engaging lugs adapted to be received in selected ones of regularly spaced openings in the shelf. A spring clip extends rearward from the bottom edge and resiliently and/or frictionally engages bottom contours of the shelf, to secure the bracket at the front edge of the shelf. The bracket is considerably less expensive and easier to install then conventional devices for this purpose, which typically extend the full length of a display shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas O. Nagel, Harold B. Bond, Richard J. Wildrick
  • Patent number: 6149117
    Abstract: A decorative and functional fixture, which is capable of functioning as a sheetlike object hanger for vertically holding sheetlike objects, includes a front fixture having a substantially flat supporting surface at a rear side, wherein at least a rail groove is vertically extended on the supporting surface; at least a holding ball, which is rotatably disposed in the respective rail groove; and a rear supporting panel, which is integrally connected to the rear side of the front fixture, having a front holding surface extending behind the rail groove and the supporting surface to define a holding gap between the front holding surface and the supporting surface means and a back surface for mounting the rear supporting panel onto a vertical or slanted supporting surface. Whereby, the holding ball will move upward and inward into the rail groove when a sheetlike object is slidably placed up and into the holding gap. Due to gravity, the holding ball will return to its normally rest position again, i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Inventor: Dan Shao
  • Patent number: 6141894
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook provided with an improved form of pivoting label holder. A label support arm extends above a merchandise display arm and has a transversely disposed cross bar secured to an upper surface portion thereof. The cross bar provides a pivotal mount for a plastic label holding device, optionally with the end extremity of the label support serving as an abutment stop to limit rearward pivoting movement of the label holder. The label holder has a U-shaped retaining clip portion with a slot sized to accommodate the label support arm during pivotal movement of label holder on the cross bar. The slot is tapered such that the open end thereof is wider than an intermediate portion to prevent contact with the label support arm during downward rotation. The tapered slot can be formed by directing a triangular or trapezoidal-shaped tool through the retaining clip portion parallel to the panel of the label holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Thalenfeld, Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 6128844
    Abstract: The plastic display device is a device for conveniently displaying cards, photographs, menus, letters and the like. The device is constructed of plastic and comprises an integral rectangular frame, buckle portion having three parallel rods, and clip. The clip is attached to the top edge of the frame and extends parallel to the frame defining a slot, and has a lip projecting rearward towards the frame. The clip flexes to allow the clip to accommodate an edge of a card inserted in the slot. The rods of the buckle portion are configured to allow a flat, flexible strip such as a ribbon to be threaded thereabout. A plurality of display devices may be mounted on a single ribbon. The ribbon may be mounted to a wall or other flat surface to display cards and other like materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventors: Frederick A. Stermer, Jonathan F. Stermer
  • Patent number: 6108955
    Abstract: A sign for displaying changeable messages. The sign includes a generally planar backboard having a plurality of tracks affixed thereon. The tracks define channels for receiving first portions of a plurality of interchangeable panels. Affixed to each panel is a visible character. The panels are aligned side-by-side along the tracks such that the visible characters define visible messages. The sign also includes fastening members which extend through second portions of the panels for affixing the second portions to the backboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventors: Lonnie K. Folsom, Glenn A. Maskiw
  • Patent number: 6105295
    Abstract: A label holder for displaying information-containing non-adhesive labels or signs on a channel member at the front of a variety of forms of merchandise shelves in a supermarket or the like, particularly adapted for secure support and ready attachment to both Streator and Lozier type shelf systems wherein the height and configuration of the channel members are different. The label holder may be a co-extrusion of an opaque body panel and a transparent cover resiliently connected along their lower edges to define a label-receiving pocket therebetween. An upwardly and rearwardly extending leg member is integral with the rear of the body panel and underlies and extends behind the channel member. A lower finger is also carried by the rear of the body panel and is biasingly engaged with the upper surface of the lower flange of the channel member. An upper finger is provided on the upper edge of the body panel and is biasingly engaged with the lower surface of the upper flange of the channel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Fast Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Brinkman, Harvey Brandon
  • Patent number: 6105293
    Abstract: A display device for displaying a display object includes a mounting formation for holding the display device in place, an attachment formation for attaching a display object to the display device, and a connecting member linking the mounting formation and the attachment formation. The mounting formation is configured such that it is capable of locking securely to a container or base structures. The connecting member holds the attachment formation at a position remote from the mounting formation. The attachment formation includes a control zone, and the control zone includes an entrance into which an attachment member on the display object may be inserted. The control zone further includes at least one stop formation projecting traversely across the control zone such that a part of the display object attachment member may abut against the stop formation to inhibit withdrawal of the display object attachment member through the control zone entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Norwood Industries PTY LTD
    Inventors: Andrew Eason, Stuart Eason, Julian Cowan, Anthony Tesselaar
  • Patent number: 6098328
    Abstract: A page frame display device is disclosed that includes biasing ribs which urge or bias opposing sides of an insertion slot towards each other to form a pinch point, thereby keeping in place display sheets that are inserted into the device. The ribs are external to the insertion slot, so they do not impede the insertion of display sheets into the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Congoleum Corporation
    Inventors: John Belfiglio, Peter Rohrbacher
  • Patent number: 6076296
    Abstract: A card holder for a mass transit entry card having one longitudinal edge portion encoded with machine readable information is formed by folding a plastic blank to provide overlying panel portions forming a pocket which clasps the opposite longitudinal edge portion of the card adjacent the fold so that the encoded edge extends clear of the holder, remote from the fold exposed for machine reading by longitudinal sliding movement along a slot of a card reading head in a swiping action. A hook extends in coplanar relation from a longitudinal end of one of the panel portions for securing the card holder carrying the card to a user's bag strap or pocket and has a returned free end extending inward, behind a land which extends from the panel portion, forming a stop, preventing overstress of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Robert Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 6035569
    Abstract: A label holder and mounting clip for the mounting and display of electronic labels. A label holder of extruded plastic material snugly receives the enclosure of the electronic label which can be protected by a clear cover extending over the front of the label holder at least slightly spaced from the front of the label. A mounting strip is coextruded with the body of the label holder and is flexibly attached thereto by a co-extruded living hinge. Mounting brackets, of spring metal or the like, are received in pricing channels along the front of display shelving, or are otherwise mounted at the front of the shelving, and include a forwardly displaced, upwardly extending mounting tongue received in a downwardly opening slot in the flexibly attached mounting strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas O. Nagel, Harold B. Bond, Jan Lindstrom, Borje Josefsson, Richard Moser
  • Patent number: 6006463
    Abstract: A merchandise display assembly includes a support member and a hook projecting from the support member for slideably suspending associated merchandise items. The hook includes a back end which is mounted to the support member and a front end having a retainer construction for preventing merchandise items from sliding off the hook. A resilient one piece label holder is mounted on the hook for providing product information concerning merchandise items suspended on the hook. The holder includes a mounting section by which the holder is mounted on a back end of the hook. The holder also includes an intermediate section extending from the mounting section. The intermediate section includes a plateau and a border region surrounding the plateau. The plateau is located out of a plane of the border region to add stiffness to the intermediate section. A display section, which extends forwardly from the intermediate section, is so positioned and located as to extend in front of a tip of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul A. Mueller
  • Patent number: 6003259
    Abstract: A rigid panel has projecting from the planar face thereof an elongate, transparent housing open at opposite ends and having an elongate slot in the underside thereof. Mounted in the housing is an elongate, transparent, flexible retainer comprising a strip of flexible, transparent acetate material which is generally U-shaped in cross section, and which has a portion thereof urged resiliently and removably against the face of the panel. The upper edge of a document may be inserted through the slot in the housing and between the panel face and the overlying portion of the retainer strip which retains the document removably and permits all information thereon to be observed through the transparent housing and retainer strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: W. A. Krapf, Inc.
    Inventors: Wallace A. Krapf, Dean A. Pilsbury
  • Patent number: 5987795
    Abstract: A file card for a paper slip holder and dispensing unit comprises a substantially flat stiff support panel having a generally rectangular configuration, a front face, a back face, a top edge and a bottom edge, a mounting attachment at the bottom edge for mounting on a support shaft, and a coupon clip on the front and back faces, the clip formed of a substantially rectangular sheet of semi-rigid material having a fixed end and a free end, the fixed end secured to the support panel adjacent an edge thereof, the sheet formed with a rounded fold along a transverse line forming a long panel and a short panel having a common edge, the short panel having the free end, the short panel disposed adjacent the face of the support panel, and the free edge of the short panel curved toward the face of the support panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Paul A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5975478
    Abstract: A top piece is adapted to rest along a top surface of a monitor, and two side pieces extend downwardly from opposite ends of the top piece, and are adapted to rest along opposite side surfaces of the monitor. The top piece and the side pieces each include slots disposed longitudinally therein, through which sheets of paper may be inserted. Each of the side pieces has a support arm pivotally attached thereto, which swings outwardly from the side piece to support the sheet of paper. The top piece is telescopingly adjustable, to fit various size monitors. The side pieces each include a threaded extension at one end thereof, for attaching the side piece to the top piece. An internally threaded knob is rotatably mounted at each end of the top piece, and is configured to receive the threaded extension by manually rotating the knob. Each of the side pieces has a first bearing track and a second bearing track which is opposite the first bearing track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Nicholas Marino
    Inventor: Nicholas Marino
  • Patent number: 5941003
    Abstract: A flip-up label holder for pivotal mounting on a cross bar at the outer end of a merchandise display hook device. The label holder, formed by extrusion of relatively thin, somewhat flexible plastic material is arranged to be mounted by store personnel for pivotal movement on a cross bar at the end of a display hook. An improved form of mounting clip is provided on the label holder to simultaneously facilitate the initial mounting of the label holder on the cross bar, and to enhance the security by which the label holder is retained thereon, to minimize accidental dislodgement of the label holder from its mounted position. A mounting clip on the back of the label holder defines a narrow throat through which the cross bar is forced when mounting the label holder. The new label holder includes one or more angularly disposed rib-like projections engageable with the cross bar during a mounting operation to facilitate the action of camming open the mounting clip at the throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Thalenfeld
  • Patent number: 5913618
    Abstract: A unitary, pocket size, plastic assembly includes a flat, rectangular, credit-card portion that carries a machine-readable data-containing medium, such as a semiconductor chip or a magnetic stripe. An integral and resilient clasp is formed along a linear edge of the flat credit-card portion, so as to overhang and resiliently engage the body of the flat credit-card portion. Paper money, in a folded or in a flat state, is inserted under the clasp and is securely held between the credit-card portion and the clasp in the manner of a money clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Victor J. Yosha
  • Patent number: 5911398
    Abstract: A copyholder (10) includes a concave generally crescent-shaped rear support wall (20) and a forward support wall (32) that has another support edge (30). The support edge (30) substantially parallels and is spaced from the rear support wall (20) to form a curved sheet-receiving slot (18) that is generally concave with respect to the forward support wall (32). Rear support wall (20) is also tilted back away from the forward support wall (32) at a tilt angle (50) from vertical. When a sheet (16) is inserted into the sheet-receiving slot (18), the sheet (16) is bent along its vertical axis (42) and is tilted back away from the forward support wall (32) at the tilt angle (50). The tilt and the bend provide stability to the sheet (16) and prevent it from collapsing while it is held at a convenient viewing angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Newell Office Products Inc.
    Inventor: A. Reneau VanLandingham, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5864977
    Abstract: A display apparatus for use with a fuel pump filler gun having in sequence a barrel, a head, and a handle, includes a clip. The clip has opposed retaining surfaces biased toward one another. The retaining surfaces are configured to grasp a display between the opposed retaining surfaces and hold the display spaced apart from the filler gun. The display apparatus further includes various techniques for attaching the clip to the filler gun or to a protective boot covering a portion of the filler gun. The display apparatus can provide an expanded display area beyond the limited area of the filler gun itself without interfering with the use of the filler gun during the fueling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Alvern-Norway A/S
    Inventor: Stein Alvern
  • Patent number: 5863019
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an elongated extruded poster clamp support assembly for the stiff and reliable hanging of a poster or sign therefrom, comprising an elongated planar base having an upper edge and a lower edge, a channel arranged on the upper edge of the planar base, to permit the clamp to be supported, and a pair of elongated legs attached to the channel, the legs arranged to be rotated into a poster holding orientation by movement about a hinge extending from the channel. The legs thereby define two spaced apart pressure strips biased against the base, for the pinching of a poster therebetween. The invention includes an elongated groove arranged as part of the channel, for the receipt of a stiffener rod to help keep flat any poster supported in the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sidney Rose, Michael S. Hoffman, Alan L. Stenfors
  • Patent number: 5845889
    Abstract: The present invention provides a paper clip which can not merely supports the upstanding of a document such as a manuscript but also support it in such a manner that it is arranged at a position and an orientation easy to view.To this end, there are first formed a convex clamping member 2 having at its fore part a clamping surface 2a which has been curved into a convexed plane and a concave clamping member 3 having at its fore part a clamping surface 3a which has been curved into a concaved plane. The convex clamping member 2 and the concave clamping member 3 are arranged such that their respective clamping surfaces 2a and 3a are brought into snug abutment against each other, with operative portions 7 and 8 being pressed against a biasing force of a spring to pivotably open a clamping portion 10 around a pivot 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Hiromori Inc.
    Inventor: Hitoshi Suzuki
  • Patent number: 5836097
    Abstract: A shelf divider, label and sign holder system comprising an elongated universal support element formed with a relatively rigid channel-shaped shell adapted to be adhesively mounted on a vertically or horizontally extending surface. The support element includes an extended cover portion with flexible fingers co-extruded therewith and adapted to engage the mounting surface itself to removably capture therebetween portions of an item to be supported by the support element. When used as a vertical surface sign holder system, the support element is generally horizontally secured to the vertical surface, with the channel opening downwardly and a paper, cardboard or plastic indicia-containing label or sign securely held at its upper edges between the flexible fingers and the vertical mounting surface. The same support element may be adhesively secured to the undersurface of a shelf juxtapositioned to the front edge thereof, for reception of a perpendicular mounting flange of an adhesive or non-adhesive label holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: FEMC Ltd.
    Inventors: Kirk Lewis, John Gebka, Michael Brinkman, Neil Speed
  • Patent number: 5826359
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook is provided with an adaptor for adjusting the at-rest, supported viewing angle of a pivoting label holder. The adaptor mounts to the end of the label support arm and contacts the back panel of the labelholder to alter the at-rest viewing angle. In one embodiment, the adaptor has a slidable gripping portion for slidable mounting on the label support arm and an abutment section for contacting the back panel of the label holder. In another embodiment, the adaptor mounts on the cross bar of the label holder arm and has an alternate cross bar for pivotal support of the label holder. The adaptor is configured to alter the at-rest viewing angle of the label holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Thalenfeld, John S. Thalenfeld, Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 5819456
    Abstract: A card assembly for use with a computer display device. The card assembly includes at least one card and a card holder for holding the card. In addition, the card assembly also includes a mounting unit that is connected to the card holder. This mounting unit rigidly and detachably affixes the card holder to the computer display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Left Coast Interactive
    Inventor: Russell J. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 5815970
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook is provided with an adaptor to adjust the at-rest viewing angle of a pivoting label holder of a merchandise display hook. The adaptor mounts to the end of the label support arm and contacts the back panel of the label holder to alter the at-rest viewing angle. In one embodiment, the adaptor has a slidable gripping portion for slidable mounting on the label support arm and an abutment section for contacting the back panel of the label holder. In another embodiment, the adaptor mounts on the cross bar of the label holder arm and has an alternate cross bar for pivotal support of the label holder. The adaptor is configured to alter the at-rest viewing angle of the label holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Thalenfeld, John S. Thalenfeld, Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 5799428
    Abstract: A sign display device consists of a substantially U-shaped bracket with arms that resiliently grip a bar member such as used to form a frame for mounting a poster or sign. Slots extend through the bracket and are sized to receive sign clips that are affixed to the back of a sign. Use of the sign display device permits attaching a secondary sign to a main sign or poster display, with the bracket concealed by the secondary sign and standing out from the surface of the main sign for increased or enhanced visual recognition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Kansas City Poster Display Company
    Inventor: Gary S. Poindexter
  • Patent number: 5769213
    Abstract: A device for carrying an article such as a pen, pencil, eyeliner, nail file, flashlight, and the like, includes a flat, rigid base sized and configured to fit within a credit card slot of a wallet or purse so that a peripheral edge zone remains exposed exteriorly of the slot, and a receptacle formed along the peripheral edge zone of the base for releasably capturing the article thereon and defining a handle to facilitate removal of the device from the card slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Philip Chatterton
  • Patent number: 5699913
    Abstract: A unitized package assembly for holding and containing merchandise for transport to and display at a point of sale. The assembly includes a header and a plurality of articles suspended therefrom. Each article is secured to the header by a projection on the header which passes through an aperture in a tab that extends from each article. Each projection, located on a back panel of the header, is interlocked with a matching indent, located on a front panel of the header, and the tab is sandwiched between the projection and indent, securing the tab, and thus the article, to the header, The header also holds a printed sheet and has a hole for receiving a hook so that the assembly can be hung for display at a point of sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Cellstar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Rebecca Kimbrell Richardson
  • Patent number: 5655772
    Abstract: A help-in-hand device that includes a housing member. The housing member has a base portion with four peripheral walls attached. The base has an upper surface that is accessible from within the housing member. Included are a pair of linear raised portions that are attached to the upper surface of the base portion. The pair of linear raised portion are spaced apart so as to define a channel. An extension pole with a bulbous end is coupled within the channel to the pair of linear raised portions. The extension pole is capable of rotating upward and downward within the housing. A clip is attached to the extension pole and capable of clasping a bingo card. Lastly, a lid is provided. The lid has a top portion with a front end, a back end and a pair of side ends. The lid is capable of being slidably positioned over the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Vance J. Muelver
  • Patent number: 5579969
    Abstract: A map holder comprises a holder and a positioner for maintaining the holder in a first position and for applying a force to and urging the holder to a second position. The positioner further comprises a latch for maintaining the holder in a first position and a spring for urging the holder to a second position when the latch is released. The holder may also include a sleeve or support for connecting the map holder to a person's arm or wrist, or to a steering wheel, dashboard, windshield, or handlebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Inventor: Bernie Brandell
  • Patent number: 5538311
    Abstract: A visor includes an elbow bracket assembly for attaching the visor to a vehicle. The elbow bracket assembly has a bezel with a flange extending from an edge thereof in spaced relationship to the vehicle roof for receiving an object to be held between the flange and the vehicle roof. In another embodiment of the invention, a visor body includes an elbow bracket assembly at one end and an auxiliary visor clip mounted to an edge of the visor at an end remote from said assembly. The auxiliary visor clip includes a bezel having a flange extending therefrom in spaced relationship to the visor body for receiving planar objects under said flange and held between the flange and visor body. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a visor includes both a storage clip under the elbow bracket assembly bezel and an auxiliary visor clip bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Price Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R. Fusco, Philip C. George
  • Patent number: 5482276
    Abstract: A holder for supporting a plurality of playing cards in a desired orientation. The inventive device includes a support for positioning on a horizontal surface. A plurality of engaging assemblies are secured to the support and are each operable for receiving and supporting an individual playing card thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: Laurence S. Hall
  • Patent number: 5469975
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the L-shaped status bar is modified by the addition of a mount to form a status bar subassembly. In the subassembly, the mount is preferably slidably attached to the status bar by an inverted U-shaped clasp, such U-shaped clasp being open along one side to slidably attach about a vertically extending leg of the L-shaped status bar. Positioned above the U-shaped clasp is a upright U-shaped, indicia supporting frame. The frame includes a pair of side walls and an end wall. The frame is open along one side and attaches to the U-shaped clasp at an opposite common end wall. The cavity formed between the side and end walls of the frame is constructed to receive a card that contains written indicia wherein all data related to an addressee's (or addressees') change in status per slot. In that way, efficiency of service is greatly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventor: Aleksander Fajnsztajn
  • Patent number: 5390435
    Abstract: The invention features a point of sale display for holding a brandsign. A first member (12) thereof has first and second planar portions (12a, 12c), a non-planar portion (12b) arranged between the first and second planar portions (12a, 12c), a terminating edge (12d) on one end of the second planar portion (12c), and an inner contacting surface (12e) extending along the first and second planar portion (12a, 12c) and the non-planar portion (12b). A second member (14) thereof has a first and second planar portion (14a, 14c), a non-planar portion (14b) arranged between the first and second planar portions (14a, 14c), a terminating edge (12d) on one end of the second planar portion (14c), and an inner contacting surface (14e) extending along the first and second planar portions (14a, 14c) and the non-planar portion (14b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Gastro-Gnomes, Inc.
    Inventor: Allan D. Grody
  • Patent number: 5358246
    Abstract: A holder for displaying a bingo card for pickup includes a pair of vertically extensible wire rods, the lower one of which is attached to a supporting base and the upper one of which includes an integral wire clip for releasably holding the card or other thin sheet materials. The clipped card may be held and displayed for pickup by extending the upper rod member to hold the material above the player's table. The extensible rods are preferably demountable from the base and the base provided with receptacles for other bingo-playing accessories. The holder, base and accessories may be conveniently packaged and sold as a kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventor: Jerome J. Dziedzic