Height And Width Patents (Class 40/741)
  • Patent number: 11607060
    Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying an article. The frame apparatus includes a support structure having a frame and a backer panel. A plurality of slots are formed into the backer panel that include a first slot that is elongated along a first axis that is parallel to top and bottom edges of the support structure and a second slot that is elongated along a second axis that is parallel to lateral edges of the support structure. The frame apparatus also includes a hanging element for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The hanging element is configured to be slidably coupled to the support structure such that the hanging element can slide back and forth within one of the slots while remaining coupled to the support structure. This structure enables the frame apparatus to move side-to-side along the support surface while hanging therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventors: Luis Jaime Hernandez, Martin Zamorano Fragoso, Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin
  • Patent number: 11305207
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a toy that provides attachable wheeled base for a mobile device to turn the mobile device into a wheeled toy. In one embodiment, the disclosed toy comprises a four linkages with each linkage connecting a wheel, a first alignment telescoping rod connecting the first linkage and the third linkage, a second alignment telescoping rod connecting the second linkage and the fourth linkage, a first flat bar that connects the first linkage and the fourth linkage, and a second flat bar that connects the second linkage and the third linkage. The flat bars form a scissor structure so that when it expands, the alignment telescoping rods will retract causing distance between first and second linkage and distance between third and fourth linkage to increase, and distance between first and third linkage and distance between second and fourth linkage to decrease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Bradford Clevinger
  • Patent number: 10952552
    Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying an article. The frame apparatus includes a support structure having a frame and a backer panel. A plurality of slots are formed into the backer panel that include a first slot that is elongated along a first axis that is parallel to top and bottom edges of the support structure and a second slot that is elongated along a second axis that is parallel to lateral edges of the support structure. The frame apparatus also includes a hanging element for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The hanging element is configured to be slidably coupled to the support structure such that the hanging element can slide back and forth within one of the slots while remaining coupled to the support structure. This structure enables the frame apparatus to be moved side-to-side along the support surface while hanging therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventors: Luis Jaime Hernandez, Martin Zamorano Fragoso, Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin
  • Patent number: 10930182
    Abstract: A modular universal lightweight unmanned aerial vehicle banner display system includes a carrying case to house the components of the system and can easily accommodate additional elements. The system includes a plurality of tow scaffolds that form a fixed and rigid scaffolding configuration to be coupled to the banner. The system includes a variety of flexible rigging elements, such as nylon lines, configured to form a harness configuration to couple the tow scaffold configuration of one or a collection of assembled tow scaffolds to the unmanned aerial vehicle in single line or double line harness configurations. The system is applicable for a large variety of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones and a large variety of banners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: SWEET WATER MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: George J. Magovern, III
  • Patent number: 10779624
    Abstract: A multi-component sheath to protect portable electronics devices. The device provides coarse adjustment in height-direction or y-direction. A region enabling connection between the upper piece and lower piece allowing significant extension of the mechanism along the longest axis of the portable electronic device. An additional fine adjustment in both height-direction or y-direction and width or y-direction is also possible. Minor expansion of the pieces in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the portable electronic device, due to intrinsic elongation and stretch characteristics of the sheath material (e.g. polymer or rubber). The device provides minimalist coverage of the portable electronic device on the back and sides. The present invention provides protection mostly in the corners. The present invention results in a minimal increase in overall thickness of the portable electronic device, less than 2 mm. The device allows full access to all input/output connections and buttons of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventor: Premashanth Kumalarasan
  • Patent number: 10716415
    Abstract: An adjustable media frame has been developed. The adjustable media frame includes an adjustable upper rail and a hanging pendant member. The adjustable upper rail includes a first upper rail member and a second upper rail member with the first upper rail member sliding in or over the second upper rail member to adjust the length of the upper rail. The hanging pendant member is included with a hanging connection point to both the first upper rail member and the second upper rail member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventor: Sean Lydon
  • Patent number: 10392815
    Abstract: A wall pad sleeve is assembled from four corner pieces and four side rails. Each corner piece and each side rail forms a channel with a base, a front flange, and a rear flange. When installed, the flanges cover a portion of the front face of the wall pad and a portion of the rear face of the wall pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Litania Sports Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Brawner, Gregory W. Luebbering
  • Patent number: 10244875
    Abstract: An adjustable media frame has been developed. The adjustable media frame includes an adjustable upper rail and a hanging pendant member. The adjustable upper rail includes a first upper rail member and a second upper rail member with the first upper rail member sliding in or over the second upper rail member to adjust the length of the upper rail. The hanging pendant member is included with a hanging connection point to both the first upper rail member and the second upper rail member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Inventor: Sean Lydon
  • Patent number: 10172492
    Abstract: An adjustable mail slot insert may include two top frame members connected to one another and two bottom frame members connected to one another. Each bottom frame member may include a side leg and a bottom leg. Each top frame member may include a side leg and a top leg. One top frame member may be connected to one bottom frame member and another top frame member may be connected to another bottom frame member. The insert may be adjustable in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction through movement of the frame members relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: BOTA, Inc.
    Inventor: Dalanda Cobb
  • Patent number: 10034562
    Abstract: A frame assembly system is disclosed. In some examples, the frame assembly system comprises a plurality of joining pieces having a plurality of openings in each joining piece, each of the plurality of openings having a first cross-sectional shape and framing pieces having a second cross-sectional shape, different from the first cross-sectional shape, wherein the first cross-sectional shape can be formed by an arrangement of two or more of the framing pieces, a first one of the two or more framing pieces positioned approximately perpendicular to at least a second one of the two or more framing pieces in the arrangement. In some examples, four joining pieces form four corners of a rectangular frame, and at least eight framing pieces form four sides of the rectangular frame. In some examples, the first cross-sectional shape is a T shape and the second cross-sectional shape is rectangular. In some examples, the first cross-sectional shape is an L shape and the second cross-sectional shape is rectangular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: Lokendra Kumar
  • Patent number: 9403623
    Abstract: An adjustable reusable modular packaging crate and assembly kit is purposed for safe transportation of preferably mostly two-dimensional items. Several latching corner subassemblies each hold two perpendicular frame extensions that may be locked into adjustable lengths to make crate frame sides. Sets of adjustable clamps interact with the item to be shipped and the crate frame, to assist in securing the item to be shipped. Extendable frame components allow for a frame that adjusts precisely to the size of the item to be shipped. Frame locks securely fix the dimensions of the packaging crate. Gusset subassemblies and cross-corner struts add rigidity to the crate. Corner, frame, strut, and gusset components interlock to create a rigid packaging crate. Frame links enable crate frame sides to be connected side-by-side, adding to the depth of the crate frame. The modular crate may be easily disassembled for low-space storage between uses, and easily reassembled for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventors: Craig L. Aaland, Roger B. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 9103487
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • Patent number: 8941917
    Abstract: A projection screen apparatus having a perimeter frame and a substantially blank screen is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Draper, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
  • Patent number: 8833581
    Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging box and stop wall of packaging box. The packaging box includes at least bottom plate, four third box-body splicing elements and four stop walls. The third box-body splicing element is fixed at each corner of the bottom plate and the two ends of stop wall are connected respectively to the two third box-body splicing elements on a side of the bottom plate and fixed between the two third box-body splicing elements to form with the bottom plate a semi-closed packaging box having open top. As such, the present invention can realize the packaging of liquid crystal panels of different sizes and increase the utilization efficiency of the packaging box to protect the liquid crystal panels as well as reducing packaging cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yi-cheng Kuo, Shih Hsiang Chen, Jiaxin Li, Jiahe Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140026456
    Abstract: Frame kits and frames are disclosed herein. In an example, a frame kit includes at least two frame legs. Each frame leg has two edges, where one of the two edges of each frame leg is to abut another of the two edges of an adjacent frame leg when a frame is constructed with the frame legs. Each frame leg includes a non-foamed polymer exterior wall; a hollow space defined by the non-foamed polymer exterior wall; and an expanded foam material positioned within the hollow space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Francois K. Pirayesh, Xiaoqi Zhou, David Edmondson, Alan M. Jacques
  • Patent number: 8230631
    Abstract: An adjustable display frame has first and second U-shaped frame elements having aligned free end surfaces that abut to form a small display frame and are separated by first and second inert elements urged by a spring to provide a large display frame. Each U-shaped frame element has a pair of longitudinal slots which receive heads of headed studs projecting from a base disposed behind the frame elements, wherein the frame elements are secured to the base and are capable of sliding on the base from a first position, to provide the small frame, to a second position so as to provide the large frame. The inserts are slidable on the base inboard of the U-shaped frame elements and are spring biased so as to move between the free ends of the U-shaped frame elements when the U-shaped frame elements are separated by being pulled apart. Stops are provided for arresting motion of the inserts to align the inserts with the free ends of the U-shaped frame elements after the inserts have been pushed outwardly by the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: John Archer Chapin
  • Patent number: 8020330
    Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory (10) for a display screen. The accessory (10) includes a first member (12) having a window (18) or a cut out portion, the window or the cut out portion being adapted to provide visual access to at least a portion of the display screen; a second member (14); said first and second members (12, 14) being adapted to be disposed in an overlapping relationship to each other; and attachment means (35) for selectively attaching the first member (12) to the second member (14) whereby a position of the window (18) or the cut out can be adjusted with respect to said display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: David Common
  • Patent number: 7946066
    Abstract: A sign holder holding an end of each of two signs includes a first wall, a second wall spaced from the first wall, and a connecting wall located between the first and second walls and secured thereto. A first sign holding section is defined by first portions of the first and second walls and is located on a first side of the connecting wall. A second sign holding section is defined by second portions of the first and second walls and is located on a second side of the connecting wall. A channel is defined on the second wall for engaging an associated bracket used to mount the sign holder on a support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Wamsley
  • Patent number: 7802390
    Abstract: A picture frame for holding and displaying content. The picture frame has an edge with a channel receiving the content. An edge segment is attachable to and detachable from the remainder of the edge, using magnets, to allow insertion and removal of the content. A back has a front face to which the edge remainder is attached and a rear face including one or more magnets for attaching the back to a magnetically attractive surface. An optional stand has a plurality of elements that engage at least one of the back magnets to support the back in multiple directions and orientations. An optional hanger is made of a magnetically attracted material for engaging at least one of the back magnets and attach the hanger to the back. The hanger is configured to engage a fastener and hang the picture frame from the fastener when the stand is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Richard C. Reis
  • Patent number: 7770315
    Abstract: A system for mounting a frame (e.g., a mirror frame) allows the frame to be easily installed, securely mounted and readily replaced without damaging the mounting surface (e.g., the surrounding wall or mirror) or the frame. No tools are required to mount or unmount the frame. The mounting hardware is concealed within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan M. Bauer, Viorel Berlovan
  • Publication number: 20100043268
    Abstract: Disclosed are a device, method, and kit relating to frames, particularly, although not exclusively, to a kit for assembling a frame for mounting art work, photographs, certificates or the like. There is provided a frame for framing an object, the frame including: joint frame members for each frame which are configured to receive two side frame members, and side frame members; and characterized in that the side frame members are substantially the same length as the object to be framed, and each joint frame member is adapted so that once the side frame members are received by the joint frame member, the side frame members extend from the joint frame member at a predetermined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Robindo Limited
    Inventor: Robin Leighlon Powell
  • Patent number: 7530190
    Abstract: A display frame having a divider for subdividing the display area. The display frame includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. A divider is selectively located within the display area and releasbly secured by clamps on each end for subdividing the display area. The divider may be located in a horizontal, vertical or angular configuration. Alternately, the divider may be rotated substantially parallel with the frame section so as to be positioned in a stowed location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Isayev, Evan C. Evans
  • Patent number: 7481013
    Abstract: A billboard sign includes abutting rectangular tubular sections forming a frame using a rectangular tube extending across abutting ends within the tubular sections. The rectangular tube is biased against adjacent inside wall surfaces of the tubular sections for securing and aligning the tubular sections to each other. Risers extend between opposing horizontal frame sections and define a flat riser plane. Stringers are attached to support posts and define a vertically oriented plane. With risers defining the flat riser plane, the stringers horizontally attached to support posts and aligned for defining a vertically oriented plane, the flat riser plane can be aligned with the vertically oriented plane for securing the frame to the support posts in a flat plane of the frame vertically oriented as desired, regardless of the orientation of the support posts. A flexible substrate may be extended across a periphery of the frame with a message carrying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: John L. Black
  • Patent number: 7421811
    Abstract: A combination frame for fixing a display panel module on a display shell is described. The combination frame is constructed by two crossbeams, two vertical beams, and a plurality of coupling devices. The coupling devices adjust an interior size of the combination frame for coupling to the display panel module exactly. The combination frame utilizes adjusting members to fine-adjust an outline size of the combination frame, and further utilizes a backboard to enhance the strength of the combination frame and fix a control circuit board of the flat panel display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-Chung Chen, Chen-Sheng Chung
  • Patent number: 6928762
    Abstract: A fillet sub-framing system for art work is disclosed. The system includes four right-angled brackets and four lengths of fillet. Each bracket has two arms forming exteriorly open envelopes flexibly configured to accept the end portion of a fillet. Together the brackets and fillets form a rectangular sub-frame which may be used in combination with a conventional frame and matte to decoratively set-off art work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Marc Mehrdad Fattahi
  • Patent number: 6865836
    Abstract: A framing system suitable for framing artwork, drawings, pictures and the like and mounting the framed work on a surface includes at least one frame member that cooperates with a plurality of mounting elements to surround the work with the frame member(s) and mount the resultant framed work to a mounting surface. The frame member(s) include a plurality of frame member portions that will be oriented toward the mounting surface when the framed work is mounted onto the surface. Each mounting element comprises magnetic material and adhesive material. The magnetic material and corresponding frame member portion provides magnetic coupling between the mounting element and the corresponding frame member portion that is used to releasably affix the frame members and the work to the mounting elements. The adhesive material is used to mount the resulting framed work to the surface by an adhesive bond between the mounting elements and the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Tracy Sachs-Lavery
  • Publication number: 20040128894
    Abstract: A framing system suitable for framing artwork, drawings, pictures and the like and mounting the framed work on a surface includes at least one frame member that cooperates with a plurality of mounting elements to surround the work with the frame member(s) and mount the resultant framed work to a mounting surface. The frame member(s) include a plurality of frame member portions that will be oriented toward the mounting surface when the framed work is mounted onto the surface. Each mounting element comprises magnetic material and adhesive material. The magnetic material and corresponding frame member portion provides magnetic coupling between the mounting element and the corresponding frame member portion that is used to releasably affix the frame members and the work to the mounting elements. The adhesive material is used to mount the resulting framed work to the surface by an adhesive bond between the mounting elements and the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Tracy Sachs-Lavery
  • Patent number: 6612060
    Abstract: A non-integral frame apparatus provides, in combination, plural separate lengths of a frame structure mounted onto a mirror or similar object. Each of the lengths of the frame structure provide an outwardly facing surface with a generally decorative design, and an inwardly facing planar surface. The inwardly facing surfaces of the lengths of the frame structure provide mounting engagement devices such that the lengths of frame structure are fixed onto the mirror in an end-to-end, closed-figure arrangement without mutual engagement. This enables the mirror to appear as if framed by an integral frame assembly without suffering the drawbacks of making, handling and using such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Cameron Philip Pearce
  • Patent number: 6370803
    Abstract: A banner stand for displaying an advertising sign, the banner stand being adjustable to multiple shapes and sizes. A four-sided, rectangular stand frame has at least two telescoping members so as to provide the stand with various sizes. A swivel connector is positioned at an end of each telescoping member so as to compensate for any misalignment produced by the telescoping feature of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: VisionQuest Display
    Inventor: Bradley L. Burquest
  • Patent number: 6163995
    Abstract: An expandable artists' frame with preloading springs therefor, wherein the frame sides are slidably connected together at their ends by an optional groove-and-tongue joint or a hollow angular support and the preloading springs have a strip-like body with toothed ends. For mounting a spring, the latter is placed diagonally with its teeth against a frame corner or the internal surface thereof and then the spring is pushed manually toward the frame corner. During the spring application the spring teeth slide on the side internal surfaces. When stopping the thrust onto the spring, the teeth penetrate into the wooden side and exert a continuous preloading action on both adjacent frame sides. At the spring ends are preferably provided positioning and protection wings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventors: Walter Lucchetti, Carlo Zanella
  • Patent number: 6055757
    Abstract: A picture frame (1) for carrying a picture (2) or the like, with or without the aid of glass (3) and/or backing (4), the frame (1) including the frame sections (5) kept together at their corner regions (6) by fastening members (7), there also being included pressure members (8) for urging the picture (2) against an edge portion (9) extending as a flange along the frame sections (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: IKEA International A/S
    Inventor: Leif Carlsson
  • Patent number: 5557870
    Abstract: A T-shirt mounting frame consisting of a plurality of corner members having right angle legs with holes in one of the legs and pins in the other of the legs so that four corner members can be assembled with each other to provide a quadrilateral frame, tabs on certain of the legs for retaining a cardboard backing member within the frame, apertures in the legs for securing adjacent frames to each other after they have had T-shirts mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: Gerald H. Bergman
  • Patent number: 5546689
    Abstract: An adjustable picture frame for adjustably fitting around a picture, comprising a first upper framing member having an adjustable wall portion, a second framing member having a series of interconnected adjustable walls, fastening members for securing the first framing member to the second framing member, a display member for holding a picture between the first and second framing members, selective positioning members for positioning the display member between the first and second framing members in a plurality of positions, whereby the adjustable walls adjustably fit over a plurality of portions of the display member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventor: Daniel Bomze