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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151499 | Apparatus and method for displaying an informational carrier The present invention relates to an apparatus for displaying an information carrier to passers-by in the vicinity, in particular a carrier on which advertising information is visible, comprising: —a stationary support; —an elongate post arranged on the support; ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8069596 | Stand for an information panel In the case of a stand for an information sign (2), the support (1) used for the information sign (2) is an L-shaped metal strip which is releasably connected to a base part, ensuring the stability of the stand, and, at its top end, has a pivot ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7913436 | Omnibearing display system of integrated display screens An omni-directional display technology allows for obtaining better display effect and more rational dynamical structure through adopting the assembly of two or more rotating and symmetrical configurable structure of display which is fitted with a blankoff device, co... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7823307 | Orientation device of or for a rotatable display box A rotatable display box comprising, a signage body and mount to engage this to a fixed structure in a manner to allow the signage body to be rotatable about an axis of rotation and relative to said fixed structure. The signage body includes at least two display side... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7584560 | Rotary sign board Disclosed is a rotary sign board having a case split into two or more case sections, wherein the case sections surround the outer periphery of a display assembly, and are adapted to be pivoted through hinge assemblies, thereby being opened or closed, so that an adve... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7552554 | Door appliance An appliance for a room door serves to display a message at both the inside and outside faces of the door and further enables one at the inside face to observe individuals and activities beyond the outside face. The appliance includes an interior unit against the in... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7428791 | Display system having a magnetic drive assembly and associated methods A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and column members rotatably connected to the column connection members. The display system may also include a magnetic drive assembly carried by the frame that engages the colum... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7377063 | Switching hand gesture display device A switching gesture display device for vehicles includes a main box and a shaft rotatably mounted in the main box with opposite ends extending through and outside the main box, the shaft being rotatable between an initial position and a rotated position. Two primary... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7325343 | Display board system An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, inter... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7290363 | Napkin ring A napkin ring composed of a napkin holder and a receptacle. The receptacle holds a decorative element and further defines a slit for holding a card. The card is used to display information to an end user. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7259536 | Solar powered mobile A solar powered mobile, comprising a drive housing fitting within a case, a solar cell panel fitted within the top of the drive housing, a clear cover over the solar cell panel, a removable DC motor with speed control driven by the solar cell panel, gears connecting... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7225149 | Method for selling jewelry with stones from a single source A method for selling jewelry is provided where a rough stone is selected and cut to yield a number of stones that are mounted onto a set of jewelry including at least two pieces of jewelry, one for a female and the other for a male with the female usually getting a ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7172163 | Mailbox holder A mailbox holder (10) includes an upper mailbox support (14), a lower ground support (16) that is securely fastened to the upper support, and an attachment bracket (36) to which a mailbox (12) is secured. The upper mailbox support ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7146759 | Two-faced optional mat picture frames This invention discloses composite two faced picture, document and/or other artwork frames, each composed of two separate frames with panes permanently installed on elastomeric pads and fitted to allow pane to pane resilient contact with two sets of displayed materi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134711 | Recreational vehicle roof support rafter A body structure for a customized van is enhanced by providing a roof support element which is light in weight, strong, and easily shaped to conform to curved roof lines. The body structure comprises a rafter having upper and lower extruded rails and a plurality of ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7108144 | Portable work stations Portable work stations which permit a one-step, touch-free finishing of all surfaces of doors, shutters, window sashes, cabinet doors, garage doors, spindles, and other workpieces. There are also provided trim measuring and cutting, and hinge mortising and prep rack... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093723 | Display system and associated methods A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and four-sided column members positioned adjacent one another and rotatably connected to the column connection members. Each column member may include a connector and elongate di... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083057 | Article organizer assembly An article organizer enables a user to organize substantially planar articles and substantially three-dimensional articles adjacent one another. The article organizer comprises a support member and two parallel coils. The support member comprises opposing support en... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7059733 | Display apparatus A display apparatus is provided which can display different text/image information depending on the viewing angle and the viewer, display a high reality three-dimensional image viewable from any direction and realize stereoscopic viewing without glasses or the like.... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059073 | Card mounting and display device A card mounting and display device for mounting and displaying a plurality of cards in any desired configuration. The device includes a fabric base having an array grid netting loosely attached to a first side thereof. The array grid netting is arranged to receive f... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7003907 | Inertia-driven changing display A display panel includes a casing, a number of parallel display elements rotatably mounted within the casing, a mass that can move within the casing, and a mechanism with which the mass interacts to affect rotation of the display elements. A base attaches the displa... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6895704 | Work board assembly A work board assembly having a board and hook assembly mountable to a rail assembly, and the rail assembly is mountable to a wall. A flip chart holder may optionally be hung on the board to add versatility to the board. The hook assembly is rotatable, thereby allowi... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6814022 | Vehicle alert system A signal device for attachment to a vehicle having a housing with a plurality of signal members carried therein. The signal members are pivotally connected within an interior compartment of the housing and may be individually pivoted out of the compartment through a... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6802143 | Reliable, rotating, illuminated advertising unit A reliable, rotating, illuminated advertising display unit that utilizes independent display modules housing lights and advertising material. These are easily removed from the base unit for shipping, assembly, and replacement. Optionally, AMLCD, plasma, or similar f... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6571495 | Sign A combination advertising/public-information sign intended for use in public areas such as railroad stations and city squares, especially for those jurisdictions that permit advertising signs only if associated with the providing of information of general... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6508021 | Stackable storage unit Modular storage units are formed for small, household articles so that the units can be stacked vertically one atop another. Each unit is formed with a box supported from beneath by a stand for rotation relative to the stand about a central, vertical axis... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6460277 | Promotional products Disclosed are promotional products such as buttons, badges, toys, signs, and displays, and in particular promotional products that display inscriptions vertically, no matter the orientation of the product, more particularly words or phrases spelled the sa... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6378232 | Display and scoreboards with rotary mounting clamps Display devices such as scoreboards having reversible display surfaces are mounted to support frames using opposing clamps each having a pivot post extending therefrom. The clamps engage one of the boards or frames with the posts being seated in openings ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6354028 | Rotatable multi-faced sign A multi-sided display includes a frame and a display sign housing having at least two display surfaces. The housing is supported on an extendable-retractable base which rotatably supports the sign. The display sign can be rotated when the support base is ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6348905 | Led display apparatus An LED display apparatus includes an LED display module, an inner frame member, and a supporting unit. The LED display module has an array of light emitting diodes mounted thereon, and a longitudinal axis. The inner frame member is disposed to confine the... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6260296 | Photograph display system A photograph display and organizer comprises a central post that can freely rotate on a base. The post is square or hexagonal or octagonal in cross-section to provide either four, six, or eight sides to which panel pivots are mounted. Each side has a top ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6260506 | Bicycle warning device capable of providing a turning or braking signal A bicycle warning device is capable of providing a turning or braking signal and is mounted on the bicycle such that the main body of the warning device faces the front and the rear of the bicycle. The main body is provided with at least two groups of ref... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6256912 | Multi-sided display holder Identical side members (32) may be connected together by mortise (46) and tenon (52) structure to provide an elongated display holder (10, 22), preferably having a substantially triangular cross sectional shape. Corner structures (54, 56, 58) may be provi... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6195923 | Display method and structure A display structure or a unique book including a plurality of laterally extending page supports each adapted to carry at least a pair of pages in a side-by-side relationship. Each page support has a pair of spaced support pallets and at least one pallet s... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6148552 | Device for rotatably displaying advertising material The device comprises a base member, a transparent outer tubular member which is fixed to the base member. It also comprises a transparent inner tubular member and a revolving inner tubular member holder to mount the inner tubular member in spaced relation... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6089483 | Roll or spool having a support member with a visual message thereon A roll or spool of sheet-like or thread-like material comprises an elongated support member, and a sheet-like or thread-like material rolled or wound about the support member and adapted to be removed therefrom. The support member has on an outer surface ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6088973 | Monuments, markers and columbariums with improved display indicia In a first aspect of the disclosure, a monument is shown having a movable element mounted in an opening therein for displaying information. The movable element may be partially or fully recessed in the opening but is constructed so as to be accessible for... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6065232 | Multiple display system An apparatus for controlling a drive mechanism of a panel display system includes a rotary member attached to a drive assembly, the rotary member having indicators located at known intervals that are detected to ensure that the drive assembly starts and s... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5953841 | Wind driven rotatable display A wind driven sign or advertising display comprising a plurality of generally flat panels each having an inner side edge that is received within a radial recess in a central support member. Each panel is composed of a corrugated plastic material including... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5830031 | Doll house swivel basement add-on system A new Doll House Swivel Basement Add-On System for providing a basement in combination with a swivel base for an existing doll house thereby allowing a user to conveniently access all sides of the existing doll house. The inventive device includes a basem... | 11/03/1998 |
