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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7509762 | Multi-sided display sign apparatus A display sign apparatus includes a stationary frame and a movable frame mounted therein for reciprocal lateral movement. One drive system is provided for moving the movable frame. Each of the stationary and movable frames has a plurality of elongated display sign e... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7509761 | Apparatus for use in a game or a display Apparatus for creating a number of display images comprises a first rotating element provided with a plurality of mounting means, each of said mounting means rotatably carrying one or more second rotating elements each provided with a number of display surfaces in w... | 03/31/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7333277 | Cap device for multiple image display The cap device contains a number of prisms housed inside a closed space formed by a transparent cover, a ring, and a base. Gear teeth are provided along the inner circumference of the ring, which engage a gear member of the cap device to drive a passive gear located... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7257913 | Louver and clip for a rotational sign A signage system comprising a prism-shaped tri-panel louver having a slot at each corner into which can be slid a clip. The clip is generally V-shaped with a pair of opposing sides joined at one end to form an apex. At the apex end is a pair of opposing fingers whic... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7131619 | Rotatable display apparatus A display apparatus includes a stationary base portion and a support member mounted to a top surface of the stationary base portion. A vertically extending pole is disposed through the interior of each of the support member and the base portion along a center axis, ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121026 | Advertisement billboard The advertisement billboard includes at least one rotatable polyhedral column and a driving mechanism provided on a frame. The polyhedral column is consisted of a plurality of rotatable exhibiting boards having an obverse side and a reverse side. Each obverse side o... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7109881 | Electronic floor display with weight measurement and reflective display Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system comprising or associated with a weight measuring device. An output of the weight measuring device may be processed by electronic logic to display corresponding information on an electronic display... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094149 | Methods and systems for facilitating play at a gaming device by means of third party offers In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7086750 | System for generating a message A message system having a wall with opposite first and second sides. The wall has at least one of (a) a mirrored surface which is capable of producing a discernible, reflective image of an object placed at the first side of the wall, and (b) a blocking surface which... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086188 | Dual media billboard A revolving billboard with LED holders has an outdoor frame, an LED frame and a vertical louvered blind. The LED frame is mounted inside the upper recess, and the vertical louvered blind is located in front of the LED holders inside the upper recess. The revolving b... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6801185 | Illuminated viewing assembly, viewing system including the illuminated viewing assembly, and method of viewing therefor A viewing assembly, viewing system, and method of use are provided. The viewing assembly and system and method of use provide images that may be viewed from any position orthogonal to, and from a plurality of positions oblique to, the axis on which a substantially p... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6662482 | Moving panel display A display device for displaying to a viewer a message or a story, preferably accompanied by synchronized sound. The display device comprises a plurality of multi-sided, rotatable display elements, each side or panel bearing a visual image. The display ele... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6594930 | Moving panel display A display device for displaying to a viewer a message or a story, preferably accompanied by synchronized sound. The display device comprises a plurality of multi-sided, rotatable display elements, each side or panel bearing a visual image. The display ele... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6269568 | Decoration with a variable billboard A decoration with a variable billboard including a decorative hollow base seat in which an energy reserving device is disposed. The energy reserving device includes a coil spring and a handle disposed at the center of the coil spring. The handle extends o... | 08/07/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6216371 | Revolving signboard for conveying multiple messages A revolving signboard for conveying multiple messages, which comprises a housing having at least one window provided therein, a conveying system rotatably disposed within said housing, including means for rotating said conveying system in opposite directi... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6178675 | Display device for images A pictorial image viewing device for use on a desk top, shelf or the like in home or office, wherein a plurality of triangular image holders are pivotally mounted on a support, wherein the holders are unobstructed at their tops for easy entry onto and rem... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6128841 | Drive mechanism for picturn sign A rotating sign assembly has a plurality of rotatable, multi-sided, sign segments and a drive mechanism for rotatably driving the sign segments. The drive mechanism includes a drive shaft and one or more output shafts that each operate to rotate a multi-s... | 10/10/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6076293 | Three message sign having apex illumination An illuminated three message sign is provided with improved illumination from the exterior of the vanes at the apices away from the sign surface exposed for message display. The sign has a message display side and an array of triangular rotating sign mess... | 06/20/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6034609 | Motorless traffic-control sign automatically responsive to state of electrical power A traffic-control sign that automatically displays a primary message, such as "STOP", when electrical power is absent, and an optional secondary message, such as "We Arrest Drunk Drivers", when electrical power is present. The motorless sign is continuall... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5806221 | Drive for a multi-sided display sign A segmented sign drive provides rotational driving force from a drive arm moving in reciprocating motion. The arm moves a series of pins in a series of grooves located in drive disks. A drive disk is mounted to each segment of the sign so as to rotate the... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5765307 | Window blind systems A compact blind system capable of controlling the amount of light, heat or air flow entering a room by means of multiple, independent slat systems. The slats can work either in combination or independently with each other and can be fit either inside mult... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5705759 | Two-tiered music box with revolving figurines A decorative display device comprising figurines arranged in tiered first and second scenes, one scene being placed above the other. Each of the upper and lower tier scenes is coupled to a wind-up drive and music box mechanism and when rotated appears to ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5696494 | Rotary unit and illumination unit for a 3-side variable advertisement display board A rotary unit and illumination unit for a 3-side variable advertisement display board is disclosed. It has a frame made up of a lower groove and two lateral hollow tubes and fixed to a supporting leg by welding. Light tubes are fixed inside triangular hol... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5572816 | Rotating advertising sign with rotating louvers The sign (10) includes a plurality of elongated louvers (170) arranged parallel to one another in a cylindrical array to form a carousel (30) of louvers rotatable about a central axis (15). Each louver (170) is rotatable about is own length to display dif... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5528258 | Changeable signboard A changeable signboard, in which each turning pole is operated by a stepping motor, has three advertisement faces and turns clockwise and counterclockwise at a predetermined degree, thus displaying a certain pattern according to the electronic circuit. As... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5485693 | Hinged support panel display prism A display device of the type having a plurality of parallel prisms that rotate intermittently and synchronously to present the surfaces of the different panels of each prism for view to provide different composite advertising designs. All the prisms are i... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5464219 | Tee marker and method of providing tee to green center distance The present invention provides an adjustable distance golf course tee marker which can be used, either singularly (with a non-adjustable marker) or in pairs to define a teeing ground, especially as described in Rule 11 of the Rules of Golf. One unique fea... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5297353 | Multivision intermittent display A display is disclosed which produces multiple visual displays in an intermittent manner which includes a display housing having a perimeter wall which is transparent during visual display and is an opaque mirror between visual displays. The perimeter wal... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5259135 | Display device An improved mode of construction is provided for a display device of the kind comprising an array of triangular-section slats rotated in synchronism in 120° steps to present repeatedly to view, in sequence, three compound display surfaces, each carrying ... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5255463 | Rotating sign assembly A rotating sign assembly includes a number of multi-sided, rotatable sign segments driven by an elongated drive shaft operably interconnected with each of the sign segments. The drive shaft includes at least one multi-armed driven cam fitted to the drive ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5233772 | Multi-message sign A sign providing for the serial display of three discreet messages is disclosed. The disclosed sign has an array of discrete vertical three sided sign elements provided with an improved sign element mounts and bearings, improved detachable face plates for... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5136799 | Automatic open and close sign An automatic and manually operated open-closed sign is provided that will include a timed motor to operate rotatable slats having the words "OPEN" and "CLOSED" printed on each side. A manual override is also provided so that the sign can be operated direc... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5080516 | Computer keyboard function key guide A computer software key guide holder (10, 110, 210, 310, 410) includes an elongated multi-sided display member (16, 116, 216, 316, 416) within a support member (12, 112, 212, 312, 312) for positioning and retaining atop a computer keyboard (KB). The displ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5022172 | Display apparatus for an automatic vending machine An automatic vending machine, or a slot machine, has a display plate provided at the rear wall of a sample room which is covered by a transparent window panel fitted in a front door of the machine. A plurality of vertically elongate display strips arrange... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5003716 | Flexible outdoor flip sign display A flip-type display sign having a plurality of parallel louvers mounted in a frame utilizes flexible fabric louver covers to define the faces of the louvers, with the louver covers being supported on a plurality of cables, extending between a pair of end ... | 04/02/1991 |
