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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7877913 | Multi-faceted, rotatable promotional display for vehicles A multi-faceted, rotatable promotional display device for being retained relative to a vehicle for enabling the perception of multiple promotional messages from a single vantage point. A display casing with multiple display surfaces is rotatably retained relative to... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7389601 | Vehicle towing notification sign A vehicle sign assembly includes a pair of elongated sign boards that are attached to a tow vehicle pulling a towed vehicle. The signs protrude away from side doors of the tow vehicle so that they are visible. Each sign has three transparent sides. One side is abutt... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7350328 | Deployable traffic sign A traffic sign system permits automatic deployment thereof from a moving vehicle. The foldable, spring-loaded sign may be deployed without assembly of the traffic sign at a desired display location. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347018 | Banner display system A display system for displaying a banner, the system including a banner made of flexible, non-rigid sheet material, a frame system to support the banner, and a mounting system connectable to the frame and including a body defining a passageway configured for slidabl... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7302768 | Sign assembly A sign assembly for attachment to a supporting surface. The supporting surface is preferably a portion of a vehicle. The sign assembly preferably includes a display member having indicia formed thereon, a flexible member and an anchoring member operably associated w... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287349 | Low speed electric vehicle mobile advertising system This system comprises a small advertising assembly that can be easily mounted onto the bed of a Low-Speed Electric Vehicle. The assembly includes an advertising display and a frame. The system allows for the advertising display to be attached in multiple positions s... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7213356 | Banner display system A display system, including a banner made of a flexible, non-rigid sheet material, and including a plurality of elongate sleeves; a frame system to support the banner, the frame system including one or more quick-release receivers to facilitate removal of the frame ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7191506 | Method of installing an electronic display device on a vehicle Disclosed is a display device, elongate mount, and display module for displaying alphanumeric information to passengers of a mass transit vehicle. The display modules are mounted along a single edge to a elongate mount. The elongate mount includes at least one end c... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7121700 | Vehicle advertising sign illumination apparatus Apparatus for an illuminable member comprising a plurality of bulbs 14 mounted on a circuit board 12 in electrical communication with a power source having electrical leads 24 between the power source and recharging connector. The apparatus 1... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7093385 | Antenna ball assembly and method of use An antenna ball assembly which can display a message such as an advertisement or the like thereon and a method of use is disclosed. The antenna ball assembly has a body having at least one inclined surface and a passage therethrough, a tail attached to the body and ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7069679 | Banner display system A display system, including a banner made of a flexible, non-rigid sheet material, and including a plurality of elongate sleeve; a frame system to support the banner, the frame system including a pair of horizontal frame members and a pair of vertical frame members,... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063375 | Angularly adjustable illuminated spoiler A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6918200 | Billboard manufacture and support assembly A display assembly for attachment to a vehicle is provided that includes a panel assembly for receiving a display leaf; and a strap assembly connected to the panel assembly. The strap assembly is removably connected to a roof rack to removably mount the display asse... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6915757 | Safety device having a telescopic standard A safety device is disclosed for cautioning passing motorists or pedestrians to the presence of a vehicle. One embodiment has a mount and a rigid standard affixed to the mount. The standard is extensible in length. The standard has at least a first section moving in... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6796063 | Luggage rack flag mount The luggage rack flag mount is a device designed for mounting accessories to the cross bar of luggage racks. This mounting mechanism consists of a smooth adjustable clamp that may be tightened on a crossbar by applying simple squeezing pressure on either end of the ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6598556 | Aerodynamic wind riding antenna ornament The present invention is an aerodynamic wind riding antenna ornament comprising a main body adapted to be rotatably and slidably attached to an antenna mast. The main body has an aerodynamic lifting surface to harness airflow from the movement of a vehicl... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6337623 | Elevated warning system for vehicles A supplemental warning apparatus for school buses which is mounted on the roof of the bus in a vertical plane spaced above the usual warning sign which is carried on the side of the bus, the warning apparatus including a display member carried by a base w... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6273597 | Roadside warning sign system A roadside warning sign system including sign support comprised of a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed side walls, an open front face, and an open back face. The housing has a light source disposed interiorly thereof. The light source has ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6236330 | Mobile display system A mobile display system comprises one or more movable billboard displays, equipped with externally viewable display panels and a controller. The display is moved from location zone to location zone by a transporter which may comprise a person or a vehicle... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6189477 | Marine advertising vessel A marine advertising vessel comprises a floating member with superimposed deck supporting a display frame for mounting an advertising message or display well above water level to be readily visible along a shoreline. One or more vessels may be employed fo... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6129035 | Visual car spotter A visual car spotter that is visible for a distance either day or night. The visual car spotter includes a telescopic mast with three telescopic segments frusto in cross section constructed of translucent or transparent material which when extended fricti... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6112443 | Emergency signalling apparatus and method A display device to discourage or encourage the summoning of an emergency response includes a display support positionable near an emergency site. The display device has a display area having indicia to discourage the summoning of an emergency response. A... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6060993 | Mobile display system A mobile display system comprises one or more vehicles, e.g. taxis, buses, tractor-trailers, etc., equipped with externally viewable display panels and an on-board controller. The controller determines the vehicle location and drives the display to genera... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056425 | Illuminated roof mounted sign assembly for motor vehicle An illuminated teardrop shaped sign mounted on the roof of a taxicab carries at least one transparency backlighted by an electroluminescent panel. Two separately backlighted transparencies may be employed, one for displaying an advertising message and the... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5989657 | Trim strip A trim strip has a bar of an at least partially transparent plastic having parallel inner and outer faces, an opaque decor layer laminated to the inner face, and a layer of adhesive on the opaque decor layer. The trim strip is adhered to a board edge with... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5939155 | Car cap A car cap including a magnetic base and a cap body attached to the magnetic base, the cap body having a cap bill having a cap bill aerodynamic taper.... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5918397 | Illuminated magnetic advertising sign An advertising display for use above the roof of a vehicle comprises a rigid elongated and enclosed advertising member, which is of substantially triangular cross section and which can be reversibly mounted on a metallic roof with the use of magnets affix... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5791077 | Advertising support for fitting on a vehicle The advertising support consists of a stowage space (3) with an opening top and an inflatable advertising support (11) stowed inside it which, when the top of the stowage space (3) is opened, can be inflated upwards from it. In the stowage space (3) there... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5711100 | Vehicle advertising sign, system and method An advertising display for use above the roof of a vehicle comprises a rigid elongated and enclosed advertising member, which is of substantially triangular cross section and which can be reversibly mounted on a metallic roof with the use of magnets affix... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5556686 | Street address display Disclosed herein is a street address display designed to provide easier identification of property. The street address display is especially effective at night. The street address display includes a housing with transparent viewing faces, anchoring platfo... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5549940 | Stock motor vehicle outfitted with a sports theme kit A kit to outfit a stock motor vehicle with decorative features related to a sports team. Embodiments of the kit include one to accommodate any motor vehicle and make or model, a second tailored to a specific manufacturer's make and model of vehicle, a thi... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549939 | Ornamental device for metal structure An ornamental device is mounted on a vehicle for displaying a fan's sports team preference. A first embodiment includes a molded cap replica of a sports team official cap. A first means for attaching the cap to the vehicle comprises a magnet. A second mea... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5438780 | Road sign and information display apparatus A road sign having a message displayed on a soft reflective plastics material which is attached to a net fabric, preferable a PVC plastics. The net material is attached to a frame structure including a first bar connected at one end of the net and a secon... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5433026 | Low-profile message board with side-mounted motor and moment arm A vehicularly-mountable message board that can be automatically maneuvered between an upright message-displaying position and a retracted position by utilizing a side-mounted actuating motor and side-mounted moment arm. The vehicularly-mountable message b... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5412892 | Scrolling display sign for vehicles A display sign for use on vehicles such as taxis and the like, includes dispensing and takeup rollers containing a strip of material having a series of advertising and/or other messages thereon. The housing for the device has a three dimensional planform,... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5388546 | Automobile locator device A device is removably mounted on the exterior roof surface of an automotive vehicle, for locating the vehicle while parked in a crowded parking lot. The locator device comprises a magnetic base attachable to the vehicle roof, a mast extending upwardly fro... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5359796 | Roof supported display A display supported on the roof comprising a case and a flexible panel. House number indicia is on the panel. The case is connected to the roof of a house structure and the panel is movable from a storage position wherein the panel is disposed in the case... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5357895 | Illuminated marine advertising vessel A water borne billboard is provided in the form of a marine vessel designed to accommodate a billboard for display along heavily populated coastlines. The billboard is two-sided, both side being visible to observers on the coastline by either rotating the... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5132666 | Vehicle-mounted electronic display system The invention features a system for displaying information upon a vehicle. An electronic display is connected to a processor which generates character and graphics information. A power supply is connected to the electronic display and to the processor for... | 07/21/1992 |
| 4934752 | Emergency vehicle body An emergency vehicle body is provided by piercing the roof of a general purpose passenger vehicle with an aperture of the type employed to receive a conventional sun roof and selectively providing a warning equipment module or a closure panel removably se... | 06/19/1990 |
