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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE40244 | Vacuum actuated display ornaments Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331311 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope has a central braided high strength core comprising gel fiber or p-aramid fibers that is surrounded by cylindrically braided sleeve of reflective strips composed of narrow width reflective strips that c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7263947 | Extended use reminder device An extended use reminder device (100) operable on the exterior flat or curved surface of an article includes a selectable member (102) including a plurality of individually selectable positions. The selectable member comprises a deformable plastic stru... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7231733 | Display frame A display device made of transparent flexibly resilient plastic having a pair of nestable members forming a weather resistant framed area for holding flat planar display material such as a photograph or memorabilia or advertising material or the like. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7086189 | Removable decorative basketball backboard signboard A sign for display on a basketball backboard includes a substantially rigid sheet of material having indicia to be displayed on a front surface thereof. The sheet of material includes a notch formed in a lower edge of the sheet of material for engaging rim. When the... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7066340 | Neck-hanging cooler door shelf device A shelf device for an inside surface of a cooler door has a bottle neck-hanging device and a display panel. The bottle neck-hanging device has a sidewall with at least two slotted openings therein. The display panel is adjacent the sidewall and has slotted openings ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6945191 | Garage and vehicle protector Garage and vehicle protector disclosed mounts on a garage and has an indicator positioned inward from the left side of the door opening to guide a driver to correctly align a vehicle laterally when entering or exiting the garage. The protector has an adjustable supp... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6915604 | Holiday display box with moveable figurines The present invention consists of an illuminated, musical display box having removable character elements mounted on pins and a removable scenic background, which character elements are capable of moving in a pleasing fashion about the rear wall of the device and/or... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6907685 | Portable lighted display A portable display unit is provided that illuminates a symbol formed by the unit. The display unit has a body substantially forming the symbol, which has an outline surface for receiving a rope light. The outline surface defines an inner region of the symbol and at ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6860047 | Illuminated flag decal An illuminated flag decal attached to a base surface. The illuminated flag decal has a generally rectangular frame with a front face and a back face, a plurality of suction cups that will secure the generally rectangular frame to the base surface, an image of a flag... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6789339 | Illuminated message display predominantly for automobiles The apparatus is an internally illuminated message display, predominantly for an automobile, and is readily adaptable for any window display. The apparatus comprises of a cylindrical lightweight molded plastic housing, with an interior reflective paint or reflective... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6745925 | Enclosed case for toll transponder An automatic toll detector case, formed of flexible material, has sidewalls, front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and a folding cover. The cover folds so that an extended portion of the rear wall folds over the open top of the case to enclose the toll detector. The ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6732460 | Illuminated display assembly An illuminated display assembly includes a flexible, translucent and rectangular display plate having an outer edge including two opposing side edges and two opposing end edges, and an image depicted on the display plate within the outer edge of the plate. The displ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6718667 | Device for displaying messages A device for displaying messages, including bumper stickers, which provides for adjusting the horizontal length to allow insertion therein of messages of varying lengths. The device may be removably attached to other surfaces, such as the windows of cars. The device... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6708433 | Portable lighted display A portable display unit is provided that illuminates a symbol formed by the unit. The display unit has a frame that forms an inner portion of the symbol and a backing sheet in the shape of the symbol that substantially covers the inner portion. The display unit furt... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6688027 | Multipurpose, reconfigurable message board for roadside emergencies A selectively reversible message board has a first face of the message board which displays one or more message cards, either preprinted, containing common messages such as "OUT OF GAS", "FLAT TIRE", etc., or hand written. The message board may be reverse... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6658775 | Toll pass display assembly and system A toll pass display assembly comprises a mounting plate, a suction cup and coupler. The mounting plate is fabricated of a relatively hard material and has a generally rectangular configuration. It has a front surface and a rear surface. There is a long to... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6634532 | Car map holder A foldable map stand apparatus for automotive vehicles is set forth comprising a means for fastening the apparatus onto an automobile interior surface, a pivotally attached telescoping arm for adjusting the angle of display, and a holding means for receiv... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6589093 | Integral resilient badge and sucker The invention provides a resilient, moulded figure, intended for fun and/or decoration, which can be temporarily stuck, by means of a sucker, to flat surfaces such as window panes, refrigerator doors, bathroom tiles, children's blackboards, etc., and aims... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6553929 | Hazard marker A compact and convenient hazard marker has a housing and a suction insert. The bottom end of the housing covers the suction insert where the releasing tab for the suction is hidden within the housing. Another embodiment of the invention has a spring-loade... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6446375 | Automobile window message display device A durable lightweight rigid transparent envelope that is slightly curved in shape from top to bottom and attaches to automobile windows via suction cups in order to hold and display a variety of double-sided thin flexible lightweight message sheets, which... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6375143 | Releasable suction cup A releasable suction cup is formed with a tab formed integral with its rim, and with a release filament attached to the tab. On assembly of the suction cup with a panel to be mounted to a smooth surface by the suction cup, the release filament is threaded... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6367184 | Sign The apparatus is a chosen body having messages and connected through a coupling with a single point of connection to a suction cup, the suction cup is suitable to mount onto solid surfaces.... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6367182 | Flexible temporary license device A temporary license device configured for removable mounting to an interior surface of a vehicle window includes an elongated generally rectangular plate formed of transparent plastic material. The plate is flexible to conform to a curvature of the vehicl... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6347471 | Transportable sign or message holder A transportable sign or message holder supports and displays replaceable signs or messages. A transparent front panel of polymeric material permits a sign or message to be viewed through the front panel. A rear panel, located behind the front panel, forms... | 02/19/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6264524 | Toy figure with removable suction cup A toy figure is provided with multiple orifices which enable a suction cup to be releasably retained within the orifices. The suction cup is attached to the toy figure through an engagement member which is inserted into and received by the orifice. The or... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6230425 | Combination ornament and greeting card A greeting card assembly comprising (a) a card section having at least one aperture completely therethrough; and (b) a stained glass ornament including means for affixing said stained glass ornament to a vertical surface, wherein said stained glass orname... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6221458 | Ornamental device for attachment to a surface and method therefor An ornamental device for attachment to a surface comprises at least one sheet of ornamental material having an aperture therethrough and an attachment device. The attachment device includes a post having a width, a proximal end and a distal end. The dista... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6095331 | Decorative packaging arrangement In its broadest context, the packaging arrangement includes a rectangular container with an aperture within its upper surface. An arrow, with a message attached to its intermediate extent, can then be inserted into the container. A suction cup can also be... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5960572 | Toll pass holder A toll pass holder (10) comprising a housing (12) having an open top compartment (14) with a large open from window (16), so as to receive an electronic toll pass (18) inserted therein. A structure (20) is for temporarily retaining the housing (12) to an ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5918395 | Artwork display box A plurality of paper sheets, such as children's artwork, is displayed and stored by providing a display surface including a display opening; exposing sections of an elongated web in the opening; attaching individual sheets to the exposed web section; wind... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5901721 | Apparatus for automatically unfolding and displaying a map An apparatus for automatically unfolding and for displaying a road map for use by a driver or a passenger is provided. The road map is preferably made from a resilient fabric or similar material which is stretched over an umbrella-like mechanism that is a... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5885398 | Laser printing for harsh environments Permanent care label fabric is coated with a water-based acrylic or acrylic/urethane coating. The coating is dried and the coated fabric is fed into a standard laser printer. The permanent care instructions are laser printed on the coated fabric and the p... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5881481 | Message display system The disclosure describes a display system with at least one interchangeable substantially planar display, a resilient support made of resilient sheet material to support the planar display, and a support for holding the resilient support against a support... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5822900 | Vehicle signalling device with trigger grip operation The vehicle signalling device 2 comprises a frame 10, a rotating drum 40 having multiple sides 46 mounted to the frame 10 for displaying predetermined messages, a pivoting shutter 100 mounted to the frame 10 that shields an observable view of the drum 40 ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5714215 | Unitary flexible information presentation board having self-suction A unitary flexible information presentation board having self-suction is disclosed. The board comprises a unitary flexible sheet having an exterior convex surface, an interior concave surface and a beveled periphery. Each surface is uniquely tapered to al... | 02/03/1998 |
