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Cloaking System Using Optoelectronically Controlled Camouflage
A Cloaking System designed to operate in the visible light spectrum, utilizes optoelectronics and/or photonic components to conceal an object within it.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7895783 | Multi-media display system A multi-media display system having a base surrounding a portion of and cooperating with an upstanding support tower to provide a mounting system for a number of components including at least one display device, audio output components, alternative display frames, b... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7669355 | Simulated balloon display and method A simulated balloon display is designed to be attached to a real estate “tent sign” or used in conjunction with any other promotional presentation. A silhouette cluster made of thin translucent colored plastic mimics the appearance of free-floating balloons whil... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7293993 | Board assembly A board assembly includes a panel and a frame. The frame has a generally annular shape and includes first and second sections. The panel is retained between the first and second sections. The frame also includes a snap-fit device positioned on at least one of the fi... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7263794 | Marking instrument with separable portion A marker includes a substantially flat member having a separation line dividing the flat member into a first portion having a first end tapering to a first point, and a second portion having a second end tapering to a second point. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7231735 | Lighting canopy for advertising sign post A sign assembly includes a fixture capable of being attached to a sign support structure. The sign assembly also includes a canopy which can slideably engage the fixture to provide cover for the sign support structure. The canopy can be foldable and can include ligh... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7178875 | Chair apparatus A chair apparatus for supporting a back of a person. The chair apparatus has a backrest and at least one support member attached with respect to the backrest. Each support member extends away from the backrest and forms an implantable element which can be inserted i... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7055275 | Wall-mounted display assembly for simultaneously displaying a plurality of items An elongated display assembly for removably inserting and simultaneously displaying a plurality of separate flexible and generally flat items to be displayed comprises an elongated open display housing having a flat back panel with an upper front flange and a lower ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036255 | Display sign post A display sign having a support post with an anchoring device at the bottom end suitable for burying in the ground. A curved cantilevered arm is detachably connected to the support post and outwardly extends in a lateral direction. A curved frame is detachably conne... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028429 | Decoy A decoy which has a head separate from the body and which has a spring device which attaches at one end to the ground and which attaches at another end to the head of the decoy to simulate a waterfowl feeding. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6722067 | Sign holder Sign holders are provided for displaying sign inserts. The sign holders are capable of being reused, whereby several different signs can be removably affixed to the sign holders for displaying signs at multiple events. Signage systems are also provided, comprising a... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6519884 | Street and road sign A road sign having a plate mounted on a post. The plate has a primary traffic symbol on one side providing first traffic information. There is at least one secondary traffic symbol on the one side of the plate providing secondary traffic information unrel... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6493974 | Sign holder with changeable display A sign holder for displaying a second sign at a position adjacent a first sign and which facilitates readily changing the second sign to alter the information displayed on the second sign. The holder includes a base member having a rigid support portion a... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6338213 | Non tippable pop-up caution sign A warning sign for cautioning pedestrians away from spillages or wet floor areas is formed of a pair of swing legs connected at upper ends so that they can be spread apart form self-support. An extension member can be pulled upwardly from between the legs... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6250000 | Rotary driven poster A rotary driven poster, for use in advertising, informative ends and other uses that include at least a main body with presenting faces that contain the advertising or informative composition of visual reception. The poster is mounted to a support with th... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6230426 | Access panel for a vending machine face A vending machine includes a vending machine face having an access panel therein for providing access to a graphics piece in the vending machine face. The access panel is movable from a closed position prohibiting access to the graphics piece, to an open ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6131320 | Floor sign Each display panel of a free-standing, foldable floor sign includes an integrally formed handle portion and male and female hinge projections. The male and female hinge projections snap together into interlocking engagement with each other in response to ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6015122 | Flag holder A flag support including a vertical base, a horizontal rod having a support end proximate the vertical base and an outer end, extending from the base, a flag support rod parallel to, below and separated from the horizontal rod, and having a support end, p... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6009652 | Sign construction An outdoor sign construction comprising an inverted U-shaped wire frame and a rectangular corrugated plastic face panel. The sign face panel is retained on a horizontal header section of the frame between vertical frame legs by a resilient extruded plasti... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5903991 | Sign post kit A sign post kit having an anchor post member is secured to the ground by a pair of stakes driven through two PVC pipes disposed in diagonally opposite corners thereof, a main post member is slid over a portion of the anchor post member and stake combinati... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5884424 | Roll-up sign A portable roll-up sign having a simplified and economical construction. The sign face is a flexible pvc based sheet that can be imaged on both sides with vinyl graphics or silk screen inks. The sign frame comprises two vertical legs and an intermediate h... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5878516 | Vehicle billboard A vehicle billboard which permits the removable attachment of a sign-bearing billboard to the existing license plate frame of a vehicle. The billboard is fixedly mounted to a supporting frame and has a flat surface upon which a design may be affixed, draw... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5799428 | Sign display attachment A sign display device consists of a substantially U-shaped bracket with arms that resiliently grip a bar member such as used to form a frame for mounting a poster or sign. Slots extend through the bracket and are sized to receive sign clips that are affix... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5694881 | Portable visual display assembly A portable visual display assembly comprises modular sections selectively configurable between a combined full-size display board configuration and a separated plural smaller single display board configuration. The display boards can have identical or dif... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5579599 | One-piece display sign A display sign formed into a single unit having an outer first flange that defines a display section integral to a step section. A display panel bisects the outer first flange forming a flange section extending along the periphery of each side of the disp... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5400535 | Temporary sign An improvement for temporary signs used with a supporting post and an arm which extends both directions from the post. A first and second body, shaped to fit around three sides of post and the arm respectively, have inwardly inclined opposed sides to grip... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5377434 | Sectional frame display A frame for one or two-sided display of several pictures simultaneously having a unique configuration and novel combination of component parts which includes a subframe within an outer frame to permit quick and permanent assembly and to provide a rigid fr... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5230176 | Temporary sign Temporary real estate signs are attached to a post and extending arm rather than suspended beneath the arm. The signs are attached to a supporting body having a U-shaped cross-section. The bodies are sized to fit around the arm and post respectively. Flex... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5207402 | Support frame for a sign A sign frame having a ground insertion member with a generally pointed end and a spiralled surface formed thereon, a plate affixed to the end of the ground insertion member opposite the pointed end, a first sign support member extending angularly upwardly... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5054219 | Revolving sign and related drive A motor driven multi-faced revolving sign for mounting on existing sign pedestals. Whereby a removable quarter section is provided so that the sign may be clamp mounted around an existing sign pedestal without removing the existing sign. An adaptor is als... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5044200 | All purpose lawn and garden marker An all purpose lawn and garden marker which is molded of a plastic material and therefore can be inexpensively manufactured. In addition, the marker is adapted to hold the required notice that a lawn has been chemically treated as well as other advertisin... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5024410 | Real estate sign fastener The device is a sign fastening device that is meant to be used to attach one sign to another one above it. The device is a specially shaped wire that can be effectively used on the standard signs that are used in the real estate industry. These signs have... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4951906 | Sign attachment An attachment for a sign of the type having two spaced apart rails and a generally planar indicia bearing member extending between the rails. The attachment includes a pair of elongated brackets, each having a first and second longitudinally adjacent sect... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4918848 | Display stand for use with water heaters A display stand for water heaters presenting information in an orientation easily read by a prospective purchaser is disclosed. The display stand is comprised of three flat panels, a top panel engaging the top of a water heater, a presentation panel, pres... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4916840 | Modular sign system A modular sign system designed for use by real estate agents, remodeling contractors, political candidates and private individuals made up of separate frame modules which are easily transported to the installation site in the trunk or back seat of a norma... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4910901 | Sign post assembly Apparatus for holding a sign a distance above the ground includes a first hollow member having a ground penetrating end, an upper end, and a length. A second hollow member is reciprocally removably attached to and parallel to the length of the first membe... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4910902 | Sign holding stake A stake is drivable into the ground for holding a sign post. The stake has a clamp at its upper end so that the stake can be driven into the ground, then a conventional sign post can be clamped for support. The stake includes a flange, of rods, used to st... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4884351 | Reflective sign A sign for displaying reflective numerals which are slidably engaged in slots provided by a backing plate. The sign is adapted for display in any one of three modes, namely, a bottom portion of the backing plate is coupled with a base stand for upright po... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4878303 | Sign A portable sign apparatus has a changeable display and includes a frame having a pair of vertical frame members and a pair of horizontal frame members attached to the vertical frame members. A display portion is removably attached to the frame between the... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4864757 | Portable kit for erecting sign with rigid panel A portable sign kit includes components for quickly and conveniently erecting lightweight signs, e.g. real estate sales and similar signs. The components include an open wire frame with a prejecting mounting stud. A rigid sign panel is received within the... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4790092 | Display sign A display sign has a panel supported on a horizontal arm which is cantilevered on a vertical post. A slot is formed in the horizontal arm and the panel is supported in the slot. The horizontal arm includes a pair of parallelly extending, spaced-apart chan... | 12/13/1988 |
