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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7320193 | Structure for supporting sign board A structure for supporting a sign board is disclosed. The structure includes: a post clamp having a pair of arched clamping bands which are hingedly coupled and joined to each other by a fastening element, at least one clamping band having a pillar; a hanger having ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316087 | Windshield wiper flag holder A windshield wiper flag holder comprises a bracket that is securable to an outer face of a windshield wiper arm by a plurality of flexible locking ties. Extending at an acute angle from the plane of the bracket is a flag holder. The flag holder includes an elongated... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314205 | System and method for mounting a breaker panel to a pole Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that can comprise one or more brackets adapted to be coupled to a panel. The bracket can define a collar adapted to slideably couple the panel to a pole. The bracket can be adapted to restrain rotational motion of t... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7275888 | Interlocking barriers A stackable interlocking barrier system includes a first barrier having a front wall and a back wall each extending between a top wall and a floor, at least a portion of the front wall being sloped relative to the back wall. A second barrier also has a front wall an... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7237754 | Pole assembly for supporting a sign An assembly for supporting a sign and adapted to engage a pole includes a pair of mounting plates disposed contiguously with a pole. Each mounting plate comprises a second aperture through which a band is inserted to connect each mounting plate to the pole. A crossm... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225744 | Chair lift accessory for accommodating snowboarders and mountain bikers A support for chairlifts includes bracketing for easily and simply retrofitting the support to an existing chairlift for providing support for snowboards on a chairlift which is easy to mount and provides a rugged, secure support. By changing orientation of the supp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219458 | Utility pole warning sign and method of manufacturing the same A warning sign for mounting on a structural member, such as a cross arm of a utility pole, has an elongated U-shaped support member and a warning message disposed thereon. The warning sign is installed on the structural member by a utility worker at ground level by ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7168673 | Pole stabilization and support system and kit A pole support system comprises a metal sleeve that generally conforms to an outer surface of the pole; an elastic liner disposed between the metal sleeve and the pole; and a clamping band that circumscribes and compresses the metal sleeve over the elastic liner aga... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7093724 | Bicycle advertising rack A bicycle advertising rack which is selectively attached to an existing parking meter, and which may be suitably used for locking up a bicycle in areas such as business areas having few or no bicycle racks or other objects to which the bicycle may be effectively sec... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7069680 | Barrier or wall mounting apparatus There is disclosed a mounting apparatus which comprises a vertically extending rigid member having an upper end, a lower end and an intermediate portion, a clamping arm member having a generally horizontal arm have an end and a generally vertical arm having an end, ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6976660 | Outdoor sign support system A system for mounting a sign to a post comprises an elongated channel member adapted to be mounted on a backside of a sign and a bracket adapted to be mounted to a post to which the sign is to be mounted. The bracket has a channel engaging portion adapted to be slid... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6971199 | Structure for supporting sign board A structure for supporting a sign board is disclosed. The structure includes: a post clamp having a pair of arched clamping bands which are hingedly coupled and joined to each other by a fastening element, at least one clamping band having a pillar; a hanger having ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6962460 | Apparatus for a protective device for a mailbox or sign A protective device for a mailbox or sign is discussed. The protective device has a main panel coupled to support pipes via a plurality of impact absorption mechanisms. The impact absorption mechanisms are t-bar shaped supports coupled to a back side of the main pan... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6880279 | Structure for supporting sign board A structure for supporting a sign board is disclosed. The structure includes: a post clamp having a pair of arched clamping bands which are hingedly coupled and joined to each other by a fastening element, at least one clamping band having a pillar; a hanger having ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6769207 | Portable sign assembly A portable sign assembly includes one or more sign supports attached to the outer surface of a flexible band that may be adjustable to fit different diameter drums. Each sign support may have a substantially planar front face to facilitate attachment of a panel asse... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6493973 | Banner holder A novel and improved banner holder for displaying easily exchangeable signs, flags, and other banners with extreme structural simplicity and a minimum of moving parts. The banner holder comprises a support member, at least two mounting members, and an int... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6367181 | Golf ad A golf cart display apparatus consisting of a rigid transparent material in which superior, graphic golf course maintenance reminders may be placed in a picture type frame. The device is to be sized to fit between or on the upstanding roof support posts o... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6367750 | Portable sign holding apparatus A portable sign holding apparatus for use in single and double-hung windows generally comprising a central housing unit which includes horizontal mounting means for engaging the interior of window jambs, vertical mounting means for engaging the window sil... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6363644 | Decorative pole cover A decorative pole cover for enhancing the appearance of an upright building support pole or tree trunk. The decorative pole cover includes a flexible sheet having a generally rectangular shape and having upper and lower end margins and elongated flexible ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6338212 | Advertisement display apparatus An advertisement display apparatus which is completely portable, self-contained, requires no installation tools, and is most efficient for display of signs.... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6293035 | Sign supporting system A bracket for securing a sign to a post, includes a clamp formed as a flanged open substantially cylindrical body having facing arms adapted to be brought together by a bolt for holding the sign, the tightening of the bolt being both effective for attachi... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6276083 | Apparatus for displaying advertising materials Apparatus is provided for displaying advertising information. The apparatus includes a rigid base and an upright receptacle having an inner and an outer member rigidly attached to the base. The apparatus further includes a upright mast pivotally engaging ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6250003 | Multi-sided display device A multi-sided display device comprises a plurality of panels adapted to be releasably coupled to the pole of a conventional parking meter. The device includes a first panel and a terminal panel with at least one intermediate panel therebetween. The panels... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6186454 | Aesthetically-pleasing, post-mounted sign holder An aethetically pleasing sign holder releasably engages a pole or post without requiring tools and protects a sign from the elements. A sign is slid into an opening formed in an edge of a thin, hollow sign housing, and a front wall of the housing is trans... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6023867 | Selectable message display system A selective message display system comprising a pair of plates facing one another and in a spaced apart relationship to form between them a space. The outer faces of the plates bear insignia, such as parking restriction notifications. A movable display pa... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5975009 | Flag retaining mechanism There is illustrated and described herein a flag retaining mechanism including a telescopic pole and a pair of improved retainer clips for retaining the flag in a fixed location on the pole. Each clip includes a full circle ring for gripping a pole, first... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5956875 | Post sleeve A post sleeve having a tube-like structure comprising an interior and an exterior surface is provided which provides superior capabilities for use as an indicator or marking sign. The interior comprises a channel for slidingly engaging a post having a T-s... | 09/28/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5732915 | Unitary saddle-type base mount for attaching channel section to cylindrical article A mounting device (2) for securing a sign to a post (46) is disclosed comprising: (a) a saddle portion having a pair of opposite side members (4) of similar form and spaced apart, the side members being adapted to seat against a post (46); (b) a base elem... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5701840 | Pivotally mounted banner harness A harness assembly that mounts a banner or flag on a pole in a manner that allows alignment with the wind while promoting a dancing or waving action, includes a triangular plate pivoted to the pole and tied by a pair of flexible cords to a transverse rod ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5694733 | Flag/banner display system A flag/banner display system comprising a generally horizontal, cantilever mounting of a first base strut from which is mounted a pivotal strut array adapted for supporting a flag/banner therefrom. The pivotal strut array is formed in angulated fashion th... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5590504 | Mounting devices A sign is formed from a plurality of panels abutted edge-to-edge. A main elongate reinforcing member has a transverse head for attachment thereto of a mounting device for the sign, and a depending leg terminating in an offset foot secured to the rear of a... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5560131 | Adjustable, upright display holder A display holder (10) having first (14) and second (16) central panels joined together along an outer side edge of each panel to form a main body section (12) that substantially is V-shaped in cross-section. The first and second central panels (14, 16) ar... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5560093 | Method for posting public notices Apparatus for posting notices comprises a sleeve member which is attached around a conventional utility pole such as a lamp standard. The sleeve member has a cross section, general polygonal, to closely surround the outside surface of the post at a positi... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5463973 | Decorative banner mounting kit A banner mounting kit for use with decorative banners, the mounting kit including a bracket assembly with a base unit with attachment apparatus for mounting the base unit to a support structure such as a post, wall or other generally pre-existing structur... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5454178 | Medallion for memorializing an individual A plaque or medallion marker which is serially stackable and rotatably mountable onto a stake, rod or post for insertion into the ground or other base material. A second medallion and subsequently additional medallions may be stackably mounted onto stacki... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5428913 | Pole banner system A bracket mounting system for mounting banners, posters and the like on posts, walls and other structures is disclosed. A pair of U-shaped channel brackets are fastened to the structure, such as by conventional fasteners or gear clamps. A banner with elon... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5388794 | Banner bracket Apparatus for suspending a flexible banner with respect to an upstanding post and including a pair of base plates that are fixed in spaced relation on the post, the base plates each having a pair of grooves extending longitudinally of the post adjacent th... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5335889 | Bracket mountable to an upright support for holding a sign A bracket serving as a sign support by providing a leg and a foot with a multiple of retainers carried by the leg and foot for holding the sign in a vertical orientation.... | 08/09/1994 |
