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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091605 | Acoustic panel assembly An acoustic panel assembly may have one or more panels adaptable for reflecting sound waves and a support member to which the one or more panels may be attached. The support member may be extendable and retractable. The one or more panels and the support member may ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8082971 | Portable partition system having modular frames, bars, and friction fit spacers A portable partition system for dividing spaces and which can easily be changed in appearance, function and size has at least one frame that includes interior grooves suitable for receiving rigid or flaccid panels. More frames may be connected with lift-off or remov... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7828038 | Universal lightweight portable concealment means and methods An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable system of concealment and methods for its construction and use. The concealment system comprises a support and a curtain. The support attaches to a structure and pivots on the attachment. Various embo... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7584776 | Portable wall-partition Disclosed is a portable wall-partition that includes a wall panel that having a first edge and a second edge transversely connected to the first edge. A swivel wheel mechanism is connected to a central position of the first edge. At least one end panel that has an i... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7451800 | Apparatus and system for an expandable, hinged, multi-panel presentation An apparatus and system for an expandable, hinged, multi-panel presentation. The apparatus includes a main rectangular panel, a side rectangular panel, a fastener, and an interior rectangular panel. The interior rectangular panel includes a proximal interior section... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7386960 | Modular structure for modular partition walls formed of juxtaposed panels A modular supporting structure is intended to support juxtaposed panels in order to form a modular partition wall adapted to subdivide and define a space to be used as an office into independent working zones. The modular supporting structure comprises a lower cross... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7377078 | Mobile desk with an integrated and adjustable privacy enclosure A workstation (desk) 7 that can be assembled or disassembled without the use of tools or fasteners, mounted on casters 40, with adjustable integrated privacy enclosure panels 8, 10, 12, 14. In an open plan work environment a user of the workstat... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7373746 | Sign assembly with mounting assembly A sign assembly supported above a supporting surface includes at least one sign frame, an upstanding hinge rod assembly mounted on the supporting surface, and a hinge plate rotatably supported by the hinge rod assembly is connected to one frame side. The other frame... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7350772 | Foldable foam-based divider device A foldable foam-based divider device includes a plurality of panels, each panel including a middle foam plate and front and back semi-rigid paper plates mounted on and sandwiching the middle foam plate, the middle foam plate further including at least one outwardly ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7328481 | Hinges and associated devices The present invention provides a hinge mechanism for allowing relative movement between a first and a second member of a device, the hinge mechanism arranged to connect the first device member about a first pivot axis and the second device member about a second pivo... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325343 | Display board system An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, inter... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7293380 | Portable display device with integral support foot A portable display device has a rectangular center panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, two side hinges and a back, with first and second rectangular side panels respectively hingedly connected to the center panel by the two side hinges thereof. A support foot ha... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287647 | Bingo carrying case for providing privacy during game play An apparatus for transporting a player's bingo paraphernalia includes a carrying case including pivotally connected first and second members selectively movable between open and closed positions. The present invention preferably includes a mechanism for maintaining ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7252106 | Shade apparatus A sunshade apparatus configured to inhibit the sun's rays, constructed with a plurality of flexible panels, having the ability to form a three-dimensional shape that provides a compact collapsible structure, and minimum assembly. The sunshade three-dimensional struc... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240976 | Modular rack-mounting system A modular rack-mounting system has a rigid, lightweight frame forming a central compartment within which a sleeve is configured to fit, the sleeve having a ventilation configuration to conform with the cooling requirements of an instrument to be inserted within the ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234275 | Barrier and barrier system One version of the barrier system may include a first barrier and a second barrier, in which each of the first and second barriers may have a support structure and an upwardly-extending structure. In addition, the first barrier may have a retaining structure adapted... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231954 | Barrier A portable barrier panel for providing privacy to a screened area comprises a plurality of vertical support tubes. The portable barrier panel further comprises a plurality of elongate legs having an adjustable length. The elongate legs attached to a lower portion of... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229179 | Prism for viewing the backside of one′s own human body, hair or clothing A four sided prism which provides the full scale front view and the full scale backside of one's own self. In addition, oblique front and rear views of one's own body, clothing or hair are available. Rigid frames allow for fast assembly without hand tools. The prism... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222655 | Window covering system Window cover systems include window cover material in the form of pleated panels or slats. The window cover material is suspended from a traverse track and is traversed along the track for opening and closing the window system. Arrangements for maintaining spacing a... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216381 | Portable privacy enclosure A portable privacy enclosure for sunbathing and other applications includes a bottom panel for engaging the ground or other underlying surface. A first pair of side panels are foldably attached to one longitudinal side of the bottom panel and a second pair of side p... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213632 | Portable folding room dividing partition A portable folding room partition has typically five articulated panels with wheels including two panels located at the ends of the partition which comprise carrier panels that serve as stabilizing elements for imparting movement to several intermediate panels as th... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7185861 | Collapsible display system The disclosure relates to any improved display system unit for holding display panels, photomurals, banners, signs or the like in a variety of sizes. There is also depicted multi-unit systems consecutively joined by hinged and straight connectors to form any desired... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181877 | Inflatable apparatus for displaying visual images Apparatus for displaying a visual image includes a device having an inflatable main body and a base portion. The main body is formed from tubular members which define a predetermined shape when inflated, providing at least one display face for displaying a visual im... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178483 | Inflatable pet house module An inflatable pet house module includes first and second inflatable units. The first inflatable unit includes an inflatable mattress and a mattress cover formed with an opening for insertion of the mattress thereinto. The second inflatable unit is coupled releasably... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174691 | Aluminum profile system for placing doors, windows and partition walls This invention is related to the construction industry. More specifically, it is related to a metal profile for the construction of support frames for doors and windows and providing a finished look to such doors and windows with an elegant touch. The advantages of ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160600 | Hook-engageable fastener sheets, and methods and articles of manufacture Lightweight, hook-engageable materials capable of functioning as hook-engageable fasteners are treated and configured for use for economical and attractive displays and decorations. Laminates of the material with various substrates with associated printing are used ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152751 | Lightweight shipping container A shipping container following the teachings of the present invention is made by an insert molding process. The walls and bottom are each formed with structural portions that form a frame and any necessary cross bracing. A fabric covers any opening between structura... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150127 | Partition system A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by uppe... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143553 | Modular multi-configurable display The modular multi-configurable display has a series of box frames and provides variable positioning for appurtenances. The display can include a plurality of vertical columns, and generally horizontal trusses. The columns are capable of receiving the trusses at each... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7121529 | Fence panel including a connector system for interconnecting multiple panels A fence panel that includes a self-contained connector system which can be used to interconnect, in assembling an animal enclosure, up to four of the panels quickly and easily without the need for additional posts, connectors, or other apparatus. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118487 | Inflatable sport ball arresting structure A sport ball arresting structure may be characterized in one aspect as including an inflatable quadra-pod mounted on a substantially rectangular flexible planar base for placement on the ground. The quadra-pod includes four legs formed, when the quadra-pod is inflat... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114276 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111813 | Support clip and pilaster apparatus and method A clip is used with a pilaster assembly, where the clip is snap-fit into the slots of the pilaster, so that the clip is retained when inserted into the slots. This provides the advantage that the clips tend not to fall out due to bumps or vibrations such as those th... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7109885 | Portable expandable screen A portable expandable screen for blocking passing motorists' and pedestrians' views of accidents on a roadway to prevent rubbernecking and promote traffic flow and increased highway safety. The portable expandable screen has a plurality of panels assembled in a tele... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7090557 | Ornamental display using wind motion A mobile constructed from a single sheet of material having alternating cut lines and fold lines so that wind striking the mobile causes the intervening panels to undulate. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7076922 | Interconnecting sound attenuating enclosure An interconnecting sound attenuating enclosure (20) that incorporates a detachable structural frame (22) made of thermoplastic pipe (34) with slip-in fittings (36), thus providing joints that are dissembled for transportation and storage.... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070356 | Multipart plug-type connector A plug-in connector for hollow sections of spacer frames for insulating glass panes with two connector parts which can be plugged together. The connector parts have one of an essentially U-shaped and box-shaped cross section. The connector parts include side walls w... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066548 | Take-down seating A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14) is provided. The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063297 | Mounting assembly A mounting assembly includes first and second mounts that connect two objects, such as an electronic instrument housing and a surface. The first mount engages the second mount at a receptacle by way of cooperating detent members. One mount includes a resilient membe... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059952 | Filleting assembly and method of using same A filleting assembly (10) adapted for field use includes a flexible sheet (12) equipped with a clamp (14), together with a tie-down assembly (16) allowing the sheet to be secured in place to a variety of different supports. The sheet (... | 06/13/2006 |
