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...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127477 | Illuminating display systems An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typi... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7694444 | Electronic sign having a formed metal cabinet An electronic sign having a formed metal cabinet where precise and close tolerance formed planar panels and formed channels are fastened together only by rivets, nut inserts or the combination thereof for rapid assembly thereof. ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7448154 | Sign system A sign system having components promoting ease of construction and readily accomplished changeout. Unique geometrically configured top and bottom support channels and other related components readily accommodate and capture the top and bottom edges of electronic dis... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7423551 | Method and apparatus for controlling temporary traffic signals A temporary or portable traffic signal can be utilized to regulate traffic during power outages. However, when power is restored and the normal operation of the permanently installed traffic signal resumes, then a method of interconnecting the permanent and temporar... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7406786 | Animated sign assembly A sign assembly 10 that implements electronic paper to display an animated image. The sign assembly includes a controller 12, a power supply 14, a pair of substantially transparent, electrically conductive sheets 16, 18, and a sheet of el... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7356952 | System for coupling package displays to remote power source A merchandising system having a power distribution device associated with a package support system, and a package having a sensory output such as an image display capable of using power, data and/or signals provided from the power distribution device to produce a de... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350942 | LED matrix display module with high luminance area ratio The invention relates to a display apparatus, particularly to structure of LED display modules. The invention could be implemented through a LED matrix display module with high luminance area ratio comprising an injection molding unit and a printing board fitted the... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325345 | Sign A self supporting resilient sign is assembled as a prism form a collapsed flat transport position and comprises pair of rectangular blanks of white, exterior grade pvc joined by a series of parallel, welded seams. The seams divide the blanks into a pair of panel poc... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7304780 | Backplane design for display panels and processes for their manufacture The present invention relates to a backplane design for display panels and processes for their manufacture. The invention provides cost-effective ways to manufacture a display panel because the manufacture does not involve the use of a patterned ITO substrate, flexi... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7277080 | Three dimensional dynamic display system The display system comprises a screen (1) made of an array of metal triangular facets (30) which are driven in and out by an array of pneumatic pistons (2) located behind the screen (1). The rear ends of the pistons (2) are flexibl... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7272901 | Display arrangement A display arrangement 10 made of card with a pair of windows 18. A movable carrying member 30 is provided bearing two images 30 selectively viewable through the respective windows 18. The arrangement 10 is configured such th... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7234256 | Setting device An apparatus for displacing slide elements (3) in an apparatus for displaying characters, which consists of a basic part (1) comprising openings (3) for receiving the slide elements (3) and a visible surface (1a) and a rever... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7213357 | 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. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202837 | Information output apparatus This invention provides an information output apparatus which outputs tactile information or the like corresponding to the surface state of an object as three-dimensional information together with image information, and allows the user to easily discriminate the sur... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7142869 | Method of transmitting area-specific information on a telecommunications network A method of transmitting area-specific information on a telecommunications network. The invention comprises at least one element, e.g., a weather probe, which is external to the telecommunications system and transmits local information to the telecommunications syst... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7114623 | Point of purchase display with interchangeable placards A point of purchase display and product holding carriage having an essentially horizontal portion attachable to a point of purchase counter and a vertical product or carriage portion extending approximately ninety (90) degrees from the horizontal portion and project... | 10/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7108234 | Keyboard support device and method A keyboard support device provides a user with ergonomic positioning of the hands during keyboarding to prevent ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The support device provides surfaces to receive a keyboard and mouse. Wedge shaped inserts can be used to alter t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7007365 | Sliding panel photographic card A sliding panel display device for displaying two different images, such as photographs, comprises front and rear panels, each bearing a different image or photograph, and each divided into a plurality of parallel strips. The strips of the front panel are arranged a... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6970154 | Fringe-field filter for addressable displays The display kit of the present invention comprises: an addressable display medium configured to exhibit a first aspect under the influence of an addressing vector field in a first direction at an addressing magnitude; and an addressor; where the addressor is configu... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6944984 | Sign representation device An apparatus for displaying letters, numbers or symbols, especially for marking the prices of goods, with displaceable movable members arranged in a basic body. In order to provide an apparatus of the kind mentioned above which is small and versatile and allows disp... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943773 | Page flicking mechanism for electronic display devices that paginate content A computing device is provided that includes a display comprising a plurality of discrete elements. A memory is used to store a data collection of paginated content. A processor of the computing device is configured to retrieve each of the pages from the memory. The... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6865830 | Theatrical advertising display An assembly and method for providing audio/visual advertising to supplement standard print advertising is disclosed and described. ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6834451 | Picture ball A rotatable magic picture ball comprises a ball assembly comprising an upper section including four upper units and a lower section including four lower units wherein each unit occupies one eighth of a sphere and is rotatable, and each lower unit comprises a bottom ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6726013 | Container with label for monitoring use A system, container, and a label for monitoring the use of a container. The label is ideally inserted into the wall of the container. The label preferably includes an indicating ink that incrementally changes color or changes shade when certain external energy sourc... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6698120 | Scheduling sign system A scheduling sign system includes a main sign, at least one entity indicator, and at least one alternative indicator. The main sign displays an array of units of time. The entity indicator, which is separate from the main sign, displays information identi... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6625088 | Pin display device A pin display first embodiment utilizes a cammed two differently dimensioned cam to press a pin support forward to make it even or clear it, followed by a flattened portion to enable a pin support to move back into gentle contact with a belt having raised... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6588131 | Animated sign assembly A sign assembly 10 that implements electronic paper to display an animated image. The sign assembly includes a controller 12, a power supply 14, a pair of substantially transparent, electrically conductive sheets 16, 18, and a sheet of electronic paper 24... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6491395 | Image reproducing apparatus for hologram or holographic stereogram An image reproducing apparatus having a small size and which is highly portable reproduces an image contained within a hologram or holographic stereogram. In one embodiment, when a movable section movably attached to an apparatus body is moved from a firs... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6450277 | Arrangement for temporarily displaying an image on a motor vehicle panel A phantom image is temporarily displayed on a body panel of a motor vehicle. The image appears under certain weather conditions and then vanish after a few moments. The image is created when a temperature dependent substance material is present on the bod... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6275201 | Advertisement system for an airport facility An advertisement system for an airport facility having a plurality of gates connected by passageways and aisles and provided in departure and arrival buildings with restaurants and shops, with information carriers emitting written and picture messages and... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6215411 | Remote control electronic display system A remotely controlled electronic display sign which operates with a plasma display and which provides for humidity control and the like allowing the sign to be used in various environments. The sign is essentially self-contained and includes those compone... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6213835 | Changeable neon letters A new art form of neon lights in forming functional shapes, letters and numbers of a single plane suitable to being mounted with the use of clips which also supply electricity to light the tubes of neon letters when the clips are secured to two metal rods... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6189246 | Three dimensional advertising billboard A versatile three-dimensional billboard capable of remote control operation, animation, and color accentuation. The billboard includes a board defining a plurality of holes arranged in a matrix. A plurality of rods are slidably mounted in the holes. At le... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6145229 | Card lighting device A novelty card lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device is relatively small so as to be hand held and portable. The light is directed at a predefined angle such that the three dimensional illusion of a hologram card is presented to the viewer whe... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5908302 | Inguinal hernia model The invention provides a model for simulating inguinal hernias including a frame and a plurality of sheets supported by the frame in overlapping relation to one another to create an anatomically accurate simulation of a portion of a patient's abdomen. Eac... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5678334 | Lighted display board A display board, such as an advertising sign, information sign, road sign, or the like, comprises a panel 10 of transparent material which has at least one lighting element 13 for illuminating the panel from the edge on at least one lateral defining edge.... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5574428 | Message display unit for motor vehicles A display unit for presenting messages from a motor vehicle in which messages are selected for presentation based upon the number of interruptions in the power supplied to the display unit. A power supply provides power to an interrupter, which produces, ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5475939 | Matrix display device An electromagnetic display matrix includes easily replaceable modules mounted on a panel that is fitted with electromagnets, each module carrying an array of rotatable reflective vanes and a display sheet having an array of back-lit diffusers. The display... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5440214 | Quiet drive control and interface apparatus A drive control and interface apparatus housed within an advertising display for driving a stepper motor coupled to a display device to sequentially display a plurality of images. The drive control and interface apparatus includes a microprocessor having ... | 08/08/1995 |
