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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8347535 | Display and method of making thereof The present invention provides a display and method of making thereof that can comprise comprising fragmenting a first image into a plurality of individual first image fragments, fragmenting a second image into a plurality of individual second image fragments, and p... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8161672 | Apparatus of generating messages A message generating apparatus is disclosed. A message generating apparatus, comprising: a message generating panel, the message generating panel comprising a first layer and a second layer, the first layer comprising a first base substance and a first see-through p... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8146277 | Multi-view display A multi view display (5) provides different viewing angles for different images (3, 4). The display (5) may comprise a single screen on which two or more images (3, 4) are interleaved, or a number of overlapping screens on which respectiv... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8006418 | Pattern display implement and container with screen part A plurality of patterns 40a through 40e comprising a plurality of plotting lines 41a to 41e of a predetermined width drawn parallel to each other at predetermined intervals and drawn inclined with respect to th... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7870686 | Lighted subway signage A subway tunnel light box for displaying a back-lighted image to a viewer inside of a subway car traveling in the subway tunnel in which a transparent video display for displaying a number of images, such as an LCD, is mounted in the light box and a narrow light sou... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7827712 | Lighted signage using reflected light behind the signage An apparatus and method for displaying back-lighted images to viewers moving along a path of travel past viewing boxes containing transparent images illuminated by substantially vertical light sources which are then reflected to obtain a shallow light box depth rela... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7676969 | Kinetic display assembly A display frame for supporting an image insert for display is provided. The display frame comprises i) an abutment structure for supporting the image insert for display; ii) an upright member including a first connection member and a second connection member; and ii... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7594349 | Edge animation multiple image display device A toy device unit that includes a pair of stacked transparent plates coupled to a housing. A user can write images on each plate. Mounted to the housing is a first light source aligned with an edge of the first plate and a second light source aligned with an edge of... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7365746 | Signage display system and process The invention is a novel display system, for signage and the like. An apparatus and process is provided for displaying a static source image in a manner that it is perceived as an animated sequence of images when viewed by an observer in relative motion to the appar... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7365895 | Display device A display device comprising the following arranged from light input side in the order listed below: a first reflector having a semi-transmissive and semi-reflective property; a translucent porous body having a plurality of pores in which a translucent material is fi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356953 | Kinetic display assembly A display assembly is provided comprising; (a) an image insert, the image insert being bendable from a planar configuration to a non-planar display configuration, wherein the image insert comprises a plurality of first surfaces for displaying a first image, and a pl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7330195 | Graphic pieces for a border image A graphic piece can be used to add a border to an image. The graphic piece is created by creating a graphic image foreground image and a graphic image background image. The foreground and background images are merged into a graphic image file, the contents of which ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7312926 | Lenticular image display apparatus An apparatus for displaying a lenticular image comprising a lenticular image sheet and a lenticular lens sheet. The apparatus comprising a housing adapted to receive the lenticular image sheet and lenticular lens sheet so as to allow relative sliding movement betwee... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7312906 | Switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal optical elements Transmission and reflection type holograms may be formed utilizing a novel polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) material and its unique switching characteristics to form optical elements. Applications for these switchable holograms include communications switches... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7290803 | Reflective article and method of manufacturing same A reflective printed article includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface with a graphic image printed thereon. A reflective or glossy ink layer is printed over the entire top surface of the substrate. A graphic image is printed over the reflective... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7265903 | Switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal optical elements Transmission and reflection type holograms may be formed utilizing a novel polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) material and its unique switching characteristics to form optical elements. Applications for these switchable holograms include communications switches... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7265882 | Switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal optical elements Transmission and reflection type holograms may be formed utilizing a novel polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) material and its unique switching characteristics to form optical elements. Applications for these switchable holograms include communications switches... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256915 | Switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal optical elements Transmission and reflection type holograms may be formed utilizing a novel polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) material and its unique switching characteristics to form optical elements. Applications for these switchable holograms include communications switches... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7229708 | Magnetic encoder A magnetic encoder, which comprises a stainless steel sheet; and an under coat adhesive containing epoxy resin and organopolysiloxane, a top coat adhesive containing phenol resin, or phenol resin and epoxy resin, and a rubber magnet, as successively laid one upon an... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210257 | Device for displaying lenticular displays The claimed invention provides a self-actuating lenticular display assembly that places the lenticular image in intimate contact with the lenticular lens while maintaining the lenticular image separate from the lenticular lens to form the lenticular display. The len... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198737 | Electrically switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal materials including switchable optical couplers and reconfigurable optical interconnects A new photopolymerizable material allows single-step, fast recording of volume holograms with properties that can be electrically controlled. A method for preparing a switchable grating can comprise the steps of placing a mixture between a first and second slide, wh... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186567 | Device and method for detection and identification of biological agents A method of sensing an environmental agent, comprising obtaining a sample from the environment and transferring the sample into the working fluid for dispensation to a detection module. The sample and working fluid mixture is filtered through a porous polymer Bragg ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175305 | LED symbol signal A LED symbol signal with LEDs arrayed to correspond to a desired symbol. A mask defines the desired symbol. A diffusion surface on the cover diffuses the display aspect, obscuring the individual LEDs. The mask is spaced a distance from the diffusing surface. The mor... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175780 | Tailoring material composition for optimization of application-specific switchable holograms The process described herein offers the optimizing of performance parameters of holograms, such as reducing scattering effects in a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal optical element. In the process, an interfacial tension agent is added to a polymer-dispersed liquid ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7155846 | Article of footwear with exterior ribs An article of footwear includes a sole assembly and an upper secured to the sole assembly. A plurality of ribs is positioned on an exterior surface of at least one of the upper and the sole assembly, with each rib including a plurality of faces and each face having ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7151541 | Moveable animated display device A moveable animated display device for displaying a plurality of images with a pressure plate carrier, a pressure plate retained in relation to the pressure plate carrier, a plurality of coded images, a plurality of shutter elements slidably retained in relation to ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137215 | Animation frame An animation frame including a front frame body, a back plate installed therein with a grating plate and frame brackets, a moveable plane plate stuck with pictures, a battery, an IC circuit board and coils etc. The grating plate is placed on the pictures on the plan... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131380 | EB pattern profile printing The present invention provides a printing process and a printed product in which a coating is combined with an additive that lowers the surface tension of the dried coating. The coating pattern is printed on a substrate, and is cured using electron beam (“EB”) p... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124893 | Packaging unit for an article allowing it to be seen A packaging unit delimiting a space in which an article can be located such as an article containing a cosmetic product. The packaging includes at least one portion configured so that, when seen in a first direction, at least a part of the article can be seen and, w... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121621 | Information placard holder for a stadium seat A flexible panel having an window aperture with a clear covering and a cooperating pocket behind the window for holding an information containing placard. One embodiment utilizes a magnetic frame for attachment to a surface. Another embodiment uses an angled bracket... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7086187 | Advertising display system and method A display and an associated method of making the display are disclosed. The display is characterized by one or more partial image carriers, each having mounted thereon a partial image, and arranged at predetermined locations and orientations such that they cooperati... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081215 | Electrically switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal materials including switchable optical couplers and reconfigurable optical interconnects A new photopolymerizable material allows single-step, fast recording of volume holograms with properties that can be electrically controlled. Polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) in accordance with the invention preferably comprise a homogeneous mixture of a ne... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077984 | Electrically switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal materials A method for preparing electro-optical polymer-liquid crystal photonic crystals, comprising: disposing between at least two optically transparent electrode plates, a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal material that comprises, before exposure: ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7072020 | Controlling haze in holographically polymerized polymer dispersed liquid crystal optical elements Described herein are the materials, mechanisms and procedures for optimizing various performance parameters of HPDLC optical devices in order to meet differing performance requirements. These optimization tailoring techniques include control and independent optimiza... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7068405 | Switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal optical elements Transmission and reflection type holograms may be formed utilizing a novel polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) material and its unique switching characteristics to form optical elements. Applications for these switchable holograms include communications switches... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7029733 | Printed matter producing reflective intaglio effect A printed document or other device comprising a polymer substrate having a surface to which printed matter is applied, a reflective or brightly colored layer applied directly to said surface by means of a printing process, and a printed image applied to the reflecti... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018563 | Tailoring material composition for optimization of application-specific switchable holograms The present invention offers control over—and the ability to optimize—the performance parameters of switchable holograms. The present invention offers the ability to tailor the properties of a hologram to a desired application and thus make application-specific ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018686 | Switchable volume hologram materials and devices A new photopolymerizable material allows single-step, fast recording of volume holograms with properties that can be electrically controlled. Polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) in accordance with the invention preferably comprise a homogeneous mixture of a ne... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994448 | Solar powered illuminated devices A solar powered illuminated device is provided with a power module electrically connected to an illuminated module, the power module having a solar cell array electrically connected to a battery array having at least one rechargeable battery, the battery array being... | 02/07/2006 |
