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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7895782 | Light box display apparatus configured for frontal access A light box display configured for frontal access to change out graphics and to perform maintenance tasks. This is accomplished in the present invention while assuring that the graphics is held in a state of moderate tension to retain the graphics in a flat and prop... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7360910 | Internally illuminated sign An illuminated sign, internally illuminated by a source such as one or more LED'S generally located at one end, and having a character panel with at least partially transmissive portions to define the characters of the sign. The character panel is curved so as to fa... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7336158 | Status indicating doorbell A doorbell unit capable of displaying several status indicators or messages next to its activation button. The activation button is located on a display panel. The user can set the display panel to show a variety of messages, including “Do Not Ring,” “Ring Wit... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325346 | Method and apparatus for quick change display graphics on a merchandiser A merchandiser includes a front door or wall portion which forms a barrier between an exterior side and an interior side of the merchandiser. The front door or wall portion holds a first display panel in a relatively fixed manner so that an exterior side of the firs... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7310901 | Exterior address porch light An exterior address porch light, lantern, device, apparatus, and method of making the light, lantern. The light, lantern can be made from plastics, such as PVC and the like, and have a generally cylindrical configuration, that can be mounted alongside exterior doorw... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308769 | Frameless display module, device and method A display module for an illuminated display device is provided having an at least substantially translucent panel and a plurality of retention members for removably retaining a plurality of spaced apart divider members and display members to the panel. The retention... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303304 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299577 | Illuminated identification system An illuminated identification system comprises a light chamber, a lighting means, an opaque identification stencil, a flashing means, a power on/off switch for the lighting means, and an on/off switch for the flashing means. The light chamber is environmentally seal... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7272902 | Bi-directional visual display assembly A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display support means ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7258460 | Lighted bench A safer and more decorative bench system comprising a plurality of ends, a seat supported by the ends, and a lighting system for providing illumination is provided. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249870 | Light fixture having a housing with a channel for receiving a front element A light apparatus has an elongate bulb extending essentially in a first direction. An elongate reflector has a first surface generally facing the bulb and a second surface generally facing away from the bulb. A housing supports the reflector and bulb. The housing ha... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7200962 | Flexible, frameless display module, device and method A display module for an illuminated display device is provided having a flexible, non-self-supporting, at least substantially translucent sheet and a plurality of spaced apart, horizontally disposed divider members positioned on one side of the sheet. Each of the di... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194831 | Menu system A menu system comprises a frame that receives interchangeable menu sections with different heights such that sections of various heights are combined to fill the frame space. The menu sections have a central web with upper and lower front channels that receive a pre... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7194832 | Sign A sign includes a housing, and at least one symbol plate that provides a visual representation of at least one symbol. A symbol plate attaches to the housing in at least two orientations relative to the housing. Optionally, a symbol plate has at least one cutout tha... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7150539 | Illuminated pattern device An illuminated pattern device includes a pattern body (32) having a pattern (321), a bottom board (39) having a reflective surface, a plurality of dot light sources arranged on the bottom board, and a frame (36) sandwiched between the pat... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7121700 | Vehicle advertising sign illumination apparatus Apparatus for an illuminable member comprising a plurality of bulbs 14 mounted on a circuit board 12 in electrical communication with a power source having electrical leads 24 between the power source and recharging connector. The apparatus 1... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117621 | Three dimensional framed display and frame calendar A 3D picture frame for making a 3D framed display. A mounted background picture is bent into a concavo-convex shape for adding a 3D effect to the displayed picture. A mounted bottom edge picture achieves a depth of the field and a wrap-around effect. A floating pict... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7080919 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of th... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080475 | Method and apparatus for quick change display graphics on a merchandiser A merchandiser includes a front door or wall portion which forms a barrier between an exterior side and an interior side of the merchandiser. The front door or wall portion holds a first display panel in a relatively fixed manner so that an exterior side of the firs... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7063375 | Angularly adjustable illuminated spoiler A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052074 | Angularly adjustable illuminated spoiler A spoiler for a vehicle includes at least one support bracket having a first end secured to the vehicle and a substantially transparent spoiler wing secured to the second end. The spoiler may also include at least one support bracket that is adjustable to change the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7021787 | Outdoor lighting system An outdoor lighting system is disclosed. The individual lights are self-powered by one or more batteries carried in the lighting structure itself. In one embodiment, one or more rechargeable batteries are located within a relatively elongated base structure of the l... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7012544 | Address and/or alarm indicator sign Sign 1 has frame 13 attaching to base 9 and supporting character plates 4. Casing 11 attaches to frame 13 and holds character plates 4 against frame 13. Light assembly 15 and base 9 backlight char... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007417 | Audio-visual display device for pictorial artwork An audio-visual display device for pictorial artwork is disclosed. The preferred embodiment has a universal backbox which contains a lightboard capable of lighting up any and/or all sections of a pictorial artwork placed above it, a hidden electric eye for detecting... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000344 | Up-and-down display sign A sign display apparatus. The apparatus includes a moveable display face for displaying information; a stationary display body having a source of illumination for the display face when the display face is in a position over the display body; and a drive mechanism co... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6976329 | Illuminated sign unit A sign unit includes a translucent holder unit which has a solar-powered lighting unit supported thereon. A container is mounted on one side of the holder unit and is adapted to contain printed information. Anchor stakes support the holder unit. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6910705 | Trailer hitch receiver cover A cover for a hitch receiver includes a removable cover plate, which may incorporate a theft deterrent design and may be illuminated by an electroluminescent sheet. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6846097 | Light string with personalizable light covers A light string with personalizable light covers. The light string includes multiple individual light bulb assemblies each including a light bulb electrically connected to a light bulb socket and having a light bulb housing secured over each light bulb assembly. The ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6823618 | Advertisement light box An advertisement light box is disclosed. The light box comprises a main frame, a panel, a light guiding structure, a light guiding source positioning device. The inner side of the panel is provided with a locking hole and the four sides of the panel can be lifted or... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6769726 | Truck mounted advertising system An illuminated sign display is mounted on a truck or trailer sidewall. The display includes a four sided frame with one of the frame sides being hinged so that it can be opened to receive an advertising sheet, between a front clear plastic sheet for protecting the a... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6756897 | Fire receiver A fire receiver for use in a building is divided into sections for each of which window indication is made by using a corresponding window. The fire receiver includes: a base having a frame for window indication; a rectangular window sheet to which the names of the ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6748686 | Channel letter and retaining clip therefor A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter of shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6742292 | Modular sign A modular sign having a signboard that positively and removably engages a signboard housing. The signboard housing includes a top wall, left and right sidewalls and a lower wall. The housing also includes upper and lower upward extending lips extending from front ed... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6732460 | Illuminated display assembly An illuminated display assembly includes a flexible, translucent and rectangular display plate having an outer edge including two opposing side edges and two opposing end edges, and an image depicted on the display plate within the outer edge of the plate. The displ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6695703 | Illumination display having replaceable inserts An illuminated display apparatus for use with a gaming device, where the display device includes a generally planar template with a plurality of sections having different sizes and shapes. The template is adapted to be illuminated by the gaming device. Th... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6688025 | Menu system A menu system comprises a frame that receives interchangeable menu sections of a width such that sections of various width are combined to fill the frame space. The menu sections have a central section with upper and lower front channels that receive back... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6675514 | Message center enclosure and method for making same A display enclosure includes a case, a driver board assembly configured to provide signals to a display, a clamp assembly having a head configured to slidably engage the case and a protrusion configured to secure the driver board assembly to the case. A m... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6658774 | Illuminated identification system An illuminated identification system for providing efficient identification of a building structure in various light conditions. The illuminated identification system includes a housing unit, one or more light bulbs positioned within the housing unit, an ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6655060 | Channel letter A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sides defining the figuration of the letter of shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the ... | 12/02/2003 |
