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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8020328 | Connecting elements for construction New and unique connecting elements are engage in a versatile manner to construct modular constructions such as construction for exhibition, furniture, platforms, toys, displays etc. The modular construction is mobile and easy to handle. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7926213 | Electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around th... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7874090 | Free standing modular display At least two upright subassemblies, each with a base, radial positioning members; an outer tubular member, an inner tubular member slidably received in the outer tubular member; a plunger for selective engagement with aperture(s) in the outer tubular member, upper a... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7774968 | Transportable electronic sign display system A transportable electronic sign display system having modular cabinets which support electronic display modules and electronics having male and female latching assemblies connecting adjacent electronic display modules. Robust male and female latching assemblies at t... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7757418 | Display apparatus and method Some embodiments of a display fixture can display a variety of products or images of available products in an appealing manner that draws attention from consumers. In some cases, the display fixture may employ a number of graphic inserts that fit within display wind... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7694446 | Modular picture frame apparatus A modular picture frame apparatus includes a plurality of housings. Each of the housings is configured to removably receive at least one picture. Each of the housings has a panel with a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge. The first and second... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7584562 | Multi display board An advertising board capable of displaying advertising during both day and night hours. The board has an blocking panel having printed advertising material on one face layered on the front of PCB base plates installed with combination of LED devices. During night ti... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7509763 | Interrelated form apparatus and method An interrelated form apparatus and method includes a three dimensional first piece with an image or partial image, with a front and a side. A three dimensional second piece with an image or partial image, with a front and a side is also provided. A first surface joi... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7469495 | Folding display apparatus A folding display apparatus includes: first and second forms; and at least one flexible connector strip interconnecting the first and second forms and carrying indicia thereon in a preselected pattern. The apparatus is moveable between a first position in which the ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7434340 | Stackable folding display structure A foldable display is provided having at least three panels hingedly connected to each other, wherein the panels include means for receiving corresponding means on other displays for interlocking and stacking the displays. In the preferred embodiment, these means co... | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7373747 | Display system A display system comprising a base comprising a magnetic surface and a graphic sheet comprising a substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein a treatment is provided on the front surface and the rear surface. The treatment provided on the front surf... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7363739 | Display of pictures in decorative settings A decorative border affixed to a solid surface which includes a plurality of photographic display units extending in physical commonality to form the decorative border, each of the plurality of photographic display units having a pocket surrounded by a decorative su... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7347020 | Message board apparatus The Invention is a message board having a base, a frame and a hinge connecting the frame and base. The frame has an open position and a closed position and defines a frame opening. A planar member releasably retains an artwork within the frame such that the artwork ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7266917 | Image/advertising apparatus and method An advertising system and method in which an advertising mural is segmented and portions of the advertising mural are formed on each one of a plurality of laterally aligned overhead stowage bin doors in a commercial aircraft. Each segment of the advertising mural is... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7266918 | Yard sign with trimmed edges A yard sign includes a planar sign member and upper and lower trim members. The trim members are formed from complementary trim elements that are mirror images of each other and snap fit over the upper and lower edges of the sign. The trim members have openings in t... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7252200 | Display assembly A display assembly apparatus and method of assembly using a folded frame and structurally reinforcing shelf for shipping and displaying products. The display uses a planar sheet for compact shipping which is adapted to be folded into the form of a vertically rising ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237360 | Shelter A shelter and a method of providing a shelter are provided. The shelter includes a roof structure supported by a plurality of wall structures. The wall structures are anchored securely into at least one foundation. A display panel extends adjacent to at least one of... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237350 | Collapsible display-arrangement A collapsible display arrangement has a base unit for placing against and resting or supporting the collapsible display arrangement upon a support surface with sheet being formed from a rollable material. The sheet is adapted to be rolled or unrolled. The sheet has ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7213356 | Banner display system A display system, including a banner made of a flexible, non-rigid sheet material, and including a plurality of elongate sleeves; a frame system to support the banner, the frame system including one or more quick-release receivers to facilitate removal of the frame ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7197500 | System and method for use and storage of geographic data on physical media An improved method and system for storage of data that represent geographic features in a region. The data are organized into parcels each of which contains data that represent those geographic features that are located within a separate one of a plurality of rectan... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7146759 | Two-faced optional mat picture frames This invention discloses composite two faced picture, document and/or other artwork frames, each composed of two separate frames with panes permanently installed on elastomeric pads and fitted to allow pane to pane resilient contact with two sets of displayed materi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7142181 | Circuit board for large screen LED matrix array display Multiple LED matrix array circuit boards are pieced together a form a display panel. L-shape brackets are mounted on the bottom sides of the circuit boards and aligned with the butting edges of the circuit boards. The vertical butting walls are pressed together by c... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142985 | Method and apparatus for improving wireline depth measurements Wireline depths are estimated using cable depth measurements and accelerometer depth measurements made over a time interval encompassing the time for which the wireline depth is being estimated. A least squares smoothing filter or a weighted least squares smoothing ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124709 | Pet feeding device A pet feeder having a base with a removable back splash and side walls adapted to abut an interior wall with a baseboard. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121029 | Elevated sign system with lowering mechanism to enable ground level servicing A sign system is provided. The sign system has a hoisting mechanism for moving a sign between an access or servicing position near ground level and an elevated display position. The sign system includes a first set of guide members and a second set of guide members ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7095387 | Display expansion method and apparatus A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a housing. The portable electronic device also includes computing electronics that are supported by the housing. The computing electronics include a processor, a display controller co... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7080927 | Modular lighting with blocks A modular light assembly is provided. The light assembly includes a light housing with sides, an electrical light source inside the housing and connected to a connector on at least one side of the housing, and a pin for pivotally, electrically and detachably connect... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069679 | Banner display system A display system, including a banner made of a flexible, non-rigid sheet material, and including a plurality of elongate sleeve; a frame system to support the banner, the frame system including a pair of horizontal frame members and a pair of vertical frame members,... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055271 | Electronic display module having a four-point latching system for incorporation into an electronic sign and process An electronic display module having a four-point latching system for incorporation into an electronic sign and process where more than one latch mechanism can be actuated simultaneously to deploy to engage the mounting panel assembly of an electronic sign. Gear oper... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040899 | Portable presentation display A ultra light presentation display case is a slim, lightweight portable case that can be easily carried to the site of a presentation. The case easily folds open to provide a multi surfaced, free standing exhibit display. The display case comprises three lightweight... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032401 | Break down ice merchandiser shroud A refrigerated merchandiser shroud that can be packaged and transported unassembled and then assembled without tools is disclosed. The unassembled shroud can be readily transported and is resistant to damage during shipping. The refrigerated merchandiser shroud incl... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6971196 | Message sign A message sign includes a panel having a plurality of ribs each defining an interior channel. The plurality of ribs are preferably spaced apart in parallel relationship. At least one lamp is secured through an opening in at least one of the ribs. In one preferred em... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6968641 | Snap-together poster frame system A snap-together poster frame includes a plurality of edge supports, each comprising a plurality of segments having a slotted, channel-shaped cross-sectional profile to define a single opening having an unobstructed mouth for receiving an edge of a poster board. The ... | 11/29/2005 |
