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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176665 | Portable target stand for signage There is disclosed an improved portable stand especially adapted for mounting targets for a shooting range, which consists of a base unit formed by a first leg and a second leg rotationally mounted to the first leg. The first leg is provided with a pair of spaced ap... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8015738 | Display stand The advertising display stand includes a planar base with two opposed mounting brackets secured on an upper surface of the base. A collapsible support post of a rectangular configuration is secured atop the base due to engagement with the brackets. The collapsible s... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7617627 | Display assembly A display assembly having at least one foot including a base member with a first end and a second end. A first member extends upwardly from the first end. A second member extends upwardly from the second end. A resilient clamping member extends from the first member... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7380360 | Sign-bearing road stand A road stand comprising a substantially planar cut-out figure. The figure bears a sign having a design thereon appropriate to attract the attention of passers-by. The figure is supported by a free-standing base. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7351008 | Floating barrier units A number of individual barrier units form a floating barrier wall each comprising a housing formed in the general shape of a highway barrier having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior which i... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337568 | Non-inflatable floating sign A non-inflatable device for supporting a sign on water. A single float embodiment is the basic element. In a typical embodiment, two or more non-inflatable floats are separated at a predetermined distance by one or more spacing members that mate with a spacing membe... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7243450 | Sign stand having resilient base A base is provided for use with warning signs and the like. A metal structural framework is fitted to the underside of an elastomeric body in the form of a monolithic slab. Forces from the sign panel are transmitted through the structural framework, which includes a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7140581 | Portable stand for supporting a sign A portable stand for supporting one or more signs. The stand has a base, and a post extending vertically upward from the base. A pair of frames, having a cutout side, and a front window, attach securely to the post for holding the signs therein. The signs each inser... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7107714 | Portable snap-fit sign stand A display device having a support structure and display panel is provided. The support structure generally includes a cross bar horizontally supported by first and second leg assemblies. A coupling is provided at each end of the cross bar to receive the correspondin... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7077598 | Bollard and method of mounting A bollard for mounting to a foundation includes a bollard post element having a cavity therein with a base plate integrally fixed about its periphery to the bollard post element at the cavity. The base plate includes anchor holes and threaded holes extending thereth... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7062873 | Golf marking flag for attachment to moveable poles for marking hole location in golf course greens A golf marking flag for attachment to a supporting upright pole having flag attachment means comprising a linear sleeve adapted to loosely slip over the upright pole to enable unobstructed rotation of the flag in response to wind direction along with a flexible tab ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047680 | Vehicle alert kit A vehicle alert kit includes at least one base member having a substantially planar bottom surface and a threaded portion integral therewith. The kit further includes a mechanism for fastening at least one base member to a surface so that same can be maintained at a... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036255 | Display sign post A display sign having a support post with an anchoring device at the bottom end suitable for burying in the ground. A curved cantilevered arm is detachably connected to the support post and outwardly extends in a lateral direction. A curved frame is detachably conne... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7007419 | Sign support frame A pair of sign support frames connected to a sign with upright member has upright reinforcement bars secured to arch or base members. The bars are associated with the upright members to reinforce the upright and arch members in motor vehicle impact areas above the a... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6938871 | Flag or umbrella support pole A novel support pole design that is both stable and easily removable in an outdoor environment. The support pole is universally adaptable for use with flags, umbrellas, or other objects requiring support to an elevated position relative to the ground. A key feature ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6899501 | Fastener for fastening a length of wire to the ground A fastener for temporarily fastening a length of wire to the ground includes a U-shaped member having leg portions, a bridge portion bridging the leg portions, and a mount portion arranged at one end of the bridge portion. One of the leg portions has a length greate... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6898882 | Signboard device A signboard device exhibiting information regarding roads, buildings or street names is disclosed. The device includes a post having a plurality of fitting grooves at its outer surface; a base joined to a concrete foundation, the base having a post-seating stepped r... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6807782 | CAN SHIELD A SEMI-PERMANENT (REMOVABLE FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES) MODULAR WALL(S) OR MONUMENT(S) TO SHIELD FROM VIEW UNSIGHTLY UTILITY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRASH RECEPTACLES, POOL EQUIPMENT, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING EQUIPMENT OR OTHER EXTERIOR/INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND/OR APPLIANCES A decorative wall is disclosed which hides residential equipment. The decorative wall comprises a wall having a mounting mechanism which removably erects the wall on a surface, the wall having a flat surface indicia or images imprinted thereon. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6668474 | Outdoor sign apparatus for real estate or other advertising purposes A novel outdoor sign apparatus for mounting to a ground surface, e.g. a real estate sign. The outdoor sign apparatus comprises a pair of horizontally spaced footings for a support base, a movable support frame that holds the sign, a plurality of stakes fo... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668476 | Address sign with accommodating characters An address display including a signboard, the signboard having defined therethrough at least three sets of punch-out holes, each set having at least one punch-out hole defined within, at least one punch-out hole of each set substantially collinear with at... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6508024 | Roadway sign A new and improved highway sign or billboard advertising structure having a vertical support post on which a sign face support structure is mounted. Each of these sign face support structures has a scaffold mounted adjacent the bottom of the sign face ext... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6430855 | Sign stand with flexible upper mast portion A sign stand has a mast with a flexible upper portion. The flexible upper portion of the mast inhibits the mast from piercing a windshield of a vehicle when the sign stand is struck by the vehicle. The sign stand may have a sign mounted on the mast flexib... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6422783 | Breakaway post slipbase A slip base support system for tubular posts. The post supporting a highway sign or other highway roadside device is held in a casting that has a triangular, multi-directional base plate. The base plate mates with a similar shaped ground plate, and the tw... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6416248 | Quick release delineator apparatus An impact recovery delineation quick connect/disconnect adapter system having studs and an alignment pin that enables an operator to connect and/or disconnect a delineation panel, support post and load cell from the supporting base (fixed or portable) wit... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6412743 | Signage support base A base for supporting variable signage comprising a support surface with front and back planar surfaces extending therefrom. Opposed side surfaces extend between the front and back planar surfaces. Each planar surface includes at least two opposed channel... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6370803 | Banner stand having swivel connector and methods A banner stand for displaying an advertising sign, the banner stand being adjustable to multiple shapes and sizes. A four-sided, rectangular stand frame has at least two telescoping members so as to provide the stand with various sizes. A swivel connector... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6347600 | Portable indicating and protective structure for underground utilities A portable indicating and protective structure for underground utilities is provided. The portable structure is designed to be erected about a utility located at ground level on a construction site, to permit construction workers to avoid inadvertent dama... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6318011 | Sign assembly A sign board support structure comprises an upright, telescopically adjustable, tubular mast (7), a substantially horizontally extending cantilever projecting from the mast at or near the top thereof (9) and a bifurcated base (8) projecting rigidly and su... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6276083 | Apparatus for displaying advertising materials Apparatus is provided for displaying advertising information. The apparatus includes a rigid base and an upright receptacle having an inner and an outer member rigidly attached to the base. The apparatus further includes a upright mast pivotally engaging ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6253478 | Holder for receiving a placard with indicia and method of holding A holder for receiving a placard with indicia, comprising a unitary upper member having a backing and a front face, at least a portion of which is transparent, the placard to be positioned therebetween. The front face and backing each have a lower edge po... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6119384 | Display sign assembly The display sign assembly comprises a trailer having a flatbed thereon, sign frame supports mounted upon the flatbed, a sign frame formed into a quadrilateral configuration and having a plurality of channel members each having a U-shaped cross-section wit... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6065233 | Apparatus for displaying merchandise An apparatus for displaying merchandise, the apparatus having a base, a pole, and a means for securing the pole in a substantially vertical orientation on the base. A sign holder is preferably attached to an upper end of the pole. A bracket member is pref... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6035567 | Hazard warning sign A hazard warning sign assembly having a sign plate displaying a warning message, and at least one flashing light and horn for generating visual and audible signals for attracting attention to the sign. A rechargeable battery pack forms a detachable handle... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6009651 | Modular display sign A modular display sign having a base section with a base support rail secured to the base section. A first display section is removably attached to the base support rail in a plane perpendicular to the base section. At least one second display section is ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5987794 | Sign with replacement insert A frame structure that displays media includes a support member, a frame housing and at least one interchangeable cartridge insert. The frame housing is supported by the support member and has at least one display opening for displaying the media. The fra... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5964052 | Wind resistant reinforced sign and base therefor A wind resistance sign having a panel, a base portion, the base portion securing the bottom of the panel thereto, one or more legs connected to the base portion to support the sign when erected, a flange provided for securing the bottom of the sign panel ... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5924228 | Safety sign A safety sign includes a base, and a sign member supported on the base for allowing the sign member to be supported at a suitable height. The base includes a tube secured on a foot support for securing the sign member. A post has a lower portion slidably ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5915656 | Modular floor stand A floor stand device made primarily of modular components and used for displaying pictures, posters, and other display materials. A frame assembly is supported on a horizontal support assembly which is connected to a vertical support member and in turn to... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5911523 | Adjustable display support An improved adjustable display support is disclosed wherein a pair of coaxially telescopic tubes are provided with an O-ring and cap clutch assembly. The resilient O-ring clutch rests on one terminal end of the tube having the larger diameter and surround... | 06/15/1999 |
