Bizarre Patents
A new toilet tank assembly aquarium for housing aquatic creatures.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7788836 | Device and method for hanging photographs or cards The invention broadly comprises a device for displaying an object including a stand, at least one arcuate hanger element connected to the stand, and a fastener connected to the at least one arcuate hanger element. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7316086 | Occupancy sign for bathroom stall A sign for use with a restroom stall having a mounting plate that is detachably mounted to the inner surface of the bathroom stall. Connected to and extending from the mounting plate is a flexible or rigid cord. Connected to the opposite end of the flexible or rigid... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7193529 | Traffic signal failure notification system A signaling system includes a housing that has monolithically formed sides defining a cavity therebetween and an open rear face. A pair of U-shaped guide rails are fastened to the housing and extend vertically away therefrom along a longitudinal length of the system... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7093724 | Bicycle advertising rack A bicycle advertising rack which is selectively attached to an existing parking meter, and which may be suitably used for locking up a bicycle in areas such as business areas having few or no bicycle racks or other objects to which the bicycle may be effectively sec... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7004435 | Bracket for absorbent sheet products A bracket for supporting a container of absorbent sheet products includes first and second side walls each having a flange section perpendicular thereto for mounting to a substantially vertical mounting surface. A cross member extends between the first and second si... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6971198 | Barrier cover A post cover with advertising for use with a substantially semi-circular guard post of the type commonly found surrounding fuel pumps at gasoline stations. The post cover has a substantially semi-circular shape with an interior cavity dimensioned to receive a genera... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6941710 | Columnar jack concealing device The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6698122 | Illuminated banner display device An illuminated display device includes an upper horizontal mount and a lower horizontal mount supported by a vertical pole with two opposite-facing translucent banners suspended between the mounts. The upper mount supports an enclosure which includes illu... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6619369 | Process for producing a thin die-cast molded article of an aluminum material A process for producing a thin die-cast molded article of an aluminum material having a portion having a thickness in the range of 0.4 to 1.2 mm using a mold having a gate having an opening of 0.2 mm or greater and the same as or smaller than the thicknes... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6616369 | 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... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6434869 | Decoration system The present invention is a decoration system. It can be used to decorate an outside of a building or inside of a building. It can be used for a temporary decoration or as a permanent display. Examples of uses are Happy Birthday displays, congratulations d... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6308447 | Site marker A camping site marker fabricated from synthetic durable weather-resistant materials, light in weight and conveniently used in camping applications. The device is dimensioned to fit over a utility site hook-up post structure indicating the site is taken wh... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6233898 | Reflective warning and informational mounting member for traffic sign posts A reflective mounting member mountable to a traffic sign post to augment the warning capability of the sign post or to provide a text message, the sign post being defined by a rear wall, divergent side walls extending from said rear wall and terminating i... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6212810 | Pole system for displaying picture frames A pole system for displaying picture frames includes a pole, mounting devices for holding the pole in a vertical position, and a plurality of sliding elements movable along the length of the pole to positions selected by the user. Each sliding element inc... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6158379 | Reflective warning and informational member for traffic sign posts A supplemental reflective and informational member securable to a mounting member positionable within the C-shaped channel of existing traffic sign posts. The supplemental reflective and informational member can provide information of a safety, directiona... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6086033 | Warehouse displayer panel system and hinge A displayer panel system comprises a universal hinge that can be used for top, middle, and bottom, and either left and right. The hinge has a parallelogramatical post that sticks out and bears the weight of a frame on a plastic wedge shaped disk attached ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6073320 | Casket display structure A casket display structure has a floor-supported casket support adapted to support and display a casket. At least one standard is connected to and extends upwardly from the casket support. A decorative panel is hung on the standard. A rearward facing deco... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6073399 | Post and beam supported slatwall A combination overhead support system and accessory board includes at least one freestanding post disposed in a substantially vertical position. The post includes at least one longitudinally-extending connector portion. At least one beam is supported at l... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5933992 | Cam locking sign mounting system A sign mounting system for adjustably mounting a sign such as a sheet or panel to an associated structure includes an elongated frame portion mountable to the sign and a mounting element for mounting the frame to the structure. The frame portion includes ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5906064 | Universal merchandise signage system A universal merchandise signage system for use with a plurality of different types of sign posts, each different type of sign post having a differently configured pin portion. The system includes a sign holder with an attachment member having different ad... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5738317 | Resilient signalling post assembly The road sign post assembly comprises a tubular hollow post, having a bottom portion and a top rim circumscribing a mouth; a ground base, engaged by the post bottom portion for supportingly biasing the post in upright position over ground. A closure cap h... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5732915 | Unitary saddle-type base mount for attaching channel section to cylindrical article A mounting device (2) for securing a sign to a post (46) is disclosed comprising: (a) a saddle portion having a pair of opposite side members (4) of similar form and spaced apart, the side members being adapted to seat against a post (46); (b) a base elem... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5697176 | Golf cart display panel An improved golf cart display panel comprises an elongated plastic body forming a frame through which a color graphic representation of holes on a golf course can be viewed. The plastic body is sized to be mounted to the golf cart extending between the up... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5605414 | Apparatus and method for protecting barrier Apparatus and method for protecting a barrier with a resilient pad, an objective of which being to reduce damage caused by incidental contact therewith. The protector includes a resilient membrane, advantageously made of foam, incarcerated by a cover. The... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5544850 | Banner holding device A device (in part 10) for holding a banner in position over a motor vehicle which comprises: 1. at least two upright means (11). 2. separate prop means (12) attached to the lower portion of each upright means (19, 191); and 3. foot means (13, 14) connected to ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5400535 | Temporary sign An improvement for temporary signs used with a supporting post and an arm which extends both directions from the post. A first and second body, shaped to fit around three sides of post and the arm respectively, have inwardly inclined opposed sides to grip... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5375355 | Theftproof street sign assembly A street identification sign and supporting post assembly designed to be essentially theftproof and vandalproof. The sign boards are preferably made of cast aluminum and contain an integrally cast elongated rod that is also cast into the open top of the s... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5319870 | Mounted support for a banner An adjustable support for banners comprises at least a pair of stanchions for connection to a banner. The stanchions each define an array of transverse slots distributed along the length of each stanchion. At least a pair of spaced brackets are attached t... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5230176 | Temporary sign Temporary real estate signs are attached to a post and extending arm rather than suspended beneath the arm. The signs are attached to a supporting body having a U-shaped cross-section. The bodies are sized to fit around the arm and post respectively. Flex... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5116204 | Display device A display device comprises an elongate member which is formed of two identical moldings and rotatably mounted on two nylon bearings, each of which is secured to a post. One molding is oriented in a first direction and a second molding is oriented in a sec... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5052137 | Mounting for panels for signboards A mounting for a generally vertical signboard includes clips which coact with the signboard to removably secure at least two sizes of indicia to the signboard. The signboard includes ribs which coact with both the indicia and the clips, allowing the indic... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4951906 | Sign attachment An attachment for a sign of the type having two spaced apart rails and a generally planar indicia bearing member extending between the rails. The attachment includes a pair of elongated brackets, each having a first and second longitudinally adjacent sect... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4876812 | Emergency car call kit For emergency use on a highway there is provided a kit containing a collection of parts in disassembled state but ready for assembly within the confines of a small space no larger than the interior of a conventional automobile and then mounted for visual ... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4854063 | Street identification sign assembly A street identification sign assembly which is formed of a suitable synthetic resin for resisting the various damaging abuses to which such structures are subjected, and is of special configuration for deterring theft. The sign assembly includes a special... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4844391 | Sign mounting structure A supporting assembly for a sign enables sign mounting on an upright standard having an upper terminal portion, and defining an upright axis. The assembly includes: (a) a collar located directly above and removably seated downwardly on the standard upper ... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4811508 | Wedge connection assemblage A plug-in connection has two wedges (1, 2) with wedge surfaces (4, 4') inclined such that forces are created through the cooperation of the wedge surfaces (4, 4') in directions which are at a right angle to one another. A wobble-free fit in these two dire... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4801115 | Mounting for offset sign A mounting bracket for mounting an offset sign (46) to a post (50) has a plate (12) for rivetting to a T-shaped reinforcing element (44) along the top or bottom of the sign. The bracket has two transverse channels (14,28). One channel (14) has internal ri... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4798031 | Double pole spanner display A wind-resistant elongated spanner includes a display member to be supported longitudinally at opposite ends in the space between opposed extrinsic portal-defining upright structures, such as canopy poles, in display configuration. It has a thin beam conf... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4798017 | Traffic directing sign A panel of flexible but resilient material is supported on a post along a vertical axis in such a fashion that those portions of the panel extending beyond the post are permitted to flex under a given wind load.... | 01/17/1989 |
