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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7849617 | Self-righting post and method for the assembly and use thereof A self-righting post assembly includes an elastomeric hinge tube and an elastomeric inner member is disposed in the hinge tube. In one embodiment, an extension post is disposed over the hinge tube. A sign panel can be secured to the extension post. In one embodiment... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7726056 | Knock down signpost There is provided a knock down signpost comprising a post member (6) and a lower body member (10) held together by a spring (3) having a preload when the post is vertical, acting two flat surfaces (8) creating an initial resistance to mot... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7377717 | Traffic delineator alignment system A load assembly for a self-uprighting delineator which moves from a first upright position to a second yielded or deflected position upon impact and returns to the upright position after impact. The assembly has upper and lower cell elements that have cooperating an... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7354180 | Rapid dispatch emergency signs An illuminated sign includes a plurality of sections. Each section includes a mesh of conductors having illuminating pixels located at conductor intersections. The mesh is surrounded by a frame connected to the frame of another section. Once frame sections of the di... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347018 | Banner display system A display system for displaying a banner, the system including a banner made of flexible, non-rigid sheet material, a frame system to support the banner, and a mounting system connectable to the frame and including a body defining a passageway configured for slidabl... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7249910 | Removable delineator post and method for the use thereof A delineator includes a post having a bottom portion and a stem extending from the bottom portion. At least a portion of the post is moveable in a lateral direction between an at-rest position and an impact position. An anchor includes a top and an elongated recepta... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7150117 | Back-lit stenciled post cover A post assembly with illuminated information includes a hollow tube extending upwardly from a ground surface, the tube having a sidewall with textual or graphical information cut therethrough. A lighting assembly is disposed within the hollow tube, and a transparent... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7009513 | Inherently deployable warning to alarm of an opening into the top of a sub-grade structure A signal to warn of the open condition of a sub-grade vault whose lid may be open or missing. A spring-loaded placard is held down in the vault by a closed lid and raises above the opening by its own stored energy when the lid is open or missing. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6959902 | Breakaway signpost connector A breakaway signpost connector for attaching a sign support member to an anchor member. The connector includes a shear member having a first end, a second end, and a necked-down section between the first and second ends. A spring surrounds the shear member and suppo... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945731 | Subterranean utility marker A flag assembly includes an elongated and rectilinear shaft having opposed end portions situated adjacent a ground surface. The shaft includes a banner attached to one of the end portions having surface indicia imprinted thereon. A protective cover member is provide... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6890122 | Highway marker device A highway marker device is provided for marking the location of an object, such as a culvert, located adjacent to a highway. The marker device is comprised of a coil spring having a first end and a second end, wherein the coil spring is comprised of a plurality of w... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6850172 | Damage alert device A portable vehicle parking assistance device has a base and a vertical shaft to which is coupled a motion detecting sensor and an alerting mechanism; namely, a light or horn. The device also has a combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector, which is linked to th... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6769833 | Pivoting vehicle barrier A vehicular barrier post includes an upper tubular portion and a lower tubular stand-off. The upper portion is joined to a rocking base having a tubular bottom portion telescopically received in the stand-off. The upper end of a tension spring is secured to the uppe... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6648283 | Adjustable ornament display apparatus An adjustable ornamental display apparatus includes a base with an upstanding support post releasably received therein. A mounting bracket having a pair of mounting arms is attached to an upper end of the support post. The apparatus includes a display boa... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6622408 | Lightweight collapsible sign The invention provides a portable, collapsible sign stand assembly in which a sign is suspended from a support tube. The support tube is connected to a support base through a connecting member which includes a plurality of weakening members which cause th... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6612057 | Self centering display fixture A display fixture is provided for mounting to shelving in a retail store and presenting products or advertising so as to be more readily visible to the customer walking down the aisle. The display feature includes a mount, a coupler integrally provided wi... | 09/02/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6412204 | Self centering display fixture A display fixture is provided for mounting to shelving in a retail store and presenting products or advertising so as to be more readily visible to the customer walking down the aisle. The display feature includes a mount, a coupler for attachment of the ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6384877 | Monitor for sports stadiums An improved monitor for sports stadiums consisting of a module, which adopts a flat parallelepiped shape, and is fitted on its front side with a display screen, The module is supported by a structure comprising a frame, a base and two shock absorbers moun... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6237268 | Sign stand with single spring base assembly A sign stand having an improved resilient member to dissipate the torque-moment created by wind forces acting against a sign stand. The resilient member includes a coil spring, at least one plug having a helical protrusion and at least one mounting bracke... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6216629 | Marker for warning of recreational pool depth A system of stanchions used to warn about the depth of a swimming pool. The stanchions stand upright and carry a "no dive" warning message about the depth of the pool. Each stanchion can have a flexible base that allows it to flex from a generally vertica... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6202334 | Point-of-purchase advertising by a cantilevered display mechanism and related methods Novel point-of-purchase cantilevered deflectable display assemblies, which normally extend transversely into a shopping aisle. Display assemblies which accommodate substitution of one frame-carried form or configuration of advertising for another, which c... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6202587 | Method and apparatus for warning individuals of unsafe zones A system and method for warning an individual of entry into an unsafe zone, particularly one that includes a floor or overhead conveyor, comprises a plurality of flexible upright members. The members are arranged to cover or affront the unsafe zone and ar... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6176642 | Flag-carrying gate for skiing A slalom gate comprises a pair of upright gate posts, a flag panel having two side edges and an upper edge, the side edges defining sleeve-like elements receiving the gate posts whereby the flat panel is held between the gate posts, two clamping devices a... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6149340 | Self-righting street sign Apparatus is provided for self-righting a signpost after it has been tipped over comprising a plate for connecting to the signpost and a complementary tray secured to the ground. Most of the apparatus is located below ground out of harm's way. The tray ha... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6099412 | Flexible distance marker for golf course A flexible marker system includes a cup member having an aperture centered in its base through which a stake is inserted. The anchor has a tapered stem with two triangular anchor plates extending from the tapered stem. A flexible hinge has two opposing cy... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6062162 | Protective garage mat with parking alignment device A protective garage mat with integral parking alignment device for protecting a surface from oil spills while concurrently providing vehicle parking assistance. The floor mat includes a reinforced rubber mat having ribs/channels for retaining a pre-determ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6056250 | Sign stand for flexible traffic control signage An improved sign stand for flexible traffic control signage is provided which includes a cam assembly for quickly securing a sign to the stand without sacrificing the holding force generated thereby. The sign stand includes a base assembly for temporarily... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6036400 | Quick release delineator apparatus An impact recovery delineation quick connect/disconnect adapter system having plate studs and a pin that when added to the impact recovery delineation system allows the delineation panel, support post and load cell to be quickly connected to and/or discon... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6032908 | Sign stand with cam release assembly A sign stand is disclosed which includes a base member having a plurality of legs extending therefrom and an elongated upright extending from the base assembly. A cam release assembly is operably disposed at the end of the upright for releasably securing ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5904115 | Clearance pole assembly An assembly, preferably comprising a clearance pole, includes a first pole element with a first horizontal portion and a second vertical portion, and a second tubular pole element mounted to the ground, extending vertically, and receiving the first pole s... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5878519 | Sign support apparatus A support and gripping apparatus for supporting traffic control signs to a concrete roadway abutment. The support has a plate which rests on the top of the abutment and which is held in place by a flange and adjustable grips which engage the abutment side... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5878518 | Sign stand with rolling base A portable sign stand with rollers and an adjustable weighted base. The base member has one or more compartments so that liquid or solid ballast can be added to stabilize the sign stand in windy conditions. Wheels are provided on one edge of the base memb... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5875578 | Sign stand with rolling base A portable sign stand with rollers and an adjustable weighted base. The base member has one or more compartments so that liquid or solid ballast can be added to stabilize the sign stand in windy conditions. Wheels are provided on one edge of the base memb... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5832644 | Flexible sign board for blade signs A flexible sign board for blade signs is provided. The sign board has a frame with a mounting bracket that is connected to a resilient support. The resilient support is a plurality of springs connected to a shelf or the wall bracket according to the desir... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5788405 | Vertical highway marker A vertical highway marker is provided having a mounting base, a marker post and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket secures the marker post to the mounting base. The highway marker includes a flexible region which bends so that the marker post will r... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5703577 | Self-erecting traffic control device A self-erecting control device is provided with a base member and a bracket assembly attached to the base member for receiving a movable sign support member. The movable sign support member is vertically movable and rotatable with the bracket. That is, in... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5670954 | Pedestal mounted traffic beacon A traffic beacon apparatus has an upper portion comprising a panel member which is attached in an upright position by coupling member to base pedestal. The coupling member is a hollow shell structure formed of an elastic material. The panel member attache... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5624210 | Collision tolerant pile structure A support pile assembly for an aid to navigation that is to be placed in an area where it will be subject to repeated hits by boats and barges. In one configuration the assembly comprises a foundation which is driven into the mud on the bottom and which r... | 04/29/1997 |
