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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7412791 | Adjustable menu panel A menu panel for supporting elongated menu strips of varying heights is disclosed having adjustable guide rails supported by a frame. The frame includes vertical side frame members incorporating guide rail locating elements disposed along the length of the vertical ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7337569 | Portable sign frame assembly with changeable signage A sign frame assembly having journally connected frames and appearing as an inverted “V” when deployed on a surface. Each frame has legs connected by a panel, and upper and lower crossbars which are parallel to each other and connect the legs. A receptacle defin... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7287348 | Information display with insertable typed or printed information strips In a method and system for displaying information on a display mount, at least one one-piece information strip holder is provided having a clear window and first and second parallel channels for receiving a respective information strip. Information is entered onto t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7207129 | Golf cart mounted display panel A display panel for use on a golf cart is composed of layered transparent panels and frame members adhered together. Two transparent panels are separated by a set of spacer members to form a cavity between the transparent panels. The cavity is accessible via an open... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7159346 | Portable toilet advertisement display system An advertisement display system, for use with a plurality of existing portable toilets arranged side-to-side with a gap between the toilets, for providing a substantially continuous advertising presentation. The system comprises a plurality of bracket assemblies eac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146758 | Sign indicating status of occupant of cubicle or office and method of use A sign for workplaces and a method for its use. The preferred embodiment comprises a rectangular board retained by extendable brackets on the wall of a cubicle or the door of an office. Alternatively, the board may be retained on a wall, door or other surface by str... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131225 | Folding chair A sign holding device for a folding chair that allows the user to display customized messages on a back rest of the chair. The sign holder is attached to the back rest in various manners so as to permit messages to be displayed when the chair is unfolded. The sign h... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128127 | Fabric display with reverse bend fabric arm A fabric display includes a fabric arm having a main segment that extends forward and terminates in a reverse bend segment at a front end of the fabric arm. A bend arm extends rearward from the reverse bend segment and is adapted to support a leading “salvage” e... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114623 | Point of purchase display with interchangeable placards A point of purchase display and product holding carriage having an essentially horizontal portion attachable to a point of purchase counter and a vertical product or carriage portion extending approximately ninety (90) degrees from the horizontal portion and project... | 10/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7055275 | Wall-mounted display assembly for simultaneously displaying a plurality of items An elongated display assembly for removably inserting and simultaneously displaying a plurality of separate flexible and generally flat items to be displayed comprises an elongated open display housing having a flat back panel with an upper front flange and a lower ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036798 | Mobile barrier to control litter and wind A mobile barrier for use in wind control, reduction of blowing litter and suspension and transport of airborne contaminants with applications in areas of landfill maintenance, agriculture, erosion control, and snow control is described. The mobile barrier is a large... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028851 | Carrying device for box-shaped items A carrying device for box-shaped items, such as compact discs in covers, comprises an upper, elongate retaining means with a rubber-elastic portion and a stop for the items, and a lower, elongate carrying means with a horizontal supporting face and a stop for the it... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6996888 | Method for attachment of advertisements to a road barrier A method for displaying an advertisement panel upon a road barrier having a base, a vertical partition having front and rear surfaces, and transverse cavities extending between the surfaces, using a display assembly having a panel sleeve and a pair of mounting brack... | 02/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6977627 | Electronic sign with oppositely facing electronic displays An electronic sign which is particularly suited for end aisles, large merchandise, and the like. The electronic sign includes a frame, first and second displays in the frame which face opposite directions, a base for supporting the frame, and control circuitry for c... | 12/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6966136 | Sign system with interchangeable lenses A transparent, reversible sign for use in traffic barricades. ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6880278 | Sign system with interchangeable lenses A transparent, reversible sign for use in traffic barricades. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6796064 | Display An elongated tubular support (10) is mounted in a stationary position (FIGS. 6 and 7) for rotation about a horizontal (FIGS. 1 and 2) or vertical (FIG. 5) axis. A spring biased detent (66, 70, 72) is positioned betwee... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6789340 | Display holder for mounting items on fabric or non-woven fibrous surfaces A display device for flat surfaces preserves the integrity of both the display item and the mounting surface by enabling the placing the display item in the polypropylene pocket, thereby eliminating the need to tape or tack the display item to the mounting surface a... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6763626 | Portable toilet advertising system An advertising display system, for use with a portable toilet housing having four walls and four corners connecting the four walls. A bracket assembly is attached vertically along each corner. At least three panel assemblies are each selectively mounted between two ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6722068 | System for bill-posting A method and system of placarding wherein at least one sheet of corrugated cardboard is provided with printed matter on at least one side. The sheet is also provided with at least one score crossing the sheet. The sheet is foldable into an easily transportable unit.... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718672 | Display assembly for attachment of advertisements to a road barrier A display assembly for mounting advertisement panels on a road barrier having a base, a vertical partition having front and rear surfaces, and transverse cavities extending between the surfaces. The display assembly has a panel sleeve and a pair of mounting brackets... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715620 | Display frame for album covers A display device for displaying multiple album covers and allowing for display of one or more clamshell album covers in an open or closed configuration. Album covers can be inserted into display areas of the device or removed therefrom for handling and play substant... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6665969 | Mount for tandem sign A sign mounting system for mounting at least two signs portions to an associated structure mounts the sign portions in an aligned manner so that separate sign portions appear as a single sign. The mounting system includes a plurality of sign mounts, one s... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6618974 | Message display apparatus The present invention is a message display apparatus that is preferably weather resistant. The present invention is comprised of a pair of parallel side frame members attached at their ends to a bottom frame member. The side frame members are also adapted... | 09/16/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6601328 | Sign assembly A sign assembly particularly useful for point of purchase displays is provided. The sign assembly provides an easily changeable sign portion, but when mounted remains securely in position. The sign assembly may utilize pre-existing structures for its supp... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6510635 | Modular frame system A frame system for displaying panels such as signs, artwork, photographs, text etc., on a surface such as a wall. Two long tracks have fasteners for fastening them to a surface. Two corresponding cover bars are shaped to slide longitudinally over the trac... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6493975 | Sign panel with replaceable, frameless-appearing sign face A sign assembly having a frameless-appearing sign face may be removed from and replaced into the assembly. The sign assembly includes a sign face having an outer surface, an inner surface and a peripheral side. The assembly also includes a sign frame havi... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6493974 | Sign holder with changeable display A sign holder for displaying a second sign at a position adjacent a first sign and which facilitates readily changing the second sign to alter the information displayed on the second sign. The holder includes a base member having a rigid support portion a... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6484429 | Mattress sign display A visual display system comprising: a base; a first vertical front surface connected to the base; an angled back surface connected to the first vertical front surface having an angle of incidence from the first vertical front surface of between 10 and 40 ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6481132 | Sign A sign has an enclosure including a transparent forward panel. Behind the transparent forward panel are upper and lower tracks for receiving a replaceable partially transparent panel having advertising material printed thereon. The enclosure has a removea... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6408554 | Four panel visual display system A visual display system for slidably engaging between a mattress and a box-spring for use in a retail furniture sales setting comprising a base; a first vertical front surface connected to the base; an angled front surface connected to the first vertical ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6393748 | Sign support system The system includes a plurality of parallel vertically disposed end support structures. Each support structure comprises two vertically disposed support legs. The upper and lower ends of the support legs are connected respectively to each other by upper a... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6374523 | Holder for mounting to a surface and interchangeably displaying a sheet of material A holder that mounts to a surface and interchangeably displays a sheet of material. The holder includes a back plate that is vertically mounted to the surface and holds the sheet of material and a front plate that is replaceably mounted to the back plate ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6279822 | Information collection kiosk A molded plastic collection bin with transparent front and rear panels receives entry blanks introduced through a slot in a covering counter. The collection bin is supported on two side frames which are formed of tubular aluminum with riveted plastic shee... | 08/28/2001 |