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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176666 | Sign holder A sign holder includes a sleeve, a support and a plurality of rings. The sleeve has a front portion having a first height and a back portion having a second height that is greater than the first height of the front portion. The back portion is connected to the front... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8127478 | Messaging sign having plates and reversible locking system The invention relates to a nurse messaging system having a rotating cover, which allows the user to move informative indicia plates externally from the frame into a displayed position using a reversible locking system. The messaging sign having a base and a frame, t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8028452 | Enhanced patch panel indicia system An enhanced patch panel indicia system includes a cover to receive a backing as the primary indicia receiver and to receive labels as auxiliary indicia receivers. The indicia system further includes an enhanced patch panel with a front face. The cover can include cl... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7513074 | Universal end cap for retail fixtures A universal end cap for displaying collateral on a fixture arm is described. The end cap is mounted on a fixture arm for displaying collateral and has a frame of a base, a lip protruding from the base, a channel in the lip, and a slot in the lip, whereby the collate... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7424785 | Label cassette for an electronics enclosure Described is a label cassette for mounting to the front side of an enclosure and for holding and displaying a label used to identify a configuration of that enclosure. The label cassette includes a transparent cover, a tray, and a hinge mechanism. The tray has a pai... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7389599 | System and method for providing access to equipment identity information In one embodiment, there is shown a system and method of allowing a user to gain access to information pertaining to certain equipment by pulling a label out of an opening in a surface of the equipment, viewing information on the label; and pushing the label back in... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7386950 | Label holder A versatile label holder adapted to be stably secured in C-channels of various widths such as are found in Lozier, Madix and Streater shelves without significantly modifying the angle normally presented with each of these shelves. The label holder includes a rearwar... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367149 | Label holder Label holders adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface formed of a grid of wire rods, such as a wire basket, a wire rack, a wire shelf or the like. The label holder includes a planar backing element supporting the label holder portion for viewing at a preselect... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367145 | Novelty item A novelty item has a base and a display extending upwardly from the base. The display comprises at least a first segment and at least a second segment each having an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall, the inner and outer walls separated from one a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353629 | Apparatus and system for identification labeling An identification labeling system having a faceplate with a recess and a label cover that may be retained within the recess. The label cover may have compartments for retaining identification labels. The label cover has latching legs and the recess has a complementa... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353043 | Mobile communication peripheral device A mobile communication peripheral device includes a main body, a circuit board, an earphone and a microphone. An identification card is disposed on a surface of the main body. The circuit board is disposed within the main body, and includes a transceiver for receivi... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340855 | Shelf sign holder A sign holder including a main portion, a flange, and an interface hook. The main portion longitudinally extends in a substantially planar manner and defines a top end, a bottom end opposite the top end, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surfa... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336505 | Deployable faceplate label surface A method according to one embodiment may include providing circuit board having a faceplate. The method of this embodiment may also include providing a label surface capable of moving between a deployed position and a stowed position. When the label surface is in a ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334616 | Card-holding and money clip device A combination money clip and card holder adapted to retain paper currency and to removably store flexible cards such as credit cards. The product is constructed of three extrudeable plastic material parts that are easily assembled to produce a durable, smooth exteri... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331366 | Money and card holding assembly A money and card holding assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has a peripheral break therein positioned generally equidistant from the top and bottom walls so that a top portion and a bottom portio... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325348 | Clip-on label holder for shelf channel A holder for a label includes a cover panel having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper end, and a lower end. The holder further includes a body panel having a front surface, a rear surface, an upper end, and a lower end. A hinge connects the lower end of the c... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322138 | Shelf edge sign holder A sign holder for a retail display comprises a resilient plastic molded body. The body includes two or more resilient clasps projecting from a common base to resiliently hold a retail display sign therebetween. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318568 | Device for releasable mounting of a bundle of bags on a wall A device is for releasably mounting a bundle of bags on a wall. The device has a wall-mounted suspension fitting. One rear major surface of the bag bundle is connected to a sheet which is parallel with said bundle and which is adapted for releasably co-action with t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314145 | Rail for checkout dividers A rail slideably supports transparent checkout dividers with open bottoms in an upright position along a sidewall of a checkout conveyor. The rail has a perpendicular wall formed on a base. The base is affixed to the top of the sidewall or into a channel formed on t... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7308770 | Electronic shelf label holder for scanner plate and wire supports An electronic shelf label holder for mounting to both scanner plates and wire merchandise supports, such as wire racks or baskets, that are used in connection with retail merchandising. The label holder includes a holding portion for holding an ESL and a mounting po... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7308771 | Card holder A card holder 1, has a body 2 which has a first face 3 and a second face, and ledge means 5, the first and second faces being at substantially opposite sides of the card holder 1, and the ledge means 5 extending around at le... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7290364 | Non-rectangular shaped credit card with case A non-rectangular or asymmetrically shaped credit card or phone card with an associated case or holder. The card has a configuration that complements the configuration of the case so that the card is easily removed from the holder for access, yet is maintained insid... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287781 | Interactive sports calendar The present invention 10 discloses an interactive sports season team-tracking poster for a sports fan's favorite team. The invention is a calendar-like chart for a sports season displaying a predetermined time period by day 20 having a postable element... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284347 | Checkout divider A transparent divider to be used at checkout conveyors for separating one customers order from the next customers order. The divider is an elongate bar which has an open bottom for ease of stacking or sliding along a checkout rail. A slot is formed in the side walls... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281344 | Display device for an object A sheet formed into a face panel and a mounting panel oriented perpendicularly thereto, with the mounting panel configured for mounting to a shelf. The face panel has a slot for receiving a product in suspension and a hole for receiving a fastener also inserted thro... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7257967 | Convertible identification (ID) tag and jewelry A fine jewelry chain made of precious metal, base metal, or metal alloy, which may be used by day as an ID card holder in the form of a necklace, bracelet, belt, or watch-type chain, and by night as a piece of decorative jewelry in the form of a necklace, bracelet, ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7231732 | Three dimensional display and pocket calendars A three dimensional display and pocket calendar having first, second and third illustrated portions on the front thereof in which said first illustrated portion depicts a first chronological listing, said second illustrated portion depicts a second chronological lis... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228653 | Food mixer with attached recipe card holding device The present invention provides a kitchen appliance that includes a food mixer and a recipe card holding device. The recipe card holding device includes a first end that is attached to the food mixer and a second end that holds a recipe card. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228651 | Holder for an identification card An identification card holder, on the front side of which a replaceable identification card can be placed. A spring-loaded yo-yo is fastened and positioned on the reverse side of the holder, such that the yo-yo remains partially or completely invisible as the card, ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225761 | Pet product with device for holding information article A device for holding identification information for pets is disclosed. The device is attachable to a collar, harness or leash. The device permits new identification information to be placed within it. Identification information may be placed within a slot located on... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225572 | Label/sign holder with J-strip support surface mount An attachment structure for a label holder for removably securing the label holder to a supporting surface of a shelf or case. The attachment structure includes a J-strip member fixedly secured to the supporting surface to define a channel for receiving a locking st... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216447 | Display device A display device for displaying advertising material on a stair tread riser comprising a carrier adapted to be attached to a stair riser and an advertising plate adapted to be housed within the carrier. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210270 | Partition system with elevated raceway An elevated raceway for routing utility lines in a vertically spaced relationship above the upper edge of a partition. The raceway includes an elongated passageway configured to retain utility lines in a horizontally extending manner. A first support member extends ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7165349 | Attachable card holder The invention disclosed herein provides a card holder device that can be attached to another object and hold a card therein in a fixed position relative to the object in a readily viewable position during the handling and/or processing of the object to which it is a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159352 | End cap apparatus The present invention is directed to an end cap apparatus. In one embodiment, the elongate base member has a support member, and at least one bracket attached to the support member to allow the elongate base member to be attached to a structure. The end cap apparatu... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159347 | Display sheet holder A one-piece sleeve structure for securing the end of sheet material which permits ease in opening and closing on the sheet material during insertion or removal therefrom. Included are end caps for positive retaining of the sheet once inserted. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156301 | Foldable non-traditionally-sized RF transaction card system and method Transaction cards having one or more folds therein for compact and easily stored fobs are provided. Moreover, foldable fobs are provided having one or more holes or apertures therein for holding key chains, or other devices for attaching the fobs to other items, suc... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155853 | Merchandise labels for merchandiser units and method and labeling system using same The application discloses a friction coated label and labeling sheet for use in labeling a label holder of a merchandiser unit that supports merchandise in which the label holder has means for supporting one or more labels without an adhesive bond. The labeling shee... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7137606 | Adjustable channel-mount sign mounting system An adjustable, channel-mount system for mounting a sign to a shelf includes a spring-loaded mounting bracket having a mounting portion moveably connected to a sign-holding portion and an elongated sign-holder. The sign-holding portion of the mounting bracket feature... | 11/21/2006 |
