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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7845104 | Device and method for displaying advertising on a turnstile arm A device for displaying advertising from a turnstile arm includes opposing collars securing a sleeve displaying the advertising. One collar is frictionally secured to the arm using an O-ring carried in a groove within an inside wall surface of an opening through whi... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7461474 | Display grip for sports equipment A method is provided for protecting and displaying a design on sports equipment having a gripping end, comprising overlaying the design and the gripping end with a substantially seamless, substantially transparent top layer. Grips for sporting equipment, manufacture... | 12/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7359131 | Lens positioning systems and methods An improved lens mount and related lens and lens barrel positioning methods are provided. In one example, a lens mount for use with a miniature camera can include a ring member having a substantially cylindrical interior surface defining a substantially cylindrical ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7316087 | Windshield wiper flag holder A windshield wiper flag holder comprises a bracket that is securable to an outer face of a windshield wiper arm by a plurality of flexible locking ties. Extending at an acute angle from the plane of the bracket is a flag holder. The flag holder includes an elongated... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7172517 | Novelty golf club A novelty golf club, such as a putter, having a head and a shaft. The upper end of the shaft has a hollow, tubular grip section below which is a transparent tubular viewing section. Graphics are displayed on the viewing section. The upper section of the shaft is fil... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152511 | Polychrome transparent tool handle A polychrome transparent tool handle comprises a base, an identifying member, a plug, an ear member, a plurality of arcuate members and a cladding layer. The colors of the identifying member, the arcuate members and the cladding layer are different, the handle is ma... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7150120 | Vehicle permit holder A vehicle permit display device includes a substantially hollow, wide profile envelope formed of a transparent material. The envelope includes an opening on a side edge thereof for receiving a vehicle permit. A hook extends from an upper edge of the envelope for sec... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140451 | Portable tool having cover and label to be stuck on the portable tool for identification A portable tool includes a motive power section, a mechanical section driven by the motive power section, and an outer frame covering the motive power section and the mechanical section. A label or a sticker is affixed to an outer peripheral surface of the outer fra... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7096625 | Method of displaying advertising on a turnstile A method of advertising includes providing a transparent, tubular sleeve within which a sheet carrying advertising is placed and removably attaching the tubular sleeve to one of the arms of a turnstile. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7052045 | Labeling device for bound materials The present invention relates to an apparatus for labeling the spine or edge of a binder. In an embodiment, the device comprises a housing, a clip attached to the housing and a label encased within the housing. The housing further comprises a base portion and a cove... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7007887 | Tubular core with polymer plies A tubular core and associated method of manufacture are provided. The tubular core includes at least one inner ply and at least two plastic plies disposed thereon. The inner ply, which can be paper or plastic, has an inner surface upon which identifying indicia are ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6986220 | Visual display attachment to ski lift equipment An information display device adapted to be mounted on the safety bar of a ski-lift chair. The device has a tubular base which is rigidly attached to the safety bar. A tubular carrier is rotatabley secured to the tubular base. This tubular carrier provides a cylindr... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6978803 | Flue cap A flue cap is provided comprising a body defining a plurality of attachment surfaces adapted for selectively matingly engaging a selected flue from a plurality of different size flues. The flue cap comprises a polymer material defining an attachment surface that is ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6941890 | Underground marking systems and methods for identifying a location of an object underground An underground marking system for marking buried objects is constructed from synthetic, brightly colored materials, which provides redundant horizontal and vertical markers and the ability to trace back to the buried object. The system is economical and easily insta... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6929554 | Billiards indicator system and method A billiards indicator system and method for providing a convenient reminder of whether a person is to shoot at solid colored or striped balls. The billiards indicator system and method includes a first conical member which is substantially hollow, and designed for b... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6775937 | Railing advertising - surface, system and method The present invention comprises a wrap-around advertising surface, system and method of advertising on railings or other hand support systems and for use on poles or support beams. The wrap-around advertising surface includes a skin layer permanently adhered to a 4-... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6725591 | Message delivery device and display system for use therewith A message delivery device for communication between a sender and a receiver having a container, a cover having a label on it that is easily personalized to a specific sender, and a rolled-up message strip disposed within the container having a time-dependant message... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6694651 | Decorative and attractive exhaust mechanism with adjustable angels A decorative and attractive exhaust mechanism with adjustable angles consists of one rotary multi-direction slip-on assembly that extends along with the size of the exhaust, one decorative plate going with the user's preferences and requirements to provid... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6678976 | Eyeglass identification device An identification device for eyeglass frames is provided. The identification device includes an identification sleeve adapted to couple with an eyeglass frame. This identification sleeve includes an identification marking. A non-toxic protective sleeve is... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6613012 | IV administration set identification system A system is used for identifying IV administration set components, wherein the IV set includes an IV solution container, a drip chamber having a hollow spike for introduction into the container, and an IV line for delivering the IV solution to a patient. ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6363644 | Decorative pole cover A decorative pole cover for enhancing the appearance of an upright building support pole or tree trunk. The decorative pole cover includes a flexible sheet having a generally rectangular shape and having upper and lower end margins and elongated flexible ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6344279 | Bulb assembly connected with a decorative flower A bulb assembly connected with a decorative flower includes a bulb, a bulb holder, a cylindrical sleeve made of an elastic material, and a decorative flower having soft petals. The sleeve is inserted within the lower base of the flower to form a single st... | 02/05/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6299373 | Ring assembly for a pen A ring assembly for a pen has a bottom ring, a top ring, and a slender bridge connecting the bottom ring and the top ring. In assembly, a barrel of the pen extends through the bottom ring and the top ring, so that a sticker adhered around the barrel is se... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6233858 | Apparatus for providing advertisement on a gasoline pump hose An apparatus for providing advertising on a gas pump hose includes a frame with a slide located on one edge that can be slid into a slide housing located on a hose connector collar. The hose connector collar is connected to the gas pump hose by a clamp lo... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6212809 | Apparatus for supporting indicia with a rail Apparatus for supporting indicia with a rail comprising a receptacle enclosing a predetermined length of the rail and indicia supported by the receptacle adjacent the rail for viewing.... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6042484 | Golf club identification device A golf club identification device for engagement with a golf club grip and a golf club shaft. A tubular element having a longitudinal slot engages the golf club shaft through the slot. A flange, integrally formed with respect to the tubular element, engag... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6009653 | Baseball bat styled graphic material display device A graphic material display device having a baseball bat-like shape. A centrally located shoulder and a second shoulder located adjacent one of the ends are connected by a web portion and support a transparent, hollow, cylindrical tube. Graphic material pl... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5979113 | Indicia device for turnstile and method of use A turnstile device, useful in advertising, provides viewing of indicia to persons moving through the turnstile passageway. The device includes a transparent, tubular sleeve within which a sheet carrying the indicia is placed. The tubular sleeve is removab... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5915856 | Tubular swing away sign A tubular swing away sign attached to a display counter via a flexible chip. The swing away sign provides an inexpensive device for displaying advertisements or notices which can withstand mild lateral forces associated with passing consumers. In addition... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5890308 | Baseball bat styled graphic material display device A graphic material display device having a baseball bat-like shape. A centrally located shoulder and a second shoulder located adjacent one of the ends are connected by a web portion and support a transparent, hollow, cylindrical tube. Graphic material pl... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5809679 | Illuminated display An illuminated display. The illuminated display comprises a cylindrical hollow housing capable of passing illumination therethrough that has an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is open and the lower end is closed, and a cylindrical wall wh... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5799428 | Sign display attachment A sign display device consists of a substantially U-shaped bracket with arms that resiliently grip a bar member such as used to form a frame for mounting a poster or sign. Slots extend through the bracket and are sized to receive sign clips that are affix... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5776558 | Weatherproof tree ornamentation A weatherproof seasonal tree ornamentation includes a sheet of clear waterproof plastic which is dimensioned to fit around the trunk of a tree and which is imprinted with at least some facial indicia such as two eyes and a mouth. When the ornamentation is... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5741062 | Integral camouflage flashlight A flashlight outer sleeve is formed of rubber which has an integral camouflage pattern. Because the multicolored elements of the sleeve are fused together, a scratch or abrasion will not appreciably alter its appearance. The rubber sleeve is formed in a c... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5657886 | Decorative assembly including a transparent sleeve The invention is directed to a decorative assembly, including a pole, a decorative element wrapped about and covering at least a substantial portion of the pole, and a sleeve wrapped about each of the decorative element and the pole. The sleeve covers at ... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5598652 | Lamp with changeable display base A lamp base comprising an external transparent sleeve and an interior, outwardly tensioning rigid or semi-rigid thin flexible sleeve or sheet which bears upon the interior of the external transparent sleeve due to outward tension. The rigid or semi-rigid ... | 02/04/1997 |
