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19-08-2019 дата публикации

Рекламно-информационное устройство

Номер: RU0000191721U1

Полезная модель относится к рекламе, а именно к устройствам для предоставления рекламной и иной информации.Рекламно-информационное устройство для размещения на панели с кнопкой вызова лифта содержит корпус со средством фиксации к опорной поверхности и по меньшей мере одно электронное средство визуального отображения информации, при этом электронное средство визуального отображения информации выполнено цельным, а в корпусе выполнено отверстие под кнопку вызова лифта.Техническим результатом заявленной полезной модели является упрощение конструкции рекламно-информационного устройства для размещения на панели с кнопкой вызова лифта при одновременном повышении его надежности. Предложенное решение обеспечивает упрощение процесса изготовления устройства, его монтажа и эксплуатации. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 191 721 U1 (51) МПК G09F 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09F 19/00 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019115000, 14.05.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "БИЗНЕС МЕДИА" (RU) Дата регистрации: 19.08.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 178011 U1, 19.03.2018. RU 177890 U1, 15.03.2018. UA 17525 U, 15.09.2006. RU 43006 U1, 27.12.2004. RU 183788 U1, 02.10.2018. US 6267598 B1, 31.07.2001. CN 207134073 U, 23.03.2018. WO 2002025624 A1, 28.03.2002. (45) Опубликовано: 19.08.2019 Бюл. № 23 1 9 1 7 2 1 R U (54) РЕКЛАМНО-ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к рекламе, а выполнено цельным, а в корпусе выполнено именно к устройствам для предоставления отверстие под кнопку вызова лифта. рекламной и иной информации. Техническим результатом заявленной Рекламно-информационное устройство для полезной модели является упрощение размещения на панели с кнопкой вызова лифта конструкции рекламно-информационного содержит корпус со средством фиксации к устройства ...

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29-10-2019 дата публикации

Универсальная панель для размещения информационных носителей

Номер: RU0000193431U1

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для размещения информационных носителей с целью доступа потребителя к рекламным и/или информационным сообщениям, которые содержат такие информационные носители. Универсальная панель для размещения информационных носителей может быть использована в салонах различных транспортных средств. Универсальная панель содержит прямоугольный прозрачный карман, имеющий длину А и ширину В как габаритные размеры и закрепленный на жесткой основе при помощи ленты с двусторонним клейким слоем, одна сторона которой соединена с жесткой основой, а другая сторона которой соединена с тремя сторонами кармана с образованием полости для размещения внутри прямоугольного информационного носителя. Кромка стороны кармана, не соединенной с лентой, выполнена в виде прямой линии, параллельной противоположной стороне кармана. Длина А кармана меньше длины A1 информационного носителя на 5…10 мм. Ширина кармана В больше ширины информационного носителя B1 на 3…10 мм. Полезная модель позволяет упростить извлечение информационного носителя из кармана, а также упростить крепление кармана к жесткой основе с сохранением восприятия целостности крепления кармана, увеличить надежность крепления и компактность конструкции панели с сохранением или увеличением суммарной площади информационных носителей и упростить подготовку информационного носителя. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 193 431 U1 (51) МПК G09F 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09F 19/00 (2013.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018116762, 04.05.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Гуцало Валерий Борисович (UA), Рапаев Максим Владимирович (UA) Дата регистрации: 29.10.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 50786 U1, 27.01.2006. RU 146284 U1, 10.10.2014. UA 81133 U, 25.06.2013. US 6219949 B1, 24.04.2001. (45) Опубликовано: 29.10.2019 Бюл. № 31 1 9 3 4 3 1 R U (54) ...

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22-03-2021 дата публикации

Фиксатор голографического вентилятора

Номер: RU0000203072U1

Полезная модель относится к средствам представления информации и предназначена для размещения информации в виде динамических и иных изображений на прозрачной поверхности, например на транспортных средствах или витринах. Технический результат заключается в расширении области применения голографического вентилятора. Фиксатор голографического вентилятора содержит корпус в виде профиля с возможностью крепления на светопрозрачной поверхности. В отличие от ближайшего аналога, профиль изогнут для установки голографического вентилятора в защитном кожухе, при этом крепления расположены по боковой стороне внешней поверхности профиля. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 203 072 U1 (51) МПК G09F 19/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09F 19/02 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019126178, 20.08.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Казаков Денис Викторович (RU) Дата регистрации: 22.03.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 22.03.2021 Бюл. № 9 2 0 3 0 7 2 R U (54) Фиксатор голографического вентилятора (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к средствам представления информации и предназначена для размещения информации в виде динамических и иных изображений на прозрачной поверхности, например на транспортных средствах или витринах. Технический результат заключается в расширении области применения голографического вентилятора. Фиксатор Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 620000, Свердловская обл., г. Екатеринбург, а/я 662, Гаврилова Мария Сергеевна, ООО "Зэт энд Джи" 2 0 3 0 7 2 Приоритет(ы): (66) Номер(а) и дата(ы) подачи ранее поданной(ых) заявки(ок): 2019124828 05.08.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: CN 109152258 A, 04.01.2019. CN 208268090 U, 21.12.2018. CN 207609586 U, 13.07.2018. CN 208477890 U, 05.02.2019. RU 2576774 C2, 10.03.2016. RU 2272717 C2, 27.03.2006. RU 2503883 C2, 10.01.2014. CN 109286828 A, 29.01.2019. R U 20.08. ...

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12-08-2021 дата публикации

Встраиваемый мобильный дисплей

Номер: RU0000205954U1

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению и к системам оповещения. Встраиваемый мобильный дисплей, содержащий мобильный дисплей, корпус, имеющий форму в виде «клина», который содержит, по меньшей мере, два элемента крепления, соединяющих корпус и заднюю полку и/или элемент кузова транспортного средства и, по меньшей мере, два элемента крепления, соединяющих корпус и мобильный дисплей. Корпус выполнен с возможностью установки дисплея для отображения водителю изображения с видеокамеры, корпус имеет возможность размещения в нем электронных компонентов, необходимых для работы видеокамеры, мобильного дисплея и дисплея для отображения водителю изображения с видеокамеры. Техническим результатом является то, что корпус фиксирует мобильный дисплей с помощью крепежных элементов к полке или элементу кузова, что не допускает люфтов и сдвигов корпуса и мобильного дисплея при движении транспортного средства и обеспечивает плотное прижатие мобильного дисплея к стеклу транспортного средства. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 954 U1 (51) МПК G09F 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09F 19/00 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020139191, 30.11.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Эй Ви Эй Системс" (RU) Дата регистрации: 12.08.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 12.08.2021 Бюл. № 23 2 0 5 9 5 4 R U (54) Встраиваемый мобильный дисплей (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению и к системам оповещения. Встраиваемый мобильный дисплей, содержащий мобильный дисплей, корпус, имеющий форму в виде «клина», который содержит, по меньшей мере, два элемента крепления, соединяющих корпус и заднюю полку и/или элемент кузова транспортного средства и, по меньшей мере, два элемента крепления, соединяющих корпус и мобильный дисплей. Корпус выполнен с возможностью установки дисплея для отображения водителю изображения ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Method of Advertising Household and Commercial Product Brand Names

Номер: US20120013116A1
Автор: Bill West
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of advertising and applying brand identification to toiletry products. The disclosed method includes providing a brand name, a specific product name or further details regarding the product or the company on the product itself. As the product is dispensed or consumed, the user is made aware of the brand or product name, providing a means for brand association with a targeted audience and allowing a consumer to identify a given product after use and initial impression. The logo of the brand or product may be watermarked, embossed or raised on the product. The product may be any consumable household product, including toiletries such as toilet paper and tissues, kitchen products such as paper towels and dust rags, or other household products that would benefit from product identification for the purposes of developing brand loyalty.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Portable solar light for sports enthusiast

Номер: US20120023794A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present lighting units provide an effective means by which a sports fan may express his support for a favorite team or school, whether it be a professional team, a collegiate team or college, or a high school team or high school. The portable lighting unit includes a housing having the appearance of a plurality of connected tiers, each of the tiers having a differing dimension such that the tiers convey a stair-step configuration. To represent the sports team or school, at least two three-dimensional alphabetic characters are affixed to a front surface of the tiers. A solar-powered lighting fixture is attached to the uppermost surface of the top tier to provide illumination for outdoor or indoor use. The housing and lettering may feature the team colors. A method of producing the lighting unit is also provided.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Device for creating and displaying liquid-medium movement within a vessel containing a dioramic scene

Номер: US20120055054A1
Принадлежит: Rain Globes LLC

A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Figurine sweeps toy

Номер: US20130029558A1
Автор: John Burton
Принадлежит: Individual

A figure sweeps toy has a suspension device, a figurine underneath the suspension device, and a brush or broom suspended from the suspension device. The brush or broom contains a first sports team logo, and the figurine contains a second sports team logo, with the first sports team logo different from the second sports team logo. The brush or broom further contains bristles extending from the bottom of the brush or broom to the top of the figurine. As the brush or broom sways, the bristles brush or sweep the top of the figurine.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Magnetically Coupled Mannequin Joint

Номер: US20130064599A1
Автор: Ehrsam Anna
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to a mannequin having one or more articulated joints capable of exhibiting a full range of motion and of supporting substantial weight. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus for movably joining two parts of a mannequin. The apparatus includes a first element having an arcuate surface and a second element having a convex surface and a magnetic portion. The second element is movably engageable with the first element. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for movably joining two elements of a mannequin comprising:a first element having an external arcuate surface having a plurality of depressions; anda second element having a magnetic spherical portion, the second element movably and rotatably engageable with the first element along the arcuate surface of the first element, the second element further directly magnetically coupled to the first element,wherein the magnetic spherical portion is in contact with at least one of the plurality of depressions.221. The apparatus of claim wherein the magnetic spherical portion is magnetically joined to the external arcuate surface and maintains contact with the external arcuate surface through a range of motion.231. The apparatus of claim wherein the external arcuate surface is concave.243. The apparatus of claim wherein the first element further comprises a second concave surface nested within the external arcuate surface , wherein the second concave surface and the external arcuate surface are movably connected and the magnetic spherical portion magnetically joins the magnetic spherical portion , the external arcuate surface and the second concave surface.251. The apparatus of claim wherein the external arcuate surface is convex.265. The apparatus of claim wherein the first element further comprises a second convex surface , wherein the external arcuate surface is nested within the second convex surface , and the second convex surface and the external arcuate surface are movably ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Motion greeting cards

Номер: US20130139419A1
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corp

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CREATING AND DISPLAYING LIQUID-MEDIUM MOVEMENT WITHIN A VESSEL CONTAINING A DIORAMIC SCENE

Номер: US20130185968A1
Принадлежит: RAINGLOBES LLC

A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position. 1. An apparatus comprising:an interior space visible from outside the apparatus and a reservoir adjacent to the interior space;a liquid medium;a flow plate in fluid communication with the interior space;wherein the flowplate comprises at least one liquid output port configured to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir into the interior space; anda pump connected to the reservoir to move the liquid medium to the reservoir.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a base to receive at least part of the liquid medium.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flow plate has a circumference that is shaped to match the shape of an inner surface of the apparatus along a transverse axis of the apparatus.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a reservoir concealer.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vessel is self-standing.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the base is arranged to move the vessel.7. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the flow plate has a diameter that is no greater than the diameter of the base.8. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a dioramic scene positioned superior to the base.9. The ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

System for personalizing items

Номер: US20130192031A1
Принадлежит: Individual

One example embodiment includes a system for personalizing items. The system includes a body. The system also includes a hole, wherein the hole passes completely through at least a portion of the body.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

FLOOR DISPLAY

Номер: US20130263484A1
Автор: TRYK Johan Marius
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a floor display comprising a floor panel, which panel comprises an upper surface, which upper surface of the panel mostly follows a line from the front of the bottom surface to the top of the side surface, hereby forming an inclined panel. It is the object of the invention to achieve a floor display at the floor in shops or supermarkets. This object can be achieved with a floor display if the upper surface of the panel forms a display area, which display surface comprises a transparent cover, which transparent cover is fixed to the panel at the panel front and at the side surface against the wall or shelf. It can hereby be achieved that the floor near walls or shelves is used for advertisement. As for all customers in shops or supermarkets, the floor is a very important place to use for advertisement. 12948248210102681242. A floor display () comprising a floor panel , which floor display comprises a bottom surface () to be placed at the floor , a side surface () to be placed against a wall or a shelf , which floor display () comprises an upper surface , which upper surface of the floor display mostly follows a line from the front of the bottom surface () to the top of the side surface () , hereby forming an inclined panel , characterized in that the upper surface of the floor display () forms a display area , which display surface is covered by a transparent cover () , which transparent cover () is fixed to the floor display () at the front () and at the side surface () against the wall or shelf , which floor display comprises reinforcement braces () connecting the top and bottom () of the floor display ().26202010. A floor display according to claim 1 , characterized in that the front () of the floor display comprises a protrusion () claim 1 , which protrusion () overlay the front of the transparent cover ().3822210. A floor display according to claim 1 , characterized in that the side surface () of the floor display () comprises an ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Olfactory display

Номер: US20130327848A1

An olfactory display 10 includes a housing 12 having an emitting port 22, and presents a fragrance within a range bounded in terms of time and space. Within the housing 12, a fragrance chamber 14 having an air inlet 26 and a fragrance outlet 24 which is communicated with the emitting port 22 is formed, and in the fragrance chamber 14, a solid-like fragrance source 20 is accommodated. Furthermore, in the fragrance chamber 14, there is provided with a airflow source 16 comprising a diaphragm 34 having a piezoelectric device 32. In presenting a fragrance, an air is sent into the fragrance chamber 14 from the air inlet 26 by the airflow source 16, and accordingly, the air within the fragrance chamber 14, which including a gas-like fragrance component volatilized from the fragrance source 20 is emitted from the emitting port 22 passing through the fragrance outlet 24.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

DISPLAY SYSTEM HAVING A CONTINUOUS FLEXIBLE DISPLAY WITH DISPLAY SUPPORTS

Номер: US20130342094A1
Принадлежит: Polymer Vision B.V.

A display system comprises a continuous flexible display and two main display supports being hingeably connected with respect to each other between a closed storage position and a planar open position for fixing the flexible display in an open position. Each of the supports is structurally configured to support respectively a first and a second portion of the flexible display, a segment of the flexible display is located between the said respective portions of the flexible display in the open position. The display system comprises a spring force biased mechanism operative in either the open or closed position or both the open and closed positions of the flexible display, biasing said segment of the flexible display in the respective position. 1. A display system comprising:a continuous flexible display;a support frame comprising first and second main display supports, coupled by a hinge mechanism with at least one hinge axis and each structurally configured to support respectively a first and a second portion of the flexible display, the two main display supports being hingeable between a configuration for fixing the flexible display in a closed storage position and a planar configuration for fixing the flexible display in an open position, a segment of the flexible display being located between the said respective portions of the flexible display in the open position; anda spring force biased mechanism operative in either the open or closed position or both the open and closed positions of the flexible display, biasing said segment of the flexible display in the respective position.2. The display system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the flexible display is fixed to the first main display support claim 1 , whereas the second portion of the flexible display is slidably mounted on the second main display support claim 1 , allowing at the location of the mounting during movement of the display between the storage and open position a sliding ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Display Kit

Номер: US20140033586A1
Автор: Myracle Greg
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A press character () includes a character portion () and a first post () and a second post (). The first post and second post extend from opposite ends of the character portion. A user can place the first post into an edge () of a lobe () of an object, such as a pumpkin () or watermelon. Another lobe () can be applied to cause the second post () into another edge () of the another lobe to form a display. 1. A press character , comprising:a character portion;a first post extending from a first end of the character portion; anda second post extending from a second end of the character portion;the first post and the second post tapering to points, respectively, the first post and the second post to insert into an object to attach the press character to the object.2. The press character of claim 1 , further comprising a disc coupled to one of the first post or the second post.3. The press character of claim 2 , further comprising another disc coupled to another of the first post or the second post.4. The press character of claim 2 , the disc a mechanical stop.5. The press character of claim 4 , the mechanical stop to limit a distances the one of the first post or the second post can insert into the object.6. The press character of claim 1 , the character portion claim 1 , the first post claim 1 , and the second post comprising a single part.7. The press character of claim 6 , the single part manufactured with a custom mold.8. The press character of claim 1 , the press character manufactured from plastic.9. The press character of claim 1 , the press character manufactured from metal.10. The press character of claim 1 , the press character comprising colored glass.11. The press character of claim 1 , the object comprising a pumpkin.12. The press character of claim 1 , the character portion defining one of a ghost claim 1 , a cat claim 1 , or a bat.13. The press character of claim 1 , the character portion themed for a Fourth of July holiday.14. A method of creating a ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

ADVERTISING DEVICE

Номер: US20140090281A1
Автор: Jansen Henry
Принадлежит: KINETIC BANNER SA (PTY) LTD

The invention provides a device for advertising (), which device includes a post (), which post () is configured to have attached thereto a plurality of slats () extending horizontally away from the post () and in a vertical plane along the post () with each slat () being pivotably dependable from a horizontal axis () to depend in the vertical plane when no wind is present and to be pivoted out of the plane by wind. One embodiment shows a support structure for slats () in the form of a frame (). The device () further includes LED lighting strips () to illuminate the slats (), in use, during the night. The device () further includes a platform () provided with solar panels () and chargeable electrical power storage means within the post (). 1. A device for advertising , which device includes:a post; and the post is configured to have attached thereto a plurality of slats extending horizontally away from the post and in a vertical plane along the post with each slat being pivotably dependable from a horizontal axis to depend in the vertical plane when no wind is present and to be pivoted out of the plane by wind.2. A device as claimed in claim 1 , which includes a plurality of slats extending horizontally away from the post and in a vertical plane along the post with each slat being pivotably dependable from a horizontal axis to depend in the vertical plane when no wind is present and to be pivoted out of the plane by wind.3. A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the slats are dimensioned to generally fill the plane claim 1 , in side view claim 1 , to provide a generally uniform surface for printed matter such as an advertisement.4. A device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the lower edge of the slat is narrower claim 3 , in cross section claim 3 , than the upper edge of the slat below it.5. A device as claimed in claim 1 , which includes any of horizontal beams claim 1 , braces or other support structures extending from the post to support or frame the slats.6. A ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF MICRO DIGITAL SIGNAGE DEVICES

Номер: US20140091985A1
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A device, system, and method for determining a location of micro digital signage devices includes generating and transmitting a unique identifier corresponding to each micro digital signage device. Each micro digital signage device is to display its corresponding unique identifier and capture an image of other micro digital signage devices located on an opposite side of an aisle. The captured images are to be stitched together to generate a composite image. The unique identifiers of the micro digital signage devices are to be identified and the location of each micro digital signage device is to be determined using a known location of one of the micro digital signage devices as a reference. Each micro digital signage device identified from the composite image is to clear its corresponding unique identifier from display. 1. A server for determining a location of micro digital signage devices , the server comprising:a display generation module to (i) generate a unique identifier corresponding to each of a plurality of micro digital signage devices and (ii) instruct each of the plurality of micro digital signage devices to display its corresponding unique identifier; andan image analysis module to (i) receive images of a first group of the plurality of micro digital signage devices captured by a second group of the plurality of micro digital signage devices, (ii) generate a composite image of the first group of the plurality of micro digital signage devices from the captured images of the first group of the plurality of micro digital signage devices, (iii) identify, from the composite image, a first unique identifier corresponding to a first micro digital signage device having a known location, (iv) identify, from the composite image, a second unique identifier corresponding to a second micro digital signage device that is adjacent to the first micro digital signage device, and (v) determine a location of the second micro digital signage device as a function of the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

SHELVING UNIT WITH CAPACITY INCREASING SHELVING

Номер: US20210000254A1
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A shelving unit is disclosed and includes a plurality of posts, a plurality of shelf-supporting beams attached to the plurality of posts to form a shelf support frame, and a shelf. The shelf has a plurality of sides seated on the shelf support frame. The plurality of the sides of the shelf includes a depending flange. At least one of the depending flanges extends downwardly along a respective shelf-supporting beam between about 30% and about 100% of the width of the shelf-supporting beam. Another shelf unit is further disclosed where the shelves include a color that corresponds to a color-coded system for organizing the storage of items on the shelving unit. A method of organizing a shelving unit utilizing the color-coded shelf system is also disclosed. 1. A shelving unit , comprising:a plurality of posts;a plurality of shelf-supporting beams attached to the plurality of posts to form a shelf support frame; anda shelf seated on the shelf support frame,wherein each of the shelves includes a color that corresponds to a color-coded system for organizing the storage of items on the shelving unit.2. The shelving unit of claim 1 , wherein each shelf has a unique color.3. The shelving unit of claim 1 , wherein the shelf includes a wire rack claim 1 , wherein the wire rack is colored.4. The shelving unit of claim 1 , further comprising a storage container claim 1 , wherein the storage container is colored to match a corresponding colored shelf.5. A method of organizing a shelving unit claim 1 , comprising:providing a plurality of posts;providing a plurality of shelf-supporting beams attached to the plurality of posts to form a shelf support frame; andproviding a shelf seated on the shelf support frame,wherein the shelf includes a color that corresponds to a color-coded system for organizing the storage of items on the shelving unit.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the shelf includes a wire rack claim 5 , wherein the wire rack is colored.7. The method of claim 5 , further ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BROADCASTING ADVERTISEMENTS ON THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20150006266A1
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In a method for broadcasting advertisements on an electronic device, an advertisement currently being broadcasted on an electronic billboard is identified, and a communication connection between the electronic device and the electronic billboard is built. Information of the identified advertisement is obtained from the electronic billboard through the communication connection. The obtained formation of the advertisement is broadcasted on the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:at least one processor; anda storage device storing a computer program including instructions that, which executed by the at least one embedded controller, causes the at least one embedded controller to:indentify an advertisement currently being broadcasted on an electronic billboard;build a communication connection between the electronic device and the electronic billboard;obtain information of the identified advertisement from the electronic billboard through the communication connection; andbroadcast the obtained formation of the advertisement on the electronic device.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the advertisement currently being broadcasted on the electronic billboard is identified by controlling a camera of the electronic device to capture an image of the electronic billboard and identifying a quick response code of the electronic billboard from the captured image.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the information of the identified advertisement is obtained by obtaining the information corresponding to the identified quick response code from a database of the electronic billboard.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the advertisement currently broadcasted on the electronic billboard is identified by controlling a near field communication (NFC) chip of the electronic device to identify a NFC tag currently on the electronic billboard.5. The electronic device according to claim 4 , wherein the information ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Pressure equalization structure and motor improvement for fluid-immersed self-rotating displays

Номер: US20190012942A1
Автор: French William W.
Принадлежит: TurtleTech Design, Inc.

A self-rotating display device includes and outer light transmissive container () containing a light transmissive fluid () and an body () containing an electric motor () for rotating the body with respect to the outer container. The body also carries an amount of the fluid () contacting the fluid in the outer container through a pressure equalizing gap () in the body which forms a fluid pathway between the inner cavity of the body and the inner chamber of the outer container. The fluid pathway forms self-regulating pressure relief structure which accommodates slight pressure variations in the fluid due to climactic conditions for example. A specialized reduced footprint fluid-immersible electric motor having separate field and compass magnets, which do not rotate relative to each other, helps eliminate magnetic cogging. The device can be manufactured according to a method which eliminates the necessity of a fill hole in the body. 1. A self-rotating device comprises:a light transmissive outer container having an internal cavity shaped and dimensioned to contain an amount of a fluid and a self-powered hollow rotating body immersed in said fluid;wherein said outer container is sealed; an outer wall substantially impermeable to said fluid;', 'an inner chamber;', 'at least one conduit passing through said outer wall and defining a fluid passageway in fluid communication between said cavity and said inner chamber; and,, 'wherein said body comprisesa portion of said fluid located in said inner chamber, and an amount of a gas in said inner chamber.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said amount of fluid comprises a lower density component fluid and a higher density component fluid claim 1 , wherein said lower density component fluid is substantially immiscible with said higher density component fluid.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of said component fluids are denser than air.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said amount of fluid comprises a first lower density ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WITH DEFORMABLE SURFACE

Номер: US20210012689A1
Автор: Simmons Kyle
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A three-dimensional (3D) display system may include a peg array of multiple pegs. Each peg may be individually addressable and designed to move along one or more axes. The 3D display system may also include an induction array having multiple electromagnetic coils to generate electromagnetic fields. The electromagnetic fields may induce magnetic forces upon at least one peg to cause the peg to move along an axis into an actuated position. The 3D display may also include a display screen to be distended into a 3D topography via contact with at least one peg in the actuated position. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) display system comprising:a peg array comprising a plurality of pegs, wherein each peg of the plurality of pegs is individually addressable and configured to move along at least one axis;an induction array comprising a plurality of electromagnetic coils configured to generate electromagnetic fields, wherein the electromagnetic fields are configured to induce magnetic forces upon at least one peg of the plurality of pegs to cause the at least one peg of the plurality of pegs to move along the at least one axis into an actuated position; anda display screen configured to be distended into a 3D topography via contact with the at least one peg of the plurality of pegs in the actuated position.2. The 3D display system of claim 1 , wherein the induction array comprises a first electromagnetic coil of the plurality of electromagnetic coils and a second electromagnetic coil of the plurality of electromagnetic coils claim 1 , wherein the first electromagnetic coil of the plurality of electromagnetic coils is configured to generate a first electromagnetic field claim 1 , and wherein the second electromagnetic coil of the plurality of electromagnetic coils is configured to generate a second electromagnetic field opposite the first electromagnetic field.3. The 3D display system of claim 2 , wherein the first electromagnetic field is configured to induce a first magnetic ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Tackion is the name of the Device. Photon Connection is the name of the technology used

Номер: US20150015391A1
Автор: Miguel R. Pimentel
Принадлежит: Individual

A device namely a ‘Tackion’ that is able to emit light and sync both the color and rate of blinking of the light emitted by one Tackion device to other Tackion devices. They will serve as beacons to visually link one vehicle to another in order to show other drivers or bystanders the implied connection in between the two or more vehicles.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR PROJECTIONS ONTO THE EXTERIOR SURF ACE OF AN AIRCRAFT

Номер: US20200017236A1
Автор: SCHEIDLER Benjamin
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The attachment of a projector under the cowling of a turbofan engine of a modern commercial aircraft allows the illumination of the underside and of the sides of the aircraft fuselage and also of the underside of the wings. With this arrangement it is also possible to project images or even videos onto these areas. 1. Projection device for aircraft , comprising one or more projectors mounted to , into or under the engine cowling of turbofan engines.2. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projection is directed to the underside of the aircraft fuselage.3. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projection is directed to the sides of the aircraft fuselage.4. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projection is directed to the underside of the wings of the aircraft.5. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projection is directed to the ground.6. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projectors are arranged to be movable and readjustable depending on the loading condition and the flight attitude of the aircraft to assure that there is no undesired movement of the projection on the aircraft exterior surface.7. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the power supply is provided through existing power cables in the engine.8. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the controls are transmitted by radio signals.9. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projection is activated and deactivated by a twilight switch.10. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the switching of the projection is coupled with the switching of another exterior light of the aircraft.11. Projection device for aircraft as to claim 1 , wherein the projector is covered by a transparent component which is flush to the engine cowling to reduce aerodynamic drag and to protect the device from environmental influences.12. Projection device for ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY

Номер: US20180017797A1

A head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus includes a processor which plays a moving image, a box, in which a container containing a perfume is received, a reservoir which is filled with the perfume received from the box and emits the perfume according to a start of playing the moving image, a tubular vent hole which vents the emitted perfume toward a nose of a user when the user wears the head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus, and a first opener-closer provided between the box and the reservoir. The first opener-closer opens and closes according to the start and an end of the moving image played by the processor. The reservoir has a second opener-closer provided at an upper portion of the reservoir. The second opener-closer opens according to the end of the moving image played by the processor. 1. A head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus comprising:a processor which plays a moving image;a box, in which a container containing a perfume is received;a reservoir which is filled with the perfume received from the box and emits the perfume according to a start of playing the moving image;a tubular vent hole which vents the emitted perfume toward a nose of a user when the user wears the head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus; anda first opener-closer provided between the box and the reservoir,wherein the first opener-closer opens and closes according to the start and an end of the moving image played by the processor,the reservoir has a second opener-closer provided at an upper portion of the reservoir, andthe second opener-closer opens according to the end of the moving image played by the processor.2. The head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a fan provided above the vent hole and below the reservoir.3. The head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a gyro which senses a direction that the user faces.4. The head-mounted perfume dispenser apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Rotational Blur-Free Image Generation

Номер: US20210020079A1
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According to one implementation, an image generation system includes a rotor and a motor for spinning the rotor about an axis of rotation, and a display secured to the rotor. The display includes a display surface and a display aperture, a first privacy s screen situated at the display surface and having a convex curvature relative to light emitted from the display surface, and a second privacy screen situated between the first privacy screen and the display aperture and having a concave curvature relative to light emitted from the display surface. The first privacy screen and the second privacy screen are configured to substantially prevent rotational blur of an image displayed by the display surface while the display is spun by the motor and the rotor. 1. An image generation system comprising:a base including a rotor and a motor for spinning the rotor about an axis of rotation;a display secured to the rotor, wherein the display includes a display surface and a display aperture;a first privacy screen situated at the display surface, the first privacy screen having a convex curvature relative to light emitted from the display surface;a second privacy screen situated between the first privacy screen and the display aperture, the second privacy screen having a concave curvature relative to light emitted from the display surface;wherein the first privacy screen and the second privacy screen are configured to substantially prevent rotational blur of an image displayed by the display surface while the display is spun by the motor and the rotor.2. The image generation system of claim 1 , wherein the display surface is on the axis of rotation.3. The image generation system of claim 1 , wherein a radius of curvature of the first privacy screen and a radius of curvature of the second privacy screen are substantially the same.4. The image generation system of claim 1 , wherein the first privacy screen and the second privacy screen comprise at least one of polycarbonate claim ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

DISPLAY METHOD, FILM AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING MAGNETIC PARTICLES

Номер: US20140109446A1
Принадлежит: Nanobrick Co., Ltd.

A display device and a display method using magnetic particles are disclosed. The display method includes: applying a first magnetic field to a plurality of particles in a state where the plurality of particles having a magnetic property and a certain color are dispersed in a solvent so that the plurality of particles are aligned in a direction parallel to a direction of the first magnetic field, and thus a plurality of particle chains are formed; and applying a second magnetic field to at least a part of the formed plurality of particle chains so that at least a part of the plurality of particle chains moves in a direction close to a display surface in an area to which the second magnetic field is applied, and thus the certain color is displayed on the display surface. 1. A display method using magnetic particles , comprising steps of:(a) applying a first magnetic field to a plurality of particles in a state where the plurality of particles having a magnetic property and a certain color are dispersed in a solvent so that the plurality of particles are aligned in a direction parallel to a direction of the first magnetic field and a plurality of particle chains are formed; and(b) applying a second magnetic field to at least a part of the formed plurality of particle chains so that at least a part of the plurality of particle chains moves in a direction close to a display surface in an area to which the second magnetic field is applied, and thus the certain color is displayed on the display surface.2. (canceled)3. The display method using magnetic particles according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of particles include ferromagnetic materials, andin step (a), although the first magnetic field is blocked, the plurality of particle chains are maintained by residual magnetic polarity formed in each of the plurality of particles due to the ferromagnetic material.4. The display method using magnetic particles according to claim 1 , wherein in step (b) claim 1 , at least ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and robot apparatus

Номер: US20210023704A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

To provide an information processing apparatus and an information processing method for executing processing for causing an interactive apparatus to actuate an action leading to advertising promotion, and a robot apparatus. An information processing apparatus includes: a determination unit that determines that a trigger according to which an interactive apparatus should actuate an expressive motion leading to advertising promotion has been generated; and a decision unit that decides an expressive motion of the interactive apparatus on the basis of the determined trigger. The determination unit detects a trigger on the basis of a recognition result of a detection signal of a sensor that detects a state of surroundings of the interactive apparatus, and determines an interest level indicated by the trigger. Then, the decision unit decides an expressive motion of the interactive apparatus leading to advertising promotion according to the interest level.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Mechanical sign waving device

Номер: US20150027011A1
Автор: Josh Faherty, Scott Adams
Принадлежит: Velocity Signs LLC

A sign waving apparatus that includes a base, a housing enclosing a motor, a frame support connecting the base and the housing, and a sign mount mechanically connected to a motor. The sign or signs attach to the surfaces of the sign mount. The sign mount moves relative to the housing in a variety of different motions.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

ARTICULATED RING SET

Номер: US20150027013A1
Автор: Simeray Janick
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An articulated ring set includes a plurality of concentric rings connected by axles having axes of rotation that are perpendicular to the axes of symmetry of the rings. The axles are angularly offset from one another such that they are non-orthogonal and non-parallel to one another. In an embodiment, some of the rings define a race and the axles coupling the rings to other rings of the pluralit of concentric rings are slidable within the race. First and second coils may be positioned within an innermost ring and coupled to a circuit that senses current in one coil and, in response, induces a current in the other coil. Magnets in one or more other rings both induce current in the coils and are accelerated by current in the coils. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of concentric rings defining a plurality of adjacent ring pairs each including an inner ring and an outer ring having an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of the inner ring such that the inner ring is insertable and rotatable within the outer ring;a plurality of axle pairs, each axle pair associated with an adjacent ring pair and including first and second axles positioned on opposite sides of the inner ring of the adjacent ring pair and defining an axis of rotation, the first and second axles rotatably coupling the inner ring to the outer ring of the adjacent ring pairs, the axis of rotation being perpendicular to axes of symmetry of both the inner and outer rings;wherein the axes of rotations of the plurality of axle pairs are at non-orthogonal and non-parallel angles with respect to one another.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the axis of rotation each axle pair of the plurality of axle pairs defines an angle between 10 and 80 degrees with respect to the axes of rotation all other axle pairs of the plurality of axle pairs.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an innermost ring of the plurality of concentric rings is defined by an outer surface of sphere.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

BALLOON

Номер: US20180028930A1
Автор: Halliburton James

A balloon comprises a printed display. The printed display comprises: a printed image layer; a blocking layer provided behind selected portions of the printed image layer; and a diffusion layer provided behind at least those portions of the printed image layer not backed by the blocking layer. The blocking layer acts to block illumination of portions of the printed image layer, such that the printed display provides a different appearance when lit primarily from inside the balloon to when lit primarily from outside the balloon. 1. A balloon comprising a printed display , the printed display comprising: a printed image layer; a blocking layer provided behind selected portions of the printed image layer; and a diffusion layer provided behind at least those portions of the printed image layer not backed by the blocking layer , wherein the blocking layer acts to block illumination of the selected portions of the printed image layer when the balloon is lit primarily from its inside , such that the portions of the printed image layer not backed by the blocking layer are highlighted when the balloon is lit primarily from its inside so as to provide a different external appearance to when the balloon is lit primarily from its outside.2. The balloon as claimed in wherein the printed display comprises a transparent or translucent substrate upon which one or more of the layers are printed.3. The balloon as claimed in wherein if the substrate is translucent claim 2 , the substrate comprises the diffusion layer.4. The balloon as claimed in wherein the substrate comprises multiple layers laminated directly to one another.5. The balloon as claimed in wherein the printed image layer claim 4 , diffusion layer and/or the blocking layer are provided on different substrate layers or between substrate layers.6. The balloon as claimed in wherein the printed image layer is provided on the rear side of the substrate7. The balloon as claimed in wherein if the printed image layer is provided ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

PRESENTATION SYSTEM WITH MOVABLE DISPLAY DEVICES

Номер: US20170032715A1
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The present system and method provides for a new digital media paradigm enabling tight choreography of motion, content and, time able to be presented on a variety of hardware platforms consisting of robotic control of a multiplicity of display screens in the form of a movable array of 2 or more LCDs, LEDs, OLEDs, etc., with the movement and placement of each display achieved by one multi-axis manipulator arm mechanism. Motion control is achieved through software programmed onto one or more controller systems, and the corresponding tools necessary for creative visual designers to produce content meeting this new paradigm are also proposed. Each arm/display screen combination is kept aware of its positioning in physical space, relative to the positioning of each and every other arm/display screen at all times, in order to prevent collisions. The pre-programmed software control takes the form of a choreographed playlist of movements, content, and time that match the desired positioning of the array of display screens, in order to achieve the desired dynamic presentation of custom produced digital content that will be presented across the array, in a fully coordinated fashion. 1. A visual display system comprising:a plurality of electronic display devices,a separate support arrangement for each electronic display device connected to a motor drive arrangement that accommodates movement of each electronic display device to change the orientation thereof and to accommodate substantial movement of the respective display device along first and second axes from a neutral position to any of a series of positions including stacked positions relative to the second axis;said separate support arrangement for each electronic display device further accommodating substantial movement of the respective display device along a third axis;said plurality of display devices, via said motor drive arrangement, are each controlled to move within a three dimensional display space in a ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

A flexible display screen and tv set thereof

Номер: US20180033344A1

The present invention provides a flexible display screen, wherein, it comprises a screen and an arc tube applied to switching the screen between a curved shape and a flat shape; a plurality of spacing sockets are arranged on a back of the screen, a plurality of spacing holes are arranged in the spacing sockets, each of the arc tube is closely matching the spacing hole and rotatable around the spacing hole under an action of an external force; the arc tube has an arc shaped surface, when the arc shaped surface of the are tube faces toward a vertical direction, the screen is in a flat shape, while the arc shaped surface of the arc tube faces toward a horizontal direction, the screen becomes a curved shape. The present invention may adjust the bending curvature of the display screen flexibly as requirement, making the display screen switch freely between the curved shape and the flat shape, giving the viewer a best effect of visual angle, which has effectively solved a problem that a display screen may only be either a flat shape or a curved shape, and making a user not be able to switch in between as requirement; also, the present invention owns a simple structure, being convenient and practical.

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

DISPLAY DRIVER CIRCUIT BOARD, DRIVING METHOD THEREOF, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20180040286A1

Embodiments of the disclosure provide a display driver circuit board, a driving method of the same, and a display device, where a display refresh frequency detection unit and a common voltage pre-storage and compensation unit are added to the display driver circuit board, so that the display refresh frequency detection unit can detect a display refresh frequency of a frame start signal output by a timing control circuit, and output the detected display refresh frequency to a common voltage pre-storage and compensation unit, and thereafter the common voltage pre-storage and compensation unit can determine a common voltage corresponding to the display refresh frequency output by the display refresh frequency detection unit according to a pre-stored correspondence relationship between respective display refresh frequencies and respective common voltages, and control a power source management circuit to output the common voltage corresponding to the display refresh frequency. 1. A display driver circuit board , comprising:a timing control circuit;a power source management circuit;a display refresh frequency detection unit; and the timing control circuit is configured to output a frame start signal at a preset display refresh frequency;', 'the display refresh frequency detection unit is electrically connected with the timing control circuit, the common voltage pre-storage and compensation unit, and configured to detect the display refresh frequency of the frame start signal output by the timing control circuit, and to output the detected display refresh frequency to the common voltage pre-storage and compensation unit; and', 'the common voltage pre-storage and compensation unit is electrically connected with the power source management circuit, and configured to determine common voltage corresponding to the display refresh frequency output by the display refresh frequency detection unit according to a pre-stored correspondence relationship between respective display ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20170047043A1
Автор: Ogasawara Taku
Принадлежит:

An image display apparatus enlarges a display target object to be displayed among a plurality of objects included in an image and displays the enlarged display target object on a screen one by one in order. In addition, the image display apparatus detects whether there is a person in a predetermined range from the image display apparatus and decides a next display target object to be displayed on the screen based on a result of the detection. 1. An image display apparatus comprising:a display control unit configured to enlarge a display target object to be displayed among a plurality of objects included in an image and to display the enlarged display target object on a screen one by one in order;a detection unit configured to detect whether there is a person in a predetermined range from the image display apparatus; anda decision unit configured to decide a next display target object to be displayed on the screen by the display control unit based on a result detected by the detection unit.2. The image display apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the display control unit adds an attribute for display to each of the plurality of objects included in the image, andwherein the decision unit decides the next display target object to be displayed on the screen using the attribute added to each of the plurality of objects based on a result detected by the detection unit.3. The image display apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the attribute includes at least any one of display propriety indicating whether or not to display an object on the screen claim 2 , a display magnification rate at a time of displaying an object on the screen claim 2 , a display type indicating whether an object indicates an overview of the image or detailed content of the image claim 2 , and a display time for which an object is to be displayed on the screen.4. The image display apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein, if the detection unit detects that there is a person in a predetermined ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

Accessibility-layered communication service using lighthouse

Номер: US20180047258A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods include, for instance: providing social media feed cognizant lighthouse display service for communicating to spectators, information in regard to social response to an event, the lighthouse display service by use of a lighthouse structure further including a private display for subscribed data for an accessibility-layered communication service as encoded with a private key to make inaccessible to the spectators but to be decoded on a user device with the private key.

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

SHAKING INFLATABLE FIGURE

Номер: US20140130385A1
Автор: ZHANG Cheng-Chun
Принадлежит: GEMMY INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

A shaking inflatable figure has a body, an inflating unit and a vibrating unit. The body has an inflatable air chamber. The inflating unit and the vibrating unit are mounted inside the body. The inflating unit pumps air into the air chamber. The vibrating unit has a driving motor. A weight is connected to a spindle of the driving motor at an eccentric direction to the spindle of the driving motor. The vibrating unit is mounted on a partition diaphragm inside the body. Vibrations arising from the shift of center of gravity of the eccentric weight are transmitted to the body through the partition diaphragm so that the body is also vibrated to increase animated visual effect and entertaining pleasure to viewers. 1. A shaking inflatable figure comprising:a body defining an air chamber in the body and having a partition diaphragm, wherein an edge of the partition diaphragm is connected with an inner wall of the body;an inflating unit mounted inside the body and communicating with the air chamber; and a housing mounted on the partition diaphragm;', 'a driving motor mounted inside the housing; and', 'an eccentric vibrator mounted inside the housing and connected with the driving motor., 'a vibrating unit mounted inside the body, the vibrating unit being mounted on the partition diaphragm and comprising2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The shaking inflatable figure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the housing of the vibrating unit has an upper case and a lower case combined with each other and further has a waterproof seal ring mounted between the upper case and the lower case.5. The shaking inflatable figure as claimed in claim 4 , whereinthe upper case has an annular groove formed in the upper case for the waterproof seal ring to be mounted in the annular groove; andthe lower case has a lower engagement wall formed on the lower case and engaging the annular groove of the upper case, wherein the lower engagement wall has two rising edges formed on the lower engagement wall, ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

MECHANICAL SIGN WAVING DEVICE

Номер: US20180053449A1
Автор: Adams Scott, Faherty Josh
Принадлежит: Velocity Signs, LLC

A sign waving apparatus that includes a base, a housing enclosing a motor, a frame support connecting the base and the housing, and a sign mount mechanically connected to a motor. The sign or signs attach to the surfaces of the sign mount. The sign mount moves relative to the housing in a variety of different motions. 1. A sign waving apparatus , comprising:a base providing an accessible enclosure;a housing enclosing a motor, wherein a drive shaft of the motor is partially exposed outside of the housing;a frame support coupled to the base, the frame support including a support pole, the support pole coupled to the housing wherein the length of the support pole is adjustable;a sign mount coupled to the housing and the motor, wherein the motor is configured to move the sign mount relative to the housing by rotating the drive shaft; anda light coupled to the base, wherein the light is partially exposed outside of the base enclosure.2. The sign waving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the motor can be adjusted to operate at different Revolutions Per Minute and in both rotational directions.3. The sign waving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sign mount can be further configured to have a first surface and a second surface to allow signs to be visible from both sides.4. The sign waving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base encloses one or more of a battery claim 1 , a rotation reversal switch claim 1 , an on/off switch claim 1 , a battery charger claim 1 , a fuse holder claim 1 , a fuse claim 1 , a solar energy controller and panel claim 1 , a global tracking device claim 1 , or a locking latch.5. The sign waving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sign mount comprises a first surface and a second surface; and wherein a sign attaches to a portion of the first or second surface of the sign mount.6. A sign waving apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a base;a housing enclosing a motor, wherein a drive shaft of the motor is partially exposed outside of the housing;a frame support ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATIC DOOR USING TRANSPARENT DISPLAY

Номер: US20220074254A1
Автор: LEE TAEHYOUNG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed in this specification is a system for implementing an automatic door using a transparent display including an automatic door casing disposed around an entrance, a plurality of transparent display modules inserted into the automatic door casing or exposed to the outside to open and close the entrance, a sensor installed within a predetermined distance from the plurality of transparent display modules, wherein the sensor senses an object, a driver that controls at least one of the plurality of transparent display modules to be inserted into the automatic door casing or exposed to the outside based on a sensing result of the sensor, a door frame connected to the driver, wherein the door frame supports the plurality of transparent display modules, and a plurality of control boxes that respectively transmits different video data to the plurality of transparent display modules based on the sensing result of the sensor. 1. A system for implementing an automatic door using a transparent display , the system comprising:an automatic door casing disposed around an entrance;a plurality of transparent display modules inserted into the automatic door casing or exposed to the outside to open and close the entrance;a sensor installed within a predetermined distance from the plurality of transparent display modules, wherein the sensor is configured to sense an object;a driver configured to control at least one of the plurality of transparent display modules to be inserted into the automatic door casing or exposed to the outside based on a sensing result of the sensor;a door frame connected to the driver, wherein the door frame supports the plurality of transparent display modules; anda plurality of control boxes configured to respectively transmit different video data to the plurality of transparent display modules based on the sensing result of the sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the automatic door casing includes:an upper casing formed across a top face of the ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

SNOW-THEMED BOTTLE

Номер: US20210060450A1
Автор: Guarino Neil
Принадлежит:

A snow-themed bottle comprising a middle portion located between a top and a bottom portion is described. An outer surface of the middle portion includes a first transparent viewing window located on a first side. The outer surface includes a slot component affixed to a second side disposed opposite the first side, the slot component housing a theme card. A hollow inner shell is disposed inside the outer surface where the inner shell houses a clear fluid, an ornament affixed to the bottom portion, and a plurality of particles. A second transparent viewing window is affixed to an inside portion of the hollow inner shell at the second side such that a user may view a front of the theme card through the first transparent viewing window and a back of the theme card through the second transparent viewing window. 1. A snow-themed bottle comprising:a top portion extending from a substantially cylindrical body portion and becoming tapered towards a first end, wherein the top portion has a first width; the bottom portion has a second width, and', 'the first end is disposed opposite the second end; and, 'a bottom portion located at a second end, wherein the substantially cylindrical body portion has the second width,', 'a circumference of the first width is smaller than the circumference of the second width, and', a first transparent viewing window located on a first side of the outer surface; and', 'a slot component affixed to a second side of the outer surface, wherein:', 'the first side is disposed opposite the second side, and', 'the slot component is configured to house a frame; and, 'an outer surface configured to house a hollow inner shell, the outer surface comprising, 'the substantially cylindrical body portion comprises, an ornament affixed to the bottom portion;', 'a clear fluid; and', 'a plurality of particles., 'the hollow inner shell comprising], 'a substantially cylindrical body portion located between the top portion and the bottom portion, wherein2. The snow- ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

DISPLAY METHOD AND DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20200057593A1
Автор: Fujioka Nobuhide
Принадлежит: NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.

This display method includes: a detection step of detecting that a portable terminal has approached a display device; a step of, after the detection step, selecting desired content to be displayed on the display device based on preset area information associated with the display device and preset desire information associated with the portable terminal; and a step of transmitting, to the display device, the desired content selected in the step of selecting the desired content. 1. A display method comprising:detecting that a portable terminal has approached a display device;selecting desired content to be displayed on the display device based on preset area information associated with the display device and preset desire information associated with the portable terminal, wherein the selecting is performed after the detecting; andtransmitting the selected desired content selected to the display device.2. The display method according to claim 1 , wherein the desired content is content selected based on history of a position of the portable terminal.3. The display method according to claim 2 ,wherein the area information comprises information indicating a plurality of areas, andthe desired content is content selected based on an area that is selected according to the history of the position, among the plurality of areas.4. The display method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the detecting claim 1 , when the portable terminal enters a judgment area set around the display device claim 1 , it is detected that the portable terminal has approached the display device.5. The display method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether or not to display the desired content on the display device, based on information of at least either of: a position of the portable terminal with respect to the display device; or a movement direction of the portable terminal with respect to the display device.6. The display method according to claim 5 , further ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

Motion Greeting Cards

Номер: US20140144052A1
Принадлежит: American Greetings Corporation

The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. 1. A motion greeting card comprising:a multi-panel greeting card body;a moveable object located between at least two panel of the multi-panel greeting card body, the moveable object comprising a base structure, one or more flexible attachment mechanism connected at one end to the base structure and at an opposite end to a die cut shape;a sound module operative to store and playback at least one audio file;a motor module operative to cause movement of the moveable object;wherein opening the greeting card moves the one or more flexible attachment mechanisms and die cut shapes from a flat position parallel to the base structure to an upright position perpendicular to the base structure and initiates the sound and motor module causing playback of the at least one audio file and movement of the moveable object.2. The motion greeting card of further comprising a foldable platform structure which is located over the base structure with the one or more flexible attachment mechanisms extending through one or more openings therein.3. The motion greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the base structure is located below the platform structure and the die cut shapes are located above the platform structure.4. The motion greeting card of claim 2 , wherein the base structure cannot be ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Load-bearing interactive pole video display system

Номер: US20190066573A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention discloses a load-bearing interactive pole video display system. This device allows for graphical video content to be displayed on the surface of a load-bearing pole-shaped structure that may be used in applications such as, but not limited to, railings, beams and dance poles. The core components of the invention are load-bearing internal structure, LED display, light transmissive covering, modular end fittings, power source, sensing and control electronics, which, generally speaking, are configured as follows: the LEDs are mounted to the internal load-bearing structure contained within the external light transmissive tube. Located at one or both ends of the railing are modular end fittings, which allow for connecting power, data and mechanical attachment of the pole or railing to support structures such as permanent or impermanent infrastructure or other modular installations.

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICE LINK SYSTEM AND SERVICE INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION METHOD

Номер: US20210073859A1
Принадлежит:

A mobile device link system in which, to a mobile device detected by position information measurement to have entered a distribution area, recommendation information corresponding to the distribution area which the mobile device has entered is distributed; to a mobile device detected by local communication to have entered a local communication area, right information indicating that the mobile device has the right to receive service information is transmitted; and using the right information, service information is requested and service information is received. 1. A mobile terminal link system comprising a server , a mobile terminal and a local communication device ,wherein the mobile terminal includes:a first wireless communicator which makes wireless communication with the server via a network;a second wireless communicator which makes local wireless communication with the local communication device and receives local information stored in the local communication device; anda controller;wherein the controller is configured to:acquire position information of the mobile terminal;decide whether the mobile terminal has entered a distribution area;when the mobile terminal is decided to have entered the distribution area, transmit a recommendation information request message to request the server to distribute a recommendation information to recommend a user of the mobile terminal to move to location of the local communication device; andwhen the mobile terminal is received the local information, transmit a right information request message which is containing the local information received from the local communication device and information relating to the mobile terminal, to request the server to distribute a right information, the local communication device includes:a wireless communicator which makes local wireless communication with the mobile terminal and transmits the local information which is used for identifying the local communication device, and the server ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

SNOW GLOBE HAVING AROMA DIFFUSER FUNCTION

Номер: US20200069906A1
Автор: CHOI Jae Jin
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a novel snow globe having an aroma diffuser function, which can obtain indoor air freshening effects without installation of a separate aroma diffuser in the room, the snow globe comprising: a glass globe in which a miniature, a transparent liquid, and white flakes or powder are stored; and a support on which the glass globe is placed, wherein all or a part of the support is formed of an absorbent material, and the portion formed of the absorbent material is impregnated with a fragrance oil. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A snow globe having an aromatic diffuser function , comprising:{'b': '10', 'a glass ball () storing a miniature model, a transparent liquid, white pieces or powders therein;'}{'b': 20', '10, 'a support () on which the glass ball () is placed;'}{'b': 24', '20, 'a storage part () formed inside the support () to be upwardly opened; and'}{'b': 2', '24, 'an aromatic oil container () storing aromatic oil and received in the storage part (), wherein'}{'b': 32', '6, 'an aromatic member () formed of an absorbent material and having a rear surface thereof connected to a wick () is further provided;'}{'b': 23', '32', '20, 'an insertion groove () to which the aromatic member () is fitted is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the support ();'}{'b': 29', '6', '23', '24, 'a wick insertion hole () through which the wick () penetrates is formed in the insertion groove () to communicate with the storage part ();'}{'b': 32', '23', '6', '29, 'the aromatic member () is fitted to the insertion groove () such that the wick () penetrates the wick insertion hole (); and'}{'b': 2', '32', '6', '6', '2, 'the aromatic oil stored in the aromatic oil container () is supplied to the aromatic member () through the wick () when a front end portion of the wick () is inserted into the aromatic oil container ().'}4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled) The following disclosure relates to a snow globe having an aromatic diffuser function, and ...

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

Robotic Sign Waving Device

Номер: US20150082921A1
Автор: Posner Scott L.
Принадлежит:

A robotic sign waver has a chassis including a main plate which mounts a drive train. The drive train includes a motor and a gearbox coupled to the motor. The gearbox has an output shaft that drives a crank arm with a linkage rod attached thereto. The linkage rod drives a rocker plate that is mounted on the main plate for repetitive motion. An elongated waving arm is mounted on the rocker plate for repetitive motion with the rocker plate. The rocker plate is robust to withstand the stress and wear of repetitive motion while the waving arm is relatively light to minimize its load on the drive train. A counterweight is attached to the rocker plate on the opposite side of the main plate from the rocker plate by means of connectors extending through slots in the main plate. A reversible connector plate allows attachment of the chassis to either vertical or angled sign boards. 1. A sign waver , comprising:a chassis having a main plate;a drive train including a motor and a gearbox coupled to the motor, the gearbox having an output shaft, one of the motor and gearbox being mounted on the main plate;the drive train further including a rocker plate mounted on the main plate for repetitive motion, and a linkage connected to the output shaft and the rocker plate for imparting repetitive motion to the rocker plate; anda waving arm connected to the rocker plate for repetitive motion therewith.2. The sign waver of wherein the waving arm is removably connected to the rocker plate.3. The sign waver of wherein the linkage comprises a crank arm mounted for rotation with the output shaft claim 1 , a linkage rod pivotally connected to the crank arm and pivotally connected to the rocker plate.4. The sign waver of wherein the drive train further comprises a counterweight connected to the rocker plate.5. The sign waver of wherein the crank arm comprises a hub mounted on the output shaft and a plate connected to the hub claim 3 , the plate having a lobe extending radially from the axis of ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

FIBERS WITH SURFACE MARKINGS USED FOR CODING

Номер: US20180082611A1
Принадлежит: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained. 1. An acetate tow band comprising fibers , wherein the fibers comprise one or more identification fibers and standard fibers , wherein the standard fibers comprise cellulose acetate ,wherein each of the identification fibers exhibits at least one distinct feature, 'wherein the taggant surface markings form a repeated pattern along a length of the branded fibers, and', 'wherein the identification fibers comprise one or more branded fibers, wherein the branded fibers exhibit the distinct features comprising one or more taggant surface markings,'}wherein the taggant surface markings and the repeated pattern are representative of at least one supply chain component of the acetate tow band.2. The acetate tow band of claim 1 , wherein the repeated pattern comprises an alphanumeric code claim 1 , a digital code claim 1 , an analog code claim 1 , or an ideographic code.3. The acetate tow band of claim 1 , wherein the repeated pattern comprises metadata.4. The acetate tow band of claim 2 , wherein the repeated pattern comprises the digital code and wherein the digital code comprises a binary code.5. The acetate tow band of claim 1 , wherein the repeated pattern is printed or laser engraved on the branded fiber.6. The acetate tow band of claim 1 , wherein the branded fibers are ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

INFORMATION CONVEYING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160086524A1
Автор: Canon Craig
Принадлежит:

An information conveying apparatus may include a stick figure structure. The stick figure structure may include an elongated torso member including a first end and a second end, a head member operably joined to the first end of the torso member, a first arm member and a second arm member operably joined to either side of the torso member between the first and second end of the torso member, and a first leg member and a second leg member operably joined to the second end of the torso member. The information conveying apparatus may further include a support structure for maintaining the stick figure structure in a substantially upright position. The support structure and the stick figure structure may be formed as an integral body. The support structure may be separate from the stick figure structure. 1. An information conveying apparatus , comprising:an upper portion;a lower portion operably coupled to the upper portion;wherein the lower portion is configured to allow at least the upper portion of the apparatus to maintain a substantially upright position with respect to a surface defined by a first medium and a second medium, at least a part of the lower portion is configured to extend into and be supported by at least one of the first medium or the second medium.2. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion form an integral body or are formed from a single piece of material.3. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion define a substantially planar structure.4. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a retaining member configured such that when the retaining member is coupled to the lower portion claim 1 , the retaining member is oriented at an angle with respect to the lower portion.5. The information conveying apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the retaining member is substantially planar.6. The information conveying apparatus of ...

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16-04-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MARKETING A BRAND

Номер: US20150101225A1
Автор: Jones Girard
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for marketing a brand may generally comprise coupling members and an advertising member. The advertising member may serve as a marketing tool upon which a marketer can display information to a potential consumer, thereby making a commercial impression upon an end user. Each coupling member is configured to be placed upon a hook, or to receive a hook from a hanger. For example, a coupling member may be configured to receive a plurality of hooks. Said coupling members may also be equipped with adjustors, such as to allow for the apparatus to be secured to a hook, and for the plurality of hangers to be secured to the apparatus. 1. A device for marketing a brand , comprising:a first coupling member configured to attach to a vehicle hanging member;a second coupling member coupled to or integral with the first coupling member, wherein the second coupling member is configured to support thereupon one or more clothing hangers; andan advertising member coupled between the first and second coupling members, wherein the advertising member comprises indicia for promoting one or more goods or services.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second coupling members comprise a single cord that forms a closed loop.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling member is a hanger hook claim 1 , and the second coupling member is a cord that forms a closed loop.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling member comprises a cord that forms a first closed loop claim 1 , and the second coupling member comprises a second cord that forms a second closed loop.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the advertising member comprises:a front component; anda back component,wherein the front and back components of the advertising member are configured for sandwiching the first and second coupling members, the front and back components resembling an object associated with said goods or services.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the first and second coupling ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

Inflatable Display

Номер: US20170097662A1
Автор: Chan Alan Siu Lun
Принадлежит:

An inflatable display is disclosed. The inflatable display contains an inflatable outer shell containing at least one compartment configured to accommodate at least one display assembly, at least one fan providing a continuous air flow to inflate the inflatable outer shell, and at least one display assembly disposed within the at least one compartment and configured to display information. 1. An inflatable display comprising:an inflatable outer shell comprising at least one compartment configured to accommodate at least one display assembly;at least one fan providing a continuous air flow to inflate the inflatable outer shell; andat least one display assembly disposed within the at least one compartment and configured to display information.2. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the information displayed by the at least one display assembly is time claim 1 , date claim 1 , one or more images or video.3. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the at least one display assembly comprises a monitor.4. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the at least one display assembly is removable.5. The inflatable display of claim 1 , wherein the at least one display assembly is powered by the at least one fan. The present invention relates to air-filed displays.Inflatable displays have a wide range of application, shape and size, including, but not limited to, figures for holiday and seasonal decoration, marketing, advertising, entertainment, and event attraction. The inflatable displays are made from a permeable fabric that allows air to pass through the fabric at approximately the same rate as the air being blown into the inflatable display. The process of continuously blowing air being supplied from a fan or other inflation device occurring at substantially the same rate as air escaping the fabric allows the display to maintain a three-dimensional shape without the use of an internal or external frame or structure. These are known in the industry as “cold-air ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONAL ADHESIVE PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY

Номер: US20170098397A1
Принадлежит:

A method of advertising comprising the use of adhesive stickers for releasable adhesive attachment to the face of a user. The sticker is in the shape of a facial hair growth. Different types of promotional or advertising messages could be printed on the sticker. An advertising method, using printed stickers in the general format of facial hair such as moustaches or the like, is also disclosed. 1. A wearable advertising display system for presentation of promotional content , the system comprising a wearable display having:a. a front surface configured to receive a promotional content display; andb. a back surface configured to be releasably affixed to a wearer by a user compatible adhesive;wherein the wearable advertising display system is configured to simulate a shape of a facial hair growth.2. The wearable advertising display system of claim 1 , wherein the promotional content is formed directly on the front surface.3. The wearable advertising display system of claim 1 , wherein the promotional content is placed on a separate member that can be releasably attached to the front surface.4. The wearable advertising display system of claim 3 , wherein the separate member is attached to the front surface by one of a magnet or an adhesive.5. The wearable advertising display system of claim 3 , wherein the display system and separate member are provided in the form of a user configurable kit.6. The wearable advertising display system of claim 1 , wherein the system is provided in the form of a peelable sticker on a card claim 1 , wherein the card includes additional promotional content.7. A method of displaying promotional content using a wearable advertising display system claim 1 , said method comprising the steps of: i. a front surface configured to receive a promotional content display; and', 'wherein the wearable advertising display system is configured to simulate a shape of a facial hair growth; and', 'ii. a back surface configured to be releasably affixed to a ...

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28-03-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE-REPLACEABLE FUNCTIONAL ADVERTISEMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20190096293A1
Автор: KWON Young Jun
Принадлежит: COCOON DESIGN Co., Ltd.

Disclosed is an image-replaceable functional advertisement apparatus that includes a base having a plate shape, a shade formed of a flexible material and coupled to a top of the base along a periphery of the base, the shade including an image mounting surface to which an image is attached, a lighting column mounted in an upright position on a side of an upper surface of the base surrounded by the shade, and a cover that covers an open top of the shade. 1. An image-replaceable functional advertisement apparatus comprising:a base having a plate shape;a shade formed of a flexible material and coupled to a top of the base along a periphery of the base, the shade including an image mounting surface to which an image is attached;a lighting column mounted in an upright position on a side of an upper surface of the base surrounded by the shade; anda cover configured to cover an open top of the shade.2. The image-replaceable functional advertisement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shade further includes an opening cut along a height direction of the shade and extensions extending inward from opposite ends of the opening claim 1 , andwherein the base includes a fixing recess into which lower portions of the extensions are fixedly inserted, the fixing recess being concavely formed at a location corresponding to the extensions.3. The image-replaceable functional advertisement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lighting column includes a support protruding along a periphery of the lighting column and configured to support the cover.4. The image-replaceable functional advertisement apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the lighting column is mounted through the cover such that an end portion of the lighting column is exposed to the outside claim 3 , andwherein the lighting column further includes a touch switch on the exposed end portion, the touch switch being configured to recognize a touch signal and perform on/off control of an LED.5. The image-replaceable functional ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN/JACK-O-LANTERN DISPLAY STAND

Номер: US20140183326A1
Автор: Ples Jerry Z.
Принадлежит:

A Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand having motorized platform able to rotate jack-o-lantern. A base with legs comprising of front display housing motion sensor which activates several functions including rotating platform, exterior profile lights, interior jack-o-lantern light, moving appendages and audible device. Jack-o-lantern is secured onto platform with extruding prongs. 1. A Halloween Pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand for to display a Halloween pumpkin or jack-o-lantern for viewing , comprising:a base having legs;a tower;a platform means for rotating upon said tower;a motor means of rotating said platform;a activator connected to the at least one function; anda power source that responds to the activator and implements the at least one function.2. The Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand in accordance to claim 1 , wherein said base comprising a profile light means for illuminating exterior of jack-o-lantern claim 1 , and said profile light including a colored lens claim 1 , and a plurality of said profile light means of illuminating in timed intervals.3. The Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand in accordance to claim 1 , wherein said base comprising a front display housing a motion sensor claim 1 , and said motion sensor means of activating the at least one function.4. The Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand in accordance to claim 3 , wherein said front display housing a audio device means of playing audible music claim 3 , voice claim 3 , and sounds.5. The Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand in accordance to claim 3 , wherein said front display housing a screen.6. The Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand in accordance to claim 1 , wherein said platform comprising a plurality of prongs means of affixing jack-o-lantern thereof.7. The Halloween pumpkin/jack-o-lantern stand in accordance to claim 1 , wherein said motor means of rotating said platform claim 1 , and said motor in conjunction with a gear box means of increasing torque.8. The Halloween ...

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

DECORATIVE COMPONENT

Номер: US20210122243A1
Автор: Pastushenko Alexandra
Принадлежит:

A decorative component for an interior space of a motor vehicle includes a display panel configured to cover a display element and/or constituting a display element. The decorative component further includes a decorative element, adjoining the display panel, configured to provide a visually and haptically perceptible decorative surface. The haptic and/or visual perception of the decorative surface is different than the haptic and/or visual perception of a panel surface of the display panel. The display panel overlaps the decorative element in an overlapping region and a material thickness of the display panel is designed such that it becomes monotonously thinner toward the decorative element in the overlapping region. 1. A decorative component for an interior space of a motor vehicle , comprising:a display panel configured to cover a display element and/or constituting a display element, anda decorative element, adjoining the display panel, configured to provide a visually and haptically perceptible decorative surface,wherein the haptic and/or visual perception of the decorative surface is different than the haptic and/or visual perception of a panel surface of the display panel, andwherein the display panel overlaps the decorative element in an overlapping region and a material thickness of the display panel is designed such that it becomes monotonously thinner toward the decorative element in the overlapping region.2. The decorative component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the minimum material thickness of the display panel in the overlapping region is dimensioned such that merely mechanical damage by way of perpendicular pressure being applied to the panel surface by a human finger is avoided.3. The decorative component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the display panel and the decorative element are inserted in an installation frame.4. The decorative component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , on the edge of the overlapping region claim 1 , the display ...

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

Liquid ornament assembly

Номер: US20160117961A1
Автор: Jui-An Tsai
Принадлежит: Individual

A liquid ornament is revealed. The liquid ornament includes a closed container and a film sheet. A liquid ornament is received in the closed container and is displayed. The liquid ornament consists of combinations of at least two of a first liquid, a second liquid and at least one ornament. The film sheet is formed by a first end surface and a second surface opposite to the first end surface. The first end surface is attached to a connection part of the closed container while the second end surface is attached to a surface of a solid object.

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

Magnetic Positioning Mechanism for Fluid-Supported Self-Rotating Displays

Номер: US20190111355A1
Принадлежит: TurtleTech Design, Inc.

A self-rotating display device () includes and outer light transmissive container () containing a light transmissive fluid () and a body () containing an electric motor () for rotating the body with respect to the outer container. The body also carries a compass magnet () as a source of counter-torque for the motor to operate against. A magnetic positioning structure () made of ferromagnetic material secured to the container interacts with the magnetic field of the compass magnet to cause the body to migrate toward a location minimizing the distance between the magnetic positioning structure and compass magnet, so that the body can remain centered within the display while rotating. 1. A self-rotating device comprises:a container carrying a fluid;a self-powered hollow rotating body buoyantly supported by said fluid; an axis of rotation;', 'a counter-torque element rotationally responsive to an ambient magnetic field; and,', 'an electric motor comprising], 'wherein said body comprises a magnetic positioning structure fixed with respect to said container,', 'a local magnetic field generated by at least one of said magnetic positioning structure and said counter-torque element;', 'wherein said magnetic positioning structure is located an effective distance from said counter-torque element so as to interact with said local magnetic field to bias said body toward a position of magnetic equilibrium between said magnetic positioning structure and said counter-torque element., 'wherein said device further comprises2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said counter-torque element is a compass magnet aligned to said ambient magnetic field.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said ambient magnetic field is the earth's magnetic field.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said magnetic positioning structure comprises a positioning magnet generating a multipurpose magnetic field providing both said ambient magnetic field and said local magnetic field.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein ...

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13-05-2021 дата публикации

Information Conveying Apparatus

Номер: US20210142699A1
Автор: Canon Craig
Принадлежит:

An information conveying apparatus may include a stick figure structure. The stick figure structure may include an elongated torso member including a first end and a second end, a head member operably joined to the first end of the torso member, a first arm member and a second arm member operably joined to either side of the torso member between the first and second end of the torso member, and a first leg member and a second leg member operably joined to the second end of the torso member. The information conveying apparatus may further include a support structure for maintaining the stick figure structure in a substantially upright position. The support structure and the stick figure structure may be formed as an integral body. The support structure may be separate from the stick figure structure. 2. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion form an integral body or are formed from a single piece of material.3. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion define a substantially planar structure.4. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion is configured to convey information to an observer.5. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion comprises a torso member including a first end and a second end claim 1 , a head member joined with the torso member near the first end of the torso member claim 1 , at least one leg member joined with the torso member near the second end of the torso member and extending from the torso member claim 1 , and at least one arm member joined with the torso member between the first and second ends of the torso member and extending from the torso member.6. The information conveying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base is a support base configured to engage the information conveying apparatus and to support the information conveying apparatus in a substantially upright ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

Water Displays Including Changing Pools

Номер: US20140202052A1
Принадлежит:

A water display is described having different layers that each include a geometric shape. Water is provided to and drained from the display to vary the height of the water between the layers of the display. As the water height increases or decreases from one layer to another, pools of water assuming the geometric shapes formed in a given layer appear. The geometric shapes formed in a given layer appear. The geometric pools of water transform shapes as the water is raised or lowered. 1. A water display , comprising:a pool structure having a plurality of layers, wherein each layer includes a geometric shape; anda system to provide and drain water to and from the display to vary the height of the water;wherein different geometric shapes are displayed according to the height of the water.2. The water display of claim 1 , wherein the system to provide and drain water includes pumps and gravity drains.3. The water display of claim 1 , wherein the pool structure includes a plurality of geometric shape sections claim 1 , wherein each geometric shape section includes a plurality of layers.4. The water display of claim 3 , wherein the geometric shape sections are surrounded by a plurality of transitional sections.5. The water display of claim 1 , wherein the geometric shape included in a lower layer is smaller than the geometric shape included in a higher layer.6. The water display of claim 1 , wherein water drains through the geometric shapes of the layers. The application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/739,295, filed Dec. 19, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates generally to water displays, including a display that may create different visual appearances by changing the water level in the display.Various water displays such as fountains have existed for some time. As water displays have advanced over the years, they have included water nozzles, jets and other components to provide various ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20140202055A1
Автор: Nozue Masahito
Принадлежит: Japan Display Inc.

An upper frame and a lower frame are prevented from coming close to each other within a predetermined distance by a push-in preventing pawl and an abutting part, while preventing the upper and lower frames from coming off by a come-off preventing pawl and an engagement part. In this manner, it becomes possible to prevent the load which causes deterioration of the display quality from being applied to a liquid crystal display panel, so that the reliability can be enhanced. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel having a display surface and a frame surface located on a circumference of the display surface;a first frame provided so as to overlap the frame surface;a second frame attached to the first frame;a first wall part provided on an attaching part of the first frame to the second frame;a second wall part provided on an attaching part of the second frame to the first frame;a come-off preventing pawl which is provided on one of the wall parts and prevents the frames from coming off from a state in which the frames are attached;an engagement part which is provided on the other one of the wall parts, and with which the come-off preventing pawl is engaged;a push-in preventing pawl which is provided on one of the wall parts and prevents the frames from coming close to each other within a predetermined distance; andan abutting part which is provided on the other one of the wall parts, and on which the push-in preventing pawl abuts.2. The display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the come-off preventing pawl and the engagement part and also the push-in preventing pawl and the abutting part are provided along circumferences of the respective frames, and the number of the push-in preventing pawls and abutting parts is larger than the number of the come-off preventing pawls and engagement parts.3. The display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display panel and the respective frames have a polygonal shape which has a plurality of sides and a plurality of ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

Interactive information method and system

Номер: US20160125390A1
Принадлежит: MOBIQUITY WIRELESS SL

Methods of providing information using an interactive information device ( 2 ) are provided. A first method comprises displaying on a display ( 3 ) of an interactive information device ( 2 ) information selected from information for display stored in a memory of or accessible to the interactive information device ( 2 ), establishing a communications connection between the interactive information device ( 2 ) and a mobile communications device ( 20 ), and transmitting data to the interactive information device ( 2 ) from the mobile communications device ( 20 ) and/or from the interactive information device ( 2 ) to the mobile communications device ( 20 ). A further method comprises a tag device detecting the presence of a mobile communications device ( 20 ), transmitting data stored in the tag device to the mobile communications device ( 20 ) or an information device ( 2 ) in response to the detection, preferably transmitting at least some of the data, received from the tag device, from the mobile communications device ( 20 ) to an information device ( 2 ), and displaying on a display ( 3 ) of the information device ( 2 ) information relating to the transmitted data received from the mobile communications device ( 20 ). One or more systems and/or means for carrying out the methods are provided.

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04-05-2017 дата публикации

Hollow Body with Attractive Movement Effects

Номер: US20170124924A1
Автор: Ewald Alfred
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a hollow body with attractive movement effects. The transparent hollow body is filled with a viscous transparent liquid (F). This body contains two types of small-part bodies used as floating bodies (S) and even smaller-sized bodies as drive bodies (K). The floating bodies (S) have an arbitrary average diameter and the drive elements (K) preferably have a significantly smaller diameter than the floating bodies (S). The density of the material of the floating bodies (S) is always less than that of the material of the drive bodies (K). The hollow body contains two perforated plate plates () spaced apart from one another, provided as horizontal intermediate walls, so that the hollow body forms a central sub-chamber as well as an upper and a lower sub-chamber () for the plurality of floating and drive bodies (S; K). 1. A hollow body with attractive movement effects , wherein the transparent hollow body is filled with a low to medium viscosity , preferably transparent liquid (F) , characterised in thatthe hollow body contains two types of preferably small-part bodies as floating bodies (S) and, on the other hand, even relatively small-sized bodies as drive bodies (K), the density of which is increased significantly compared to its unmodified design by several additions,{'b': 3', '3', '2, 'in the hollow body, at least one perforated plate (), preferably two perforated plate plates () spaced apart from one another, are provided as horizontal intermediate walls, and thus the hollow body forms a central sub-chamber as well as an upper and a lower sub-chamber () for the plurality of floating and drive bodies (S; K), and that'}the floating bodies (S) have, in principle, any average diameter,the drive bodies (K) can in principle have an arbitrary average diameter but, in typical concrete applications, a significantly smaller diameter than the floating bodies (S).the density of the material of the floating bodies (S) is always less than that of the ...

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21-05-2015 дата публикации

FLASHING AIR DANCER

Номер: US20150135569A1
Автор: KUSANOVICH Nick
Принадлежит: Torero Specialty Products LLC

A flashing air dancer can be provided via an air dancer including flashing appendages that flash by reflection, attached to hollow portions of the air dancer. The hollow portions can include a first hollow portion having two open ends. A first open end can receive a gas from a gas delivery source, such as a blower, for inflating the air dancer. The gas can exit via a second open end. Flashing appendages can be attached via stitching, sewing, adhesion, or fastening. Flashing appendages can be comprised of material having persistent high reflectivity. Flashing appendages can be comprised of material with a coating having persistent high reflectivity. Flashing appendages may have the form of flashing strips. Flashing strips may be two-ply or thicker in layers of material, and different layers of the flashing strips may include different kinds of layer material. 1. An apparatus comprising: [ a first open end for receiving a gas from a gas delivery source for inflating the air dancer;', 'a second open end for exiting the gas;, 'one or more hollow portions including a first hollow portion including, 'one or more flashing appendages that flash by reflection attached to one of said one or more hollow portions., 'an air dancer including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flashing appendages is comprised of material having persistent high reflectivity.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flashing appendages is comprised of material with a coating having persistent high reflectivity.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flashing appendages has the form of one or more flashing strips.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the one or more flashing strips is two-ply or thicker in layers of material claim 4 , wherein different layers of the one or more flashing strips include different kinds of layer material.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gas delivery source comprises a blower.7. A method for use with an air dancer ...

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07-08-2014 дата публикации

Device for creating and displaying liquid-medium movement within a vessel containing a dioramic scene

Номер: US20140215871A1
Принадлежит: RAINGLOBES LLC

A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Transparent display device using rotation-based persistence of vision and game machine equipped with the same

Номер: US20220277671A1
Автор: Seung Bum CHO
Принадлежит: Tovis Co Ltd

A transparent display device using rotation-based persistence of vision includes: an opaque display unit that displays first images; a transparent display unit that includes image display bars, which are positioned outside the opaque display unit and on each of which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, and a display bar driving unit which rotates the image display bars, the transparent display unit displaying second images which are viewed to overlap the first images by persistence of vision based on rotation of the image display bars; and a display casing that accommodates both the opaque and transparent display units in a state where the transparent display unit is positioned outside the opaque display unit, the display casing having a sight window through which the first images and the second images are viewed at a preset region.

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

Retractable air inflatable display

Номер: US20200129876A1
Автор: Gregory J. Autore
Принадлежит: Aqua Leisure Industries Inc

A continuous-air-inflatable display includes an air blower to cause the air-permeable display body to rise from a container and then remain in its expanded state while air flows into the body. After the airflow is terminated, the body gradually collapses back into the container as the air escapes from the body. A motor-retracted cord attached to the display body assists in causing the display body to fall back into the container as the air in the body gradually escapes.

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26-05-2016 дата публикации

MULTIUSE MARKETING DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20160148547A1
Автор: Rivera Jose
Принадлежит:

A marketing display device may comprise a simulated helmet or hat that is compressed in the lateral direction. The device may be stabilized against tip-over by having a thickness-to-height ratio that decreases from the crest to the base yielding low center of gravity. The device may include one or more display surfaces for displaying, e.g. advertising information, graphics, or other printed matter. 1. A marketing display device , comprisinga simulated helmet comprising a left side and a right side, wherein a distance from the left side to the right side defines a thickness, and wherein the simulated football helmet comprises a crest and a base wherein a distance from the crest to the base defines a height;a thickness-to-height ratio that decreases from the crest to the base yielding a center of gravity of the device is located at a point greater than half of the distance from a highest point of the crest to a lowest point of the base;one or more display surfaces for displaying advertising information and/or graphics, the one or more display surfaces being disposed on one or more of the left side or the right side; andthe base of the device comprising a stand adapted to stabilize the device in an upright orientation on an arbitrary flat surface.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the crest extends from a fore region of the device to an aft region of the device along a generally curved path tracing out a portion of a profile of the simulated football helmet.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the crest extends in a lateral direction from the left side of the device to the right side of the device tracing out a generally flat path from the left side to the right side.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the thickness-to-height ratio decreases from between 0.2 and 0.3 inclusive at the crest to between 0.4 and 0.5 inclusive at the base.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein the crest defines a display surface.6. The device of claim 3 , further comprising a vessel disposed in the ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Modular Balloon Support System

Номер: US20170144077A1
Принадлежит: Balloon Innovations Inc

The invention generally relates to a modular balloon support system that may be used to generate customizable geometric balloon clusters and displays that may be used for marketing, promotional, advertising, and decorative displays among others.

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

CART, KIOSK, BOOTH, EQUIPMENT OR MACHINE INTEGRATED WITH AN INFLATABLE AND DEFLATABLE ADVERTISING, IDENTIFYING DISPLAY

Номер: US20180144670A1
Автор: Penner Roy M.
Принадлежит:

The present invention is a cart, kiosk, booth, equipment, machine (or similar) of any design or construction, mobile or stationary, integrated with an inflatable & deflatable advertising/signage/display/identity element. Inflatable & deflatable advertising, signage, display (or similar) identity elements can be configured in any; form, shape, size, color, etc. and therefore the present invention integrates carts, kiosks, booths (or similar) with inflatable & deflatable advertising/identity elements to improve the design and fabrication of carts, kiosks, booths (or similar). 1. An apparatus , comprising:a support member having a height and a width, and inner and outer structures;an inflatable element having an outer surface, a lower portion and upper portion, said lower portion of said inflatable element mounted to said support member, engaging said support member so as to support and attach to said lower portion of said inflatable element;a blower for blowing air into the inflatable element, so as to inflate said inflatable element;wherein, said blower can be configured to deflate the inflatable element by drawing air out of the inflatable element; andwherein said support member further having formed therein a storage area within said inner structure of said support member, said storage area formed so as to permit the storage of said inflatable element within said storage area.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is integrated into at least one of a cart claim 1 , a kiosk claim 1 , a booth claim 1 , a machine claim 1 , a second apparatus claim 1 , or a second structure that can be utilized to vend or provide a product or a service.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is integrated with at least one of the cart claim 1 , the kiosk claim 1 , the booth claim 1 , the machine claim 1 , the second apparatus claim 1 , or the second structure forming a unified structure for advertising or identifying a product or a service claim 1 , and for ...

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01-06-2017 дата публикации

Miniaturized Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles

Номер: US20170150833A1
Автор: HARMON William L.
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A miniature sports jersey display includes a frame having at least one pane of clear glass, a miniature sports jersey encased and displayed in the frame and viewable through the at least one pane of clear glass, the miniature sports jersey being a miniaturized version of a full-size sports jersey of an athlete, and a plaque adhered to the display bearing an autograph signature of the athlete. 1. A miniature sports jersey display comprising:a frame having at least one pane of clear glass;a miniature sports jersey encased and displayed in the frame and viewable through the at least one pane of clear glass, the miniature sports jersey being a miniaturized version of a full-size sports jersey of an athlete; anda plaque adhered to the display bearing an autograph signature of the athlete.2. The miniature sports jersey display of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes two panes of clear glass disposed on front and back sides of the miniature sports jersey.3. The miniature sports jersey display of claim 1 , wherein the plaque comprises a team logo and an autograph signature of the athlete.4. The miniature sports jersey display of claim 1 , wherein the plaque further comprises information about the athlete.5. The miniature sports jersey display of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a backboard upon which the miniature sport jersey is securely attached.6. The miniature sports jersey display of claim 5 , wherein the plaque is adhered to the backboard.7. The miniature sports jersey display of claim 1 , wherein the miniature sports jersey is at least one-quarter (¼) the size of the full-size sports jersey.8. A miniature sports collectible display comprising:a frame having at least one pane of clear glass;a miniature sports collectible encased and displayed in the frame and viewable through the at least one pane of clear glass, the miniature version of the sports collectible being a miniaturized version of a full-size sports collectible associated with an athlete; anda plaque ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

Magnetic positioning mechanism for fluid-supported self-rotating displays

Номер: US20210187405A1
Принадлежит: TurtleTech Design, Inc.

A self-rotating display device () includes and outer light transmissive container () containing a light transmissive fluid () and a body () containing an electric motor () for rotating the body with respect to the outer container. The body also carries a compass magnet () as a source of counter-torque for the motor to operate against. A magnetic positioning structure () made of ferromagnetic material secured to the container interacts with the magnetic field of the compass magnet to cause the body to migrate toward a location minimizing the distance between the magnetic positioning structure and compass magnet, so that the body can remain centered within the display while rotating. 1. A self-rotating device comprises:a container carrying a fluid;a self-powered hollow rotating body buoyantly supported by said fluid; an axis of rotation;', 'a counter-torque element rotationally responsive to an ambient magnetic field; and,', 'an electric motor contained inside said body, said electric motor comprising], 'wherein said body comprises a magnetic lateral positioning structure apart from said body and apart from said electric motor, wherein said magnetic lateral positioning structure is fixed and adhered to a bottom part of said container, and wherein said magnetic lateral positioning structure has an aggregate center of mass located along said axis of rotation,', 'a local attractive magnetic force between said magnetic lateral positioning structure and said counter-torque element;', 'wherein said local attractive magnetic force has a strength which is insufficient overcome a buoyancy of said body;', 'wherein said magnetic lateral positioning structure is located an effective distance from said counter-torque element so as to laterally bias said body toward a position of magnetic equilibrium between said magnetic lateral positioning structure and said counter-torque element., 'wherein said device further comprises2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said counter-torque ...

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07-06-2018 дата публикации

INFORMATION TRANSMITTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180158382A1
Принадлежит:

Product related information desired by a customer is caused to be preferentially acquired by the customer even when a part of light incident on a POP advertisement is blocked by the customer. An information transmitting apparatus () includes a transmitting unit that transmits the product related information as a radio signal; a fluorescent concentrating plate () that emits fluorescent light upon reception of incident light from both surfaces of at least a front surface and a back surface and guides the fluorescent light; and a solar cell () that provides the transmitting unit with power generated upon reception of the fluorescent light. The fluorescent concentrating plate () functions as at least a part of a POP advertisement for a product and the solar cell () is arranged at an end of the fluorescent concentrating plate () so as to be able to receive the fluorescent light. 1. An information transmitting apparatus that transmits product related information , comprising:a transmitting unit that transmits the product related information as a radio signal;a fluorescent concentrating plate that emits fluorescent light upon reception of incident light from both surfaces of at least a front surface and a back surface and guides the fluorescent light; anda solar cell that provides the transmitting unit with power generated upon reception of the fluorescent light, whereinthe fluorescent concentrating plate functions as at least a part of a POP advertisement for a product, andthe solar cell is arranged at an end of the fluorescent concentrating plate to be able to receive the fluorescent light.2. The information transmitting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the transmitting unit includes:a modulation unit that modulates the product related information to a periodic signal; andan antenna that transmits the periodic signal as the radio signal, andthe solar cell, the modulation unit, and the antenna are provided on the same mount board.3. The information transmitting ...

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08-06-2017 дата публикации

FIGURE, BASE, AND FIGURE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170162088A1
Автор: KASUGA Tomoaki
Принадлежит:

A figure system includes a drive unit and a figure. The drive unit includes a plurality of first actuators. The figure includes a plurality of joints. The joints have one or more axial joint mechanisms. Drive force derived from at least one of the first actuators is transmitted to corresponding at least one of the axial joint mechanisms through a wire. The drive unit includes, as the plurality of first actuators, a plurality of servomotors having respective drive shafts. The figure includes coupler members having respective bearing holes. The bearing holes are detachably coupled to the respective drive shafts of the servomotors, or configured to be detachably coupled to the respective drive shafts of the servomotors. The wire has a first end coupled to corresponding one of the axial joint mechanisms, and a second end coupled to corresponding one of the coupler members. 141.-. (canceled)42. A figure system , comprising:a drive unit including a plurality of first actuators; anda figure including a plurality of joints, the joints having one or more axial joint mechanisms, whereindrive force derived from at least one of the first actuators is transmitted to corresponding at least one of the axial joint mechanisms through a wire,the drive unit includes, as the plurality of first actuators, a plurality of servomotors having respective drive shafts,the figure includes coupler members having respective bearing holes, the bearing holes being detachably coupled to the respective drive shafts of the servomotors, or being configured to be detachably coupled to the respective drive shafts of the servomotors, andthe wire has a first end coupled to corresponding one of the axial joint mechanisms, and a second end coupled to corresponding one of the coupler members.43. The figure system according to claim 42 , further comprising a base that contains the drive unit claim 42 , whereinthe figure is disposed on the base, or is configured to be disposed on the base.44. The figure system ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Circumferential Laser Dynamic Display Device

Номер: US20190156713A1
Принадлежит:

The invention discloses a circumferential laser dynamic display device, including an inner frame, having an inner frame pattern with multiframe microstructures made on surface; a sheet metal part, at least provided with first and second through holes, wherein the inner frame pattern is directly irradiated by a first beam of laser through the first through hole and by a second beam of laser through the second through hole; and a rotating shaft, with one end fixedly connected with a driving shaft, and the other end rotatably connected with the inner frame pattern. The rotating shaft can drive the inner frame pattern to do translational movement when rotating; wherein the translational movement of the inner frame enables the inner frame pattern to do circumferential movement relative to laser. The dynamic display device disclosed by the invention has simple structure, reasonable design and low production cost, and achieves circumferential dynamic image display. 1. A circumferential laser dynamic display device , comprising:an inner frame, an inner frame pattern with multiframe microstructures being made on a surface of the inner frame;a sheet metal part, at least provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, wherein the inner frame pattern is directly irradiated by first laser through the first through hole and is directly irradiated by second laser through the second through hole; anda rotating shaft, one end of the rotating shaft being fixedly connected with a driving shaft, the other end of the rotating shaft being rotatably connected with the inner frame, and the rotating shaft being capable of driving the inner frame to do translational movement when rotating;wherein due to the translational movement of the inner frame, the inner frame pattern is enabled to do circumferential movement relative to the laser.2. The circumferential laser dynamic display device of claim 1 , wherein the inner frame pattern comprises a first inner frame pattern and a ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

MODULAR ROTATING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20200152097A1
Автор: YUMOTO Yoshihide
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The apparatus includes holding components as a holding unit that holds image display sheets detachably in a cylinder-like fashion and thereby configures a barrel unit ; a pair of closing units that detachably close openings at both ends of the barrel unit ; a rotating shaft that removably extends through the inside of the barrel unit from one closing unit to the other closing unit ; a support unit that imparts a rotational force to the rotating shaft and includes a driving unit configured to stand upright and to be tilted; and a bearing component that rotatably supports an end of the rotating shaft to enable rotation of the main body of the barrel unit 1. A modular rotating image display apparatus having an image display sheet and configured to be assembled and disassembled , wherein the image display sheet is configured by a lens sheet on which a lens array is formed and a lens-corresponding image which corresponds to the lens sheet , the apparatus comprising:a holding unit that holds the image display sheet detachably in a cylinder-like fashion and thereby configures a barrel unit;a pair of closing units that detachably close openings at both ends of the barrel unit;a rotating shaft that removably extends through an inside of the barrel unit from one of the closing units to the other of the closing units;a support unit that imparts a rotational force to the rotating shaft and includes a driving unit configured to stand upright and to be tilted; anda bearing component that rotatably supports an end of the rotating shaft to enable rotation of a main body of the barrel unit, wherein,when the modular rotating image display apparatus is to be used,the barrel unit is configured by the image display sheet, the holding unit, the closing unit, and the rotating shaft;the bearing component is set up on the support unit so as to rotatably support the end of the rotating shaft made to extend through the barrel unit; andthe driving unit is raised so that the other end of the ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

Display for Use in Managing Movement of a Patient

Номер: US20150170555A1
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A system is provided for communicating to care givers in readily visible graphical form information relating to a) the status of a patient concerning a required mode of transfer of the patient when assisted by a caregiver from one surface to another, such as a bed to a wheelchair, toilet, regular chair, shower chair etc b) a required mode of bed mobility within a bed of a patient when assisted by the caregiver and c) a mode of mobility of the patient so that the caregiver can immediately see the status of the patient concerned for safe treatment of that patient. Each of the display elements has the graphics on a disk movable relative to a respective window in a substrate so as to move a selected one of the graphics to the window to be displayed.

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

Method, system, and device for determining a location of micro digital signage devices

Номер: US20150170556A1
Принадлежит: Intel Corp

A device, system, and method for determining a location of micro digital signage devices includes generating and transmitting a unique identifier corresponding to each micro digital signage device. Each micro digital signage device is to display its corresponding unique identifier and capture an image of other micro digital signage devices located on an opposite side of an aisle. The captured images are to be stitched together to generate a composite image. The unique identifiers of the micro digital signage devices are to be identified and the location of each micro digital signage device is to be determined using a known location of one of the micro digital signage devices as a reference. Each micro digital signage device identified from the composite image is to clear its corresponding unique identifier from display.

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

Motorized Gift Package Accessory

Номер: US20150170557A1
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The motorized gift package accessory of the present disclosure and related inventions include a base portion, which can be attached, adhesively or otherwise, to a gift package, such as a gift box. An accessory portion is attached to the base portion and contains one or more mobile elements which can be set in motion by a small or miniature motor. User interaction with the motorized gift package accessory is required to initiate the motor which in turn effects movement of the one or more mobile elements. 1. A gift package accessory comprising:a three-dimensional gift package accessory;a base structure which contains and conceals a motor module operative to cause movement to the three-dimensional gift package accessory and a sound module operative to store and playback at least one audio file, the base structure having a backing layer on the bottom surface thereof which may be removed to expose an adhesive surface;a press-button which operates as a toggle switch and controls activation and deactivation of the sound and motor module;wherein the three-dimensional gift package accessory comprises at least two components which are attached to each other at a pivot point; andwherein the at least two components of the three-dimensional gift package accessory pivot or move about the pivot point when the motor module is activated.2. The gift package accessory of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional gift package accessory is arranged perpendicular to the base structure.3. The gift package accessory of claim 1 , wherein the base structure is made of foam.4. The gift package accessory of claim 1 , wherein the press-button is contained outside of the base structure.5. The gift package accessory of claim 1 , wherein the press-button is contained outside of the three-dimensional package accessory.6. The gift package accessory of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional gift package accessory further comprises a third component which is attached to one of the at least two ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Sports-Team Related Display

Номер: US20190158943A1
Автор: Robert Nied
Принадлежит: Individual

A sports-team related display is an apparatus that is used to decorate a room or area. The apparatus is configured to allow for a user to play the music or chant associated with the related team. The present invention includes a sport-ball-shaped ornament, an audio box, and an ornament holder. The sport-ball-shaped ornament is a model of an athletic ball, such as a football, baseball, soccer ball, or any of a variety of other sports balls. The audio box is a series of electrical and structural components that provide the present invention with the ability to store and play prerecorded team songs and chants. The ornament holder is a mounting device that can support the present invention above a table or other flat surface. This allows positioning of the sport-ball-shaped ornament, and simultaneously prevents the sport-ball-shaped ornament from rolling or moving unexpectedly.

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11-09-2014 дата публикации

Barrel-Shaped Foldable and Lowerable Display Arrangement

Номер: US20140251929A1
Принадлежит: GLOBAL BRIGHT MEDIA WERBE GMBH

The invention relates to a display arrangement including a foot which supports a plurality of panels, which are flexibly interconnected by means of connecting elements, a lifting device and a receiving device that can be lowered into the ground. The receiving device is designed to receive the panels, folded together, including the foot and the lifting device. The lifting device is designed to raise the panels out of the receiving device and to lower the panels into the receiving device. The panels can be folded together in a barrel shape around the foot and in particular also around the lifting device. The receiving device is designed to receive the panels folded together in a barrel shape around the foot and more particularly also around the lifting device.

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Hollow Body with Attractive Movement Effects

Номер: US20180165997A1
Автор: Ewald Alfred
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A hollow body with attractive movement effects. The transparent hollow body is filled with a viscous transparent liquid (F). This body contains two types of small-part bodies used as floating bodies (S) and even smaller-sized bodies as drive bodies (K). The floating bodies (S) have an arbitrary average diameter and the drive elements (K) preferably have a significantly smaller diameter than the floating bodies (S). The density of the material of the floating bodies (S) is always less than that of the material of the drive bodies (K). The hollow body contains two perforated plate plates () spaced apart from one another, provided as horizontal intermediate walls, so that the hollow body forms a central sub-chamber as well as an upper and a lower sub-chamber () for the plurality of floating and drive bodies (S; K). 1. A hollow body with attractive movement effects , wherein the hollow body is filled with a transparent , low to medium viscosity liquid (F) , characterised in thatthe hollow body contains two types, namely a plurality of small-part bodies as floating bodies (S) and, on the other hand, a plurality of even relatively small-sized bodies as drive bodies (K),{'b': 3', '2, 'in the hollow body, two perforated plates () spaced apart from one another are provided as horizontal intermediate walls, and thus the hollow body forms a central sub-chamber as well as an upper and a lower sub-chamber () for the plurality of floating and drive bodies (S; K),'}the drive bodies (K) can have an arbitrary average diameter but, in typical concrete applications, a significantly smaller diameter than the floating bodies (S),the density of the material of the floating bodies (S) is always less than that of the material of the drive bodies (K), andthe density of the liquid (F) is slightly above or slightly below the value of the density of the material of the floating bodies (S), whereinsaid drive bodies trickle down from the upper chamber, imparting a downwards movement pulse to the ...

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing synthetic animatronics

Номер: US20150178973A1

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing synthetic animatronics are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for synthetic animatronics includes providing a display surface having different regions that accommodate different positions or deformations of a subject, mapping images of the subject to the different regions on the display surface, and displaying the mapped images on the different regions of the display surface at different times in accordance with a desired animation of the subject.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

SWAYING WATER BALL DECORATION

Номер: US20140259822A1
Автор: YANG Chin-Sheng
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The present invention provides a swaying water ball decoration, which generally includes a water ball and a swaying base. The water ball is of a light-transmitting three-dimensional configuration having a closed interior space that receives therein a sticky flowable liquid. The swaying base includes a top and a bottom that are opposite to each other. The water ball is mounted to the top. The bottom has an arc surface that serves as a movable fulcrum in a motion condition. 1. A swaying water ball decoration , comprising:a water ball, which is of a light-transmitting three-dimensional configuration having a closed interior space that receives therein a sticky flowable liquid; anda swaying base, which comprises a top and a bottom that are opposite to each other, the water ball being mounted to the top, the bottom comprising an arc surface that serves as a movable fulcrum in a motion condition.2. The swaying water ball decoration according to claim 1 , wherein the swaying base comprises therein at least one light-emitting element corresponding to bottom of the water ball claim 1 , the light-emitting element being controlled by a switch set for lighting on/off.3. The swaying water ball decoration device according to claim 2 , wherein the switch set comprises a micro-switch that conducts on a power supply to cause operation of the light-emitting element.4. The swaying water ball decoration according to further comprising an external decoration that is mounted on an outer surface of the water ball. The present invention generally relates to a swaying water ball decoration, and more particularly to a decoration serving as a visual articles placed in an ambient environment.Commonly used decorations of daily living that are placed on desk top are generally photo frames and toy decorations. All these decorations provide only a static function of being beautiful for visual perception. An aqua light that contains therein shining flasks or powders or small decorations is ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Undulating Tunnel of Water Streams

Номер: US20140259823A1
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A water display is described having multiple water delivery devices that create laminar streams with parabolic trajectories. The water delivery devices may modulate the streams, which may be lit, creating individual water arches, that when combined with multiple water delivery devices, can produce dramatic visual effects including the appearance of an undulating and/or pulsed water tunnel. 1. A water display , comprising:a plurality of water delivery devices that are successively positioned and that provide successive streams of water;wherein the successive streams of water form a tunnel; andwherein the height of at least some of the successive streams of water may be varied.2. The display of wherein the water streams are parabolic.3. The display of claim 1 , wherein the water streams are laminar.4. The display of claim 1 , wherein the water delivery devices are stationary.5. The display of claim 1 , wherein the water delivery device are configured to move radially.6. The display of claim 1 , wherein the water delivery devices are configured to move laterally.7. The display of wherein at least some of the successive streams of water are turned off and on.8. The display of wherein at least some of the water delivery devices are mounted to a track.9. The display of wherein at least some of the water delivery devices are mounted to an elevator. The application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/799,185, filed Mar. 15, 2013, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention generally relates to water displays, including displays that involve a number of water delivery devices that may provide water streams and that may be controlled in a coordinated manner. To this end, the present invention may provide visual effects such as moving art in the form of water arches and/or tunnels.Various water displays exist. However, the manner in which multiple streams of water may interact with each other in such displays may be ...

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21-06-2018 дата публикации

INFLATABLE DISPLAY ASSEMBLY FOR DETACHABLE EXTERNAL AIR BLOWER

Номер: US20180174499A1
Принадлежит: AQUA-LEISURE INDUSTRIES, INC.

An inflatable display assembly includes a base member to which the inflatable body is permanently attached. The base member has a channel therethrough, one end of the channel being affixed to an opening in the fabric of inflatable body. An external air blower unit may be removably attached to base member at one end of said channel to provide a flow of air through the base member and then into the inflatable body. 1. A device for connecting an external air blower to an inflatable body comprising a base member adapted for secure attachment to and outside of an inflatable body at an opening in the inflatable body , the base member having a channel therethrough in fluid communication with and affixable at its perimeter to the inflatable body at said opening to allow inflation of the inflatable body though said channel.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an air blower unit for inflating said inflatable body claim 1 , said air blower unit having an outlet port removably attachable to the base member at one end of said channel to provide a flow of air from the air blower unit through said channel and into the inflatable body.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the air blower unit comprises a fan and a detachable cover surrounding the fan claim 2 , the outlet port of said unit being formed in said cover.4. The device of claim 2 , further comprising means located within the base member to direct the incoming flow of air from outlet port of the air blower unit through the base member and into said inflatable display.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fan includes an inlet vent and an outlet vent claim 2 , the fan being positioned within said detachable cover so that the outlet vent of the fan communicates with the outlet port of the cover of the air blower unit claim 2 , to blow air outwardly through the outlet port of the cover. This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/434728 entitled “INFLATABLE ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

MOVING HEAD DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20210204418A1
Автор: Liang Heqiu, Qin Feizhou
Принадлежит: HUASUN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A moving head display device is disclosed, including a support stand and a display screen module disposed on the support stand. A side of the support stand facing the display screen module is provided with a first connector, a back surface of the display screen module is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is detachably connected to and engaged with the first connector. For the moving head display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display screen module is mounted on the support stand in a snap fit manner, so that it is convenience to install the display screen module. The display screen module can be supported on the ground or mounted on other holders by the support stand, to facilitate installation and positioning of the display screen module. Moreover, the display screen module is easy to be detached from the support stand, and it is convenient to splice a plurality of display screen modules into a large-area display screen to realize a function of large screen display. When the function of large screen display is not required, the spliced display screen modules can be split to be installed into their respective support stands to serve as stage lamps. This invention is extremely flexible and reliable in use. 1. A moving head display device , comprising: a support stand and a display screen module disposed on the support stand , wherein a side of the support stand facing the display screen module is provided with a first connector , a back surface of the display screen module is provided with a second connector , and the second connector is detachably connected to and engaged with the first connector.2. The moving head display device according to claim 1 , further comprising a spot lamp disposed on the display screen module claim 1 , the spot lamp being detachably connected to the display screen module.3. The moving head display device according to claim 2 , wherein the spot lamp is disposed on an outer perimeter ...

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for optical performance captured animated figure with real-time reactive projected media

Номер: US20210205999A1
Принадлежит: Universal City Studios LLC

A reactive media system includes a motion control system having an animated figure with a body and actuators configured to adjust a figure portion of the body in response to interactive data received from one or more interactive data sources. The reactive media system includes a media control system having a tracking camera configured to generate signals indicative of a current position and orientation of the figure portion based on a set of trackers coupled to the figure portion. The media control system includes a media controller configured to receive the signals, determine the current position and orientation based on the signals, and generate data indicative of images to be projected onto an external surface of the figure portion having the current position and orientation. The media control system also includes a projector configured to receive the data from the media controller and project the images onto the external surface.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

SECTIONAL SIGN ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION KIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Номер: US20140268565A1
Принадлежит: ADTI MEDIA, LLC

A modification kit for converting an existing signage mounting structure to an electronic sign generally includes a plurality of weatherized display modules; a plurality of sign sections each having a front-facing portion and a rear-facing portion, the front facing portion defining a two dimensional array of bays arranged in a plurality of rows along a vertical direction and a plurality of columns along a horizontal direction, each bay configured to receive one of the display modules, the rear-facing portion for mounting to a surface of the existing signage mounting structure and a plurality of wiring assemblies each having a first end for coupling to a power junction located adjacent to a rear surface of one of the rear-facing portions and a plurality of power extensions for coupling the power source to the plurality of weatherized display modules. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic sign comprising:a plurality of sign sections mounted in a side-by-side arrangement to substantially define a width of the electronic sign, each sign section including:a front-facing portion defining a two dimensional array of bays arranged in a plurality of rows along a vertical direction and a plurality of columns along a horizontal direction, each bay including a removable display module thereon;a power routing system including an input for coupling to a power source and a plurality of power extensions receiving power from the input, each individual one of said plurality of power extensions having a sufficient extension length to extend into one of the bays to facilitate coupling to the removable display module disposed in the bay; anda main AC power source coupled to the power routing system.22. The electronic sign of wherein each sign section defines a full height of the sign; andwherein each sign section includes a rear-facing portion configured to be mounted to a foundational signage mounting structure.23. The electronic sign of wherein the front-facing portion includes a compound ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES USEFUL FOR FUNDRAISING AND A METHOD OF FUNDRAISING

Номер: US20140272204A1
Автор: Philbrick Christopher
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Three dimensional structures useful for fundraising. The three dimensional structures can be structured into an interlocking puzzle configuration, can be essentially stacked, or configured in any manner that is stable and will provide a message to potential donors during a fund raising event. A method of fundraising using such blocks is also disclosed. 1. A three dimensional structure useful for fundraising , said three dimensional structure comprising:a. a multiplicity of hollow building blocks having a predetermined design;b. each said block having at least one slotted opening in a wall;c. said structure being capable of assembly and disassembly by individual block.2. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein said building blocks are interlocking.3. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein said structure is an interlocking puzzle.4. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design is a flag.5. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design is a U.S. flag.6. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design displays a farm.7. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design displays a farm animal.8. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design displays a bridge.9. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design displays a building.10. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design displays a herd of animals.11. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the design displays a flock of birds.12. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein each building block is manufactured from plastic.13. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the plastic is polyethylene.14. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein the plastic polypropylene.15. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein each building block is manufactured from wood.16. A three dimensional structure as claimed in wherein each building block ...

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16-07-2015 дата публикации

DIMENSIONAL DISPLAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150199925A1
Принадлежит: FRANKE TECHNOLOGY AND TRADEMARK LTD.

In order to provide a dimensional display system which is easy to use, quick to execute, and inexpensive, the dimensional display system contains a backboard sign, at least one offset sign having a size smaller than the backboard sign, and at least one spacer assembly. The spacer assembly contains a first fastening element, which is adapted to be attached to the backboard sign, and a second fastening element, which is adapted to be attached to the offset sign. The first and second fastening elements form corresponding components of a fastening mechanism to affix the offset sign to the backboard sign at a predefined distance thus creating a three-dimensional effect. 1. A dimensional display system comprising a backboard sign , at least one offset sign having a size smaller than said backboard sign , and at least one spacer assembly , said spacer assembly comprising a first fastening element adapted to be attached to said backboard sign and a second fastening element adapted to be attached to said offset sign , wherein said first and second fastening elements form corresponding components of a fastening mechanism to affix said offset sign to said backboard sign at a predefined distance.2. A dimensional display system according to claim 1 , comprising two or more offset signs and two or more spacer assemblies of different lengths to affix said two or more offset signs at different distances to said backboard sign.3. A dimensional display system according to claim 1 , wherein said first fastening element comprises a base plate and an offset post of a predefined length carried by said base plate.4. A dimensional display system according to claim 3 , wherein said base plate has a shape or indication claim 3 , which corresponds with a shape or indication provided on said backboard sign to indicate a position for the attachment of said base plate.5. A dimensional display system according to claim 4 , wherein there are two or more spacer assemblies of different lengths claim ...

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT FOR GREETING CARDS AND THE LIKE

Номер: US20180190156A1
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A greeting card having mechanically actuated moving portions is provided. The greeting card may include a panel having one or more folds, one or more flexible drive shafts coupled to the panel and having a flipping or moving portion, and a decorative portion coupled to at least one of the panel and the flipping or moving portion. Each flexible drive shaft may be coupled to the panel such that a portion is positioned on a first side of the fold and a portion is positioned on a second side of the fold. When the greeting card is opened, a moment arm is created in the flexible drive shaft which causes the flipping or moving portion to move from a first position to a second position. The decorative portion may move in response to the flipping or moving portion moving from the first position to the second position. 1. An article having mechanically actuated moving portions , the article comprising:a panel having at least a first subpanel and a second subpanel, the first subpanel and the second subpanel being separated by a fold in the panel;a flexible drive shaft having a first end, a second end, and a flipping portion between the first end and the second end, the flexible drive shaft being coupled to the panel such that the first end is positioned on the first subpanel side of the fold and the second end is positioned on the second subpanel side of the fold;the flipping portion of the flexible drive shaft is configured to move from a first position to a second position when the first and second subpanels are moved away from each other; anda decorative portion coupled to at least one of the second subpanel, the flipping portion, and the second end, the decorative portion configured to move in response to the flipping portion moving from the first position to the second position.2. The article of claim 1 , further comprising the panel having a third subpanel and a fourth subpanel claim 1 , the third subpanel being adjacent the second subpanel and being separated from the ...

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

Novelty Toilet Sticker

Номер: US20180190165A1
Автор: Schreiber Will Joseph

A novelty toilet sticker depicting a human face caricature is configured for application to a conventional toilet having a lid and a rim with an opening. The sticker includes an upper portion that is applied to the lid and a separate lower portion that is applied to the rim. A first part of the human face caricature is printed on the upper portion and a second part of the human face caricature is printed on the lower portion. When the upper portion and the lower portion are applied to the toilet, they cooperate to depict the human face caricature with a mouth severed between the upper portion and the lower portion to flank the opening. Thus, the sticker presents a complete depiction of the human face caricature on the toilet. 1. A sticker for application to a toilet , the toilet including a rim bounding an opening , the sticker comprising:an upper portion comprising a first part of a human face caricature;a lower portion comprising a second part of the human face caricature;a mouth of the human face caricature, the mouth being severed between the upper and lower portions; andthe upper and lower portions are applicable to the toilet in an applied condition, the applied condition characterized by the mouth flanking the opening and the upper and lower portions cooperating to depict the human face caricature.2. The sticker of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are separate.3. The sticker of claim 1 , wherein the toilet further includes a lid with an underside claim 1 , and in the applied condition claim 1 , the upper portion is applied to the underside of the lid.4. The sticker of claim 3 , wherein in the applied condition claim 3 , the upper portion of the sticker covers a majority of the underside of the lid.5. The sticker of claim 1 , wherein the lower portion and the upper portion have widths that are equal at the opening of the rim.6. The sticker of claim 1 , wherein in the applied condition claim 1 , the lower portion is applied to the rim.7 ...

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06-07-2017 дата публикации

SOLAR SNOW GLOBE

Номер: US20170193867A1
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A solar snow globe utilizing a pair of magnets to drive an impeller within the enclosed area of the snow globe. Particularly, a controller intermittently operates a motor when an ambient light detector senses darkness (e.g., at night), thereby creating a unique visual effect of a snowstorm blowing circumferentially within the enclosed area of the globe. 1. A solar display device comprising:a shell having a bottom, an interior that defines an enclosed area and a neck extending from bottom of the shell;a liquid having a plurality of small particles immersed therein within the enclosed area; anda closure member located within the neck and creating a watertight seal therein;an impeller located within the enclosed area;a first magnet connected to the impeller;a solar receiver for converting light into energy;a rechargeable battery for storing the energy;an ambient light detector for permitting energy to flow from the battery only upon the environment of the solar display device having a certain level of darkness; a light source for projecting light into the enclosed area;', 'a motor;', 'a rotor operatively attached to the motor;', 'a second magnet operatively attached to the rotor;', 'a controller for activating the light and for intermittently operating the motor when the ambient light detector permits energy to flow from the battery, the intermittent operation of the motor creating the visual effect of the particles moving in a substantially circumferential direction within the enclosed area in the period of time when the motor is turned off and before it is turned on again., 'a base having an interior cavity sized to receive at least a portion of the neck, the base comprising2. The solar display device of wherein the solar display device is a solar snow globe.3. The solar display device of which further comprises a stake for attaching to the base.4. The solar display device of wherein the light source is an LED.5. The solar display device of wherein the closure member ...

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

Collapsible decorative hanging device

Номер: US20180192806A1
Принадлежит: Enesco LLC

A collapsible hanging decoration capable of hanging on an object such as a bannister, railing, wreath, or on an article that contains a narrow, horizontally oriented surface.

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

Advertising device called the Sign Spinner

Номер: US20200184860A1
Автор: Margison Bryant
Принадлежит:

A device as a moving advertising medium which can provide a message with a two- or three-dimensional sign. The device is a simple, non-fully rotatable, back and forth sign system with variable themes and message placards that are easily updated and changed. It includes an exterior vertical tubing component; an interior shaft such as a fiber glass rod with key features, a placard resembling a figure in several mirrored sections, a gripping frame to hold a message placard, a bearing on the rod; and way to control the back and forth movement. 130. A moving non-fully rotatable , back and forth sign advertising device () called the Sign Spinner is comprised of:{'b': '35', '(a) a vertical tube () component of a length with an interior aperture throughout its length;'}{'b': 36', '39', '46', '35, '(b) a vertical rod () with a key aperture () for a key tab () and interior to the aperture of the vertical tube ();'}{'figref': {'@idref': 'DRAWINGS', 'FIGS. 40'}, 'b': 46', '36, '(c) made of lightweight, moisture resistant material and in several types mirrored sections, the figures having the key tabs () along a vertical edge which aligns with the vertical rod ();'}{'b': 37', '36, '(d) a bearing () on the rod ();'}{'b': 38', '36, 'figref': {'@idref': 'DRAWINGS', 'FIGS. 40'}, '(e) a means () for controlling a rotation and limiting the movement of the ) on the rod () to a back and forth movement; and'}(f) a portable electrical power source, a light source and/or a sound system, a harness of electrical wiring to interconnect the power source, the light source and/or the sound system and the switchwherein the device as a moving advertising medium can provide a message with a two- or three-dimensional sign and wherein the device is a simple, non-fully rotatable, back and forth sign system with variable themes and message placards that are easily updated and changed.238. The device in claim , wherein the means () for controlling a rotation and limiting the movement comprises a cam and ...

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE EXPRESSION DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20150206465A1
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited

An expression display device includes an electrostrictive element having a stretched dielectric layer, and electrodes disposed with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween. The dielectric layer has a crosslinked material layer made of a three-dimensional crosslinked material synthesized from a rubber polymer and a metal alkoxide compound or a compound having a hydrosilyl group. The electrodes contain an elastomer and a conductive material. The expression display device displays a facial expression as the dielectric layer extends and contracts according to a voltage that is applied between the electrodes. 1. A flexible expression display device , characterized by comprising:an electrostrictive element having a stretched dielectric layer, and electrodes disposed with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween, whereinthe dielectric layer has a crosslinked material layer made of a three-dimensional crosslinked material synthesized from a rubber polymer and a metal alkoxide compound or a compound having a hydrosilyl group,the electrodes contain an elastomer and a conductive material, andthe flexible expression display device displays a facial expression as the dielectric layer extends and contracts according to a voltage that is applied between the electrodes.2. The flexible expression display device according to claim 1 , whereinthe dielectric layer is disposed in a stretched state over a part of or an entire face, andthe electrodes are comprised of front electrodes arranged in a plurality of lines on a front surface of the dielectric layer and back electrodes arranged in a plurality of lines on a back surface of the dielectric layer, and the front electrodes cross the back electrodes as viewed in a front-back direction to form a plurality of drive units.3. The flexible expression display device according to claim 2 , whereina degree of stretching of the dielectric layer varies in each part of the face.4. The flexible expression display device according to claim ...

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02-10-2014 дата публикации

SIGN AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Номер: US20140290103A1
Автор: KYBERD Bradley Robert
Принадлежит: Adco International Pty Ltd.

A sign () for display of an environmental condition, including a display portion including a front display surface () having at least one scale () indicating levels ( to ) of the environmental condition. At least one indicator () is provided which is movable over the scale () to provide a visual indication of a predetermined level ( to ) of the environmental condition. Control means ( to ) affixed to a rear surface of the display portion are provided for moving the indicator(s) () over the scale(s) (). The control means ( to ) includes a remote device management module () which is controllable from a remote location () over a communications network () to move the indicator(s) () to the predetermined level ( to ). The present invention also provides a kit for assembly of a sign (), such as, for example, for converting a manual sign () into an automated sign (), and corresponding systems for display of environmental conditions. 1. A sign for display of an environmental condition , including:a display portion including a front display surface having at least one scale indicating levels of the environmental condition;at least one indicator which is movable over the at least one scale to provide a visual indication of a predetermined level of the environmental condition; and,a control means affixed to a rear surface of the display portion for moving the at least one indicator over the at least one scale;wherein the control means includes a remote device management module which is controllable from a remote location over a communications network to move the at least one indicator to the predetermined level.2. The sign according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one scale is an ordinal scale represented by a plurality of areas on the front display surface of the display portion claim 1 , each area corresponding to one of the levels of the environmental condition.3. The sign according to claim 2 , wherein the areas are segments of a semicircle.4. The sign according to claim ...

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30-07-2015 дата публикации

Balloon Arrangement

Номер: US20150213742A1
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A balloon arrangement comprises a base member. At least one stem unit is configured for removably engaging the base member. At least one balloon hoop unit is configured for removably engaging the stem unit. The balloon hoop unit comprises a hoop portion that is configured to rotate from a substantially flat position for storage to a substantially horizontal position for supporting a balloon. The balloon hoop unit further comprises a self-sealing balloon tie portion that is configured for sealing a tail of a balloon. At least one balloon is operable to be inflated by breathable air in which the self-sealing balloon tie portion seals a tail of the balloon inflated with the breathable air. The hoop portion, in the supporting position, supports the balloon inflated with the breathable air in a position for simulating being held up by helium inflation. 1. A balloon arrangement comprising:a base member;at least one stem unit being configured for removably engaging said base member;at least one balloon hoop unit being configured for removably engaging said stem unit, said balloon hoop unit comprising a hoop portion being configured to rotate from a substantially flat position for storage to a substantially horizontal position for supporting a balloon, said balloon hoop unit further comprising a self-sealing balloon tie portion being configured for sealing a tail of a balloon; andat least one balloon being operable to be inflated by breathable air in which said self-sealing balloon tie portion seals a tail of said balloon inflated with the breathable air, and said hoop portion, in said supporting position, supports said balloon inflated with the breathable air in a position for simulating being held up by helium inflation.2. The balloon arrangement as recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least one connection unit and a plurality of additional stem units claim 1 , said connection unit being configured for removably engaging said stem unit and said additional stem units ...

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20-07-2017 дата публикации

ANIMATED LIQUID DROPLET ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20170206814A1
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Embodiments herein describe a dripping system that displays an animation using different colored light sources. In one embodiment, the dripping system includes red, green, and blue light sources which can be activated individually or in combination to emit light that reflects off liquid droplets emitted by the dripping system. Controlling the timing of the light sources permits the dripping system to illuminate the water droplets at different locations along their path which generate the animations. In one embodiment, the dripping system changes animations or alters the animation in response to user interaction. For example, different user hand gestures may be mapped to different water droplet animations. An input/output (I/O) system detects the user interaction and changes the displayed animation. 1. A method , comprising:dispensing a plurality of liquid droplets that free fall along a vertical path;illuminating the plurality of liquid droplets to generate a multi-colored animation as the droplets fall along the vertical path;detecting a predefined user interaction; andaltering the multi-colored animation in response to the detected user interaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the multi-colored animation comprises:activating a first light source when a first droplet of the plurality of droplets is at a first location along the vertical path; andactivating a second light source when the first droplet is at a second location along the vertical path, wherein the first and second light sources are activated during non-overlapping time periods, and wherein the first and second light source emit different color light.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second light sources are both activated within a time frame such that claim 2 , from the perspective of a viewer claim 2 , the first and second light sources are activated simultaneously to generate an image of the multi-colored animation.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first light ...

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19-07-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CREATING AND DISPLAYING LIQUID-MEDIUM MOVEMENT WITHIN A VESSEL CONTAINING A DIORAMIC SCENE

Номер: US20180204488A1
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A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position. 1an interior space visible from outside the apparatus and a reservoir adjacent to the interior space;a liquid medium;a flow plate in fluid communication with the interior space;wherein the flowplate comprises at least one liquid output port configured to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir into the interior space.. An apparatus comprising: This application is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to currently pending U.S. application Ser. No. 13/296,047 (issuing as U.S. Pat. No. 8,393,099) which is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. Pat. No. 8,056,274 filed Apr. 7, 2009 which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to previously filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/043,990 filed on Apr. 10, 2008, all of which are incorporated in their entirety by reference.The present invention is directed to devices containing dioramic scenes. The present invention is also directed to devices that create and display movement of a liquid medium within a partially liquid-filled vessel containing a dioramic scene.Fascination for recreating miniaturized versions of specific settings, real, idealized, ...

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29-07-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20210233898A1
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An image display device according to the present disclosure includes: a display panel; a frame unit; and a driver. The display panel is switchable between an image display mode in which an image is displayed and a transmissive mode in which the display panel is in a transmissive state where an object behind the display panel is visible in a front view of the display panel. The frame unit includes an upper plate disposed along an upper edge of the display panel and protruding rearward. The driver includes a circuit unit which drives the display panel. The driver is supported by the upper plate on a bottom side of the upper plate. 1. An image display device , comprising:a display panel switchable between an image display mode and a transmissive mode, the image display mode being a mode in which an image is displayed, the transmissive mode being a mode in which the display panel is in a transmissive state where an object behind the display panel is visible in a front view of the display panel;a frame unit which includes an upper frame disposed along an upper edge of the display panel and protruding rearward; anda driver which includes a circuit unit and is supported by the upper frame on a bottom side of the upper frame, the circuit unit driving the display panel.2. The image display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the frame unit includes a lower frame disposed along a lower edge of the display panel and protruding rearward.3. The image display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the circuit unit includes a first board and a second board stacked in a vertical direction.4. The image display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the frame unit includes a side frame disposed along one of a left edge and a right edge of the display panel, andthe side frame includes a groove extending in a vertical direction for housing a power line connected to the circuit unit.5. The image display device according to claim 4 ,wherein the side frame includes a left frame and a right ...

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