Patent US4784205 - Display system - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA kit for assembling a portable display system. The kit includes a plurality of H-shaped members which can be assembled one on top of the other, a flexible panel attachable to the assembled H-members and a tensioning device for tensioning the flexible panel....http://www.google.com/patents/US4784205?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4784205 - Display systemAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS4784205 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 06/930,713Publication dateNov 15, 1988Filing dateNov 13, 1986Priority dateNov 13, 1986Fee statusLapsedPublication number06930713, 930713, US 4784205 A, US 4784205A, US-A-4784205, US4784205 A, US4784205AInventorsDavid B. Johnson, Fredrik A. Johnson, Robert R. ZuehlsdorffOriginal AssigneeJohnson David B, Johnson Fredrik A, Zuehlsdorff Robert RExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (10), Referenced by (11), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetDisplay system
US 4784205 AAbstract
1. A kit for constructing a portable display system, comprising:(a) a plurality of generally H-shaped members, each of said members being sized and shaped substantially the same as the other of the members and including a pair of generally parallel legs defining a common plane, and a corresponding cross-bar, offset from said plane defined by associated legs, interconnecting said leg; (b) means for mating either leg of one of said generally H-shaped members with either leg of another of said members, with mated legs aligned along an axis; (c) means for disposing an assembly of mated generally H-shaped members wherein said assembly angles away from a surface on which the display system is to be posited; and (d) at least one segment of flexible backdrop material attachable to said assembly to drape downwardly over at least a portion thereof; (e) wherein said generally H-shaped members can be nested together. 2. A kit for constructing a portable display system, comprising:(a) a base; (b) a plurality of matable, generally H-shaped members releasably securable to said base and supported thereby at an angle relative to a surface on which the display system is to be posited; (c) a flexible panel attachable to one of said plurality of mated, generally H-shaped members and drapable downwardly therefrom; (d) means, carried by said flexible panel at an upper end thereof, for connecting said flexible panel to one of said plurality of H-shaped members; and (e) a pair of fingers pivotably mounted to at least one of said plurality of generally H-shaped members adjacent a bottom edge of said flexible panel, when said panel is attached to one of said generally H-shaped members. 3. A kit in accordance with claim 2, said base further comprising a pair of spaced feet, each having an upwardly projecting joint key.
Patent CitationsCited PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS454005 *Jun 9, 1891 Screen for magic-lanterns and photographersj useUS2554542 *Apr 3, 1950May 29, 1951Ry Lock Company LtdLocator and wear shoe for frameless window screensUS3290014 *Apr 13, 1964Dec 6, 1966Stapleton Mathew HAdjustable gate apparatusUS3583466 *Dec 17, 1969Jun 8, 1971Polacoat IncAdjustable screen frame for rear projection screen or the likeUS3734033 *May 6, 1971May 22, 1973Downing JKnock-down display structureUS3768222 *Oct 12, 1971Oct 30, 1973Mont Birum HPartition deviceUS4085789 *Jul 27, 1976Apr 25, 1978Steiner Industries, Inc.Modular welding screen apparatusUS4373570 *Jul 31, 1980Feb 15, 1983Nussdorf Jeffrey MPortable fabric display booth assemblyUS4516620 *Mar 9, 1983May 14, 1985Mulhern Louise JPrivacy screen moduleUS4637178 *Dec 7, 1985Jan 20, 1987Nimlok LimitedScreen assembly and clip therefor* Cited by examinerReferenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS6182740 *Feb 18, 2000Feb 6, 2001Raymond J. PfaffPortable room divider apparatusUS6213191Jan 29, 1999Apr 10, 2001Steelcase Development Inc.ScreenUS6314687May 12, 2000Nov 13, 2001Gerald SchondelmayerWall panel coveringUS6370803Dec 7, 1999Apr 16, 2002Visionquest DisplayBanner stand having swivel connector and methodsUS7040064Sep 13, 2004May 9, 2006Skyline Displays, Inc.Modular multi-configurable display systemUS7143553Apr 25, 2005Dec 5, 2006Skyline Displays, Inc.Modular multi-configurable displayUS7448634 *Mar 16, 2006Nov 11, 2008Bart RaubCollapsible display rackUS7950536 *Apr 11, 2007May 31, 2011Target Brands, Inc.System for displaying merchandise in front of backer materialUS8091714Apr 15, 2011Jan 10, 2012Target Brands, Inc.Method for displaying merchandise in front of backer materialCN100550091CSep 13, 2002Oct 14, 2009地平线显示器公司Modular multi-configurable display systemWO2003022108A1 *Sep 13, 2002Mar 20, 2003Dan BergModular multi-configurable display system* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification160/351, 160/328, 160/378, 211/194International ClassificationA47G5/00, G09F15/00Cooperative ClassificationG09F15/0006, A47G5/00European ClassificationA47G5/00, G09F15/00BLegal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionJan 28, 1997FPExpired due to failure to pay maintenance feeEffective date: 19961120Nov 17, 1996LAPSLapse for failure to pay maintenance feesJun 25, 1996REMIMaintenance fee reminder mailedFeb 27, 1992FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 4RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services
Patent US4784205 - Display system - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA kit for assembling a portable display system. The kit includes a plurality of H-shaped members which can be assembled one on top of the other, a flexible panel attachable to the assembled H-members and a tensioning device for tensioning the flexible panel....http://www.google.com/patents/US4784205?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4784205 - Display systemAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS4784205 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 06/930,713Publication dateNov 15, 1988Filing dateNov 13, 1986Priority dateNov 13, 1986Fee statusLapsedPublication number06930713, 930713, US 4784205 A, US 4784205A, US-A-4784205, US4784205 A, US4784205AInventorsDavid B. Johnson, Fredrik A. Johnson, Robert R. ZuehlsdorffOriginal AssigneeJohnson David B, Johnson Fredrik A, Zuehlsdorff Robert RExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (10), Referenced by (11), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetDisplay system
US 4784205 AAbstract
1. A kit for constructing a portable display system, comprising:(a) a plurality of generally H-shaped members, each of said members being sized and shaped substantially the same as the other of the members and including a pair of generally parallel legs defining a common plane, and a corresponding cross-bar, offset from said plane defined by associated legs, interconnecting said leg; (b) means for mating either leg of one of said generally H-shaped members with either leg of another of said members, with mated legs aligned along an axis; (c) means for disposing an assembly of mated generally H-shaped members wherein said assembly angles away from a surface on which the display system is to be posited; and (d) at least one segment of flexible backdrop material attachable to said assembly to drape downwardly over at least a portion thereof; (e) wherein said generally H-shaped members can be nested together. 2. A kit for constructing a portable display system, comprising:(a) a base; (b) a plurality of matable, generally H-shaped members releasably securable to said base and supported thereby at an angle relative to a surface on which the display system is to be posited; (c) a flexible panel attachable to one of said plurality of mated, generally H-shaped members and drapable downwardly therefrom; (d) means, carried by said flexible panel at an upper end thereof, for connecting said flexible panel to one of said plurality of H-shaped members; and (e) a pair of fingers pivotably mounted to at least one of said plurality of generally H-shaped members adjacent a bottom edge of said flexible panel, when said panel is attached to one of 
said generally H-shaped members. 3. A kit in accordance with claim 2, said base further comprising a pair of spaced feet, each having an upwardly projecting joint key.
Patent CitationsCited PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS454005 *Jun 9, 1891 Screen for magic-lanterns and photographersj useUS2554542 *Apr 3, 1950May 29, 1951Ry Lock Company LtdLocator and wear shoe for frameless window screensUS3290014 *Apr 13, 1964Dec 6, 1966Stapleton Mathew HAdjustable gate apparatusUS3583466 *Dec 17, 1969Jun 8, 1971Polacoat IncAdjustable screen frame for rear projection screen or the likeUS3734033 *May 6, 1971May 22, 1973Downing JKnock-down display structureUS3768222 *Oct 12, 1971Oct 30, 1973Mont Birum HPartition deviceUS4085789 *Jul 27, 1976Apr 25, 1978Steiner Industries, Inc.Modular welding screen apparatusUS4373570 *Jul 31, 1980Feb 15, 1983Nussdorf Jeffrey MPortable fabric display booth assemblyUS4516620 *Mar 9, 1983May 14, 1985Mulhern Louise JPrivacy screen moduleUS4637178 *Dec 7, 1985Jan 20, 1987Nimlok LimitedScreen assembly and clip therefor* Cited by examinerReferenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS6182740 *Feb 18, 2000Feb 6, 2001Raymond J. PfaffPortable room divider apparatusUS6213191Jan 29, 1999Apr 10, 2001Steelcase Development Inc.ScreenUS6314687May 12, 2000Nov 13, 2001Gerald SchondelmayerWall panel coveringUS6370803Dec 7, 1999Apr 16, 2002Visionquest DisplayBanner stand having swivel connector and methodsUS7040064Sep 13, 2004May 9, 2006Skyline Displays, Inc.Modular multi-configurable display systemUS7143553Apr 25, 2005Dec 5, 2006Skyline Displays, Inc.Modular multi-configurable displayUS7448634 *Mar 16, 2006Nov 11, 2008Bart RaubCollapsible display rackUS7950536 *Apr 11, 2007May 31, 2011Target Brands, Inc.System for displaying merchandise in front of backer materialUS8091714Apr 15, 2011Jan 10, 2012Target Brands, Inc.Method for displaying merchandise in front of backer materialCN100550091CSep 13, 2002Oct 14, 2009地平线显示器公司Modular multi-configurable display systemWO2003022108A1 *Sep 13, 2002Mar 20, 2003Dan BergModular multi-configurable display system* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification160/351, 160/328, 160/378, 211/194International ClassificationA47G5/00, G09F15/00Cooperative ClassificationG09F15/0006, A47G5/00European ClassificationA47G5/00, G09F15/00BLegal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionJan 28, 1997FPExpired due to failure to pay maintenance feeEffective date: 19961120Nov 17, 1996LAPSLapse for failure to pay maintenance feesJun 25, 1996REMIMaintenance fee reminder mailedFeb 27, 1992FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 4RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services