| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 040642020 |
Holder
| 79 |
| 040633000 |
Identification bracelet
| 55 |
| 040638000 |
Adhesive-backed label (e.g., postage or revenue stamp)
| 37 |
| 040662000 |
Fastener
| 25 |
| 040300000 |
Animal markers
| 24 |
| 040316000 |
Cable-carried indicia
| 16 |
| 040310000 |
Bottle-carried indicia
| 14 |
| 040006000 |
Baggage checks
| 10 |
| 040306000 |
Barrel-, can- or round box-carried indicia
| 8 |
| 040324000 |
Cup-, saucer-, plate- or tray-carried indicia
| 8 |
| 040625000 |
Permanent identification device
| 8 |
| 040360000 |
Sheet-carried indicia
| 7 |
| 040675000 |
Multilayer sheet
| 7 |
| 040641000 |
Index tabs
| 6 |
| 040642010 |
For use with horizontal merchandise support hook
| 6 |
| 040359000 |
Folder-carried indicia | 5 |
| 20130074381 | FILE FOLDER ASSEMBLIES, DIVIDER, AND SLIDABLE TAB - A file folder assembly or divider with a tab capable of being slid in two non-collinear directions. According to one embodiment, the file folder assembly includes a file folder and a sliding tab assembly. The sliding tab assembly includes a rail secured to the file folder proximate to a top edge of the file folder. The sliding tab assembly also includes a tab and a coupling member. The coupling member couples the tab to the rail in such a way as to permit the tab to be slid horizontally back and forth along the rail and/or to permit the tab to be slid vertically up and down relative to the rail. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130036637 | BUILT-IN INDICATOR FLAGS - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for an indicator integrated into an item. The indicator integrated into the item may include at least two separation edges. The first separation edge may include a first termination point and a second termination point. The second separation edge may include a third termination point and a fourth termination point. The indicator integrated into the item may also include an aperture adjacent to the first and third termination points. Further, the indicator integrated into the item may include a score adjacent to the second and fourth termination points. In certain embodiments, the indicator is separated from the item along the first and second separation edges using the aperture and folded over the score to an open position such that at least a portion of the indicator extends beyond a perimeter of the item. Additionally, a void, contiguous with the aperture, exists between the first and second separation edges. Certain embodiments provide that the indicator is foldable over the score in an inward direction and an outward direction. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20090282714 | FOLDER WITH CARD-RECEIVING RECESS - A file with a card-receiving recess is disclosed. The file comprises a first panel comprising a first layer and a backing layer, that contains an opening extending from the first layer to the backing layer, and a second panel hingedly associated with the first panel. The backing layer is configured to support a displayed sheet element in a position such that it is visible through the opening of the first layer, and the displayed sheet element is at least partially received within the thickness of the first surface and the backing layer. The backing layer contains an adhesive disposed thereon within the opening for securing the displayed sheet element to the backing. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090205231 | Three Dimensional Tab System - A system for a 3-D tab for a folder, a retrofit for existing folders to have a 3-D tab and a method of making same is disclosed. The 3-D tab is created by an extension or attachable element which can be folded onto itself so that one edge surface is at an angle relative to the panels of the file folder allowing it to be read from the side. This also aids in allowing the tab to be fed through a printer. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120079751 | PICTURE FRAME AND STORAGE DEVICE - The picture display and storage device or frame of the present invention has a displaying surface for displaying a picture and a storage section for storing additional pictures. The storage section is not visible when viewing the displaying surface. The picture display and storage device can be exhibited by hanging on a wall or through the use of an easel frame or a wide base to allow the frame to stand on its own. Additionally, the picture display and storage device can utilize organizer tabs to separate and identify pictures being stored. | 04-05-2012 |
| 040322000 |
Coat hanger-carried indicia | 4 |
| 20110179681 | Method and device for marking, identifying and organizing personal clothing - Procedure and device for marking, identifying and organizing clothing. The device is temporarily affixed to a hanger by looping the device over the top hook part of a clothing hanger then conjoining an article of clothing on that same hanger. Once the device and article of clothing are conjoined in the hanging position, the device labels the article of clothing as a condition or state of use determined by device markings or user options. The device allows the user to mark clothing in categories such as worn or unworn, used or new, size, or could identify the status of an infinite number of clothes hung by sections on as many hangers with one device serving as the label for all articles of clothing in that section. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110126438 | GARMENT HANGER AND INDICIA TAG - A garment hanger ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110113659 | GARMENT CLEANLINESS INDICATOR - The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn. By removing the guesswork from the “wash-or-wear equation,” the consumer knows the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings. Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergent/softeners, and dry cleaning services; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110113660 | GARMENT TRACKING INDICATOR - The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn, its relative cleanliness status, the last day a garment was worn, and helps the consumer coordinate their outfits. The invention provides the necessary information to fully utilize and manage a consumer's wardrobe and closet. Using the invention dramatically increases total closet awareness resulting in faster and easier wardrobe decisions. In addition, by removing the guesswork from the “wash or wear” equation, the consumer knows when the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergents/softeners, and dry cleaning services and harmful dry cleaning chemicals; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances. | 05-19-2011 |
| 040320000 |
Chair- or seat-carried indicia | 4 |
| 20100218405 | ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides an advertisement display device that can be affixed to a seat back, tray table or other structure, that is generally viewable by one or more individuals that are seated, standing or otherwise positioned behind such structure that is protected from being opened, defaced, damaged or removed in an unauthorized manner and/or by an unauthorized individual, and that permits a relatively convenient replacement of advertisements therein. The advertisement display device is useful for advertising products, goods, services, messages, businesses, public service announcements and/or the like to consumers. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20120000102 | ADVERTISING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An advertising apparatus including a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure accessible for advertising purposes and, an interchangeable and/or replaceable advertising device, the advertising device being adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120005928 | SEAT COVER - A seat cover for a seat having a back rest and a bottom rest such as a standard seat at a sporting stadium, the seat cover being adapted to slip over the seat to protect a spectator when sitting on a wet or dirty seat and or to display a particular logo. The cover includes a body of sheet material having a front panel adapted to cover the front of the seat and a rear panel adapted to cover the rear of the seat, the front panel and the rear panel being joined so as to form a mouth which is adapted to slip over the back rest of the seat and around the bottom rest of the seat. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120110880 | Media Display System For Ski-Lift Chair - An apparatus for displaying printed media includes a base member, clamps for securing the base member to a restraint bar of a ski-lift chair, and a top panel coupled with the base member such that the printed media is viewable from the ski-lift chair through the panel. A method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating advertising displays with ski-lift chairs of the ski area. Each of the advertising displays has one or more places to secure printed media. The method also includes inserting printed media within each of the advertising displays. Another method of advertising at a ski area includes integrating printed media within viewable regions of at least one media display system, and integrating the media display system with a ski-lift chair of the ski area. | 05-10-2012 |
| 040674000 |
Having perforations for separation | 3 |
| 20080276515 | Firefighting Primary, Secondary, and Final Search Tagging System - A firefighting primary, secondary, and final search tagging system for quickly and clearly indicating the status of fire, rescue and emergency operations in commercial and residential buildings with multiple rooms. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090172989 | Separable tag for bags or other containers - A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer contains print materials such as for functioning as a coupon, and its is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pulled free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100139139 | SELL TAB SHEET - A printable sheet including a sheet matrix and a plurality of removable tabs cut within the sheet matrix and aligned in a column adjacent an edge of the printable sheet. Each of the removable tabs is separated from the sheet matrix by a first line of separation and is separated from an adjacent removable tab by a second line of separation. The removable tabs can be printed with information, such as a contact phone number, that a person reading the sheet, such as including an advertisement, may want to remove for later reference. A tearable and removable strip can be disposed between the column of removable tabs and the edge of the printable sheet to support the tabs during printing. | 06-10-2010 |
| 040636000 |
For attachment to shoe | 3 |
| 20110047842 | Shoe Tag - There is provided a tag for attachment to a shoe having shoelaces. The shoe is a standard laced shoe having a pair of opposing retainers which are configured to be secured together by a shoelace threaded through a plurality of lace passages formed on the opposing retainers. The tag includes a web having an upper and lower edge and a plurality of lace retainers configured to receive the shoelace there through. At least one lace retainers is formed on the web adjacent each of the upper and lower edges of the web. The web is dimensioned to permit the tag to be attached between the opposing retainers by threading the shoelace through the lace retainers. The web is further dimensioned to fit between the lace passages of the opposing retainers. The lace retainers preferably consist of grommets and the web is preferably a flexible web having four corners with a grommet positioned adjacent each of the corners. The tag has a display surface upon which an insignia is displayed. The tag is preferably dimensioned to permit the tag to rest flat against the shoe with the display surface oriented away from the shoe. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110047843 | Removable Shoelace Attachment for Laced Shoelaces - The technology disclosed herein provides a device that is a shoelace attachment which exhibits removable indicia and is comprised of a unitary upper and a lower portion that non-permanently engage to one another forming a portal adapted for passage of a shoelace. The shoelace attachment further comprises recesses on the upper portion and protrusions on a display base, where the protrusions are adapted for removable engagement with the recesses and the display base exhibits indicia, so that the shoelace attachment exhibits indicia on a laced shoelace without the requirement of unlacing. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20090260267 | Lace for a shoe having a tongue and horizontal pairs of shoelace holes and for displaying a message over the tongue of the shoe and between the horizontal pairs of shoelace holes of the shoe - A lace for a shoe having a tongue and horizontal pairs of shoelace holes and for displaying a message over the tongue of the shoe and between the horizontal pairs of shoelace holes of the shoe. The lace includes a plurality of display portions. The plurality of display portions are spaced-apart from each other and carry the message directly thereon, with each display portion carrying a specifically ordered portion of the message, thereby when the lace is threaded through the horizontal pairs of shoelace holes of the shoe, each display portion is disposed over the tongue of the shoe and between a respective horizontal pair of shoelace holes of the shoe, thereby making the message clearly visible and properly formatted. | 10-22-2009 |
| 040312000 |
Box-carried indicia | 3 |
| 20080236002 | Slide and lock display system - A disposable shippable display apparatus for use in displaying products, samples, premiums, messages or the like comprises an inner sleeve containing products, samples, or the like, slidably located within an outer sleeve and configurable between a closed or an open position. After shipping the display apparatus to its end destination in the closed position the display is easily and quickly user deployed by moving the inner sleeve to the open position, where multiple catches and supports lock the inner sleeve in an immediately useable display configuration. The products and samples are now in full view for consumption by patrons and customers. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090019741 | CONSUMER PRODUCT ARRAY, RETAIL DISPLAYS AND METHODS OF DOING THE SAME - The present invention relates to arrays of consumer products, retail displays of arrays of consumer products and methods for displaying an array of consumer products. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20080276504 | Multi-flag label and method of use - A multi-flag label label-links a primary container to at least one secondary container. The multi-flag label comprises multiple layers and multiple regions intermediate its length. A back cut separates a first layer into unequal segment lengths. A transparent second layer is removably and adhesively attached to the first layer and is dimensioned such that the first layer frames the second layer with a peripheral boundary. A third layer is permanently bonded to the second layer and terminates adjacent the back cut, thereby exposing the back cut via the second layer. The third and second layers adjacent the back cut provide a parent label region; the remainder of the second and third layers provide a child label region, which region may be die cut into patterns for effecting child label(s). The parent and child labels may comprise information for cross-linking a source container to at least one secondary dose container. | 11-13-2008 |
| 040673000 |
Attachment opening | 3 |
| 20130042513 | PAINTBALL BARREL TAG - An apparatus for identifying members of a paintball team and/or a special group. The apparatus including a stretchable loop that frictionally engages a gun barrel and a colored strip that hangs from the stretchable loop to identify the team and/or special group. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20090126245 | Garment divider - A divider for garments on a clothes rack. The divider is easily fit onto the clothes rack in a desired location and a laterally extending part is prominently displayed. The laterally extending part contains information as to the adjacent articles of clothing contained on at least one side of the divider. The divider may be used in home closets to separate different types of clothing or it may be used in stores to separate different sizes of the same type of clothing. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110047846 | MEDICAL INFO KEYCHAIN - A medical information key chain for use in emergency situations with a simple and concise means of quickly identifying the person and emergency medical information, includes a casing, key ring, and an information tag. The key ring would attach the tag to the user's keys. The tag could be manufactured from a variety of materials including but not limited to plastic, stainless steel, brass, pewter, silver, gold and platinum. The medical information key chain would be custom engraved by the wearer with vital identification and emergency medical information. This information would include the wearer's name, the doctor's name, address and telephone number, as well as a list of medications. The medical information key chain may also be engraved with other pertinent medical information such as the wearer's blood type, allergies to medication and recent surgical procedures. | 03-03-2011 |
| 040329000 |
Hat-carried indicia | 3 |
| 20080313939 | Identification of personnel attending surgery or medical related procedure - The method of providing for rapid identification of personnel attending surgery for enhancing surgical or surgical related procedure efficiency, that includes providing a surgical related item selected from one or more of the following: a disposable lightweight face mask, a disposable lightweight cap, or a disposable lightweight gown; the provision of that item including fabricating a label integrated into the item, to face outwardly; at or close to the time of surgery writing the item wearer's identification on the label; the above steps effected to allow persons in the surgical procedure area to instantly visually observe that identification, during surgery, to enable the wearer's quick summoned assistance to the surgeon, in aid of such procedure. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100299979 | APPAREL HAVING A MEANS FOR DISPLAYING AN OBJECT - The invention relates to an improved article of head apparel having a means for displaying at least one object. The article of head apparel in its wearable state is comprised of a display object housed in an object display module, fitted to the article of head apparel. In one embodiment there is provided an article of head apparel having removably attachable object display modules which enable the user to easily customize the unit. Another embodiment includes the means for permanently attaching an object display module to the article of head apparel. Other embodiments enable an article of head apparel with the capability of accepting and displaying more than one object display module. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110119969 | Safety Device and Method of Encouraging Safe Work Practices - The safety device | 05-26-2011 |
| 040334000 |
Pen- or pencil-carried indicia | 3 |
| 20100095568 | PHOTO DISPLAY PEN - Disclosed is a pen or other writing instrument removably displaying a photograph or other image. The pen includes a body element and a transparent display barrel removably disposable over the body element. The display barrel has an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the body element, defining a chamber for displaying the photo. The display barrel is removably secured around the body element with a securing means. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20080313940 | Light up pen with advertisements - A light up pen with advertisements, which is constructed by a hollow upper pen tube connected with a lower pen tube with refill accommodated thereinside. A first tube of the upper pen tube has a light emitting device mounted therein and the light emitting device includes a light emitting unit, a power unit and a control unit. The second tube has a partition mounted therein for defining plural accommodating spaces. The light emitting unit is extended into the accommodation space corresponding thereto, and through the power unit supplying power to the light emitting unit and the control unit controlling the illumination of the light emitting unit, the characters or patterns on the slides can be revealed for achieving a great commercial effect. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090300955 | Display device with a plurality of rotatable sleeve elements, each having a plurality of indicia thereon - A display device having a plurality of rotatable sleeve elements, with each sleeve element having a plurality of indicia on its outer surfaces and a through opening. The through opening has a uniform cross-sectional shape that is generally circular, with at least one notch extending beyond the perimeter of the circle. The opposing surface of each sleeve element has at least one protrusion (or indentation) that corresponds in shape and size to at least one corresponding indentation (or protrusion) on the mating surface. When a plurality of sleeve elements are slidably and axially placed over the body abutting each other, the unique shape of the through opening of and the protrusion-indentation combination on each sleeve element allow the frictional rotation of the sleeve element with ease, but locks it at a predetermined position to provide a message from the combined indicia on the sleeve elements. | 12-10-2009 |
| 040672000 |
Folded | 3 |
| 20130074388 | HANG TAG ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING A GIFT CARD BACKER PANEL - A holder for receiving and holding a gift card includes hang tag panels that project upward from an upper margin of the main body of the holder, one or more of the hang tag panels being attached to and supporting a gift card backer panel for temporarily holding a gift card removably attached thereto. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20120090210 | Systems and Methods For An Informational Attachment On A Container - Embodiments described herein include a single-use beverage container assembly having a beverage container which includes an inner surface defining a chamber capable of receiving a liquid, an opening configured to provide access to the chamber and an outer surface comprising a receiving cavity. In certain embodiments, the beverage container further includes an informational attachment including promotional information. The receiving cavity can be configured to receive the informational attachment such that the informational attachment can be stowed in the receiving cavity. The beverage container assembly can also be configured to permit the informational attachment to be at least partially removed from the receiving cavity such that the informational attachment can be separated from the beverage container. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20130008068 | ID TAG FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER - A tag for attachment to a circuit breaker is formed from a sheet of plastic material having first and second notches, one or more catches corresponding to one or more apertures, an electronic security device and a plurality of parallel grooves extending between the edges to form a plurality of sections. The tag is assembled by folding the sheet of plastic material so that the end sections overlap and the apertures fixedly receive the catches to secure the tag in a closed position. The notches in the first and second top sections form an opening, which is adapted for receiving the circuit breaker switch. | 01-10-2013 |
| 040005000 |
Changeable reading | 3 |
| 20130036634 | Interactive Rotating Label And Closure Coordination System - The present application is directed to systems and methods for an interactive label and closure for a container. Information may be printed on an interior portion of the closure and a base label. A portion of the base label may be visible through a transparent window in a top label having. Rotation of the top label may cause the transparent window to display label information of varying relevance to the closure information. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20100018088 | Audio and or video electronic scrolling display on various kinds of bags to display owner contact information - An audio/visual electronic scrolling display permanently embedded in baggage used by travelers and on commercial containers used in the shipping of cargo in commerce. The audio and visual display system is based on chip technology, resists static electricity generated by huge luggage conveyors and baggage scanning systems found at airports. It is lightweight, weather proof and readable in a choice of different languages. The baggage and containers are easily trackable via the LED light-emitting display panel and the sound system. The visual messages can be manually programmed via a keyboard or electronically programmed using the USB computer outlet. A computer chip activates both the visual characters and sound. Electric power is supplied by a 9 volt rechargeable battery. There are brightness and sound control buttons. Activation is effected by an outside on/off pressure switch. U.S. Current Class: 385 | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100212195 | PRICE AND INFORMATION TAG CONSTRUCTION - A price-and-information tag includes front and rear surfaces both having product and price information. The tag includes a pre-fold line and a perforated line dividing the sheet into spaced-apart first and second sections. When bi-folded, the first section fits into an upwardly-open pocket of an extruded tag holder, with the second section in front of the tag holder and hiding the first section. Further, the second section can be torn off along the perforated line to reveal the information on the first section with minimal labor. A picture on the tag allows a non-reading installer to place the tag. Methods related to same are also shown, including double folding the elongated sheet and then using the first section to engage a tag holder with only the information on the second section being visible, the second section being later torn off to reveal the information on the first section. | 08-26-2010 |
| 040637000 |
Food-carried indicia | 3 |
| 20090199447 | Refill monitoring system for food services and consummable items - A refill monitoring system that is either imprinted or impressed directly on the item or container such as packaging, cups, bottles, cans, bags, or the refill monitoring system can be embodied in the form of a sticker or label affixed or adhered to the exterior surface of the container and the refill monitoring system including indicia printed thereon indicating the company and/or logo, the address of the business and other germane information, and legal verbiage explaining the particular business establishment's refill policy, and indicia generally in the form of circles that can be punched, marked, mutilated for denoting each discrete instance of product refill so that the employees/owners of the establishment can easily and visually track the number of refills per customer thereby preventing abuse and waste and monitoring and controlling expenses. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20080301991 | Releasable closures for removable display surfaces - A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantageously adapted to substantially cover the side walls of the container. The cover fastener has one or more releasable closures, and at least one of the releasable closures includes a fluked tab interlock locking tab and slot structure, wherein the fluked tab is on one end of the cover and the slot is proximate the opposite end of the cover and parallel to the fluked tab. A cam/slot paired closure is also disclosed. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20120005929 | ADVERTISING MEDIUM AND ADVERTISING MEDIUM SYSTEM - The invention relates to an advertising medium ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 040270500 |
Coin or token type | 2 |
| 20100192430 | Infinitely Variable Commemorative Coin - A body comprising a ring and a diametric bridging member is adapted to receive and retain dissimilar markers or indicia on the opposing sides of the body. The bridge member diametrically spans the void within the ring member. The bridge member preferably includes a hole to receive a permanent magnet. The ring member is adapted to receive first and second indicia, each of which is formed of iron or an iron alloy. The first and second indicia are held within the ring member by the magnet, and lie flush with the outer top and bottom surfaces of the ring member to present the appearance of a single article of manufacture. If desired, the first and second markers may be replaced with other markers, thereby altering the appearance of the coin flip token. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20080229631 | Decorative Coin Assembly - A commemorative coin assembly includes a coin, a decorative component, and a holder that couples the component to the coin. The decorative component may be extended substantially perpendicularly from the coin's surface in a first position or alternatively inset into an outlined negative space on the coin's surface in a second position. The commemorative coin assembly depicts a central theme through the incorporation of engravings, etchings, letterings, motifs, numerals, or artistic depictions used on the decorative component or on the faces of the coin itself. | 09-25-2008 |
| 040308000 |
Basket-carried indicia | 2 |
| 20080313938 | Shopping Trolley With Display or Advertising Surface - The purchasing aid is temporarily connected to a housing for the advertising surface which is permanently present, said housing being arranged fixedly on the shopping trolley, wherein the fastening for the purchasing aid is arranged outside the advertising surface, and the advertising surface which is permanently present can optionally also be used as a display for the purchasing aid. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20110131846 | SHOPPING CART DEVICE - A display mounted on a shopping cart handle includes a replaceable magazine. | 06-09-2011 |
| 040315000 |
Button-carried indicia | 2 |
| 20090094871 | WOODEN PATCH AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF USING LASER - The present invention relates to a wooden patch and a manufacturing method thereof using a laser. The wooden patch is adhered to clothes, shoes, and headgear as an accessory. In the manufacturing method, since a predetermined pattern is processed on the wooden patch by a laser, the wooden patch may be cut out without cracks or thermal transformation, raised and depressed portion may be variously formed, and grayscales may be realized. In addition, since a resin patch portion is provided to a rear surface of the wooden patch and the wooden patch is adhered to a product by a self-adhesive characteristic or a thermal process, a fabric panel may not be deteriorated, and a wearer may not be hurt. Further, environmentally-friendly beauty may be provided. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090119959 | COLORED SNAP BACKING SYSTEM - A colored snap backing fastening system for effective closure of openings in any baby garment, the colored snap fastening system consisting of colored snap fasteners installed in series along the opposite sides of any opening on a baby garment, each colored snap backing fastener further consisting of a matching pair of stud and socket portions, a pair of backing portions adjacent to the fabric and between the fabric and each of the stud portion and socket portions whereas each pair of the backing portions has an unique visual indicator associated therewith. | 05-14-2009 |
| 040027000 |
Reinforced | 2 |
| 20090277053 | RECIPE AND RELATED SHOPPING CARD SYSTEM - A recipe and related shopping card system comprising: at least one sheet having a face and containing at least one recipe imprinted on the face; at least one removable shopping card in removable communication with the face, wherein at least one removable shopping card has a first side and a second side, the first side contains a list of ingredients from a recipe and the second side has at least one of a title, a category of recipe, a group of ingredients and an aisle for ingredients on a second side; at least one attachment means in communication with the removable shopping card; and at least one carrying means for receipt of at least a portion of the attachment means. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120285052 | GROMMETLESS MULTI-LAYERED INDUSTRIAL ID TAG - The present invention is directed to a grommetless multi-layered industrial identification tag secured to equipment whereby the tag conveys data associated with the securing equipment, the tag including a laminate assembly including a raised data field; an assembly bed supporting said laminate assembly; a peripheral disc in communication with said assembly bed and encircling said laminate assembly; a conduit section extending through said assembly bed and presenting a grommetless entry portal, said conduit section being adapted for receipt of an anchor therethrough for securing said tag to the equipment; and said raised data field having a plurality of data identifiers providing operational data about the equipment. | 11-15-2012 |
| 040318000 |
Car hand strap-carried indicia | 2 |
| 20100095567 | Handle with Advertising Areas - A handle with advertising areas is an advertisement display device for use on the poles in bus, subway, and so on. The device can be installed on and removed from a handrail easily and can help people hold on easier and better than on handrail. This device has a fixing part and a handle part connecting by a knitting strip ring. The device has five gaps to hold advertisement sheets and dispensing tracts. Advertisement sheet and tracts can be removably inserted into a gap. Each tract has an exposed end outside the handle part for people to take it out. Fastening members are provided for clamping the multi-piece device onto a handrail. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100115809 | ADVERTISEMENT HANDLE COUPLED WITH GRAB BAR OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES - The invention relates to an ADVERTISEMENT HANDLE COUPLED WITH GRAB BAR OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES, comprising a construction solution in which there is a panel ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 040634000 |
Key identification | 2 |
| 20090307950 | KEY TAG - A key tag card and associated methods of inspiration, advertising, and marketing are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the key tag card includes: a pair of key tags coupled one to another along a common edge, each key tag being generally rectangular in shape, having four edges, a front surface, and a rear surface, and having an aperture to receive a key ring or the like, and each key tag being separable one from another; a tab coupled to at least one edge of each of the pair of key tags, the tab being separable from each key tag; a card, formed by the pair of key tags and the tab; and an inspirational, affirmational, advertising, marketing or promotional message depicted on at least one of the front surface and the rear surface of each of key tags. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120042550 | KEY TAG - A key tag includes: a body having a recess and a through hole near its one end, a tag sheet accommodated in the recess, and a cover sheet adaptively engaged with the body so as to confine the tag sheet within the recess. | 02-23-2012 |
| 040331000 |
Knob-carried indicia | 1 |
| 20110067276 | Tap Handle That Displays a Keg Cap - A handle for a beverage dispensing tap that incorporates a feature that permits a protective cap from the Barnes neck of a malt beverage keg to be attached for the purpose of identifying the beverage being dispensed. | 03-24-2011 |
| 040671000 |
Apertures for forming indicia | 1 |
| 20120144709 | WRAP-AROUND PROTECTIVE LABEL - A label system including a label having a first portion which has a protective coating thereon and a second portion on a same side thereof which does not have the protective coating. The label further includes a generally transparent window, wherein the window is configured to overlie the second portion when the label is wrapped around a body. | 06-14-2012 |
| 040330000 |
Key-carried indicia | 1 |
| 20100269382 | LABEL SYSTEM - Embodiments disclosed herein can include one or more labels, each label having an indicia receiving surface adapted to receive indicium or indicia. The indicia receiving surface can provide a permanent, durable writing surface. A key for operating a mechanical lock can include one or more labels. The key can include a key main body and at least one label coupled to the key main body. The key main body comprises a head and an elongate body coupled to the head. The elongate body is configured to physically engage and operate a lock, such as a mechanical lock. The label can define an indicia receiving surface adapted to receive indicium or indicia. | 10-28-2010 |
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| 20090193696 | Label having alignment information - The present invention is a label system and method for label alignment and placement on a container. The label system includes a first label or a container whereby the first label includes alignment symbology and a second label having an alignment area corresponding to the alignment symbology of the first label. The second label is positioned on the container whereby the alignment area of the second label is aligned with the alignment symbology of the first label. Visibility enhancement indicia may be provided adjacent the alignment area to increase the visibility of the alignment area to the user. Other indicia may be used to align the container in a holder for bar code scanning. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20130036636 | WIRELESS ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL - A wireless electronic shelf label ( | 02-14-2013 |
| 20090272015 | MAGICAL IMAGE CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH 3D DISPLAYS - An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272016 | Method and system of labeling user controls of a multi-function computer-controlled device - A method and system of labeling user controls of a multi-function computer-controlled device comprises a data storage medium with attached labeling and a user-accessible port by which the medium can be attached to the device, such that the data stored on the medium affects the actions performed by one or more of the user controls of the device, such that the attached labeling is physically visible to the user while operating the user controls of the device from a reasonable operating position, and such that this visible labeling comprises textual and/or graphical elements that describe the function of one or more of said user controls of said device, as enabled or determined partially or completely by the data. It is preferable, though not necessary to all embodiments, that the labeling be as close as is practical to the user controls, and that the layout of the labeling correspond as closely as is practical to the layout of the user controls. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090056179 | Reusable folding shopping list with embedded magnifying lens - The invention is an organizational shopping aid that provides categories listing common items that are procured in a supermarket with an embedded magnifying lens to assist in the reading of the small font text found on labels. The objective of this device is to provide an organizational tool that can be incorporated into daily routine and stored easily in a variety of manners that the appeal is not limited to one segment of society. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090013569 | Method of competitor comparison advertising - A method of advertising utilizing a parody of the evolution of mankind, in order to place an opponent in a lesser light or categorize an opponent as an inferior entity. Specifically the method of advertising utilizes the evolution of humankind to first exhibit an innocuous looking ape exhibiting some identifying indicia of the opposing party. By completion of the evolutionary cycle, the being depicted transforms into an intelligent human form, bearing some identifying indicia of the subject party. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20120233893 | Color coding system for sizing fastener parts, tools and storage bins - The color coding system is for use with a storage bin for fastener parts and tools that assists in identifying and matching the cooperating sizes of fastener parts and tools by using color code markings on the various sizes for tools and fastener parts. The color coding system can readily communicate visually to a user the size of a selected fastener part, the sizes of cooperating fastener parts and the sizes of the cooperating tools for each of the selected fastener parts. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20110277359 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A TAG TO A TOOL - An identification device adapted to be attached to a tool comprising a holder formed as a curved stratum having a C-shaped cross-section, the stratum having at least one opening thereon, and the internal surface of the holder being micro-etched; an identification tag placed within the holder; and hardening material for fixing the identification tag within the holder. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20090094868 | DECORATIVE BICYCLE FRAME - Kits for decorating a bicycle frame are provided. In one embodiment, the kits may comprise a decal, a bicycle frame, and an attachment point disposed on the frame wherein the decal is adopted to be removably attached to the bicycle frame at the attachment point. Alternatively, the kits may comprise a bicycle frame, and a decorable surface affixed to the bicycle frame wherein the surface is adopted to receive removable decorations. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100005691 | IDENTIFICATION ATTACHMENTS FOR COMPRESSION TOOLS - An identification attachment is provided for a compression tool of the character having a pair of jawarms pivotally mounted between a pair of side plates by pivot pins having outer ends including pin retainers for maintaining the jawarms and side plates in assembled relationship. The jawarms have opposite sides, inner and outer edges and front and rear ends, respectively forwardly and rearwardly of the side plates, and the identification attachment is removably mountable on the tool independent of any mounting openings for the attachment extending through the jawarms. The attachment may, for example, interengage with opposite sides of a jawarm or be captured on the tool by the pin retainers or the side plates. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20080263919 | Composite label and method of labeling - There are disclosed a composite label for use in garments and other substrates and method of labeling. The composite label includes at least one label and a connector. The connector may be attached to a garment and subsequently the label(s) may be detached from the connector without cutting the label from the garment. The method includes attaching the composite label to a garment, and subsequently replacing one or more labels with another label or labels. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100263244 | Labels and taggants with programmable multi color coded timing - The objective of the present invention is providing autonomous timing labels for indicating the aging and expiration of a time period of products through gradual changing of their color. The color change can be coded to run, for example, from blue for newly produced products to red with product aging thus allowing easy monitoring, quick identification, and visual warning when the elapsed time approaches and reaches the recommended or safe use time. Said labels comprise thin films of photonic bandgap materials such as cholesteric liquid crystals containing photoisomerizable molecules that are transformed into the state of isomers possessing with finite lifetime with the aid of exposure of the material to UV light. The change of the reflection wavelength of the photonic bandgap material takes place according to changing concentration of said isomers as a result of spontaneous relaxation to their equilibrium state. Said labels can be reused by UV light exposure. The invention has wide applications for time coding of information carriers such as badges, telephone, credit, and gift cards, electronic keys, product labels, shipping tags, storage tags, parking stickers or oil-change stickers for cars, and other carriers of information that are changing as a result of use or storage, and compliance indicators for medical, health, security, and other industries. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20080263920 | Connecting devices displaying indicia - Various embodiments are directed to connecting devices that display indicia. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090211128 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a display apparatus, the display item for which can be easily refreshed by a non-specialist. It further relates to a device for displaying information to one or more customers in a hair salon. It further relates to a method for presenting information to one or more customers in a hair salon. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100162597 | IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR FACILITATING INSTALLATION OF FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT - An identification module for facilitating installation of a functional component includes a circuit board having a first connecting portion, a first functional component, a first primary label disposed on the first connecting portion and a first subsidiary label disposed on the first functional component, wherein the first subsidiary label and the first primary label respectively have two first identifying symbols corresponding to each other. With intuitional identify the first identifying symbols, a correlation between the first functional component and the first connecting portion is easily cognized, therefore facilitates installation and increase efficiency and yield thereof. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100139133 | ELASTIC TAGS - Elastic tags, method of making elastic tags, and methods of using elastic tags are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100293824 | Film plate for an airbag cover - A film plate for an airbag cover is provided. The film plate is pre-formed by deep-drawing or embossing and is directly without reinforcing elements attachable to the airbag cover by mechanical connecting elements. The airbag cover has at the location of the film plate at least a partial support for the film plate and the film plate has an embossed structure on its lower side, which is visible on the upper side. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110000110 | SURFACE BEARING PATTERNED INDICIA HAVING MICRO-STRUCTURES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An article having a surface bearing patterned indicia having micro-structures. A surface is provided with contrasting micro-structured features that form perceptible indicia or pattern having a recognizable pattern in reference to a background surface. The background surface is a micro-structured surface, on which perceptible indicia having the recognizable pattern of micro-structures are formed. The pattern of micro-structured features includes raised and/or recessed structures with respect to the substrate surface. The micro-structured surface includes irregular prisms forming structural features or topography within a plane of longitudinal rows of regular prisms. The indicia in reference to the background plane are perceivable, without requiring contrasting colors between the indicia and the background. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110010970 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING CLOTHING USAGE - Systems and methods for tracking clothing usage are disclosed. A representative method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting an item of clothing and, before or after the item of clothing is worn a first time, removably attaching a first tag to the item of clothing. The first tag has a first fixedly integrated identifier having a characteristic attribute with a first value. After the item of clothing is worn at least one time with the first tag, the first tag can be removed and a second tag is removably attached to the item of clothing, with the second tag having a second fixedly integrated identifier with a second value of the characteristic attribute that is different than the first value. After the item is worn at least one time with the second tag, the item of clothing is designated for cleaning, and the second tag is removed. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110239498 | Digital Price Indicator - A digital price indicator is provided. In the digital price indicator, a display body is disposed on a front side of a fence installed on a shelf, a battery is disposed on a back side of the fence and supplies power to the display body, and a connection unit is installed at the display body and the battery to connect power between the display body and the battery and secure the display body and the battery to the fence. Accordingly, the display body can have a slim profile, an improvement in design and ease of battery change can be achieved, and battery capacity can be extended. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239497 | Interactive Product Package that Forms a Node of a Product-Centric Communications Network - A communications-enabled packaged product allows a consumer to partake of communications within a product-centric network. The packaged product performs the functions of a communications node in the network. The packaged product may include two portions, one portion being a reactive label which may be affixed to the packaging and a second part being a “smart communications card” that is separate from the packaging and portable. Each part includes a communications element and an information storage and retrieval element and may include various means for downloading and uploading information into the storage and retrieval elements. In one aspect of its use, the invention allows the consumer to transmit and receive information about the product. In another aspect of its use, the invention allows the consumer to carry information about other similarly enabled products in their possession for use in shopping trips. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20100071237 | Display and labeled article - [Problems] A higher forgery prevention effect is realized. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100275475 | SPRAY NOZZLE PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide a packaging system and method of labeling two or more agricultural spray nozzle products using a base label. The method can include providing a base label including two or more spray pattern icons in a first zone and two or more droplet size icons or use icons in a second zone. The method can also include providing a spray pattern indicator adjacent to one of the spray pattern icons and providing a droplet size indicator adjacent to one of the droplet size icons or a use indicator adjacent to one of the use icons. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20090126240 | Method, Device and Apparatus for Delivering Promotion and Advertising - The present invention relates to a method and system for delivering messages, such as advertising messages. Printed labels are provided on drinks container lids, such as takeaway coffee container lids. Providing printed labels has the advantage that the lid does not need to be changed to provide a different message. Only the printed label has to be changed. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20080250681 | Indicia usable with consumer products and the use thereof - A message relating to a consumer product. The message comprises a first group of indicia are relating to one of the five senses, followed by a second group of indicia relating to usage of that product. By first providing indicia relating to the senses, the user will better understand the desired outcome possible with proper use of the consumer product and a potential purchaser will better understand the purchase decision. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100031541 | DOORBELL BLOCKING DEVICE - A doorbell blocking device including a windowless faceplate for blocking access to a doorbell, a faceplate support structure including at least one support member defining a first surface for attaching the faceplate thereto, and a second surface for attachment to at least one of the doorbell and a doorframe, and a fastener for removeably attaching the faceplate to the first surface of the at least one support member and removeably attaching the second surface of the at least one support member to at least one of the doorbell and the doorframe. The device may include a plurality of distinct faceplates that may be interchanged to provide a customized message to a visitor of the home. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20120304511 | Method and Image for Representing Wine - The invention discloses an image for representing a wine, which includes an image that includes at least one illustration of an item, and each item indicating at least one charactenstic of the wine. The image is adapted to be provided in printed, electronic and/for digital format. The characteristic is a member selected from the group consisting of the flavour of the wine, the body of the wine; and the acidity of the wine. The image assists persons who have not tasted the wine to imagine an interpretation of the flavour of the wine. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20100205837 | In-Store Marketing Sign - A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material. The sheet material includes a free portion, a base portion and a connecting portion that couples the base portion to the free portion. The base portion includes an engaging piece and a support piece. The engaging piece is coupled to the support piece at a base bend line and configured to engage with a portion of a product display structure having a price holder. The connecting portion is defined between a first connecting bend line spaced apart from a second connecting bend line by a first distance. The first connecting bend line is adjacent the support piece of the base portion and the second connecting bend line is adjacent the free portion. The first distance substantially corresponds with a top edge thickness of the price holder. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100050487 | ANTIFRAUD DEVICE FOR GARMENTS AND OTHER CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND DEVICES AND SYSTEM AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - The present invention relate to an anti-fraud return device that deters persons from temporarily using garments and or other consumer goods for a short period of time and then returning them to a merchant for a refund, exchange or credit. The present invention includes a strip of material formable into a fixed loop that may be provided with one or more security features. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20090056178 | DISPLAY MARKER BANDS - A display marker band is adapted for reversible attachment to a relatively flexible closed-loop member, which loop member has an approximately rectangular cross-section defined by a relaxed width and a relaxed thickness and is adapted to slide over an appendage of a body for mounting thereon. The marker band includes a rigid display sidewall, which is bounded by first and second perimeter edges and has a mark formed therein, and, at least when attached to the loop member, includes flap sidewalls that extend opposite an interior face of the display sidewall and are each bounded by the first and second perimeter edges and a convexly curved perimeter edge. According to some methods, the flexible closed-loop member may be positioned between the display sidewall and the opposing flap sidewalls without deforming the marker band. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20080301981 | HANGING LAMINAR LABEL AND ROLL OF LABELS - Hanging laminar label consisting of a main portion of essentially rectangular sheet of a width H and with a longitudinal central appendage, which is essentially rectangular and of a narrower width h, wherein the appendage is attached to said main portion by a connection neck that has a central portion of a constant width z and the distal end of the appendage has a wider section with a portion of a constant width Z, the sum of the widths of the main portion and the appendage H+h being equal to the sum of the widths of the connection neck and the wider section of the appendage z+Z. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20110119968 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TRANSPARENT OBJECT ATTRACTING A VIEWER'S ATTENTION, AND A CORRESPONDING OBJECT - Disclosed is a method for producing a transparent object that attracts a viewer's attention. At least some of the object surface facing the viewer is illuminated by means of an illumination source that irradiates a bottom surface of the object, said bottom surface facing away from the viewer. The disclosed method is characterized in that the object is provided with a surface that is reflective in incident light. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120279100 | Fastener Assembly and System for Manufacturing the Same - A fastener assembly includes a molded plastic fastener shaped to define a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The fastener assembly additionally includes a printed label embedded in the paddle, the printed label including an electrically chargeable, stiffness enhancing laminate that is applied to a print receptive polymer substrate. An in-line system for manufacturing a continuously connected supply of the fastener assemblies includes a rotatable mold wheel, a feed mechanism for advancing a continuous, ionized, printed polymer web in a near tangential relationship relative to the mold wheel periphery, a cutting mechanism for transversely cutting through the web to form a plurality of rectangular printed labels that are magnetically drawn into corresponding cavities in the mold wheel, an extruder for applying molten plastic into the cavities and a knife for skiving excess hardened plastic from the mold wheel periphery. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120279101 | SECURITY LABEL FOR IDENTIFYING PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a security label for identifying products comprising a layer comprising a shape memory polymer, wherein a surface profile comprising information for identifying the product is embossed in the layer and wherein the layer has a smooth surface in a first state and the layer has the embossed surface profile in a second state, wherein the security label is adapted such that the layer can be changed from the first or second state to the second or first state upon reading out the security label and to a connection means for connecting the layer to the product. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130097901 | PLAY TOYS AND TECHNIQUES FOR FABRICATING PLAY TOYS - A play toy has a body and at least one noise making device disposed in the body for producing an audible sound upon shaking or compression of the noise making device via the body. In one embodiment, the at least one sound producing device comprises two noise making devices for simultaneously producing two distinctly different audible sounds. In another embodiment, the body is a braided body formed of strands of materials braided together. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130118042 | Apparatus Customization - An apparatus, computer-implemented method for customizing an apparatus, and system for customizing an apparatus are disclosed. A user interface may allow a user to define content for customizing a selected apparatus. Based on the selected apparatus and the user-defined content, a label may be created that can be applied to the apparatus by a user. In this manner, an apparatus may be customized by applying and/or reapplying a label with user-defined content. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125430 | IDENTIFICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTAINERS - An identification device for a container such as a bottle, as well as a method for making the identification device, are disclosed that provide a convenient system for identification of a container. The identification device is generally cup shaped and includes a resilient inner lining that enables the device to be readily fixed releasably to the conventional container closure to cover over the container closure and to rotate with it. The identification device provides an identification function. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130125431 | PRODUCT CONTAINER INCLUDING AN IN-MOLD LABEL - A hollow multi-layered container comprises: an outer layer including a label and an inner layer, which is injection molded. The label has a barrier material that impedes one or more substances that emanate from a product from penetrating through the label, and the label displays information related to the product. The inner layer and the barrier material of the outer layer are substantially coextensive. For a container having a sidewall and an inclined shoulder extending inward from the sidewall, the label includes a primary segment covering the sidewall of the container and a plurality of shoulder pads covering the shoulder in at least approximately contiguous alignment with adjacent said shoulder pads. A method of inserting an in-mold label for an injection molded product into the mold, comprises the steps of: (a) inserting the label partially into a cavity bounded by a cavity mold part so that one end of the label extends from the cavity; and (b) upon closing the mold, pushing the label fully into the cavity by pushing against the label with a mold part that is moved toward the cavity when the mold is closed so that when the label is fully within the cavity, the lateral edges of the label are aligned with each other. | 05-23-2013 |
