A banner display, or flag display, includes a housing that includes a shaft coupled to a motor that raises and lowers a banner, flag or similar media in response to control signals from a controller, or software. The controller may rotate the shaft in different directions based on clock information in relation to calendar information.

A portable, non-anchored support structure for positioning a retractable banner assembly and selectively deploying the assembly on a walking surface, comprises a base member and a stanchion supported by the base member in an upright position, wherein the stanchion orients the banner assembly in an upright position substantially normal to the walking surface.

The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.

A banner support system for suspending a banner is disclosed. The banner support system comprises a banner, a first support pole, a second support pole, an upper support line, a lower support line, a first tensioning line, and a second tensioning line. The first support pole comprises a winch located within the first support pole, a first support line coupler defining a first anchor point, a second support line coupler defining a second anchor point, a first aperture located between the first and second support line couplers, a first access port configured to provide access to the winch, and a second access port configured to provide access to the aperture. The second support pole comprises a third anchor point, a fourth anchor point, and a second aperture located between the third and fourth support line couplers, and a third access port configured to provide access to the second aperture. The upper support line is coupled to the first support line coupler and the third support line coupler, and the lower support line is coupled to the second support line coupler and the fourth support line coupler. The banner is slidably coupled to the upper support line and the lower support line. The first tensioning line is coupled to the winch and extends from the first support pole from the first aperture and is coupled to a first end of the banner. The second tensioning line extends from the second aperture to a second end of the banner opposing the first end.

A retractable warning sign having a timer, comprising: an elongated housing having a longitudinal slot, a distal end, and a proximal end; a retractable strap wound around a spool assembly and housed inside said elongated housing that extends and retracts through said longitudinal slot; a timer connected to said spool assembly to set a retraction time for said retractable strap; a hinge assembly coupled to said proximal end of said elongated housing to provide a translational movement for said elongated housing, and an attachment mechanism to attach said elongated housing on a wall or a ceiling or a window.

A portable banner is presented. The portable banner includes a looped top and a looped bottom. The portable banner also includes multiple support rods. The portable banner also includes multiple fasteners for fastening the portable banner to a shelter. The portable banner may be fastened to one or more sides of the shelter.

The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.

Banner supports and processes for making and using same. In some examples, a banner support can include at least one end connector having body which defines an aperture that is sized to allow a t-post to extend through the aperture, the end connector including at least one tab and an elongate support structure configured for connecting to a top edge of a banner and having a strength capable at least of supporting the banner, the support structure having an end with an end opening that is configured to selectively receive the end connector tab for attaching the end connector to the support structure in a locked position, and configured to selectively release the tab to at least partially detach the end connector from the support structure.

A freestanding exhibit display for supporting a banner includes a base, an upright support structure, and a transverse support arm. The upright support structure extends from the base. The transverse support arm is mounted on the upright support structure and includes a cradle defining a cradle space. The cradle is configured to retain a furled portion of the banner in the cradle space with only gravity.

The invention provides method and apparatus for raising a display poster to an overhead position for viewing by persons passing below. The apparatus comprises a motorized winder remotely controllable to cause take-up and paying out of first and second separate cords distally connected to an overhead supporting structure. The motorized winder is contained within a housing having a lower receiving space into which an edge adjacent portion of a poster to be displayed in a retailing or similar environment is receivable for clamping in place against removal by clamping means preferably comprising an elongate roller. The apparatus contains a formation for inhibiting rolling of the roller when in entrapment position.