Patent classifications
G09F2017/005
ILLUMINATED FLAG
An illuminated flag, the flag includes a first layer of flag, a second layer of flag and a spacer separating the first and second flag layers to form an optical cavity between the first and second flag layers. A light source is contained within the optical cavity to illuminate the first and second layers. A light distribution element between the light source and layers of the flag distributes the light uniformly upon the inside of the layers. This illumination from within the flag provides a substantially uniform glow to the exterior of the flag. The flag can be supported by a standard flag pole and is able to move in a breeze.
Flag pole mechanism
This present invention relates to a unique flag pole and flag hoisting system capable of displaying a fully-expanded flag despite the lack of wind, and features two hinge connected rods that attach to the top and side edge of a flag, and utilizes a pulley system to expand and secure the flag in place. The system is adjustable to half-mast or any other height along the flag pole as desired, and offers a simple, convenient, and effective method of displaying any type of flag.
Watercraft safety flag
A watercraft safety flag assembly comprising a flexible planar visibility-enhancing element having a forward edge and a rear edge spaced from the forward edge by a width, and a rigid planar stiffening element secured to the flexible planar visibility-enhancing element, where the planar stiffening element substantially spans the width of the flexible planar visibility-enhancing element and is configured to provide maximum stiffening proximate the forward edge, minimal stiffening proximate the rear edge, and decreasing stiffening with increasing distance from the forward edge. There is also provided a header element joined to the forward edge of the flexible planar visibility-enhancing element and which forms a cylindrical sleeve for receiving a mast, where the rigid planar stiffening element extends into the cylindrical sleeve formed by the header element.
Telescoping flagpole flag clips
An adjustable telescoping flagpole that has a plurality of hollow tube sections and a plurality of flagpole clips. The telescoping flagpole may be extended and locked at any point from the fully extended length to the fully compacted length. Each telescoping section of the flagpole has a fixed flagpole clip at the top of the telescoping section and an adjustable clip that may be moved along the telescoping section to produce a flagpole of a desired length.
Flag and banner hanging apparatus and install method
An apparatus and related methods includes a base attached to an upright structure (such as a street light pole), a mounting bracket that releasably engages the base while supporting a hanging banner, and an install adapter that releasably holds the mounting bracket and banner until the mounting bracket attaches to the base. A removal adapter facilitates disengaging the mounting bracket and banner from the base. The mounting bracket and install adapter (and removal adapter) are attached to a pole and engage (and disengage) remotely and without using separate fasteners, thus allowing a worker to install (or remove) banners high on the upright structure while standing on the ground. The base and mounting bracket have tapered shapes that wedgingly engage, secured by a spring-biased friction retainer. The install adapter and removal adapter have structures that facilitate remote install and removal of the mounting bracket from the base.
Apparatus For Securing A Vehicle Flag Device
There is provided apparatus for securing a vehicle flag device. The apparatus comprises a base comprising a door entrapment protrusion configured for protruding between closing surfaces of a door of a vehicle body in use so as to entrap the protrusion; a surface fastener configured for fastening an underside of the base to the roof of the vehicle body substantially adjacent the door in use; and a flag device secured by the base. In use the door entrapment protrusion is configured so as to substantially prevent the removal of the base from the vehicle while the door is closed; and the surface fastener is configured to secure the base to the vehicle body so as to adequately support the flag device and secure the base to the roof while the vehicle is moving.
Flag Demonstration Apparatus
A flag demonstration apparatus which prevents flag furling is provided. The apparatus comprises a flagpole which further comprises a bottom portion and a top portion that removably fasten together and sandwich a lower swivel bracket. The apparatus also includes an upper bracket attached near the top of the top portion of the flagpole and is attached to at least one portion of a flag and the lower swivel bracket is attached to at least two portions of the flag. The lower swivel bracket allows the flag to rotate less than 360 degrees about the flagpole and also keeps at least a portion of the flag displayed, regardless of environmental conditions.
Modular Advertising System
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.
Flag demonstration apparatus
A flag demonstration apparatus which prevents flag furling is provided. The apparatus comprises a flagpole which further comprises a bottom portion and a top portion that removably fasten together and sandwich a lower swivel bracket. The apparatus also includes an upper bracket attached near the top of the top portion of the flagpole and is attached to at least one portion of a flag and the lower swivel bracket is attached to at least two portions of the flag. The lower swivel bracket allows the flag to rotate less than 360 degrees about the flagpole and also keeps at least a portion of the flag displayed, regardless of environmental conditions.
Modular advertising system
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.