Brian R Trachsel

Address:

2900 Stone Park Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906

Phone:

5072540262

VIN:

1GNEV23DX9S151695

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

TRAVERSE

Year:

2009

US Patent:

20080098952, May 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/588818

Inventors:

David R. Healy - Orono MN, US
Brian R. Trachsel - Oronoco MN, US

International Classification:

G08B 5/40

US Classification:

116214

Abstract:

A promotional item for simultaneously identifying existing wind conditions while displaying a visual promotional element. The promotional items includes a container and cap that holds a quantity of a powdered material. The container can include a display face prominently featuring the visual element. The container can be formed to resemble an activity specific items such as a golf ball with dimples. By quickly squeezing and releasing the container, a quantity of the powdered material is dispelled through an opening portion in the cap into the surrounding air where it visually interacts with any wind to so as to provide an indication of wind direction and intensity. The visual element can be printed directly onto the container or may be pre-printed on a sticker or substrate, providing attachment onto the container and can include logos, names, trademarks, pictures, phone numbers, web addresses and the like as well as combinations thereof.

US Patent:

D553996, Oct 30, 2007

Filed:

Mar 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/255577

Inventors:

David R. Healy - Orono MN, US
Brian R. Trachsel - Oronoco MN, US

International Classification:

0901

US Classification:

D 9668, D9519