Jeffrey W Harms

US Patent:

7101450, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Nov 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/716214

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Harms - Lawrence KS, US

Assignee:

Gill Studios, Inc. - Shawnee Mission KS

International Classification:

B32B 37/00

US Classification:

156 731, 156227, 156277, 156384, 156555, 1565801, 1565802

Abstract:

A single pass process and apparatus for manufacturing a folded yard sign from a pre-cut sheet previously coated on both sides with a fusible polymer includes the steps of printing an image on an outside of the sheet, curing the image, scoring the printed sheet, folding the scored sheet, ultrasonically sealing regions along side edges of the folded sheet, and stacking the sealed sheets, which are finished sign products ready for packaging. The ultrasonic sealing fuses the polymer coated inside surfaces along the edges of the folded sheet. The sealed side edges form a sign support receiving pocket in the finished sign member in cooperation with a folded edge of the sign member.

US Patent:

7367147, May 6, 2008

Filed:

Aug 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/513665

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Harms - Lawrence KS, US

Assignee:

Gil Studios, Inc. - Shawnee Mission KS

International Classification:

G09F 15/00

US Classification:

4060618, 4060705, 4060706, 156 731

Abstract:

A single pass process and apparatus for manufacturing a folded yard sign from a pre-cut sheet previously coated on both sides with a fusible polymer includes the steps of printing an image on an outside of the sheet, curing the image, scoring the printed sheet, folding the scored sheet, ultrasonically sealing regions along side edges of the folded sheet, and stacking the sealed sheets, which are finished sign products ready for packaging. The ultrasonic sealing fuses the polymer coated inside surfaces along the edges of the folded sheet. The sealed side edges form a sign support receiving pocket in the finished sign member in cooperation with a folded edge of the sign member.

US Patent:

20090119961, May 14, 2009

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/937892

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Harms - Lawrence KS, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/18
G09F 7/00

US Classification:

4060705, 40610, 4060601

Abstract:

A compact yard sign package reinforced by a folded bail includes a sign member formed by a rectangular sheet folded at a fold line to form a sign member including pair of sign panels, side edge regions of the sign panels being joined to form a bail receiving pocket between the sign panels. A hand bendable wire bail is formed by a straight bridge section with legs extending from ends of the bridge at right angles. Outer sections of the legs are bent at right angles to inner sections of the legs to form a folded bail. The folded bail is positioned in the pocket of the sign member to reinforce the sign member during shipping. An end use removes the bail from the pocket and straightens the legs out prior to inserting ends of the legs into the ground to set up the sign assembly.

US Patent:

50672657, Nov 26, 1991

Filed:

May 23, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/528035

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Harms - Olathe KS

Assignee:

Gill Studios, Inc. - Shawnee Mission KS

International Classification:

A44C 300

US Classification:

40 15

Abstract:

A badge having an attachment assembly for securing to wearing apparel, paramagnetic surfaces or the like includes a pin, clip or magnetic mounting assembly secured to the badge. The attachment assembly is mounted on a central post to facilitate automated placement of the mounting assembly on the post. A latching pin mechanism for use as the attachment assembly includes a loop for mounting on the central post and spring biased pin offset from the loop to allow the badge to hang appropriately even though supported by the central post. Alternative embodiments utilize a magnet, slide-on clip or biased jaw alligator clip as the attachment assembly.

US Patent:

58785043, Mar 9, 1999

Filed:

Sep 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/926043

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Harms - Lawrence KS

International Classification:

F41G 138

US Classification:

33247

Abstract:

A rifle scope vertical alignment apparatus includes first and second plates, each with a bottom surface shaped as an inverted V. A vertically oriented elongate slot is formed in one of the first and second plates and a receiving channel is formed in one of the first and second plates to slidably engage the other of the first and second plates. A level is positioned on one of the first and second plates such that it is visible from a rear surface of the apparatus. A threaded screw extends through the slot and into a threaded bore on the other of the first and second plates so that the plates can be held in a selected position relative to each other with the inverted V bottom surfaces aligned. The alignment method involves positioning the inverted bottom V of the first plate of the alignment apparatus atop the rifle barrel just in front of the objective end of the scope, placing the inverted V bottom surface of the second plate atop the scope barrel and then tightening the threaded screw. The rifle, scope and alignment apparatus are then leveled and a user sights through the scope at an external vertical reference line and rotatably adjusts the scope until the vertical reticle is precisely aligned with the external vertical reference line and then tightens the scope in position.

US Patent:

46276084, Dec 9, 1986

Filed:

May 1, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/729283

Inventors:

Jeffrey W. Harms - Olathe KS

Assignee:

Gill Studios, Inc. - Shawnee Mission KS

International Classification:

B65H 312

US Classification:

271197

Abstract:

A vacuum take-off conveyor is used to transfer a printed sheet from a delivery conveyor to a sheet stacking apparatus. The vacuum conveyor has a vacuum chamber structure with an inner chamber. A vacuum source is connected to the chamber structure, near a first end thereof, and operates to create a pressure differential between the chamber and the surrounding atmosphere. The chamber structure is provided with longitudinal slots in a bottom wall to provide air communication from the atmosphere into the chamber. An endless foraminous belt is received onto the chamber structure to form a continuous loop from the first end to a second end thereof, and is rotated by a drive pulley. A damper, such as an adjustable damper plate, is situated within the chamber so as to produce a high vacuum region near the vacuum source between the damper plate and the first end of the chamber structure, and a low vacuum region between the damper plate and the chamber structure second end. Additionally, side walls of the chamber structure have a plurality of orifices therethrough, which apertures can be selectively closed or opened to affect the relative pressure differential between the high and low vacuum regions and the surrounding atmosphere.

US Patent:

20220343805, Oct 27, 2022

Filed:

Apr 27, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/731010

Inventors:

- Lenexa KS, US
Jeffrey W. Harms - Lawrence KS, US

Assignee:

Gill Studios, Inc. - Lenexa KS

International Classification:

G09F 7/18
F16B 7/04

Abstract:

A sign having a display section formed from two pliable sheets and a frame assembly having members joined by various connector pieces. The connector pieces may include couplers and corner pieces. The connector pieces may be used to construct the frame assembly. The connector pieces may also be used to stow the frame assembly when the sign is not in use or being packaged for shipment and also during shipment. For example, the connector pieces may cover the ends of frame assembly members to keep them organized and to keep the members from piercing packaging or other parts of the sign.