Thomas P Eidsmore

US Patent:

7415787, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Apr 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/398356

Inventors:

Thomas Eidsmore - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/00

US Classification:

40201, 40202, 40712

Abstract:

A license plate frame assembly for the secure installation of a license plate upon a vehicle includes a backing plate and an outer frame. The backing plate is mounted to the vehicle. The outer frame is dimensioned to receive the license plate and the backing plate therein. A locking mechanism secures the outer frame to the backing plate.

US Patent:

D516483, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Apr 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/227994

Inventors:

Thomas Eidsmore - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12193

US Patent:

20140237870, Aug 28, 2014

Filed:

Jul 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/232799

Inventors:

Thomas Eidsmore - Santa Cruz CA, US

International Classification:

B60R 13/10

US Classification:

40209

Abstract:

A license plate frame is dimensioned for receipt around an associated license plate. The frame includes a first portion in parallel, spaced relation from a second portion and joined thereto along opposite ends by first and second interconnection portions. A handle extends outwardly from a first face of the second portion. First and second spaced openings along the first portion receive associated fasteners to secure the frame to the associate license plate and associated vehicle. First and second spaced apart, segmented studs (circular or non-circular) extend outwardly from a second face of the second portion for receipt in corresponding openings in the associated license plate, or to abut against an outer surface thereof. The handle includes a first, upper surface and a second, lower surface, the lower surface including a region dimensioned for advertising.