Patent Application
20250037616
The present invention relates generally to advertising techniques, more specifically but not by way of limitation, an advertising system that is provided in multiple embodiments wherein the present invention provides a technique to advertise of commercial heavy trucks, in particular dump trucks and lift gate trucks.
Outdoor media advertising is a heavy utilized advertising technique across North America. Advertisers attempt to promote their brand and capture a targeted audience with various alternate techniques that fall under outdoor advertising category. Billboards are heavily utilized and provide an opportunity to capture the attention of passing motorist. Other outdoor advertising techniques include signs on cargo trucks, typically the side of the cargo trailer of a commercial tractor trailer. These signs are typically painted and are located on the sides of the cargo trailer which can make the ability to view sometimes challenging based on a viewer's position relative to the side of the cargo truck.
There are many different types of commercial trucks operating on the roads which include large dump trucks and lift style haulers that are used for transfer of large loose materials. These trucks routinely travel in densely populated areas and as such, if outfitted with advertising media could potentially be a good platform to place advertisements thereon. The style of these trucks however make placing advertisements difficult. A good spot with a high capture rate is the rear of vehicles but the dump trucks have a configuration that currently the only manner to place advertisements thereon is through permanent techniques such as painting which is undesirable for various reasons.
Accordingly, there is a need for an advertising system that is configured to be operably coupled to a dump truck and other types of commercial trucks wherein the present invention provides a support platform allowing for placement of a support member that has advertising indicia thereon.
It is the object of the present invention to provide an advertising system that is provided in multiple embodiments wherein the present invention is configured to be releasably secured to dump trucks and similar style commercial trucks and transfer trailers.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an advertising system having embodiments configured to releasably secure to commercial trucks and trailers wherein an embodiment of the present invention is configured to releasably secure to a rear gate of a dump truck.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an advertising system that is provided in multiple embodiments wherein the present invention includes an embodiment configured to releasably secure an advertising support member to a transfer box trailer tailgate.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an advertising system having embodiments configured to releasably secure to commercial trucks and trailers wherein the present invention includes an embodiment that secures to a truck or trailer having a tarp operable to be rolled over the top opening of the truck or trailer.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an advertising system that is provided in multiple embodiments wherein the present invention wherein the embodiments of the present invention include an advertising support member that is releasably secured within the frame of the embodiments of the present invention.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide an advertising system having embodiments configured to releasably secure to commercial trucks and trailers wherein the frame of the embodiments of the present invention are configured to lockably secure to advertising support member.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an advertising system that is provided in multiple embodiments wherein two of the embodiments include a frame configured to laterally adjust so as to be mounted in their desired location.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated an advertising system 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the advertising system 100 is provided in multiple embodiments in order to be operably coupled to the different exemplary commercial trucks and trailers discussed herein. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention the embodiments discussed herein could be manufactured from various suitable materials and incorporate adaptations for the intended application. Referring in particular to
The dump truck embodiment 300 includes a frame 310 wherein the frame 310 includes an upper horizontal member 311, lower horizontal member 312, first vertical support member 313 and second vertical support member 314 that are integrally secured to form the shape of the frame 310. The frame 310 includes a void 320 wherein the void 320 is configured to have an advertising support member 50 releasably secured therein. In a preferred embodiment the first vertical support member 313 and second vertical support member 314 are manufactured from metal C-channel wherein the configuration thereof provides an ability to slidably insert the advertising support member 50 into the frame 310 so as to display in void 320. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the frame 310 could be configured in alternate manners so as to releasably secure therein an advertising support member 50. The frame 310 is releasably secured to the tailgate 399 with the first attachment member 330 and second attachment member 340. The first attachment member 330 and the second attachment member 340 are identically constructed and are operable to secure the dump truck embodiment 300 over the upper edge of the tailgate 399. The first attachment member 330 includes first member 332 and second member 334. First attachment member 330 extends outward from the upper horizontal member 311. Second member 334 is perpendicular in form having a lower portion 335 that extends downward along the tailgate 399. The second member 334 is movable with respect to the first member 332 utilizing slot apertures 350 and fasteners (not particularly illustrated herein). Slot apertures 350 allow for adjustment of the second member 334 in order to bias against the inside surface of the tailgate 399 in order to secure the dump truck embodiment 300. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternate elements and/or techniques could be employed to secure the dump truck embodiment 300 to a tailgate 399. The embodiment of the dump truck embodiment 300 illustrated in
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The frame 210 includes outer support tube 220 having an inner support tube 225 movably disposed therein. The inner support tube 225 includes a first portion 226 and second portion 227 that are movably coupled with spring member 228. The configuration of the inner support tube 225 allows lateral width adjustment for different tarp rack 299 sizes while maintaining the width of the frame 210 in order to have secured thereto the advertising support member 50. The inner support tube 225 has secured to the first portion 226 and second portion 227 opposing retention members 230,235. The retention members 230, 235 are configured to surroundably mount opposing ends of the tarp rack 299. While the retention members 230, 235 are illustrated having a particular shape, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the retention members 230, 235 could be manufactured in alternate shapes and sizes and achieve the desired functionality discussed herein.
The advertising support member 50 is configured to be slidably inserted within the void 258 between frame 210 and sign support member 260. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the advertising support member 50 could be lockably secured in position so as to inhibit unauthorized removal thereof.
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In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
