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EP0098124A1
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Signs
Assignee: Esselte Letraset Ltd
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Filing: 1983-06-24
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A sign unit is described which may be used in a variety of ways to make up signs. The unit consists of an extruded section having a flat central web (1,30) and two flanges (2,3, 32,33). The outer surface of web (1) remote from the flanges can have a legend printed on it. Alternatively a sign plate (14, 15, 37, 38) may be inserted between flanges (2 and 3) and held against e.g. ribs (4) or in grooves (35,36). The flanges or formations thereon may be dimensioned to cooperate with a holder on which the unit may be clipped. The sign unit is preferably made of aluminium alloy or rigid plastics material.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth William Albert C/O Letraset Ltd. Elcock
- 👤 Michel Andre Ghilain Woodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:27
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A multi-purpose sign unit consisting of an extruded section formed of a flat central web (1, 30) and two flanges (2, 3, 32, 33), extending from the two edges thereof and both on the same side thereof, the extrusion having a generally elongated C-shape in cross section, and wherein the flat outer surface of the web on-the side opposite the flanges is adapted to receive a legend and wherein the section is characterised by formations (4, 5, 35, 36) on the facing surfaces of the two flanges which formations are adapted to receive a sign plate (14, 37) and hold it in position parallel to and spaced from the central web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A multi-purpose sign unit consisting of an extruded section formed of a flat central web (1, 30) and two flanges (2, 3, 32, 33), extending from the two edges thereof and both on the same side thereof, the extrusion having a generally elongated C-shape in cross section, and wherein the flat outer surface of the web on-the side opposite the flanges is adapted to receive a legend and wherein the section is characterised by formations (4, 5, 35, 36) on the facing surfaces of the two flanges which formations are adapted to receive a sign plate (14, 37) and hold it in position parallel to and spaced from the central web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sign unit according to claim 1 wherein the flanges or formations thereon are resilient to enable the sign unit to be spring clipped over a suitable base member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A sign unit according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the formations include two pairs of grooves (35, 36), two in each flange, adapted to receive two sign plates-(37, 38) such that both are held parallel to and spaced from the central web at differing distances therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sign unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the outwardly facing face of each of the flanges has a key configuration groove (34) therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sign unit according to claim 4 wherein the grooves are located halfway up the unit when the flat outer surface of the unit is in a horizontal plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A sign comprising one or more sign units according to any one of the preceding claims and having a sign legend applied to the surface of the central web remote from the flanges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A sign consisting of one or more sign units in accordance with any one of claims 1 to 5 together with one or more sign plates held between two flanges of the or each sign unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sign according to' claim 6 or 7 and including end pieces (42) press fitted into the ends of each sign unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sign according to claim 6, 7 or 8 and including a plurality of sign units each resiliently clipped to one or more mounting rails (61, 72).
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