US3138886A
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Advertising sign construction
Assignee: CHICAGO CARDBOARD PRODUCTS CO
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Filing: 1961-12-28
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1981-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jess A Cobb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:58
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006; G09F15/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
IN AN ADVERTISING SIGN CONSTRUCTION FOR REMOVABLY ATTACHING A PLACARD SIGN HAVING DISPOSED IN THE FACE THEREOF A PLURALITY OF MOUNTING APERTURES, A DISPLAY SIGN-HOLDING ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPRISES A SIGN SUPPORT MEANS HAVING A RECTANGULAR FRAME FABRICATED FROM AT LEAST ONE THIN, NARROW BAR HAVING A PLANAR FACE UPON WHICH THE SIGN RESTS, A PLURALITY OF TOGGLE CLAMPS MOUNTED ON SAID PLANAR FACE IN SPACED RELATION EACH TO THE OTHER IN A PATTERN CONFORMING WITH THE PATTERN OF SAID MOUNTING APERTURE, SAID TOGGLE CLAMPS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED RESILIENT ARMS ATTACHED TO SAID PLANAR FACE, A TOGGLE ARM HAVING A PAIR OF TRUNNIONS LATERALLY DEPENDING FROM SAID ARM ENGAGING SAID RESILIENT ARMS, SAID TRUNNIONS HAVING A WIDTH TO THICKNESS RATIO OF GREATER THAN ONE WHEREBY SAID ARM CAN BE HELD IN SIGN-INSTALLING POSITION NORMAL TO SAID FACE, AND BE PIVOTED INTO A BIASED CLAMPING POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO AND IN COOPERATION WITH SAID PLANAR AREA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
IN AN ADVERTISING SIGN CONSTRUCTION FOR REMOVABLY ATTACHING A PLACARD SIGN HAVING DISPOSED IN THE FACE THEREOF A PLURALITY OF MOUNTING APERTURES, A DISPLAY SIGN-HOLDING ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPRISES A SIGN SUPPORT MEANS HAVING A RECTANGULAR FRAME FABRICATED FROM AT LEAST ONE THIN, NARROW BAR HAVING A PLANAR FACE UPON WHICH THE SIGN RESTS, A PLURALITY OF TOGGLE CLAMPS MOUNTED ON SAID PLANAR FACE IN SPACED RELATION EACH TO THE OTHER IN A PATTERN CONFORMING WITH THE PATTERN OF SAID MOUNTING APERTURE, SAID TOGGLE CLAMPS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED RESILIENT ARMS ATTACHED TO SAID PLANAR FACE, A TOGGLE ARM HAVING A PAIR OF TRUNNIONS LATERALLY DEPENDING FROM SAID ARM ENGAGING SAID RESILIENT ARMS, SAID TRUNNIONS HAVING A WIDTH TO THICKNESS RATIO OF GREATER THAN ONE WHEREBY SAID ARM CAN BE HELD IN SIGN-INSTALLING POSITION NORMAL TO SAID FACE, AND BE PIVOTED INTO A BIASED CLAMPING POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO AND IN COOPERATION WITH SAID PLANAR AREA.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |