US3593450A
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Pole banner sign construction
Assignee: Massillon Cleveland Akron Sign Co
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Filing: 1969-11-26
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-11-26
Abstract
Abstract The pole banner sign construction has permanent hardware for supporting a flexible banner on a pole. All of the hardware is permanently mounted on the pole, eliminating the need for removing hardware components for storage when not used for supporting a banner. The hardware can be positioned easily on the pole to be inconspicuous and out of the way when not used to support a banner component. A simple flexible banner that may be changed from time to time is mounted on the hardware and is adapted to be folded into a small package for shipment in an envelope. A pair of banner members may be similarly mounted on either side of the pole. The banner may be changed from time to time without the use of any tools by merely unhooking several hooks from banner engagement and then hooking the replacement banner in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel J Mollet
- 👤 Thomas Friedrichsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:30
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
Pole sign construction of a type in which a flexible banner is removably mounted and tensioned on a pole; including a rectangular flexible banner, each banner corner being provided with attachment means; upper and lower banner support means each including a mounting bracket, flexible metal spring rod means, and spring-tensioned bolt means pivotally connecting said spring rod means to said mounting bracket; and hook means in tensioned engagement between the spring rod means and the attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
Pole sign construction of a type in which a flexible banner is removably mounted and tensioned on a pole; including a rectangular flexible banner, each banner corner being provided with attachment means; upper and lower banner support means each including a mounting bracket, flexible metal spring rod means, and spring-tensioned bolt means pivotally connecting said spring rod means to said mounting bracket; and hook means in tensioned engagement between the spring rod means and the attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Pole sign construction as defined in claim 1 in which the attachment means includes grommet means at each corner of the flexible banner for engagement with the hook means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Pole sign construction as defined in claim 1 in which the attachment means includes rope loop means formed at each corner of the flexible banner for engagement with the hook means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
Pole sign construction as defined in claim 1 in which the spring rod means includes a flexible metal rod provided with an opening at each end for receiving the hook means, and in which the rod is inserted through a hole in the bolt means shaft and permanently attached thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
Pole sign construction as defined in claim 1 in which the spring-tensioned bolt means includes a bolt having a head and a shaft, a spring surrounding the shaft, the mounting bracket being formed with a hole through which the bolt shaft projects, and the spring reacting between the bolt head and bracket to urge the shaft normally to move in one direction through said hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
Pole sign construction as defined in claim 1 in which the spring rod means includes a flexible metal rod; in which the spring tensioned bolt means includes a spring pressed bolt having a shaft, the mounting bracket being formed with a hole through which the bolt shaft projects, and the rod being connected with the shaft on one side of the bracket; and in which the spring pressed bolt urges the rod against the bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
Pole sign construction as defined in claim 6 in which the bracket is formed with horizontally and vertically extending grooves radiating from said hole; and in which the rod may be selectively seated in either of said horizontally or vertically extending grooves.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |