US3634960A
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Advertising sign
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-20
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1990-03-20
Abstract
Abstract An advertising sign comprising a plurality of substantially identical interlocking panels hooked on a plurality of horizontal angle iron supports. Each panel has a U-shaped end and an Lshaped end which mate with each other. One end of each panel has a plurality of tabs and the other end thereof has slots whereby one edge of a slot rests on a tab of an adjacent panel and the tabs in turn are hooked on the horizontal angle iron thereby to support said panels on the horizontal angle iron in interlocking relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Tex Don Carlos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:48
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An advertising sign comprising a plurality of substantially identical panels, each panel having an L-shaped end and a Ushaped end, said U-shaped end of one panel transversely slidable with the L-shaped end of an adjacent panel for abutting thereagainst whereby both of said panels are planer with each other, tab means provided on one end of each of said panels, the opposite end of each panel being provided with slot means in which the tab means of an adjacent panel is received, and horizontal support means on which said tabs are hooked to support said panels in interlocking relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An advertising sign comprising a plurality of substantially identical panels, each panel having an L-shaped end and a Ushaped end, said U-shaped end of one panel transversely slidable with the L-shaped end of an adjacent panel for abutting thereagainst whereby both of said panels are planer with each other, tab means provided on one end of each of said panels, the opposite end of each panel being provided with slot means in which the tab means of an adjacent panel is received, and horizontal support means on which said tabs are hooked to support said panels in interlocking relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An advertising sign according to claim 1 comprising a bar abutting the L-shaped end of the first panel of the interlocked panels, tab means provided on said bar, said slot means of said first panel receiving said bar tabs therein, said bar tabs supporting said slotted end of said of said first panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An advertising sign as set forth in claim 1 wherein the tab means is provided on the U-shaped end of each panel support, and the slot means is provided on the L-shaped end of each panel support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An advertising sign according to claim 3 wherein said tabs on the U-shaped end of one of said panels support the L-shaped end on the adjacent panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An advertising sign according to claim 1 wherein said horizontal support comprises a horizontally supported length of angle iron.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
An advertising sign as set forth in claim 1 wherein the slot means comprises a plurality of spaced slots having one end thereof open, and the tab means comprises a plurality of spaced downwardly depending tab members spaced from the respective end of the panel by a perpendicularly disposed connector whereby said tab means may be slidably engaged in a respective slot of an adjacent panel and hook over the horizontal support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
An advertising sign as set forth in clAim 1 wherein the slot means comprises a plurality of spaced slots provided on the L-shaped end of each panel and having one side thereof open for receiving a tab means therein, and said tab means comprises a plurality of spaced downwardly depending tab members provided on the U-shaped end of each panel and spaced therefrom by perpendicularly disposed connector members whereby said tab means may be slidably engaged in a respective slot of an adjacent panel and hook over the horizontal support means.
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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |