US3668797A
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Illuminated sign
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-13
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1989-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A device for storing, displaying, and illuminating selected message-carrying signs having a bracket adapted to receive a battery where a tubular receptacle for storing such signs is secured to the bracket and carries means for displaying the signs. A light removably connected to the bracket is provided to illuminate the signs in place in the display means.
Inventors
- 👤 Rowland H Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:17
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F21/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An illuminated message display device comprising: a bracket adapted to receive a battery; a tubular sign receiving receptacle secured to said bracket and having outwardly extending, cooperative, arm members to receive selected message carrying sign means; base means fastened to said bracket means to secure said bracket means to a selected surface so said bracket means and said receptacle are disposed in a selected position; and, light means connected to said battery means by flexible conduit means so said light receives power from said battery to illuminate said sign means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An illuminated message display device comprising: a bracket adapted to receive a battery; a tubular sign receiving receptacle secured to said bracket and having outwardly extending, cooperative, arm members to receive selected message carrying sign means; base means fastened to said bracket means to secure said bracket means to a selected surface so said bracket means and said receptacle are disposed in a selected position; and, light means connected to said battery means by flexible conduit means so said light receives power from said battery to illuminate said sign means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said arm means have longitudinally extending groove means to receive said sign means and wherein said sign means are of stiff materials to support said sign in said groove means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base means includes suction cup means to fasten said bracket means to said selected surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said light means includes suction cup means to secure said light means to a selected surface at a selected distance from said bracket means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said arm means are pivotable connected to said receptacle means for movement from a position adjacent said receptacle to a position extending generally transversely outwardly from said receptacle.
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |