US3683529A
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Holder for license plates and signs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-14
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A pliable, plastic plate having means secured to the front face for releasably holding a license plate or sign and having flexible, magnetically impregnated tape secured to the back face for holding the plate to metallic objects.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/10; B60R13/105; G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F2007/1873; G09F2007/1895
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A holder for signs, such as license plates comprising: a four-sided, substantially flat, pliable plate made of plastic material having upper and bottom parallel edges and parallel side edges and a front face; means attached to the front face of the plastic plate for releasably holding a sign means, the holding means comprising at least a plurality of lugs projecting upwardly and inwardly from the front face along the upper and bottom edges of the plate, each lug along each edge being spaced from adjacent lugs along that edge to enhance the pliability of the plate; and flexible, magnetically impregnated tape secured to the back face of the plastic plate for holding the plate to metallic objects.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A holder for signs, such as license plates comprising: a four-sided, substantially flat, pliable plate made of plastic material having upper and bottom parallel edges and parallel side edges and a front face; means attached to the front face of the plastic plate for releasably holding a sign means, the holding means comprising at least a plurality of lugs projecting upwardly and inwardly from the front face along the upper and bottom edges of the plate, each lug along each edge being spaced from adjacent lugs along that edge to enhance the pliability of the plate; and flexible, magnetically impregnated tape secured to the back face of the plastic plate for holding the plate to metallic objects.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The holder defined in claim 1 wherein the holding means additionally comprises at least one lug positioned along each side edge of the plate and projecting upwardly from the front face of the plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The holder defined in claim 2 wherein the holding means additionally comprises a pair of lugs positioned along each side edge of the plate and extending upwardly from the front face of the plate, each upwardly extending side lug being At least partially in alignment with the inwardly extending portion of the lugs along the upper and lower edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holder defined in claim 1 having means defining an opening through the plate for enabling the license plate to be easily removed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The holder defined in claim 1 wherein the plastic material comprises high impact polystyrene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The holder defined in claim 1 additionally comprising an easel including an inverted V-shaped member, the free ends of the legs of the V-shaped member terminating in outwardly flared feet releasably fitted under the holding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holder defined in claim 6 additionally comprising a flat board secured to the bottom surfaces of the outwardly flared feet and releasably fitted under the holding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
The holder defined in claim 1 additionally comprising a wall board including a flat board releasably fitted under the holding means, a block member secured to the board, and a retainer secured to and overlapping one edge of the block so as to cooperate with the flat board and block to define a groove having its bottom formed by the block and adapted to receive a sign means when the surface of the block defining the groove is placed to face upwardly.
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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |