US3702033A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-23
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Granted: 1972-11-07
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Expires: 1991-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A portable display device having a base comprising running gear which includes a plurality of wheels and a pulling tongue wherein the wheels may be detachably secured to the base such that the base may be permanently affixed to a given location. A sign is reciprocally mounted on the base by means of a supporting frame such that the sign may be raised or lowered to any desired position through the operation of a lifting mechanism in the form of a power or manually operated winch connected to the sign by a pulley and cable arrangement. Lights may be arranged on both the interior and exterior of the sign and operated by a power supply, in the form of a battery or generator which also may be carried on the base of the sign.
Inventors
- 👤 Kelly R Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:30
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; G09F13/0418; G09F13/0463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A display device comprising: a base, a running assembly removably attached to said base, such that said display device may be portable or permanently installed on a predetermined location, a support frame mounted on said base, sign means movably mounted on said frame, positioning means connected to said sign means so as to selectively position it relative to said base, whereby said sign means may be raised or lowered on said frame relative to said base by activation of said positioning means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A display device comprising: a base, a running assembly removably attached to said base, such that said display device may be portable or permanently installed on a predetermined location, a support frame mounted on said base, sign means movably mounted on said frame, positioning means connected to said sign means so as to selectively position it relative to said base, whereby said sign means may be raised or lowered on said frame relative to said base by activation of said positioning means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A display device as in claim 1 wherein said running assembly further comprises wheel means on which said device is transported, pulling means arranged on said base so as to interconnect said device to a towing vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display device as in claim 2 further comprising wheel connecting means including a bar connected to said wheel means and removably connected to said base, bracket means fixedly attached to said base and arranged to attach a portion of each of said bars to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A display device as in claim 3 wherein said bracket is arranged relative to said base such that said bar is positionable in supported fashion between said bracket and said device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A display device as in claim 2 wherein said pulling means comprises a tongue movably mounted on said base such that it may be positioned in either an operative or inoperative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A display device as in claim 5 wherein said tongue is telescopically arranged relative to a portion of said base whereby it may be selectively arranged in and out of operative position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A display device as in claim 5 wherein said tongue is pivotally attached to said base such that it may be pivoted into an extended operative position or nonextended, inoperative position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A display device as in claim 5 wherein said movably mounted tongue is removably attached to said base whereby said tongue is attached when permanently positioned at a desired location.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A display device as in claim 1 further including base support means movably connected to said base such that said base support means may be moved into and out of operative position, whereby proper orientation of said device is maintained when arranged in a desired position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A display device as in claim 9 wherein said base support means comprises a plurality of outrigger assembly each of which are telescopically and rotationally connected to said base and arranged in spaced relation to one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A display device as in claim 10 wherein each of said outrigger assemblies comprise first and second portions movably connected to one another such that said portions can be extended or retracted into and out of operative supporting relation to one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A display device as in claim 1 further including guide means arranged relative to said sign means to interconnect said sign means and said frame such that said sign means is guided to move in a reciprocal fashion relative to said frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
A display device as in claim 12 wherein said guide means comprise at least one collar fixedly attached to each side of said sign means and arranged to movably interconnect said sign means to said frame, such that said sign means is capable of moving in a reciprocal fashion relative to said frame and in a plane substantially common to said frame.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display device as in claim 1 wherein said lift means comprises a winch, a cable means interconnecting said winch and said sign means, at least one pulley means positioned on said device between said winch and said sign means in cooperative working engagement with said cable.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display device as in claim 14 further comprising power means including an electric motor to operate said winch.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A display device as in claim 14 wherein said cable means and said one pulley is positioned on an interior portion of said frame.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A display device as in claim 1 further comprising light means mounted on said device So as to illuminate said side means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A display device as in claim 17 further comprising said light means arranged on said interior of said sign 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) | 1975-11-07 | 1976-05-08 | 1976-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-07 | 1980-05-08 | 1980-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-07 | 1984-05-08 | 1984-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |