US3706150A
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Three-dimensional molding sign and method of fabricating same
Assignee: HOPP PRESS Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional molding sign which can be inexpensively produced from flat stock and folded on score lines to produce a three-dimensional sign with one end portion anchored in molding and a second end portion displaying information, the second end portion being parallel to the end portion in the molding and connected thereto by an intermediate portion which projects outwardly therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 William Greenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:10
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A three-dimensional molding sign formed out of sheet material including in combination an anchor portion of said sign, upper and lower parallel edges of said anchor portion adapted to be received within facing parallel channels of a molding, an intermediate portion of said sign attached to said anchor portion and folded at a first score line to project outwardly therefrom in a vertical plane and at an angle with said anchor portion, upper and lower arcuate edge portions joining said intermediate portion to said anchor portion with said lower arcuate edge portion extending below the lower edge of said intermediate portion to provide strengthening in the vertical plane, a notch in said anchor portion at the upper edge thereof extending into the upper edge of said intermediate portion effectively removing a corner of said anchor portion to allow the upper edge of the anchor portion to be received within a molding, a display portion of said sign attached to the front edge of said intermediate portion and folded at a second score line so that said display portion and said anchor portion are in parallel planes whereby a three-dimensional sign is provided from flat stock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A three-dimensional molding sign formed out of sheet material including in combination an anchor portion of said sign, upper and lower parallel edges of said anchor portion adapted to be received within facing parallel channels of a molding, an intermediate portion of said sign attached to said anchor portion and folded at a first score line to project outwardly therefrom in a vertical plane and at an angle with said anchor portion, upper and lower arcuate edge portions joining said intermediate portion to said anchor portion with said lower arcuate edge portion extending below the lower edge of said intermediate portion to provide strengthening in the vertical plane, a notch in said anchor portion at the upper edge thereof extending into the upper edge of said intermediate portion effectively removing a corner of said anchor portion to allow the upper edge of the anchor portion to be received within a molding, a display portion of said sign attached to the front edge of said intermediate portion and folded at a second score line so that said display portion and said anchor portion are in parallel planes whereby a three-dimensional sign is provided from flat stock.
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) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |