US3711977A
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Dimensional display flagger
Assignee: Blankenhern Display Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-08
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A dimensional display flagger has a normally flat-lying display body and oppositely extending supporting arms with a flexible but form-stable spacing portion connecting the body and arms, the relationship being such that the spacing portion will buckle when the arms are moved longitudinally toward one another, whereby to thrust the display body into a substantially spaced plane relative to the arms. This device is especially useful as an attention-getter on merchandise sales shelves, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 S Blankenhorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:10
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/0068; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A dimensional display flagger comprising: a normally flat-lying display body and oppositely extending supporting arms with a flexible but form-stable spacing portion connecting said body and arms; said spacing portion being connected to said display body along an axis spaced from opposite sides of the display body but otherwise free to move relative to the display body and adapted to buckle when the arms are moved longitudinally toward one another whereby to thrust said display body into a substantially spaced plane relative to said arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A dimensional display flagger comprising: a normally flat-lying display body and oppositely extending supporting arms with a flexible but form-stable spacing portion connecting said body and arms; said spacing portion being connected to said display body along an axis spaced from opposite sides of the display body but otherwise free to move relative to the display body and adapted to buckle when the arms are moved longitudinally toward one another whereby to thrust said display body into a substantially spaced plane relative to said arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A flagger according to claim 1, in which said display body, said spacing portion and said arms are all in normally a common plane in a one-piece construction said spacing portion comprising respective pairs of divergent legs between the connection with the body and the arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A flagger according to claim 1, said body comprising a separately formed part from said arms and said spacing portion, and being attached to said spacing portion at limited areas on said axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A flagger according to claim 1, said body being partially separated from said spacing portion, said spacing portion comprising pairs of legs respectively connected to said arms and connected together at top and bottom areas, and said areas also being connected to said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A flagger according to claim 4, in which said body, said spacing portion and said said arms are all integrally formed from a common piece of sheet material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A flagger according to claim 4, in which said display body is a separately formed piece from said arms and said spacing portiOn and is attached to said spacing portion at said areas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A flagger according to claim 1, comprising a one-piece sheet material member, said display body being partially severed from said spacing portions by cuts through the material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A flagger according to claim 1, in which said spacing portion comprises respective pairs of relatively divergent legs extending from said arms, and connected together at respective generally diametrically opposed areas on said axis and connected with said display body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A flagger according to claim 1, including notches at juncture of the arms with said spacing portion enabling engagement of opposite longitudinal edges of said arms in price rail grooves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
81 words
A flagger according to claim 1 comprising a one-piece sheet material member, said display body being partially severed from said spacing portions by cuts through said material and terminating adjacent to integral areas of the body on said axis such that the spacing position comprises legs joined with said areas and said arms, and short extensions from the cuts generally transverse thereto at said portions to prevent tendency to tear into the body at juncture of the legs with said portions.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |