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US3740878A
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Device for displaying price information
Assignee: DISPLAY CORP INT
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Filing: 1971-08-13
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-08-13
Abstract
Abstract The device for displaying price information includes a fixture holding at least one numeral indicating section. Each numeral indicating section includes a plurality of segments which are arranged in a plurality of lateral and longitudinal rows and rotatably mounted to the holding fixture so that each can be selectively rotated from one side to another. One surface of each segment is of one color and another surface is of a contrasting color. By selective rotation of the segments, the outer exposed surfaces of some provide a background of one color and the outer exposed surfaces of the remaining form an appropriate numeral of a contrasting color which indicates the price. A backing member juxtaposed the backside of the holding fixture prevents the segments from rotating when the holding fixture is in the display position. Numeral changes corresponding to the unit price of the merchandise advertised can be made by simply moving the holding fixture away from the backing member so the segments are free to rotate, selectively rotating the segments to form the appropriate numeral and returning the holding fixture to the display position.
Inventors
- 👤 D Oelschlaeger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:38
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A display device comprising a support having a backing member; a panel having a front, a back, and at least one cutout; an indicating section positioned within said cutout and including a plurality of display segments which are arranged in a plurality of adjacent lateral and longitudinal rows and have at least two exposable surfaces of contrasting colors; means mounting said display segments on said panel for relative rotational movement so that individual of said display segments can be selectively rotated with respect to said panel to expose one of said exposable surfaces towards the front of said panel; and means connecting said panel to said support for selective joint movement of said panel and said support and for selective movement of said panel relative to said backing member between a display position, where the back of said panel is juxtaposed said backing member with said display segments being engageable with said backing member to thereby prevent rotation of said display segments, and a position remote from said backing member, where said display segments can be selectively rotated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A display device comprising a support having a backing member; a panel having a front, a back, and at least one cutout; an indicating section positioned within said cutout and including a plurality of display segments which are arranged in a plurality of adjacent lateral and longitudinal rows and have at least two exposable surfaces of contrasting colors; means mounting said display segments on said panel for relative rotational movement so that individual of said display segments can be selectively rotated with respect to said panel to expose one of said exposable surfaces towards the front of said panel; and means connecting said panel to said support for selective joint movement of said panel and said support and for selective movement of said panel relative to said backing member between a display position, where the back of said panel is juxtaposed said backing member with said display segments being engageable with said backing member to thereby prevent rotation of said display segments, and a position remote from said backing member, where said display segments can be selectively rotated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said indicating section includes at least five lateral rows and at least three longitudinal rows of said segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1 including a plurality of rods which are mounted in parallel, spaced relationship on said panel and on which said display segments forming either the lateral rows or the longitudinal rows are rotatably mounted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes means holding said panel on said support for slidable movement with respect to said backing member between said display position and said remote position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A display device according to claim 4 wherein said holding means includes a pair of parallel, spaced guide members which are mounted on said support and have guideways, said panel being slidably held between said guideways for movement with respect to said backing member between said display position and said remote position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprises means pivotally mounting said panel on said support for pivotal movement of said panel with respect to said backing member between said display position and said remote position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
192 words
A display device comprising a support having a backing member; a panel having a front, a back, and at least one cutout; an indicating section positioned in said cutout and including a plurality of display segments which are arranged in parallel lateral rows and parallel longitudinal rows and have at least two exposable surfaces of contrasting colors; a plurality of rods rotatably carrying either the lateral rows or the longitudinal rows of said display segments and mounted on said panel in parallel, spaced relationship so that individual of said display segments can be selectively rotated with respect to said panel to expose one of said exposable surfaces toward the front of said panel; and means connecting said panel to said support for selective joint movement of said panel and said support and for selective movement of said panel relative to said backing member between a display position, where the back of said panel is juxtaposed said backing member with said display segments being engageable with said backing member to thereby prevent rotation of said display segments, and a position remote from said backing member, where said display segments can be selectively rotated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
192 words
A display device comprising a support having a backing member; a panel having a front, a back, and at least one cutout; an indicating section positioned in said cutout and including a plurality of display segments which are arranged in parallel lateral rows and parallel longitudinal rows and have at least two exposable surfaces of contrasting colors; a plurality of rods rotatably carrying either the lateral rows or the longitudinal rows of said display segments and mounted on said panel in parallel, spaced relationship so that individual of said display segments can be selectively rotated with respect to said panel to expose one of said exposable surfaces toward the front of said panel; and means connecting said panel to said support for selective joint movement of said panel and said support and for selective movement of said panel relative to said backing member between a display position, where the back of said panel is juxtaposed said backing member with said display segments being engageable with said backing member to thereby prevent rotation of said display segments, and a position remote from said backing member, where said display segments can be selectively rotated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A display device according to claim 7 wherein said connecting means comprises a pair of parallel, spaced guide members having guideways and said panel is slidably held between said guideways for movement with respect to said backing member between said display position and saId remote position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display device according to claim 7 wherein said connecting means comprises means for pivotally mounting said panel on said support member for pivotal movement with respect to said backing member between said display position in said remote position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |