US3757443A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Sign
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1972-04-03
•
Granted: 1973-09-11
•
Expires: 1992-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A sign comprising two facing rectangular boards which abut at their tops and ends but are bowed apart at the midpoint of their bottoms. A short block is connected to the bottoms of the respective panels at the middle and is adhered to a surface. The contour of the panels provides increased wind resistance.
Inventors
- 👤 H Miller
- 👤 B Fernander
- 👤 L Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:34
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/002; G09F23/00; G09F23/0083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A sign for mounting on a surface in a position exposed to wind comprising a pair of planar facing panels, means joining the tops of said panels in abutting relationship substantially along their top edges to form a single substantially straight line joint, means securing the respective ends of said panels in abutting relationship substantially along their respective edges to form substantially straight line joints, a block having a length of about 10-25 percent of the length of said panels, which can be attached to said surface, means for securing the middles of the lower portions of the respective panels to spaced apart positions of said block whereby the bottoms of said panels are bowed apart at their mid portions but abut at their tops and ends along said joints, the bowed configuration of the lower portions of said panels reducing the strain on the attachment between said block and said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A sign for mounting on a surface in a position exposed to wind comprising a pair of planar facing panels, means joining the tops of said panels in abutting relationship substantially along their top edges to form a single substantially straight line joint, means securing the respective ends of said panels in abutting relationship substantially along their respective edges to form substantially straight line joints, a block having a length of about 10-25 percent of the length of said panels, which can be attached to said surface, means for securing the middles of the lower portions of the respective panels to spaced apart positions of said block whereby the bottoms of said panels are bowed apart at their mid portions but abut at their tops and ends along said joints, the bowed configuration of the lower portions of said panels reducing the strain on the attachment between said block and said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which said panels comprise a single sheet folded against itself, the panels abutting along the fold.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sign as set forth in claim 2 in which said fold is at the tops of said panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which the ends of said panels are joined together by a tape adhered to them.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which said block has means for securing it to a surface comprising an elastomeric cushion which conforms to the shape of said surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which said block has a pair of generally parallel vertical surfaces against which the respective panels are secured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sign as set forth in claim 6 in which said vertical surfaces are upwardly and inwardly inclined towards each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sign as set forth in claim 6 including flanges extending outwardly from the lower portions of said vertical surfaces to increase the area of said block secured to said surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which said block has means for securing it to said surface comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which said block has downwardly extending groove for insertion of a single panel sign and means for securing said single panel sign in said groove.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 in which the heights of said panels are no greater than their lengths.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sign as set forth in claim 11 in which the height of each of said panels is 1/2 to 2/3 of its width.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sign as set forth in claim 1 including printed indicia on at least one of said panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CA704578A
Cited
US1152461A
Cited
US1980453A
Cited
US3208173A
Cited
US3327415A
Cited
US3290813A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |