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US3758972A
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Billboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A billboard having a housing secured to a supporting structure, the housing removably receiving a sign panel comprising at least two nesting members which securely hold a sign therebetween. The sign is stretched across one of the members and its edges are tightly disposed between the members. Each member includes a plurality of struts each detachably connected in abutting relationship to its adjacent struts thus permitting the member to be readily disassembled for storage and transport. One of the members has a plurality of electrically connected outlets mounted thereon which are adapted to be connected to a power source thus providing lighting for the sign.
Inventors
- 👤 G Egermayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:46
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; G09F13/0418; G09F13/0472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A billboard comprising: a housing adapted to be supported in a vertically disposed position; sign panel means including an inside member and an outside member, removably disposed in nested relationship one inside the other, said panel means removably mounted in said housing; wherein each said member includes a plurality of struts releasably interconnected by a holding device in end to end relationship with adjacent struts, thus forming a framework which is open in the center; a first sign stretched over the inside member with the edges thereof secured between said members when they are in said nested position; a third member removably disposed in nested relationship inside said inside member; and a second sign disposed over said third member on the opposite side of said first sign with the edges of said second sign secured between said inside member and said third member when disposed in a nested position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A billboard comprising: a housing adapted to be supported in a vertically disposed position; sign panel means including an inside member and an outside member, removably disposed in nested relationship one inside the other, said panel means removably mounted in said housing; wherein each said member includes a plurality of struts releasably interconnected by a holding device in end to end relationship with adjacent struts, thus forming a framework which is open in the center; a first sign stretched over the inside member with the edges thereof secured between said members when they are in said nested position; a third member removably disposed in nested relationship inside said inside member; and a second sign disposed over said third member on the opposite side of said first sign with the edges of said second sign secured between said inside member and said third member when disposed in a nested position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A billboard as defined in claim 1 including a cover disposed over each said sign with the outside edges thereof disposed in juxtaposition with the edges of said sign.
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |