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US3766675A
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Modular advertising display
Assignee: LEIGH J Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-30
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of display modules are each formed of folded sheet material to define front, back, and two side panels of the module. Connectors are provided having tongues which fit through slots in the side panels of the display modules. Connection modules, similar to the display modules, have connection elements fitting through the same slots which accommodate the connector tongues. Feet for supporting the display have tongues fitting through same slots which accommodate the connection elements. A pressure sensitive adhesive, initially covered by a protective strip, enables the front and back panels to be joined along a line parallel to the side panels giving the front and back panels a concave shape. Guide holes are provided in the front and back panels.
Inventors
- 👤 J Leigh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:30
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A modular advertising display comprising: a. at least two display modules, each module being formed of folded sheet material defining front and back paneLs and two side panels of the module, and b. at least two connectors formed of sheet material, each connector being adapted to engage one side panel of each module when the modules are arranged one above the other, and each connector having means cooperable with the two side panels which it engages for preventing vertical movement of said modules away from each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A modular advertising display comprising: a. at least two display modules, each module being formed of folded sheet material defining front and back paneLs and two side panels of the module, and b. at least two connectors formed of sheet material, each connector being adapted to engage one side panel of each module when the modules are arranged one above the other, and each connector having means cooperable with the two side panels which it engages for preventing vertical movement of said modules away from each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 1 wherein each module side panel has a slot, and said connector cooperable means includes tongues adapted to be bent perpendicular to said side panels and inserted through respective slots in said side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 2 wherein each connector comprises two sections of sheet material permanently joined in a region spaced from the upper and lower edges of the sections, each of the upper and lower unconnected regions of said sections serving to accommodate between them a side panel of one of said modules, and said tongues projecting from the portions of one of said sections which is unconnected to the other section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 2 wherein the slots in said side panels are horizontal, and said tongues project from the upper and lower edges of said one section and are adapted to be bent horizontally for insertion through said slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 1 including means for joining the front and back panels of each module along a line parallel to said side panels so that said front and back panels assume a concave contour, said means including a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a protective strip of material covering said adhesive, said protective strip being removable when the display is erected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 5 including guide holes in said front and back panels, said holes being used to orient the panels with respect to each other immediately prior to adhesively securing them together, and said holes also serving to accommodate means for suspending the assembled display.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 2 including at least two of said display modules arranged side by side, and a connection module between them, said connection module being similar in construction to said display modules, and connection elements projecting from the ends of the side panels of said connection module, said connection elements being accommodated by the same slots in said display module side panels which accommodate said connector tongues.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
A modular advertising display as defined in claim 7 including foot members for the display, each foot member comprising two sections permanently joined together in their lower regions but unconnected in their upper regions so that they can accommodate between them a side panel of one of said display modules, and a tongue projecting from the portion of one of said sections which is unconnected to the other section, said foot member tongue being accommodated by the same slot in said display module side panel which accommodates a connection element of said connection module.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |