US3798808A
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Rotating sign structure
Assignee: WAGENEN N VAN
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A rotating sign structure comprising a sign supporting structure, a power source mounted adjacent the top of the supporting structure, a rotatable drive sleeve interposed between the power source and the supporting structure, means securing the power source to the sleeve, and a shaft extending from the power source engaging and secured against rotation to the supporting structure. The sleeve is rotated by the motor in respect to the supporting structure. A sign is mounted on the sleeve and projects assymmetrically therefrom. Method and several modifications are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Wagenen N Van
- 👤 A Lamph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:26
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F7/22; G09F11/00; G09F11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
An outdoor revolving sign assembly subjected to weather including heavy wind loads comprising: a sign to be rotated; rigid cantilevered supporting structure the distal end of which is free and extends to a substantial height into the air and the proximal end of which is permanently non-rotatably anchored at an anchoring site; power means carried adjacent the distal end of said supporting structure; a rotatable sleeve of substantial length coaxial with the supporting structure rotatably carried upon spaced bearing structure by said supporting structure adjacent the free distal end thereof said sleeve being non-rotatably directly connected at the exterior thereof by load transferring structure to the sign; rotating drive means of the power means directly physically nonrotatably fastened by first fastener means to said sleeve for unitary rotation of the drive means and the sleeve together upon said sleeve bearing structure under force of the power means; and stationary means of the power means non-rotatably directly physically non-rotatably fastened by second fastener means to the free distal end of the supporting structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
An outdoor revolving sign assembly subjected to weather including heavy wind loads comprising: a sign to be rotated; rigid cantilevered supporting structure the distal end of which is free and extends to a substantial height into the air and the proximal end of which is permanently non-rotatably anchored at an anchoring site; power means carried adjacent the distal end of said supporting structure; a rotatable sleeve of substantial length coaxial with the supporting structure rotatably carried upon spaced bearing structure by said supporting structure adjacent the free distal end thereof said sleeve being non-rotatably directly connected at the exterior thereof by load transferring structure to the sign; rotating drive means of the power means directly physically nonrotatably fastened by first fastener means to said sleeve for unitary rotation of the drive means and the sleeve together upon said sleeve bearing structure under force of the power means; and stationary means of the power means non-rotatably directly physically non-rotatably fastened by second fastener means to the free distal end of the supporting structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said cantilevered supporting structure comprises: a load transferring surface at the anchoring site located at the proximal end of the supporting structure; a cylindrical intermediate portion extending upward from said load transferring surface; an upper free end; and a spline recess formed in the upper free end configured to non-rotatably mate with said stationary means of the power means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein: said sign comprises a display area assymmetrical with respect to the axis of rotation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the sign is disposed above the power means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the motor is situated within the sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the power means and sleeve are in tandem relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein drive means of said power means comprise a rotating housing and the stationary means of the power means comprises a stationary shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the rotating drive means of said power means comprises a rotating shaft and the stationary means of the power means comprises a stationary housing.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of erecting a rotating sign comprising the steps of: erecting a cantilevered supporting structure which is anchored against displacement of any kind at its proximal end and projects into the air; mounting power means adjacent the distal end of the supporting structure so that a first direct connection non-rotatably physically joins a stationary part of the power means to the upper free end of said supporting structure; rotatably disposing an elongated rotatable sleeve of substantial length coaxially upon bearing structure carried by said supporting structure adjacent the upper free end thereof; and non-rotatably directly connecting a rotating part of said power means to said elongated sleeve for common rotation at all times when rotation occurs.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of erecting a rotating sign comprising the steps of: erecting a cantilevered supporting structure which is anchored against displacement of any kind at its proximal end and projects into the air; mounting power means adjacent the distal end of the supporting structure so that a first direct connection non-rotatably physically joins a stationary part of the power means to the upper free end of said supporting structure; rotatably disposing an elongated rotatable sleeve of substantial length coaxially upon bearing structure carried by said supporting structure adjacent the upper free end thereof; and non-rotatably directly connecting a rotating part of said power means to said elongated sleeve for common rotation at all times when rotation occurs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 9 comprising the further step of: non-rotatably securing a sign by structural members to an exposed portion of said sleeve for common rotation therewith in a manner to cause the area of said sign to be situated in assymmetrical relationship in respect to said sleeve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the power means and the sleeve are enclosed within the sign; and further comprising an access door formed in said sign to permit access to said power means and sleeve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the sign is mounted by the load transferring structure to and horizontally adjacent the exterior of the sleeve and wherein the sleeve extends to an elevation above the power means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
166 words
A revolving sign assembly comprising: a sign to be rotated; a stationary non-rotatable assemblage comprising: an elongated stationary cantilever support having a distal region extending into the air to a substantial height; mounting means to rigidly anchor the proximal end of the support against movement of any kind; shaft means of reduced transverse dimension rigidly and stationarily integral with the distal region of the support; and a stationary portion of power means rigidly and stationarily integrally fastened to the shaft means; and a power rotating assemblage comprising: an elongated sleeve rotatably mounted to the stationary assemblage upon bearing structure in the vicinity of said distal region, said elongated sleeve at least in part rotatably surrounding and concealing the stationary shaft means; and a power rotated portion of the power means rigidly integrally fastened to said elongated sleeve for common rotation at all times when rotation occurs; said sign being rigidly joined by load transferring structure to the elongated sleeve and extending outward beyond the elongated sleeve.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
166 words
A revolving sign assembly comprising: a sign to be rotated; a stationary non-rotatable assemblage comprising: an elongated stationary cantilever support having a distal region extending into the air to a substantial height; mounting means to rigidly anchor the proximal end of the support against movement of any kind; shaft means of reduced transverse dimension rigidly and stationarily integral with the distal region of the support; and a stationary portion of power means rigidly and stationarily integrally fastened to the shaft means; and a power rotating assemblage comprising: an elongated sleeve rotatably mounted to the stationary assemblage upon bearing structure in the vicinity of said distal region, said elongated sleeve at least in part rotatably surrounding and concealing the stationary shaft means; and a power rotated portion of the power means rigidly integrally fastened to said elongated sleeve for common rotation at all times when rotation occurs; said sign being rigidly joined by load transferring structure to the elongated sleeve and extending outward beyond the elongated sleeve.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |