US3802103A
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Assignee: Transipal Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A frame for holding an advertising display mounted on the rear of a trailor. The rearmost portion of the frame includes a translucent protective panel. The advertising display is sandwiched between that protective surface and a similar translucent panel. A fluorescent tube is mounted behind the advertising to illuminate the sign when the ignition circuit of the tractor-trailor is closed. Means are provided for allowing the frame to pivot about both a vertical axis at the approximate center-rear of the sign and another vertical axis at one edge of the trailor. Locking means are provided to hold the frame in operative, relatively fixed position when the trailor is ready for movement.
Inventors
- 👤 L Neff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:48
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F21/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A frame for holding an advertising display, said frame being mounted on the rear of a trailor across an opening used for loading and unloading the trailor, said frame including a vertically extending translucent side, means for supporting the frame for (1) pivotal movement about a first vertical axis lying in a vertical plane substantially bisecting the frame perpendicular to the translucent side and (2) pivotal movement about a second vertical axis near one side of the opening, said frame including a rigid periphery around said translucent side, illuminating means circumscribed by said rigid periphery for providing a light to be transmitted sequentially through (I) the advertising display and (II) the translucent side and, means for holding the frame against pivoting with the translucent side facing away from the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A frame for holding an advertising display, said frame being mounted on the rear of a trailor across an opening used for loading and unloading the trailor, said frame including a vertically extending translucent side, means for supporting the frame for (1) pivotal movement about a first vertical axis lying in a vertical plane substantially bisecting the frame perpendicular to the translucent side and (2) pivotal movement about a second vertical axis near one side of the opening, said frame including a rigid periphery around said translucent side, illuminating means circumscribed by said rigid periphery for providing a light to be transmitted sequentially through (I) the advertising display and (II) the translucent side and, means for holding the frame against pivoting with the translucent side facing away from the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The frame of claim 1 wherein the supporting means comprises a bracket pivotally attached at both one edge of the opening and the middLe portion of the frame, the holding means comprises a locking means fixed to the side of the opening opposite said bracket attachment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame of claim 2 wherein the illuminating means comprises a fluorescent electric tube energized by direct current.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame of claim 1 wherein the illuminating means comprises a fluorescent electric tube energized by direct current.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The frame of claim 1 wherein the supporting means comprises a door extending half the width of the opening and bracket means mounted on both the outside surface of the door and one surface of the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The frame of claim 5 wherein the first vertical pivot axis lies substantially closer to the outside surface of the door than to the frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame of claim 6 wherein the illuminating means comprises a fluorescent electric tube energized by direct current.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
The frame of claim 5 wherein the bracket includes plates attached to the outside surface of the door and the opposing surface of the frame, a first transversely extending flange being pivotable about an axis adjacent the door plate, a second transversely extending flange projecting substantially perpendicular to the frame plate and in a vertical plane, the two flanges being connected by bolt means extending through aperture means in each flange, each flange including a plurality of spaced apertures for allowing adjustment of the spacing between the outside door surface and the frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The frame of claim 5 wherein with the door closed the bracket means supports the frame in operative position spaced from the outside surface of the door by an amount not substantially less than the thickness of said door.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
The frame of claim 9 wherein the bracket includes plates attached to the outside surface of the door and the opposing surface of the frame, a first transversely extending flange being pivotable about an axis adjacent the door plate, a second transversely extending flange projecting substantially perpendicular to the frame plate and in a vertical plane, the two flanges being connected by bolt means extending through aperture means in each flange, each flange including a plurality of spaced apertures for allowing adjustment of the spacing between the outside door surface and the frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The frame of claim 9 wherein the first vertical pivot axis lies substantially closer to the outside surface of the door than to the frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
The frame of claim 11 wherein the bracket includes plates attached to the outside surface of the door and the opposing surface of the frame, a first transversely extending flange being pivotable about an axis adjacent the door plate, a second transversely extending flange projecting substantially perpendicular to the frame plate and in a vertical plane, the two flanges being connected by bolt means extending through aperture means in each flange, each flange including a plurality of spaced apertures for allowing adjustment of the spacing between the outside door surface and the frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame of claim 11 wherein the illuminating means comprises a fluorescent electric tube energized by direct current.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
93 words
The frame of claim 13 wherein the bracket includes plates attached to the outside surface of the door and the opposing surface of the frame, a first transversely extending flange being pivotable about an axis adjacent the door plate, a second transversely extending flange projecting substantially perpendicular to the frame plate and in a vertical plane, the two flanges being connected by bolt means extending through aperture means in each flange, each flange including a plurality of spaced apertures for allowing adjustment of the spacing between the outside door surface and the frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame of claim 5 wherein the illuminating means comprises a fluorescent electric tube energized by direct current.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
93 words
The frame of claim 15 wherein the bracket includes plates attachEd to the outside surface of the door and the opposing surface of the frame, a first transversely extending flange being pivotable about an axis adjacent the door plate, a second transversely extending flange projecting substantially perpendicular to the frame plate and in a vertical plane, the two flanges being connected by bolt means extending through aperture means in each flange, each flange including a plurality of spaced apertures for allowing adjustment of the spacing between the outside door surface and the frame.
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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |