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US3810164A
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Combination signalling and advertising system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-21
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Granted: 1974-05-07
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Expires: 1992-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A combination signalling and advertising system comprising a plurality of switches mounted on a bar counter top or the like, each including a lamp actuated by positioning a drinking container on the switch, the switches being arranged in groups, corresponding to service areas, a master indicator including signal lamps each corresponding to a particular group of switches and actuatable by any switch of that group, and an advertising display associated with the master indicator and being enhanced thereby when the signal lamps are energized. Each switch is provided with a hinged mounting which permits it to be swung upwardly for easy cleaning of the counter top surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 A Lambert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:17
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B7/00; G08B7/06; G08B7/068; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F23/02; G09F23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In combination with a counter top having opposite edge portions, a signalling device mounted above the counter top adjacent one of said edge portions comprising a housing, a vertically moveable platform made of light transmissive material, lamp means mounted internally of said housing for illuminating articles placed on said platform, contact means actuated by depression of the platform for energizing the lamp means, a clamp removably secured to said one of said edge portions of the counter top, and hinge means pivotally connecting the housing to the clamp for pivotal displacement from the counter top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In combination with a counter top having opposite edge portions, a signalling device mounted above the counter top adjacent one of said edge portions comprising a housing, a vertically moveable platform made of light transmissive material, lamp means mounted internally of said housing for illuminating articles placed on said platform, contact means actuated by depression of the platform for energizing the lamp means, a clamp removably secured to said one of said edge portions of the counter top, and hinge means pivotally connecting the housing to the clamp for pivotal displacement from the counter top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said housing includes a horizontal surface portion from which said platform projects and a back fence portion extending upwardly therefrom to which the hinge means is connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 2 including external lamp means projecting rearwardly from the fence portion and energized simultaneously with the internally mounted lamp means.
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) | 1977-05-06 | 1977-11-05 | 1978-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-06 | 1981-11-05 | 1982-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-06 | 1985-11-05 | 1986-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |