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Display device
Assignee: National Creative Merchandising Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-08
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1991-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A display device adapted for elevated mounting as on an upright pole. The device is suited for advertising purposes in connection with service stations, supermarkets, used car lots, etc. The device is arranged to be relatively compact in a knocked-down shipping arrangement while opening to a large display configuration, and includes means for effectively positively locking the device in the display arrangement on the mounting pole. The display element comprises a pocket element adapted to be placed onto suitable movable support means of the device for carrying advertising indicia or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 F Drueck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:59
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F7/20; G09F2007/1804; G09F2007/1808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a pair of arms each having an inner end and an outer end; a mounting member; means pivotally mounting at least one of said inner arm ends to said mounting member adjacent each other to swing from a juxtaposed position to a spread apart position while maintaining the configuration of the individual arms; a flexible display element having a first end retained by said outer end of one arm and a second end retained by the outer end of said second arm and having a length between said first and second ends substantially equal to the spacing between said arm outer ends when said arms are swung to the spread apart position; means for releasably holding said arms in said spread apart position; and securing means adapted to secure said device to an upright pole with said display element spread between said arm ends in said spread apart position thereof, said arms having a substantially horizontal top edge and an upwardly, outwardly inclined lower edge and said display element portions defining correspondingly tapered means slidable onto the tapered arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a pair of arms each having an inner end and an outer end; a mounting member; means pivotally mounting at least one of said inner arm ends to said mounting member adjacent each other to swing from a juxtaposed position to a spread apart position while maintaining the configuration of the individual arms; a flexible display element having a first end retained by said outer end of one arm and a second end retained by the outer end of said second arm and having a length between said first and second ends substantially equal to the spacing between said arm outer ends when said arms are swung to the spread apart position; means for releasably holding said arms in said spread apart position; and securing means adapted to secure said device to an upright pole with said display element spread between said arm ends in said spread apart position thereof, said arms having a substantially horizontal top edge and an upwardly, outwardly inclined lower edge and said display element portions defining correspondingly tapered means slidable onto the tapered arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a bag element having closed ends and a mid-portion provided with an opening; bifurcated means insertable through said opening with a first portion thereof extending toward one of said closed ends and a second portion thereof extending toward the other of said closed ends; and means for adjusting the relative disposition of said bifurcated means portions from a side-by-side disposition with said Bag element folded at said mid-portion thereof to an end-to-end disposition with said bag element spread out in a display arrangement thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a bag element having closed ends and a mid-portion provided with an opening; bifurcated means insertable through said opening with a first portion thereof extending toward one of said closed ends and a second portion thereof extending toward the other of said closed ends; and means for adjusting the relative disposition of said bifurcated means portions from a side-by-side disposition with said Bag element folded at said mid-portion thereof to an end-to-end disposition with said bag element spread out in a display arrangement thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The display device of claim 2 wherein said bag element is formed of paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display device of claim 2 wherein said bifurcated means comprises a pair of open frame members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display device of claim 2 wherein said adjusting means comprise pivot means mounting said bifurcated means portions for swinging movement about a single vertical axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display device of claim 2 wherein said strap means are provided for removably securing said device to an upright pole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
163 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a pair of arms each having an inner end; a mounting member; means pivotally mounting at least one of said inner arm ends to said mounting member adjacent each other to swing from a juxtaposed position to a spread apart position while maintaining the configuration of the individual arms; means having a first portion retained on said one arm and a second portion retained on said second arm defining a display when said arms are swung to the spread apart position; means for releasably holding said arms in said spread apart position; and securing means adapted to secure said device to an upright pole with said display means spread open in said spread apart position of said arms, said arms comprising peripheral frame elements defining a central open space, and said display means portions comprising a pair of flat portions extending one each across said open spaces of said respective arms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a pair of arms each having an inner end; a mounting member; means pivotally mounting at least one of said inner arm ends to said mounting member adjacent each other to swing from a juxtaposed position to a spread apart position while maintaining the configuration of the individual arms; means having a first portion retained on said one arm and a second portion retained on said second arm defining a display when said arms are swung to the spread apart position; means for releasably holding said arms in said spread apart position; and securing means adapted to secure said device to an upright pole with said display means spread open in said spread apart position of said arms, said arms comprising peripheral frame elements defining a central open space, and said display means portions comprising a pair of flat portions extending one each across said open spaces of said respective arms.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display device of claim 7 wherein said flat portions define turned edges and means for securing said turned edges to the inside of said frame elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
166 words
A display device adapted for use on an upright pole, comprising: a frame having arms movable between a contracted position and a spread position; and an envelope element formed of flexible sheet material and having a front flat portion and rear pocket portions opening toward and extending substantially to the center of the element from the opposite ends thereof, said pocket portions being substantially flat, and receiving said arms to be held in a display arrangement with said front portion extending substantially flat when said arms are in said spread position, said arms including an outer end, said envelope having a first end retained by said outer end of one arm and a second end retained by the outer end of the other arm and having a length between said first and second ends substantially equal to the spacing between said arm outer ends when said arms are swung to the spread position, said envelope being spread between said arm ends in said spread position thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
166 words
A display device adapted for use on an upright pole, comprising: a frame having arms movable between a contracted position and a spread position; and an envelope element formed of flexible sheet material and having a front flat portion and rear pocket portions opening toward and extending substantially to the center of the element from the opposite ends thereof, said pocket portions being substantially flat, and receiving said arms to be held in a display arrangement with said front portion extending substantially flat when said arms are in said spread position, said arms including an outer end, said envelope having a first end retained by said outer end of one arm and a second end retained by the outer end of the other arm and having a length between said first and second ends substantially equal to the spacing between said arm outer ends when said arms are swung to the spread position, said envelope being spread between said arm ends in said spread position thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
122 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a bag element having closed ends and a mid-portion provided with an opening, bifurcated means defined by a pair of open frame members insertable through said opening with a first portion thereof extending toward one of said closed ends and a second portion thereof extending toward the other of said closed ends; means for adjusting the relative disposition of said bifurcated means portions from a side-by-side disposition with said bag element folded at said mid-portion thereof to an end-to-end disposition with said bag element spread out in a display arrangement thereon; and means extending across said open frame members for preventing deformation of said bag element through said open members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
A display device adapted for elevated mounting on an upright pole, comprising: a bag element having closed ends and a mid-portion provided with an opening, bifurcated means defined by a pair of open frame members insertable through said opening with a first portion thereof extending toward one of said closed ends and a second portion thereof extending toward the other of said closed ends; means for adjusting the relative disposition of said bifurcated means portions from a side-by-side disposition with said bag element folded at said mid-portion thereof to an end-to-end disposition with said bag element spread out in a display arrangement thereon; and means extending across said open frame members for preventing deformation of said bag element through said open members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
91 words
A display device adapted for use on an upright pole, comprising: a frame having arms movable between a contracted position and a spread position; and an envelope element formed of flexible sheet material and having a front flat portion and rear pocket portions opening toward and extending substantially to the center of the element from the opposite ends thereof, said pocket portions being substantially flat, and receiving said arms to be held in a display arrangement with said froNt portion extending substantially flat when said arms are in said spread position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
91 words
A display device adapted for use on an upright pole, comprising: a frame having arms movable between a contracted position and a spread position; and an envelope element formed of flexible sheet material and having a front flat portion and rear pocket portions opening toward and extending substantially to the center of the element from the opposite ends thereof, said pocket portions being substantially flat, and receiving said arms to be held in a display arrangement with said froNt portion extending substantially flat when said arms are in said spread position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display of claim 11 wherein said front portion defines a mid-portion having recessed top and bottom edges intermediate said rear pocket portions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display device of claim 11 wherein said envelope element is formed of a single sheet of paper.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display device of claim 11 wherein said front sheet portion has rectilinear top and bottom edges converging outwardly from the center of the element.
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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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |