US3849913A
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Display map device for indicating the extent of the travels of a motorist
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-30
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1990-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A display map device including a sheet of transparent material carrying an outline map depicting the border configuration of a nation or the like as well as the border configurations of political subdivisions thereof or the like. The face side of the map carrying sheet is coated with a transparent pressure sensitive adhesive initially protected by an overlying and adhering sheet of material readily detachable therefrom; the adhesive coating the face side of the map carrying sheet being utilizable when the sheet of protective material has been removed therefrom to mount the map carrying sheet on the interior surface of a motor vehicle window. The reverse side of the map carrying sheet, at least throughout the extent of the total area depicted by the map, is also coated with a transparent pressure sensitive adhesive initially protected by a plurality of overlying and adhering protective sheet elements each corresponding in shape, size, and positioning to one of the depicted subdivisions of the area depicted by the map; each of these protective sheet elements being separately replaceable by a corresponding sized and shaped display element formed of sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 B Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B29/00; G09B29/003; G09B29/006; G09B29/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
A display map device for indicating the extent of the travels of a motorist, comprising: a base sheet of transparent material carrying depicted thereon an outline map showing the overall border configuration of at least a portion of a nation or the like having a plurality of subdivisions, said outline map further showing the border configurations of said subdivisions; a first layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the face side of said base sheet carrying said outline map, said first layer of adhesive being adapted to be firmly pressed into contact with the interior surface of a motor vehicle window to mount said display map device on said motor vehicle; a second layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the reverse side of said base sheet carrying said outline map at least throughout the extent of the total area depicted by said outline map; and a plurality of protective sheet elements overlying and adhering to said second layer of adhesive, each of said protective sheet elements corresponding in size, shape, and positioning to one of said subdivisions depicted by said outline map, each of said protective sheet elements being separately readily removeable from contact with said second layer of adhesive to permit a correspondingly sized and shaped display element formed of sheet material having a contrasting surface to be pressed in lieu thereof into contact with said second layer of adhesive to be viewed through said motor vehicle window, said first layer of adhesive, said base sheet, and said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
A display map device for indicating the extent of the travels of a motorist, comprising: a base sheet of transparent material carrying depicted thereon an outline map showing the overall border configuration of at least a portion of a nation or the like having a plurality of subdivisions, said outline map further showing the border configurations of said subdivisions; a first layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the face side of said base sheet carrying said outline map, said first layer of adhesive being adapted to be firmly pressed into contact with the interior surface of a motor vehicle window to mount said display map device on said motor vehicle; a second layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the reverse side of said base sheet carrying said outline map at least throughout the extent of the total area depicted by said outline map; and a plurality of protective sheet elements overlying and adhering to said second layer of adhesive, each of said protective sheet elements corresponding in size, shape, and positioning to one of said subdivisions depicted by said outline map, each of said protective sheet elements being separately readily removeable from contact with said second layer of adhesive to permit a correspondingly sized and shaped display element formed of sheet material having a contrasting surface to be pressed in lieu thereof into contact with said second layer of adhesive to be viewed through said motor vehicle window, said first layer of adhesive, said base sheet, and said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said first layer of adhesive is initially protected by an overlying and adhering sheet of protective material readily removeable therefrom prior to the mounting of said display map device on said motor vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said protective sheet elements are uniformly colored, and wherein said outline map is depicted on said base sheet in the same color uniformly applied to said protective sheet elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device according to claim 3, wherein said first layer of adhesive is initially protected by an overlying and adhering sheet of protective material readily removeable therefrom prior to the mounting of said display map device on said motor vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
357 words
A display map device for indicating the extent of the travels of a motorist, comprising: a base sheet of transparent material carrying depicted thereon an outline map showing the overall border configuration of at least a portion of a nation or the like having a plurality of subdivisions, said outline map further showing the border configurations of said subdivisions; a first layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the face side of said base sheet carrying said outline map, said first layer of adhesive being adapted to be firmly pressed into contact with the interior surface of a motor vehicle window to mount said display device on said motor vehicle; a second layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the reverse side of said base sheet carrying said outline map at least throughout the extent of the total area depicted by said outline map; at least a first display element formed of sheet material pressed into contact with said second layer of adhesive to be viewed through said motor vehicle window, said first layer of adhesive, said base sheet, and said second layer of adhesive, said first display element corresponding in size, shape, and positioning to a first of said subdivisions depicted by said outline map; and a plurality of protective sheet elements each overlying a portion of said second layer of adhesive, each of said protective shEet elements corresponding in size, shape, and positioning to one of said subdivisions depicted by said outline map not covered by a correspondingly sized and shaped display element, each of said protective sheet elements having a surface adhering to said second layer of adhesive contrasting to the surface of any display element useable with said device applicable to said second layer of adhesive, each of said protective sheet elements being separately readily removeable from contact with said second layer of adhesive to permit a correspondingly sized and shaped display element formed of sheet material to be pressed in lieu thereof into contact with said second layer of adhesive to be viewed through said motor vehicle window, said first layer of adhesive, said base sheet, and said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
357 words
A display map device for indicating the extent of the travels of a motorist, comprising: a base sheet of transparent material carrying depicted thereon an outline map showing the overall border configuration of at least a portion of a nation or the like having a plurality of subdivisions, said outline map further showing the border configurations of said subdivisions; a first layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the face side of said base sheet carrying said outline map, said first layer of adhesive being adapted to be firmly pressed into contact with the interior surface of a motor vehicle window to mount said display device on said motor vehicle; a second layer of transparent, pressure sensitive adhesive coating the reverse side of said base sheet carrying said outline map at least throughout the extent of the total area depicted by said outline map; at least a first display element formed of sheet material pressed into contact with said second layer of adhesive to be viewed through said motor vehicle window, said first layer of adhesive, said base sheet, and said second layer of adhesive, said first display element corresponding in size, shape, and positioning to a first of said subdivisions depicted by said outline map; and a plurality of protective sheet elements each overlying a portion of said second layer of adhesive, each of said protective shEet elements corresponding in size, shape, and positioning to one of said subdivisions depicted by said outline map not covered by a correspondingly sized and shaped display element, each of said protective sheet elements having a surface adhering to said second layer of adhesive contrasting to the surface of any display element useable with said device applicable to said second layer of adhesive, each of said protective sheet elements being separately readily removeable from contact with said second layer of adhesive to permit a correspondingly sized and shaped display element formed of sheet material to be pressed in lieu thereof into contact with said second layer of adhesive to be viewed through said motor vehicle window, said first layer of adhesive, said base sheet, and said second layer of adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device according to claim 5, wherein said first layer of adhesive is initially protected by an overlying and adhering sheet of protective material readily removeable therefrom prior to the mounting of said display map device on said motor vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 5, wherein said protective sheet elements are uniformly colored, and wherein said outline map is depicted on said base sheet in the same color uniformly applied to said protective sheet elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device according to claim 7, wherein said first layer of adhesive is initially protected by an overlying and adhering sheet of protective material readily removeable therefrom prior to the mounting of said display map device on said motor vehicle.
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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |