US3893251A
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Spaced frame construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-16
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A display device in the form of an illuminated sign having a spaced frame construction wherein a pair of frames are secured about a support pole which may be of various sizes, in back to back relation such that display faces attached to the outer portion of each frame is viewable from opposite exterior positions relative to the device. The pole extends through substantially the center of the interior of the sign and is connected thereto by a plurality of pairs of connecting bars welded to opposite sides of the pole and attached in interconnecting relation to each frame such that the space between the bars is determined by the configuration of the pole. Cover means in the form of a sheet is positioned around the periphery of the device to at least partially enclose the interior thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Kelly R Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:29
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
249 words
A display device comprising: a first and second frame, each connected to a support means and arranged thereon in spaced, substantially parallel relation to one another, each frame including an inner and outer portion; a display face mounted on said outer portion of each of said frames, whereby said display faces are viewable from opposite exterior portions relative to said device; cover means interconnected to both said frames and detachably mounted to said outer portions thereof, said cover means arranged to extend about at least a portion of the periphery of said device, whereby said cover means at least partially encloses the space between said frames, thereby at least partially defining the interior of said device; and connecting means arranged on the interior of said device and adaptable to correspond to the configuration of said support means, said connecting means comprising atl least one tab member attached to said inner portion of each of said frames in corresponding position to one another, each of said tab members being located on different sides of said support means, and attachment means disposed on said support means in interconnecting relation between said correspondingly positioned tab members, said connecting means further comprising adjusting means formed on each of said tab members and configured to engage said attachment means, whereby the location of said attachment means on said tab members may be varied depending upon the dimension of said support means and whereby said device is mountable on said support means of various sizes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
249 words
A display device comprising: a first and second frame, each connected to a support means and arranged thereon in spaced, substantially parallel relation to one another, each frame including an inner and outer portion; a display face mounted on said outer portion of each of said frames, whereby said display faces are viewable from opposite exterior portions relative to said device; cover means interconnected to both said frames and detachably mounted to said outer portions thereof, said cover means arranged to extend about at least a portion of the periphery of said device, whereby said cover means at least partially encloses the space between said frames, thereby at least partially defining the interior of said device; and connecting means arranged on the interior of said device and adaptable to correspond to the configuration of said support means, said connecting means comprising atl least one tab member attached to said inner portion of each of said frames in corresponding position to one another, each of said tab members being located on different sides of said support means, and attachment means disposed on said support means in interconnecting relation between said correspondingly positioned tab members, said connecting means further comprising adjusting means formed on each of said tab members and configured to engage said attachment means, whereby the location of said attachment means on said tab members may be varied depending upon the dimension of said support means and whereby said device is mountable on said support means of various sizes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A display device as in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises at least one elongated pole, said attachment means comprising a plurality of connecting bars being welded to said pole adjacent said tabs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A display device as in claim 1 further comprising illumination means mounted on the interior of said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A display device as in claim 3 wherein said illumination means comprises a single bank of lights arranged on the interior of said device in communicating relation to the display faces of each frame, whereby each display face of said device is illuminated from said bank of lights.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A display device as in claim 1 wherein each of said frames include a plurality of extruded aluminum pieces arranged in end-to-end relation to define a substantially annular configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display device as in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said connecting means are arranged on the interior of said device in spaced relation to one another along the longitudinal axis of said supporting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A display device as in claim 1 wherein said cover means comprises elongated sheets connected to the peripheral edges of the inner portions of each frame such that the periphery of said device is enclosed by said cover means, whereby the width of said cover means is dependent upon the configuration of said support means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A display device as in claim 1 further comprising interconnecting means attached adjacent to inner portions of each of said frames at spaced positions along the periphery thereof, whereby the space between said frames is substantially constant.
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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |