US3893741A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-10
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1994-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for displaying miscellaneous articles, of the type comprising a plurality of movable supports, for example vertical panels driven along a closed circuit comprising ascending path and a descending path, by means of driving members such as chains or belts disposed on either side of said panels. The movable display supports are attached to said driving members through the medium of arms rigid with said members so as to project outwards at right angles to the corresponding portion of said members, each support pivoting freely to the end of a pair of said arms disposed at a same level as said lateral driving members.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Francois Schick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B63/00; A47B63/06; A47B63/067; G; G09; G09F; G09F11/00; G09F11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A moving display for exhibiting objects, comprising a frame having a first and an opposite second side each provided with an aperture; drive means for moving the objects to be exhibited intermediate said sides and in a closed path having an ascending and a descending portion inwardly of the respective apertures; a plurality of vertically oriented panel members each having opposite planar surfaces and being driven by said drive means, said planar surfaces of each of said panel members facing said first and second sides, respectively; projecting elements mounted on said planar surfaces for supporting the objects to be displayed; and a plurality of mounting arms extending transversely of said sides and each having a first end portion pivotally supporting one of said panel members, a second end portion fixedly mounted on said drive means, and supporting the respective panel member at a predetermined distance outwardly of said drive means which is sufficient so that the projecting elements provided on respective panel members located in said ascending and descending portions of said path are free from interference with one another, whereby the objects supported on said planar surfaces of said panel members can move into register with the respective apertures without interference.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A moving display for exhibiting objects, comprising a frame having a first and an opposite second side each provided with an aperture; drive means for moving the objects to be exhibited intermediate said sides and in a closed path having an ascending and a descending portion inwardly of the respective apertures; a plurality of vertically oriented panel members each having opposite planar surfaces and being driven by said drive means, said planar surfaces of each of said panel members facing said first and second sides, respectively; projecting elements mounted on said planar surfaces for supporting the objects to be displayed; and a plurality of mounting arms extending transversely of said sides and each having a first end portion pivotally supporting one of said panel members, a second end portion fixedly mounted on said drive means, and supporting the respective panel member at a predetermined distance outwardly of said drive means which is sufficient so that the projecting elements provided on respective panel members located in said ascending and descending portions of said path are free from interference with one another, whereby the objects supported on said planar surfaces of said panel members can move into register with the respective apertures without interference.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A moving display as defined in claim 1; and further comprising a pivot pin provided on each of said vertically oriented panel members and cooperating with said first end portion of said extension arms so as to pivotally support said panel members, said pivot pin being located at a distance which is at least one-third of the total length of each of said panels members as measured in the vertical direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A moving display as defined in claim 1, wherein successive ones of said panel members which are located in said ascending and descending portions of said path are positioned without substantial gaps between said successive panel members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
A moving display as defined in claim 1, wherein said frame is substantially rectangular and further comprises four upright members located at the four corners of said frame; and further comprising guide rails spaced from said upright members and guiding said panel members when the latter are being driven in said ascending and descending portions of said path, the space between said guide rails and said upright members accommodating the outer marginal portions of said panel members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
A moving display as defined in claim 1, wherein said drive means comprises a pair of upper gears rotatable on separate shafts and respectively secured to said opposite sides of said frame; a pair of lower gears rotatable on a common shaft; a pair of endless chains respectively entrained over said upper and lower gears so that said upper gears will rotate whenever One of said lower gears is caused to rotate; and a prime mover coupled to at least one of said lower gears so as to rotate the same.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A moving display as defined in claim 1, wherein a first surface of one and an opposite second surface of another of said panel members register with the respective apertures simultaneously.
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 |