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Standard for a sign
Assignee: BLEDSOE CORP
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Filing: 1974-09-20
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A standard for a sign or a point of purchase display includes a plastic base which can be molded in one piece or formed from three parts. Each part includes a hub portion and a shoulder portion with the hub portions provided with longitudinal ribs which snugly receive and maintain erect a tubular post which holds the parts of the base together. The post is supported on the shoulder and the base is supported by three legs projecting radially from the shoulder and inclined at an angle toward the floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William E Bledsoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:30
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A standard for a sign comprising a plurality of support legs and a base having a lower edge and a top wall with upper and lower surfaces and an annular wall with inner and outer spaced surfaces and including a barrel extending from said base top wall and first and second groups of slots in said standard for receiving said supporting legs, said slots in said first group being defined by wall portions in said annular wall open to the lower surface of said top wall, said base including a downwardly tapered frusto-conical shaped projection, said projection having an outer projection surface spaced from said annular wall inner surface and wherein said second group of slots is defined by wall portions in said projection in radial alignment with said slots in said annular wall, and wherein said projection has an end wall having an upwardly convex inner surface engageable with the inner ends of said legs to cam said legs into engagement with said lower surface of said top wall and said lower surface to said first slots upon insertion of the legs in the slots to secure said legs in said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A standard for a sign comprising a plurality of support legs and a base having a lower edge and a top wall with upper and lower surfaces and an annular wall with inner and outer spaced surfaces and including a barrel extending from said base top wall and first and second groups of slots in said standard for receiving said supporting legs, said slots in said first group being defined by wall portions in said annular wall open to the lower surface of said top wall, said base including a downwardly tapered frusto-conical shaped projection, said projection having an outer projection surface spaced from said annular wall inner surface and wherein said second group of slots is defined by wall portions in said projection in radial alignment with said slots in said annular wall, and wherein said projection has an end wall having an upwardly convex inner surface engageable with the inner ends of said legs to cam said legs into engagement with said lower surface of said top wall and said lower surface to said first slots upon insertion of the legs in the slots to secure said legs in said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A standard in accordance with claim 1 wherein said projection is defined by said outer projection surface and an inner surface spaced from said outer surface to form a cavity and locating means on said upwardly convex inner surface, said locating means being engageable with the inner ends of said legs to position said rods with a common length of extension from said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A standard in accordance with claim 2 wherein said locating means comprises an upstanding peg centered on the longitudinal axis of said standard.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |