Advertising and emergency sign

Claim 1

An advertising and emergency sign device comprising: a. a sign disposed so as to be readily seen by passersby; said sign including: i. a central framework; ii. two facade sides, disposed one on each side so as to be normally seen in a normal configuration; said facade sides bearing a normal notation; iii. retainer means for retaining said sides connected with said central framework at least in said normal position; said retainer means being connected respectively to said facade sides and said central framework and comprising respective hinge means hingedly connecting one edge each of respective said facade sides with said central framework such that said facade sides will pivot downwardly from said central framework; Iv. interior message board disposed interiorly of said facade sides and connected with said central framework; said interior message board having displayed on respective sides an emergency message asking the passerby to summon aid; v. release means for releasing at least one edge of respective said facade sides to allow said facade sides to fall away sufficiently to expose said interior message board; vi. switch means for energizing said release means; said switch means being disposed at a point remote from said sign so as to be closed when a robbery and the like is in progress making display of the emergency message desirable; such that said interior message board with its emergency message is exposed silently so as not to endanger person's lives in the event of a robbery and the like; vii. interior illumination means for illuminating said interior message board; said interior illumination means being disposed interiorly of said central framework and adapted to remain energized after said release means is energized by closure of said switch means; b. exterior illumination means for illuminating said sign in said normal configuration for viewing at night; c. support means supporting said sign.