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US4035940A
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Sign construction
Assignee: MICKNEL Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-08
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A segmented sign board comprising a plurality of laminated segments having opposing faces with letter-holding channel members along the upper and lower edges of each segment. The channel members provide means for gripping the edges of the letters inserted into the channels.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar G. Mickey
- 👤 Gerald H. Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F7/22; G09F7/02; G09F7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A laminated two-face sign construction comprising: a. a core block of substantially rigid slightly resilient compressible foam material; b. thin metal sheets affixed to opposite sides of said core block and substantially covering the entire surface thereof; c. U-shaped channel members extending along the upper and lower edges of said core block with the core block slightly compressed and inserted into such U-shaped channel members for holding the upper and lower edges of sheet letters inserted into such channel members on either face of the sign and between such channel member and the adjacent face of the core block with longitudinally extending grooves in the upper and lower edges of said core block to facilitate insertion of letters in said channel members, said sign comprising at least two said core blocks joined together so as to form at least two rows of indicia on either face thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A laminated two-face sign construction comprising: a. a core block of substantially rigid slightly resilient compressible foam material; b. thin metal sheets affixed to opposite sides of said core block and substantially covering the entire surface thereof; c. U-shaped channel members extending along the upper and lower edges of said core block with the core block slightly compressed and inserted into such U-shaped channel members for holding the upper and lower edges of sheet letters inserted into such channel members on either face of the sign and between such channel member and the adjacent face of the core block with longitudinally extending grooves in the upper and lower edges of said core block to facilitate insertion of letters in said channel members, said sign comprising at least two said core blocks joined together so as to form at least two rows of indicia on either face thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said U-shaped channel members include a pair of substantially parallel legs and wherein such legs have relieved areas extending along the inner surface thereof for receiving edges of plane letters inserted into such U-shaped channel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
179 words
A laminated two-face sign construction comprising: a. a core block of substantially rigid slightly resilient compressible foam material; b. thin metal sheets affixed to opposite sides of said core block and substantially covering the entire surface thereof; c. U-shaped channel members extending along the upper and lower edges of said core block with the core block slightly compressed and inserted into such U-shaped channel members for holding the upper and lower edges of sheet letters inserted into such channel member on either face of the sign and between such channel member and the adjacent face of the core block with longitudinally extending grooves in the upper and lower edges of said core block; and d. pivot means for mounting said sign board between spaced vertical supports including shaft means projecting from opposite ends of said sign for insertion into caps removably attached to the top of said vertical posts, wherein said caps include: U-shaped connecting members having a pair of legs depending downwardly below the bottom of said cap for insertion into the top of said vertical support posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
179 words
A laminated two-face sign construction comprising: a. a core block of substantially rigid slightly resilient compressible foam material; b. thin metal sheets affixed to opposite sides of said core block and substantially covering the entire surface thereof; c. U-shaped channel members extending along the upper and lower edges of said core block with the core block slightly compressed and inserted into such U-shaped channel members for holding the upper and lower edges of sheet letters inserted into such channel member on either face of the sign and between such channel member and the adjacent face of the core block with longitudinally extending grooves in the upper and lower edges of said core block; and d. pivot means for mounting said sign board between spaced vertical supports including shaft means projecting from opposite ends of said sign for insertion into caps removably attached to the top of said vertical posts, wherein said caps include: U-shaped connecting members having a pair of legs depending downwardly below the bottom of said cap for insertion into the top of said vertical support posts.
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |