US4044485A
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Display sign with edge attaching flange members
Assignee: HOPP PRESS Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-01
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A display sign having flange members for removably attaching to the edge of a pan or tray and especially for attachment to a pan or tray having a rolled edge of any material or thickness.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Hopp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:34
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/08; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A display sign for attachment to the edge of a tray including in combination a sign body, first and second spaced flanges connected to and depending downwardly from said body, each of said flanges being formed of a resilient material and having shoulder, edge engaging and leg portions, said shoulder portion projecting forwardly below said body, said edge engaging portion projecting downwardly from said shoulder portion, said leg portion projecting downwardly from said edge engaging portion and rearwardly thereof, said edge engaging portion being arcuately formed to engage a rolled edge of said tray and resiliently urge said leg portion against the side thereof, a knuckle formed in said edge engaging portion projecting rearwardly to abut against the edge of said tray to distort said respective flange which due to its resiliency seeks to return to its original configuration, and a further flange depending from said sign body rearwardly of said first and second flanges whereby said tray edge can be sandwiched between said further flange and said first and second flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A display sign for attachment to the edge of a tray including in combination a sign body, first and second spaced flanges connected to and depending downwardly from said body, each of said flanges being formed of a resilient material and having shoulder, edge engaging and leg portions, said shoulder portion projecting forwardly below said body, said edge engaging portion projecting downwardly from said shoulder portion, said leg portion projecting downwardly from said edge engaging portion and rearwardly thereof, said edge engaging portion being arcuately formed to engage a rolled edge of said tray and resiliently urge said leg portion against the side thereof, a knuckle formed in said edge engaging portion projecting rearwardly to abut against the edge of said tray to distort said respective flange which due to its resiliency seeks to return to its original configuration, and a further flange depending from said sign body rearwardly of said first and second flanges whereby said tray edge can be sandwiched between said further flange and said first and second flanges.
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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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |