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Method for producing display sign panel
Assignee: Display Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1976-07-26
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A method for producing a panel for a back-lighted display sign comprises the steps of impressing recesses about one surface of a planar sheet of rigid foam to reduce the sheet thickness in a pattern corresponding to a desired pattern of recesses. Apertures are also formed through the sheet at locations each bounded by an identical corresponding portion of each recess. The sheet of foam is then sandwiched between outer cover layers to complete the basic panel structure for a display sign having multiple recesses containing discs which are moved between bi-stable positions covering the apertues or clear of the apertures.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L. Work
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:16
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B3/00; B32B3/26; B32B3/266; B32B5/00; B32B5/18; G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37; B32B2250/00; B32B2250/40; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/40; B32B2307/41; B32B2607/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for producing a panel for a display sign wherein the panel has a pattern of recesses each partially intersected by a light-transmitting area, and containing discs movable between bi-stable positions covering or clear of the light-transmitting areas, comprising the following steps: deforming one surface of a planar sheet of permanently compressible material by pressing said one surface of the sheet against a mold having an exterior configuration complementary to the desired recess configuration while maintaining the remaining surface of the sheet in a planar condition to thereby reduce the sheet thickness in a pattern corresponding to the desired pattern of recesses; forming apertures through the sheet at locations each bounded by a corresponding portion of each recess; placing within each recess a circular disk having a diameter adequate to overlie the aperture formed therein; and laminating said one surface of the sheet to a layer of light-transmitting sheet material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for producing a panel for a display sign wherein the panel has a pattern of recesses each partially intersected by a light-transmitting area, and containing discs movable between bi-stable positions covering or clear of the light-transmitting areas, comprising the following steps: deforming one surface of a planar sheet of permanently compressible material by pressing said one surface of the sheet against a mold having an exterior configuration complementary to the desired recess configuration while maintaining the remaining surface of the sheet in a planar condition to thereby reduce the sheet thickness in a pattern corresponding to the desired pattern of recesses; forming apertures through the sheet at locations each bounded by a corresponding portion of each recess; placing within each recess a circular disk having a diameter adequate to overlie the aperture formed therein; and laminating said one surface of the sheet to a layer of light-transmitting sheet material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as set out in claim 1 wherein the sheet is comprised of foamed resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as set out in claim 1 wherein the sheet is comprised of an opaque rigid foamed resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method as set out in claim 1 wherein the apertures and recesses are formed simultaneously by pressing the sheet against a mold having a projecting punch that extends through the sheet thickness and is receivable within a complementary die in engagement with the remaining surface of the sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as set out in claim 1 comprising the following additional step: laminating said remaining surface of the sheet to a layer of light-transmitting sheet material.
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