US4059915A
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Sign assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-07
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A sign assembly comprising a sign standard which can be mounted into the ground for integrally supporting thereon a sign which can be rotated into a compact shape when not in use. One embodiment includes the sign being formed of interconnected, hinged sections which fold inwardly toward each other; another embodiment includes the sign being formed of a flexible material which can be rolled onto itself when not in use; the sign is accordion-pleated in another embodiment. When in their collapsed position, the collapsible sign embodiments are rotated into longitudinal alignment with the standard. A further embodiment includes the sign being of unitary rigid design with its transverse dimension being greater than its height.
Inventors
- 👤 Frances R. Owens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:06
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A sign assembly comprising, in combination: a. a standard including a curved upper portion, a lower portion having means thereon for engaging the ground to support said standard in an upright position and an elongated portion interconnecting said upper portion and said lower portipn; b. a sign adapted to receive indicia for display rotatably mounted on said elongated portion between a display position and a stored position wherein said sign is in longitudinal alignment with said elongated portion and wherein said sign comprises a plurality of rigid, rectangular, foldably interconnected sections, said sign being secured in said display position by means of a combination on said sign and said standard of a protrusion and opening in mating engagement with said protrusion, and said sign being supported on said standard through one of said sections such that when said securing means is manually disengaged, the remaining sections are foldable onto said secured section for rotation into said stored position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sign assembly comprising, in combination: a. a standard including a curved upper portion, a lower portion having means thereon for engaging the ground to support said standard in an upright position and an elongated portion interconnecting said upper portion and said lower portipn; b. a sign adapted to receive indicia for display rotatably mounted on said elongated portion between a display position and a stored position wherein said sign is in longitudinal alignment with said elongated portion and wherein said sign comprises a plurality of rigid, rectangular, foldably interconnected sections, said sign being secured in said display position by means of a combination on said sign and said standard of a protrusion and opening in mating engagement with said protrusion, and said sign being supported on said standard through one of said sections such that when said securing means is manually disengaged, the remaining sections are foldable onto said secured section for rotation into said stored position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A sign assembly claimed in claim 1 wherein said standard is provided with means for retaining said sign in said stored position, said retaining means including a strap mounted on said standard opposite said sign and which is secured about said sign when it is in longitudinal alignment with said standard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A sign assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said securing means includes an opening centrally located on each of the uppermost and lowermost sections of said sign and a protrusion on said standard in registration with each of said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
A sign capable of being rotatably supported on a sign standard between a display position and a collapsed position in longitudinal alignment with said standard, comprising: a plurality of rigid, rectangular sections which are hingingly connected along adjacent transverse sides of said sections, said sign being secured in said display position whereby said sections are aligned within a vertical plane by means of a combination on said sign and said standard of a protrusion and opening in mating engagement with said protrusion, and said sign being supported on said standard through one of said sections such that when said securing means is manually disengaged, the remaining sections are foldable into said collapsed position onto said one section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A sign capable of being rotatably supported on a sign standard between a display position and a collapsed position in longitudinal alignment with said standard, comprising: a plurality of rigid, rectangular sections which are hingingly connected along adjacent transverse sides of said sections, said sign being secured in said display position whereby said sections are aligned within a vertical plane by means of a combination on said sign and said standard of a protrusion and opening in mating engagement with said protrusion, and said sign being supported on said standard through one of said sections such that when said securing means is manually disengaged, the remaining sections are foldable into said collapsed position onto said one section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |