US4144664A
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Weatherproof changeable display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-17
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1997-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A weatherproof display device for changeable display signs to be mounted on a gasoline dispensing pump comprising a transparent weatherproof cover for holding changeable printed display cards depicting the prices and taxes applicable to the gasoline being dispensed. The device includes a thin rectangular box assembly formed by interlocking front and back panels made of a transparent material having a base assembly forming a mounting pedestal and a secured cap forming its top edge and serving as its cover. Insertion and withdrawal of the price display cards is accomplished by lifting the thin rectangular box assembly from its mounting pedestal base assembly, each of which is printed permanently with a specific set of price and tax conditions. The dimensions of each display card conform substantially to the height and width of the transparent panels, and are duplicated so as to be visible from each side. Several display cards, indicating various combinations of prices and taxes, and combined in a booklet form, may be stored safely within the display box, readily available for rearrangement as desired. The display unit may be disassembled rapidly for cleaning purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter De Korte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:16
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F23/0083; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006; G09F15/0056; G09F2023/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
325 words
A weatherproof display device for changeable display signs for posting the prices and taxes applicable to a commodity comprising: a base assembly having a flat base plate, two triangular support struts rising vertically from each end of said base plate, a horizontal U-shaped channel between said triangular support struts, and two vertically oriented U-shaped support channels rising vertically from said support struts; said base assembly being integrally formed from one piece of a strong plastic material; a box assembly including from two substantially identical transparent panels, each of said panels having two perpendicular spaced apart tabs along a first vertical edge, the outermost of said tabs forming one side of said box-like structure; and each of said panels having two vertically extending perpendicular tabs recessed somewhat inward from a second vertical edge; said box assembly being formed by inverting one of said transparent panels and pressing said two panels together such that said outer tabs on the first vertical edge of each panel form the vertical sidewalls of said box-like structure and said inner tabs along the first vertical edge of each panel are gripped snugly by the inner recessed tabs of the opposed panels said box assembly being inserted within said U-shaped channels of said base assembly to close its base end; a cap assembly formed from one piece of a strong molded plastic having basically an inverted U-shaped horizontal channel whose interior width and depth dimensions correspond to the exterior dimensions of the top of said box-like structure, ends of said horizontal U-shaped channel being closed by end panels and a downward extending tab recessed slightly inward of said end panels to form a gripping channel on each end of said cap assembly; said cap assembly fitting snugly across the top of said box-like assembly to fully enclose said box-like assembly; and said box assembly being easily removable from said base assembly to permit the insertion and removal of pricing books and signs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
325 words
A weatherproof display device for changeable display signs for posting the prices and taxes applicable to a commodity comprising: a base assembly having a flat base plate, two triangular support struts rising vertically from each end of said base plate, a horizontal U-shaped channel between said triangular support struts, and two vertically oriented U-shaped support channels rising vertically from said support struts; said base assembly being integrally formed from one piece of a strong plastic material; a box assembly including from two substantially identical transparent panels, each of said panels having two perpendicular spaced apart tabs along a first vertical edge, the outermost of said tabs forming one side of said box-like structure; and each of said panels having two vertically extending perpendicular tabs recessed somewhat inward from a second vertical edge; said box assembly being formed by inverting one of said transparent panels and pressing said two panels together such that said outer tabs on the first vertical edge of each panel form the vertical sidewalls of said box-like structure and said inner tabs along the first vertical edge of each panel are gripped snugly by the inner recessed tabs of the opposed panels said box assembly being inserted within said U-shaped channels of said base assembly to close its base end; a cap assembly formed from one piece of a strong molded plastic having basically an inverted U-shaped horizontal channel whose interior width and depth dimensions correspond to the exterior dimensions of the top of said box-like structure, ends of said horizontal U-shaped channel being closed by end panels and a downward extending tab recessed slightly inward of said end panels to form a gripping channel on each end of said cap assembly; said cap assembly fitting snugly across the top of said box-like assembly to fully enclose said box-like assembly; and said box assembly being easily removable from said base assembly to permit the insertion and removal of pricing books and signs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The weatherproof display device of claim 1 wherein said upper and lower horizontal channels further include perpendicular spacing tabs to provide an even separation of the transparent panels of said box-like structure.
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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |