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US4164084A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-05
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Granted: 1979-08-14
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Expires: 1997-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A display device used to display bus schedules, bus routes, advertisement or other graphics is described which comprises an outer clear or transparent sleeve, a middle sleeve which graphics are attached or wrapped around, and an inner sleeve which is threaded on both ends. Attached to the inner sleeve via the threads are top and bottom end-plate caps. Both the top and bottom end-plate cap contain a groove so placed such that when the caps are screwed onto the inner sleeve the outer transparent sleeve fits into the groove on the top and bottom cap. The display device is attached to a support post or other structure via bolts and nuts passing through the inner sleeve and the post or other support structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Crockett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:46
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006; G09F15/0037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A display device which comprises: A transparent outer sleeve, a middle sleeve, an inner sleeve fitted with external screw threads on both ends and having at least one passage hole extending perpendicularly through both walls of the inner sleeve, a top and bottom end-plate cap, each having a centralized hole of the same diameter as the inner sleeve, the walls defining such hole being fitted with internal screw threads and each cap having a groove extending circularly around the inner surface of the cap near the outer edge such that the middle sleeve fits around the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve fits around the middle sleeve and also fits into the groove on both the top and the bottom cap when the caps are screwed onto the threaded ends of the inner cylinder, intercolating and displaying a sheet of schedules, advertising, or other graphics inserted between the middle sleeve and the transparent outer sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A display device which comprises: A transparent outer sleeve, a middle sleeve, an inner sleeve fitted with external screw threads on both ends and having at least one passage hole extending perpendicularly through both walls of the inner sleeve, a top and bottom end-plate cap, each having a centralized hole of the same diameter as the inner sleeve, the walls defining such hole being fitted with internal screw threads and each cap having a groove extending circularly around the inner surface of the cap near the outer edge such that the middle sleeve fits around the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve fits around the middle sleeve and also fits into the groove on both the top and the bottom cap when the caps are screwed onto the threaded ends of the inner cylinder, intercolating and displaying a sheet of schedules, advertising, or other graphics inserted between the middle sleeve and the transparent outer sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
The display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein both the top and bottom end-plate cap is provided with a rib extending circularly around the inner surface of the cap and positioned between the edge of the hole in the cap and the groove in the cap and having an outside radius the same as or slightly smaller than the inside radius of the middle sleeve such that the rib on the top and bottom caps fit into the ends of the middle sleeve when the caps are screwed onto the inner sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one of the top and bottom end-plate caps are provided with two cavities on the external surface of the cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the top and bottom end-plate caps are provided with two cavities on the external surface of the caps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the grooves in the top and bottom end-plate caps are fitted with O-rings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner sleeve is attached to a structural support by means of at least one bolt, each bolt passing through a separate hole in the inner sleeve and an opening in the structural support and secured with a nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner sleeve comprises a tube threaded with external screw threads on both ends of the tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner sleeve comprises a tube and a slip end threaded connector fitted over each end of the tube.
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) | 1982-08-13 | 1983-02-12 | 1983-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-13 | 1987-02-12 | 1987-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-13 | 1991-02-12 | 1991-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |