US4171584A
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Sign assembly
Assignee: Wells Fargo and Co
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Filing: 1977-06-02
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1997-06-02
Abstract
Abstract Sign assembly which can be readily set up and changed to display different information. The assembly includes a generally planar body with suction cups for securing the assembly to a mounting surface. Indicia carrying sign cards are removably mounted in slots formed by ribs on the body, and in one preferred embodiment the assembly is packaged as a kit with a number of different sign cards arranged in perforated sheets.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank C. Kaiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:58
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/08; G09F7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In a window sign assembly: a generally planar transparent body, a suction cup mounted on the body for securing the assembly to the glass in a window, a plurality of generally parallel card retaining members on one surface of the body forming slots for slidably receiving cards in parallel rows distributed over the surface, each of said card retaining members comprising an elongated rib having a base portion extending outwardly from the body and a flange portion extending parallel to the body at the outer edge of the base portion, at least one sign card mounted in each of the slots carrying indicia facing toward and visible through the transparent body, axially aligned openings formed in the base portions of the ribs, and an elongated retainer bar slidably mounted in the openings for closing the ends of the slots to retain the cards therein, said bar being removable from the openings to permit removal of the cards from the slots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In a window sign assembly: a generally planar transparent body, a suction cup mounted on the body for securing the assembly to the glass in a window, a plurality of generally parallel card retaining members on one surface of the body forming slots for slidably receiving cards in parallel rows distributed over the surface, each of said card retaining members comprising an elongated rib having a base portion extending outwardly from the body and a flange portion extending parallel to the body at the outer edge of the base portion, at least one sign card mounted in each of the slots carrying indicia facing toward and visible through the transparent body, axially aligned openings formed in the base portions of the ribs, and an elongated retainer bar slidably mounted in the openings for closing the ends of the slots to retain the cards therein, said bar being removable from the openings to permit removal of the cards from the slots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The sign assembly of claim 1 wherein the cards carry additional indicia visible from the side of the body away from the window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a sign kit: a sheet containing a plurality of sign cards having printed material thereon, said cards being individually separable from the sheet, a generally planar body having a plurality of ribs on one surface thereof defining slots for receiving sign cards selected from the sheet in generally parallel rows to display the printed material, each of said ribs having a base portion extending outwardly from the body and a flange portion generally parallel to the surface of the body at the outer edge of the base portion, axially aligned openings formed in the base portions of the ribs, and a retainer bar slidably mounted in the openings for closing the ends of the slots, said bar being removable from the openings to permit the cards to be inserted into and removed from the slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a sign kit: a sheet containing a plurality of sign cards having printed material thereon, said cards being individually separable from the sheet, a generally planar body having a plurality of ribs on one surface thereof defining slots for receiving sign cards selected from the sheet in generally parallel rows to display the printed material, each of said ribs having a base portion extending outwardly from the body and a flange portion generally parallel to the surface of the body at the outer edge of the base portion, axially aligned openings formed in the base portions of the ribs, and a retainer bar slidably mounted in the openings for closing the ends of the slots, said bar being removable from the openings to permit the cards to be inserted into and removed from the slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The sign kit of claim 3 wherein the sheet containing the sign cards comprises a sheet of at least semi-rigid material having lines of weakness along which portions of the sheet can be readily separated to separate the individual cards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sign kit of claim 3 further including a suction cup for securing the body to a mounting surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a display device: a generally planar panel having a plurality of spaced apart generally parallel ribs on one surface thereof, each of said ribs including a base portion extending outwardly from the body and a flange portion generally parallel to the body for receiving display cards slidably inserted between adjacent ones of the ribs, axially aligned openings formed in the base portions of the ribs, and a retainer bar slidably mounted in the openings and serving as a limiting abutment for the cards, said bar being removable from the openings to permit insertion and removal of the cards.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a display device: a generally planar panel having a plurality of spaced apart generally parallel ribs on one surface thereof, each of said ribs including a base portion extending outwardly from the body and a flange portion generally parallel to the body for receiving display cards slidably inserted between adjacent ones of the ribs, axially aligned openings formed in the base portions of the ribs, and a retainer bar slidably mounted in the openings and serving as a limiting abutment for the cards, said bar being removable from the openings to permit insertion and removal of the cards.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display device of claim 6 wherein the panel is fabricated of a transparent material and information on the cards is visible through the panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display device of claim 6 further including a plurality of suction cups affixed to the panel for securing the device to a mounting surface.
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) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |