US4173086A
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Sign structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-20
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Granted: 1979-11-06
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Expires: 1996-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member. The sign panel member includes a main panel portion, a bend portion, and a minor panel portion separated from the main panel portion by the bend portion. The upper portion of the pole member is cross shaped. An opening in the bend portion receives an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by side arms thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L. Hempfling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:09
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, oppositely extending aligned side arms mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member in gripping relation thereto, the sign panel member including a first panel portion, a bend portion and a second panel portion separated from the first panel portion by the bend portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arms and the first and second panel portions respectively embracingly contacting the pole member therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, oppositely extending aligned side arms mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member in gripping relation thereto, the sign panel member including a first panel portion, a bend portion and a second panel portion separated from the first panel portion by the bend portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arms and the first and second panel portions respectively embracingly contacting the pole member therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A sign structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first panel portion and the second panel portion are parallel and spaced a distance substantially equal to the diameter of the pole member in engagement with opposite sides of the portion of the pole member below the side arms while the sign panel member is mounted on the pole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A sign structure as in claim 1 wherein the side arms are in alignment and the axis of the side arms intersects the axis of the pole member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sign structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein an angle brace is mounted on the pole member with a leg portion spaced from and parallel to the pole member and extending in like direction as the pole member to a respective free end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sign structure as in claim 1 wherein at least one portion of the bend portion bounding the opening grippingly engages the pole member in said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sign structure as in claim 8 wherein at least one portion of the bend portion bounding the opening grippingly engages the pole member in said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
172 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, oppositely extending aligned side arms mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member in gripping relating thereto, the sign panel member including a first panel portion, a bend portion and a second panel portion separated from the first panel portion by the bend portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arms and the first and second panel portions respectively embracingly contacting the pole member therebetween, an angle brace mounted on the pole member with an arm portion extending parallel to the side arms mounted on the pole and a leg portion spaced from and parallel to the pole member and extending in like direction as the pole member to a respective free end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
172 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, oppositely extending aligned side arms mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member in gripping relating thereto, the sign panel member including a first panel portion, a bend portion and a second panel portion separated from the first panel portion by the bend portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arms and the first and second panel portions respectively embracingly contacting the pole member therebetween, an angle brace mounted on the pole member with an arm portion extending parallel to the side arms mounted on the pole and a leg portion spaced from and parallel to the pole member and extending in like direction as the pole member to a respective free end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, side arm means mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member, the sign panel member including a first panel portion and a bend portion along an edge of the first panel portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arm means and the first panel portion contacting a portion of the pole member spaced from the portion thereof received in the opening in the bend portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, side arm means mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member, the sign panel member including a first panel portion and a bend portion along an edge of the first panel portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arm means and the first panel portion contacting a portion of the pole member spaced from the portion thereof received in the opening in the bend portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sign structure in accordance with claim 8 wherein an angle brace is mounted on the pole member with a leg portion spaced from and parallel to the pole member and extending in like direction as the pole member to a respective free end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
172 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, side arm means mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member, the sign panel member including a first panel portion and a bend portion along an edge of the first panel portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arm means and the first panel portion contacting a portion of the pole member spaced from the portion thereof received in the opening in the bend portion, an angle brace mounted on the pole member with an arm portion extending parallel to the side arms mounted on the pole and a leg portion spaced from and parallel to the pole member and extending in like direction as the pole member to a respective free end.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
172 words
A sign structure which includes a pole member, means for mounting the pole member in upright position, side arm means mounted on the pole member adjacent but spaced below an upper end thereof, and a sign panel member mounted on the upper portion of the pole member, the sign panel member including a first panel portion and a bend portion along an edge of the first panel portion, there being an opening in the bend portion receiving an upper end portion of the pole member with the inner side of the bend portion supported by the side arm means and the first panel portion contacting a portion of the pole member spaced from the portion thereof received in the opening in the bend portion, an angle brace mounted on the pole member with an arm portion extending parallel to the side arms mounted on the pole and a leg portion spaced from and parallel to the pole member and extending in like direction as the pole member to a respective free end.
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) | 1982-11-05 | 1983-05-07 | 1983-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-05 | 1987-05-07 | 1987-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-05 | 1991-05-07 | 1991-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |