US4232467A
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Sign support stake
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-26
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1998-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A sign support stake whose main component takes the form of an elongated, sheet material member which has a hat-shaped configuration in cross-section. The elongated member is to have an irregularly shaped opening located in between a pair of upright projections. A first sign is to be supported by the upright projections. A brace member is to be secured to the elongated member in a crossed configuration. The brace member is to include a pair of spaced-apart hook projections. A second sign is to be supported by the hook projections and is to be fixedly secured to the elongated member through use of a fastener which is connected with the sign and the irregularly shaped opening of the elongated member.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:35
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F2007/1847
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A sign support stake comprising: an elongated member having a substantially hat-shaped configuration in cross-section forming a U-shaped center section with a depending flange extending laterally from each side of said center section, said U-shaped center section having an irregularly shaped opening, each said depending flange having an upright projection; a longitudinal brace member being secured to said elongated member in a crossed configuration, said brace member having substantially equal length sections extending from said elongated member, each said section having a hook projecting therefrom, whereby a separate sheet sign structure is to be capable of being supported by said hook projections on one side of said elongated member with another sheet sign structure to be capable of being supported by said upright projections on the opposite side of said elongated member; a fastener to connect with said irregularly shaped opening, said fastener to extend through an opening in said another sheet sign structure and secure such to said elongated member, said fastener having a plurality of matching sets of apposing notches, a particular said matched set of apposing notches is to interconnect with said irregularly shaped opening for a particular thickness of said another sheet sign structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A sign support stake comprising: an elongated member having a substantially hat-shaped configuration in cross-section forming a U-shaped center section with a depending flange extending laterally from each side of said center section, said U-shaped center section having an irregularly shaped opening, each said depending flange having an upright projection; a longitudinal brace member being secured to said elongated member in a crossed configuration, said brace member having substantially equal length sections extending from said elongated member, each said section having a hook projecting therefrom, whereby a separate sheet sign structure is to be capable of being supported by said hook projections on one side of said elongated member with another sheet sign structure to be capable of being supported by said upright projections on the opposite side of said elongated member; a fastener to connect with said irregularly shaped opening, said fastener to extend through an opening in said another sheet sign structure and secure such to said elongated member, said fastener having a plurality of matching sets of apposing notches, a particular said matched set of apposing notches is to interconnect with said irregularly shaped opening for a particular thickness of said another sheet sign structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The sign support stake as defined in claim 1 including: a second brace member being attached to said elongated member, said second brace member being adapted to be contacted by the foot of the operator to cause insertion of said elongaged member within the ground.
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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |