US4236336A
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Notions display heading for perforated board
Assignee: American Thread Co
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Filing: 1978-12-26
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1998-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A display heading for notions is particularly designed for use with a perforated board support that is utilized to merchandise a plurality of notions in sets of common series or groups. The notions display heading is made of plastic with rear-surface fasteners having hook like elements that project through selected apertures in the perforated board support.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Strom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:54
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A notions device comprising: a display heading surface adapted to receive identifying indicia thereon relating to articles sold on a notions counter, peripheral sides extending rearwardly from said display heading surface, an abutting surface extending perpendicularly outwardly from said peripheral sides to define a mounting surface spaced from said display heading surface, a plurality of spaced recesses in said abutting surface, a perforated board having a plurality of spaced apertures therethrough, and a plurality of fastening elements respectively secured to said plurality of spaced recesses, each fastening element having hook members projecting through selected apertures on said perforated board whereby said recesses permit flush mounting between said abutting surface and said perforated board with said display heading surface being spaced from said perforated board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A notions device comprising: a display heading surface adapted to receive identifying indicia thereon relating to articles sold on a notions counter, peripheral sides extending rearwardly from said display heading surface, an abutting surface extending perpendicularly outwardly from said peripheral sides to define a mounting surface spaced from said display heading surface, a plurality of spaced recesses in said abutting surface, a perforated board having a plurality of spaced apertures therethrough, and a plurality of fastening elements respectively secured to said plurality of spaced recesses, each fastening element having hook members projecting through selected apertures on said perforated board whereby said recesses permit flush mounting between said abutting surface and said perforated board with said display heading surface being spaced from said perforated board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein each fastening element comprises a flat surface contacting its corresponding recess on said abutting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as recited in claim 2 wherein adhesive means secures the flat surface of said fastening element to its corresponding recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as recited in claim 3 wherein each hook member includes a pair of L-shaped extensions with first legs integrally extending from its fastening element and a second legs projecting through a selected pair of apertures in said perforated board.
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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |