US4241527A
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Display curtain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-16
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1998-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of horizontally extending rod shaped elements are secured together so as to lie in a substantially vertical plane with a relatively small space remaining between adjacent elements. A variety of clips may be affixed to the curtain for supporting and displaying various different items. The clips include an upwardly extending tang which lies behind the curtain, a ledge which rests on one of the rod elements and a holding portion.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Becker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/01; G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A display device comprising: a curtain, said curtain being comprised of a plurality of rod shaped elements connected together side by side such that said elements are adapted to lie substantially in the same plane and such that a small space remains between each adjacent pair of elements; a plurality of clips adapted to be affixed to said curtain, each of said clips including a substantially straight tang having a thickness sufficiently small so that it can pass through one of said spaces, each of said clips further including a ledge adapted to rest on the rod shaped element immediately below said space and a flange portion, said flange portion carrying a holding means adapted to hold the item desired to be displayed by the display device, and a plurality of additional clip means, said additional clip means including first and second hook shaped members and an elongated elastic member connecting such first and second hook shaped members, each of said first hook shaped members being adapted to engage one of said rod elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A display device comprising: a curtain, said curtain being comprised of a plurality of rod shaped elements connected together side by side such that said elements are adapted to lie substantially in the same plane and such that a small space remains between each adjacent pair of elements; a plurality of clips adapted to be affixed to said curtain, each of said clips including a substantially straight tang having a thickness sufficiently small so that it can pass through one of said spaces, each of said clips further including a ledge adapted to rest on the rod shaped element immediately below said space and a flange portion, said flange portion carrying a holding means adapted to hold the item desired to be displayed by the display device, and a plurality of additional clip means, said additional clip means including first and second hook shaped members and an elongated elastic member connecting such first and second hook shaped members, each of said first hook shaped members being adapted to engage one of said rod elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least some of said clips include a U-shaped holding means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least some of said clips are comprised of sheet metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least some of said clips include a spring means as part of the holding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said curtain includes a pocket in the lower portion thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |