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US4270290A
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Revolving self-service display stand
Assignee: DLM Inc
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Filing: 1978-06-26
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1998-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A frame for a self-service sales display device is provided with pockets on each side of the frame. Guide members are provided on the entry side or wall of the frame and on the side or wall of the frame opposite the entry side for guiding the flat members into and out of the pockets in the frame. A cutout is provided through the entry wall into each pocket for ease in gripping the edge of a poster or flat member for removal from the frame. The frames have shaped pivots which extend into openings formed in surfaces of the display device such that the frame can be pivoted into a picture book position on the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald P. Eckert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/02; A47F5/04; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/065; G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A frame for holding a plurality of flexible display panels comprising a molded plastic outer frame having on three sides thereof an inwardly opening channel which is C-shaped in cross section, the fourth side of the frame having a T-shape in cross section with the leg of the "T" projecting inwardly toward the center of the frame, a divider molded integrally with the back of the C-shaped channel and projecting inwardly from between the two legs of the C-shaped channel, said divider joining with said leg of the "T" to divide the frame into two pockets with several of said flexible display panels being capable of being nested in each of said pockets, a cut out notch formed in at least one side edge of the head of the "T" to expose the outer edges of the plurality of flexible display panels in said adjacent pocket, and guide means extending between the head of the "T" and the leg of the "T," said outermost flexible display panel may be grasped through said cut out notch and peeled forward and guided out of said adjacent pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A frame for holding a plurality of flexible display panels comprising a molded plastic outer frame having on three sides thereof an inwardly opening channel which is C-shaped in cross section, the fourth side of the frame having a T-shape in cross section with the leg of the "T" projecting inwardly toward the center of the frame, a divider molded integrally with the back of the C-shaped channel and projecting inwardly from between the two legs of the C-shaped channel, said divider joining with said leg of the "T" to divide the frame into two pockets with several of said flexible display panels being capable of being nested in each of said pockets, a cut out notch formed in at least one side edge of the head of the "T" to expose the outer edges of the plurality of flexible display panels in said adjacent pocket, and guide means extending between the head of the "T" and the leg of the "T," said outermost flexible display panel may be grasped through said cut out notch and peeled forward and guided out of said adjacent pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
240 words
In a frame for displaying the outer sheet of two oppositely facing stacks of sheets of material on opposite sides thereof, said frame having four walls comprised of molded plastic, three of said walls comprised of an inwardly open channel member having a C-shape in cross section, a divider molded integrally with the back of the C-shaped channel and projecting inwardly from between the two legs of the C-shaped channel, the fourth wall of the frame having a T-shape in cross section with the leg of the "T" projecting inwardly toward the center of the frame and joining said divider to divide the frame into two oppositely facing pockets, each pocket receiving one of said stacks of sheets of material, in combination a cut out notch formed inwardly from an outer edge of the head of the "T" to form an opening through which the outer edges of the stack of sheets of material are exposed, said notch having a base wall spaced inward from the outer edge of the head of the "T" and spaced outward from the leg of the "T," and guide means extending between the head of the "T" and the leg of the "T" to form a guide surface, said guide surface aligning with the base wall of the notch whereby the outer edge of the outermost sheet of material is grasped through the notch and is peeled forward and pulled out of the pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
240 words
In a frame for displaying the outer sheet of two oppositely facing stacks of sheets of material on opposite sides thereof, said frame having four walls comprised of molded plastic, three of said walls comprised of an inwardly open channel member having a C-shape in cross section, a divider molded integrally with the back of the C-shaped channel and projecting inwardly from between the two legs of the C-shaped channel, the fourth wall of the frame having a T-shape in cross section with the leg of the "T" projecting inwardly toward the center of the frame and joining said divider to divide the frame into two oppositely facing pockets, each pocket receiving one of said stacks of sheets of material, in combination a cut out notch formed inwardly from an outer edge of the head of the "T" to form an opening through which the outer edges of the stack of sheets of material are exposed, said notch having a base wall spaced inward from the outer edge of the head of the "T" and spaced outward from the leg of the "T," and guide means extending between the head of the "T" and the leg of the "T" to form a guide surface, said guide surface aligning with the base wall of the notch whereby the outer edge of the outermost sheet of material is grasped through the notch and is peeled forward and pulled out of the pocket.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |