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Post and panel sign assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-20
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Granted: 1981-07-07
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Expires: 1998-10-20
Abstract
Abstract Sign assembly having a generally planar panel mounted on one or more supporting posts. The panel is attached to the post by an interlocking cleat which is secured to the post and engaged by the frame of the panel in an interlocking relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Q. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In a sign assembly: an elongated post having a smooth outer surface, an elongated cleat mounted on the outer surface of the post and extending less than the full length of the post, a panel having a first side frame member slidably mounted on the cleat in interlocking engagement therewith and a second frame member abutting against one end of the cleat, and a retaining plate removably secured to the first frame member and abutting against the other end of the cleat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a sign assembly: an elongated post having a smooth outer surface, an elongated cleat mounted on the outer surface of the post and extending less than the full length of the post, a panel having a first side frame member slidably mounted on the cleat in interlocking engagement therewith and a second frame member abutting against one end of the cleat, and a retaining plate removably secured to the first frame member and abutting against the other end of the cleat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The claim assembly of claim 1 wherein the cleat includes a pair of outwardly projecting flanges and the side frame member of the panel includes a channel with inwardly protruding lips for receiving said flanges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a sign assembly: a vertically extending post having a smooth outer surface, a vertically extending cleat mounted on the outer surface of the post, a panel having an elongated side member slidably mounted on the cleat in interlocking engagement therewith, said panel also including an upper frame member which overlies and abuts against the upper end of the cleat, and a plate which abuts against the lower end of the cleat and is removably secured to the lower end of the side frame member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a sign assembly: a vertically extending post having a smooth outer surface, a vertically extending cleat mounted on the outer surface of the post, a panel having an elongated side member slidably mounted on the cleat in interlocking engagement therewith, said panel also including an upper frame member which overlies and abuts against the upper end of the cleat, and a plate which abuts against the lower end of the cleat and is removably secured to the lower end of the side frame member.
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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) | 1984-07-06 | 1985-01-05 | 1985-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-06 | 1989-01-05 | 1989-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-06 | 1993-01-05 | 1993-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |