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Modular sign support

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-12
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Granted: 1982-11-09
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Expires: 2000-05-12
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Abstract

Abstract A modular sign support is particularly adapted for supporting a real estate sign in the front yard area of a structure, as well as for supporting a name plate, electric lamp, mail box or the like in front of a private residence, business office or the like. The modular sign support includes a main vertical post or standard with a pointed bottom spike portion which is formed as a plurality of plastic modules, formed with socket and tenon connection, a top cross arm is similarly connected to the top of the post and includes at least one elongated arm portion with a pair of downwardly extending spaced apart tabs with holes therethrough to receive connector means to a display panel or sign.

Inventors

  • 👤 Edward W. Amick
  • 👤 Paul W. Pelley

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 03:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/623; E01F9/65; G09F2007/1873; G09F2007/1886

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 189 words
A sign support comprising an upright post including a plurality of modules formed of a suitable plastic material and including socket and tenon means to permit a plug-in connection therebetween, the tenon being of reduced dimension to plug into the socket and being contoured to provide a smooth exterior surface between adjacently positioned modules, said plurality of modules including a bottom end spike module including a downwardly projecting pointed end, a top cross arm module including at least one elongated laterally extending arm, and at least one vertically disposed intermediate module of a predetermined length for said plug in connection between said spike and cross arm modules; said elongated laterally extending arm including a first pair of appropriately spaced apart perforated tabs in a downwardly extending relation to and formed integrally with a bottom wall portion thereof tor receive appropriate attachment means to connect a primary sign thereto in a downwardly suspended position, and a generally tubular secondary sign means, cross sectionally sized and configurated for slide-on reception on said elongated arm, and including a longitudinal slot through a bottom wall thereof to provide a clearance for said tabs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 189 words
A sign support comprising an upright post including a plurality of modules formed of a suitable plastic material and including socket and tenon means to permit a plug-in connection therebetween, the tenon being of reduced dimension to plug into the socket and being contoured to provide a smooth exterior surface between adjacently positioned modules, said plurality of modules including a bottom end spike module including a downwardly projecting pointed end, a top cross arm module including at least one elongated laterally extending arm, and at least one vertically disposed intermediate module of a predetermined length for said plug in connection between said spike and cross arm modules; said elongated laterally extending arm including a first pair of appropriately spaced apart perforated tabs in a downwardly extending relation to and formed integrally with a bottom wall portion thereof tor receive appropriate attachment means to connect a primary sign thereto in a downwardly suspended position, and a generally tubular secondary sign means, cross sectionally sized and configurated for slide-on reception on said elongated arm, and including a longitudinal slot through a bottom wall thereof to provide a clearance for said tabs.

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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) 1985-11-08 1986-05-10 1986-11-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-11-08 1990-05-10 1990-11-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-11-08 1994-05-10 1994-11-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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