US4433935A
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Sign bracket
Assignee: Marketing Displays Inc
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Filing: 1981-06-17
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Granted: 1984-02-28
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Expires: 2001-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A sign bracket for attaching a sign to a stand particularly useful for supporting two cross members to which a flexible sign is attached. The bracket includes a sleeve which slidably overfits a vertical stand member and includes a resilient latch which permits the sleeve to be located at various vertical positions on the stand. The sleeve is affixed to a pair of sign holding mechanisms forming a channel having an open end which receives a sign cross member and having a resilient latch member located at the channel open end which restrains the cross member within the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith A. Main
- 👤 David U. Hillstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:53
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/604; E01F9/619; E01F9/658; E01F9/662; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/30; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A bracket for mounting a sign on a stand, said sign having at least one cross member, said bracket comprising; a mounting portion for mounting said bracket on said stand, said mounting portion having locking means for locking said bracket onto said stand, and a sign holding member affixed to said mounting member, said sign holding member forming a horizontal rigid channel having an open end, said sign holding member further having a resilient latch which normally encloses said channel open end and which may be moved away from said open end thereby permitting said sign cross member to be removed and replaced within said channel said resilient latch having a first section affixed to said bracket, a second section enclosing said channel open end and a third section forming a projecting flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A bracket for mounting a sign on a stand, said sign having at least one cross member, said bracket comprising; a mounting portion for mounting said bracket on said stand, said mounting portion having locking means for locking said bracket onto said stand, and a sign holding member affixed to said mounting member, said sign holding member forming a horizontal rigid channel having an open end, said sign holding member further having a resilient latch which normally encloses said channel open end and which may be moved away from said open end thereby permitting said sign cross member to be removed and replaced within said channel said resilient latch having a first section affixed to said bracket, a second section enclosing said channel open end and a third section forming a projecting flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein two of said channels and two of said resilient means are provided.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A bracket for mounting a sign having a cross member to a sign stand, said bracket comprising; a mounting portion for locking said bracket to said stand forming a sleeve slidably overfitting said stand and a resilient locking member having a projection thereon which engages a detent on said stand to support said mounting portion at a preselected position, and a sign holding portion for supporting said stand cross member having two separated rigid channels forming an open end and a resilient latching member forming a moveable surface at said open end of each of said channels, said channels and said resilient latching members having portions defining guide surfaces which cooperate such that when said cross member is moved into said channels, said guide surfaces cause said resilient latching member to be deflected such that said resilient locking members are self latching.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
A bracket for mounting a sign having a cross member to a sign stand, said bracket comprising; a mounting portion for locking said bracket to said stand forming a sleeve slidably overfitting said stand and a resilient locking member having a projection thereon which engages a detent on said stand to support said mounting portion at a preselected position, and a sign holding portion for supporting said stand cross member having two separated rigid channels forming an open end and a resilient latching member forming a moveable surface at said open end of each of said channels, said channels and said resilient latching members having portions defining guide surfaces which cooperate such that when said cross member is moved into said channels, said guide surfaces cause said resilient latching member to be deflected such that said resilient locking members are self latching.
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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) | 1987-02-27 | 1987-08-29 | 1988-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-27 | 1991-08-29 | 1992-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-27 | 1995-08-29 | 1996-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |