US4434570A
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Advertising holder
Assignee: ROLLEX BV A DUTCH CORP
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Filing: 1982-05-10
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Granted: 1984-03-06
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Expires: 2002-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The holder is suspended from a surface, such as a ceiling, at a level which is adjustable by a user. As a result, the holder can be lowered to a convenient level for replacement of the advertising material and thereafter raised to an appropriate display level.
Inventors
- 👤 Johannes Roos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:12
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0087; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F7/20; G09F7/205; G09F2007/1856; G09F2007/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
An advertising holder comprising a housing; movable suspension means for controllably suspending said housing from a surface; means for releaseably securing an advertising appendage to said housing whereby the position of said advertising appendage can be selectively adjusted with respect to a viewer and said appendage can be replaced as desired; wherein the movable suspension means includes a spring loaded cylinder contained within said housing for regulating the position of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
An advertising holder comprising a housing; movable suspension means for controllably suspending said housing from a surface; means for releaseably securing an advertising appendage to said housing whereby the position of said advertising appendage can be selectively adjusted with respect to a viewer and said appendage can be replaced as desired; wherein the movable suspension means includes a spring loaded cylinder contained within said housing for regulating the position of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the movable suspension means includes a wire cable secured to and envelopeable about said cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 2 wherein said suspension means includes a plurality of wire cables secured to said cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 3 wherein said wire cables are interlocked on said cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 1 wherein the securing means comprises a spring loaded clip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 5 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of spring loaded clips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 6 wherein each clip includes a removable multisegment spring element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 7 wherein the segments are arranged in a substantially z-shaped configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 3 wherein the cylinder includes a control ratchet at one end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An advertising holder as defined in claim 9 wherein the cylinder includes an internal axial support with a coil spring secured thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-06 | 1987-09-05 | 1988-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-06 | 1991-09-05 | 1992-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-06 | 1995-09-05 | 1996-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |