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US4548377A
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Sign mounting system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-14
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Granted: 1985-10-22
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Expires: 2004-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A system for mounting signs to posts comprising a bracket having a plurality of sides provided with a longitudinal slot in one of its sides, two post engaging projections on another of its sides and at least one opening transverse to the slot, also comprising a sign capable of being introduced in the slot having at least one opening which is in alignment with those in the bracket. The whole being adapted to be securely held to the post by a strap or straps which extend(s) through the recess(es) and tightly wrapped around the post so as to retain the sign and the bracket at the same time.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges Huel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:43
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F2007/1804; G09F2007/1808; G09F2007/1813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A bracket for supporting a sign on a post, the bracket comprising: an elongated body having a generally concavely curved base for engaging the post, two spaced side walls each extending from an opposite side of said base towards one another and having opposed, free edges spaced apart to define a slot means for receiving a portion of a sign, said free edges each having means for receiving a strap such that the strap will extend about the post over said side walls and across a portion of said slot means to retain a sign in place with one end thereof in said slot means when said bracket and sign are mounted on a post by the strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A bracket for supporting a sign on a post, the bracket comprising: an elongated body having a generally concavely curved base for engaging the post, two spaced side walls each extending from an opposite side of said base towards one another and having opposed, free edges spaced apart to define a slot means for receiving a portion of a sign, said free edges each having means for receiving a strap such that the strap will extend about the post over said side walls and across a portion of said slot means to retain a sign in place with one end thereof in said slot means when said bracket and sign are mounted on a post by the strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one strap is provided for extending around a post and through said means for receiving a strap in said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention as claimed in claim 2 wherein another strap is provided and said bracket includes a pair of means each for receiving a strap for extending around a post and over said spaced side walls so as to exert a pressure on said side walls to urge said free edges towards said slot means and against a sign disposed in said slot means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 wherein a signboard is provided in the form of a sheet with said sheet having through slots formed therein for receiving a strap adjacent one edge thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The bracket as claimed in claim 4 wherein said signboard has opposite edges with said one slot formed extending from one of said edges and another slot formed to extend from an opposite edge of said signboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bracket as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base includes two post engaging projections on opposite sides of said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bracket as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base includes an interior wall, said interior wall having recess defining means thereon for receiving the end of a signboard.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-21 | 1989-04-22 | 1989-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-21 | 1993-04-22 | 1993-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-21 | 1997-04-22 | 1997-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |