US4683670A
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Demountable signboards
Assignee: Quartet Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1985-10-25
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Granted: 1987-08-04
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Expires: 2005-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A signboard of a type used to carry replaceable letters or similar indicia can be improved by using at least one easily operated holder to connect the signboard to a support such as a wall. This permits the signboard to be easily removed from the support so that it can be held in a convenient manner as the content of a sign on the signboard is changed or altered.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Bates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:34
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/18; G09F2007/1843
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
In a signboard including a base having a front, a back and a front surface which is adapted to hold replaceable indicia the improvement which comprises: a holding means for connecting said base with a vertical support for said base, said holding means including a mounting member having a hollow tubular peripheral wall and a bottom which is adapted to be secured to said support through the use of a fastener, said base including an opening located therein which extends between the front and the back of said base and which is shaped so as to fit closely around the exterior of said peripheral wall, said holding means also including a retainer having a head which is adapted to fit against the front of said base and a shank shaped so as to fit within said peripheral wall, said shank and the interior of said peripheral wall being shaped so as to include coacting fastening means which, when engaged, secure said board against movement relative to said holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
In a signboard including a base having a front, a back and a front surface which is adapted to hold replaceable indicia the improvement which comprises: a holding means for connecting said base with a vertical support for said base, said holding means including a mounting member having a hollow tubular peripheral wall and a bottom which is adapted to be secured to said support through the use of a fastener, said base including an opening located therein which extends between the front and the back of said base and which is shaped so as to fit closely around the exterior of said peripheral wall, said holding means also including a retainer having a head which is adapted to fit against the front of said base and a shank shaped so as to fit within said peripheral wall, said shank and the interior of said peripheral wall being shaped so as to include coacting fastening means which, when engaged, secure said board against movement relative to said holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 1 wherein; said signboard includes only one of said holding means, and said peripheral wall has a noncylindrical exterior.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 2 wherein: said coacting fastening means are bayonet connecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 2 wherein: said head is recessed within said front surface so as not to extend from said front surface and is of the same color as said front surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said signboard includes only one of said holding means, and said peripheral wall has a noncylindrical exterior, said coacting fastening means are bayonet connection means, said head is recessed within said front surface so as not to extend from said front surface and is of the same color as said front surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said signboard includes three of said holding means, said holding means being spaced from one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 6 wherein: the peripheral wall on each of said holding means has a cylindrical exterior.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 6 wherein: said coacting fastening means are bayonet connection means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 6 wherein: said head is recessed within said front surface so as not to extend from said front surface and is of the same color as said front surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 6 wherein: the peripheral wall on each of said holding means has a cylindrical exterior, said head is recessed within said front surface so as not to extend from said front surface and is of the same color as said front surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
87 words
A signboard as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said signboard is a rectangular signboard having corners there are four of said holding means, each of said holding means being located adjacent to and associated with one of said corners the peripheral wall of each of said holding means has a cylindrical exterior, said coacting fastening means are bayonet connecting means, said head is recessed within said front surface so as not to extend from said front surface and is of the same color as said front surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-08-03 | 1991-02-02 | 1991-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-03 | 1995-02-02 | 1995-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-03 | 1999-02-02 | 1999-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |