US4715135A
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Longitudinally reinforced display tag for product information
Assignee: Fast Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1986-06-19
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2006-06-19
Abstract
Abstract Elongate product information and display tag blanks of plastic sheet material are disclosed having a mounting portion for securing the blank at a proximal end of a horizontally extending support hook, an elongate portion adjacent the mounting portion for extending over the hook to present product information at a distal end thereof, and longitudinal reinforcement, in the form of rows of perforations or lengthwise creases extending at least along the elongate portion of the blank for strengthening it against lengthwise flexure or sagging.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob Fast
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:56
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An elongated product information and display tag blank of plastic sheet having a mounting portion for releasably securing the blank at a proximal end of a horizontally extending support hook or the like, a substantially flat elongate portion adjacent the mounting portion for extending over the hook to present product information at a distal end thereof and lengthwise strengthening means extending at least along the elongate portion of the blank for promoting transverse flexure of the elongate portion into a bowed congfiguration when the elongate portion is, squeezed laterally there by reinforcing the blank against longitudinal flexure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An elongated product information and display tag blank of plastic sheet having a mounting portion for releasably securing the blank at a proximal end of a horizontally extending support hook or the like, a substantially flat elongate portion adjacent the mounting portion for extending over the hook to present product information at a distal end thereof and lengthwise strengthening means extending at least along the elongate portion of the blank for promoting transverse flexure of the elongate portion into a bowed congfiguration when the elongate portion is, squeezed laterally there by reinforcing the blank against longitudinal flexure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the strengthening means comprises lengthwise rows of perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the strengthening means comprises a plurality of lengthwise strengthening ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein the ribs are defined by creases in the plastic sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
An elongate product information and display tag blank of plastic sheet having a mounting portion for releasably securing the blank at a proximal end of a horizontally extending support hook or the like, a substantially flat elongate portion adjacent the mounting portion for extending over the hook to present product information at a distal end thereof and lengthwise strengthening means extending at least along the elongate portion of the blank for promoting transverse flexure of the elongate portion into a bowed configuration when the elongate portion is, squeezed laterally there by reinforcing the blank against longitudinal flexure wherein the elongate portion has relatively larger-width end sections and a relatively narrower-width central section, and wherein the strengthening means extends at least along the central section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
124 words
An elongate product information and display tag blank of plastic sheet having a mounting portion for releasably securing the blank at a proximal end of a horizontally extending support hook or the like, a substantially flat elongate portion adjacent the mounting portion for extending over the hook to present product information at a distal end thereof and lengthwise strengthening means extending at least along the elongate portion of the blank for promoting transverse flexure of the elongate portion into a bowed configuration when the elongate portion is, squeezed laterally there by reinforcing the blank against longitudinal flexure wherein the elongate portion has relatively larger-width end sections and a relatively narrower-width central section, and wherein the strengthening means extends at least along the central section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein the strengthening means extends into the respective end sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein the strengthening means comprises lengthwise rows of perforations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein the strengthening means comprises a plurality of length-wise strengthening ribs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 8 wherein the ribs are defined by creases in the plastic sheet.
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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |