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Signboard units and process for making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-10
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Granted: 1989-07-04
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Expires: 2008-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A laminated signboard comprises a backing member overlaid with an attached reenforcing network into which a layer of polymer-fortified concrete is interlocked for bearing three dimensional indicia. The indicia is carved into the set up, but not practically hardened concrete. Usually, the concrete surface including the indicia is coated with a weather-resistant coating, and at least part of the indicia is coated to contrast with the remainder of the surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E. Jurrus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:22
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/237
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A laminated signboard unit comprising a backing member having a base, a mesh-like reinforcing network that is attached to and overlays the backing member, and a surface layer of polymer-fortified portland cement concrete that is not substantially thicker than about an inch, the surface layer being interlocked with said network, the base of the backing member being a solid or hollow structure consisting essentially of construction board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A laminated signboard unit comprising a backing member having a base, a mesh-like reinforcing network that is attached to and overlays the backing member, and a surface layer of polymer-fortified portland cement concrete that is not substantially thicker than about an inch, the surface layer being interlocked with said network, the base of the backing member being a solid or hollow structure consisting essentially of construction board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The signboard unit of claim 1 bearing indicia that was cut into the concrete prior to the practical hardening thereof, and the concrete is made with type 1 portland cement with no added lime.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The signboard unit of claim 1 wherein the backing member consists essentially of constructon board faced with a waterproof cover, and the polymer-fortified portland cement concrete is characterized as a mortar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The signboard unit of claim 1 wherein all exterior sides of the backing member are overlaid with an attached reenforcing network into which a layer of polymer-fortified concrete is interlocked.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signboard of claim 1 wherein the backing member is a box-like structure that is internally reinforced for rigidity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signboard of claim 5 wherein there are corrosion-resistant beads rising from the outside corners of the backing members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The signboard of claim 1 wherein the polymer-foritified concrete is finished with a coating comprising an aqueous compounded latex emulsion and mineral particles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The signboard unit of claim 1 wherein the polymer-foritifed concrete is made with an aqueous compounded latex emulsion containing a polymer having acrylate units.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The signboard unit of claim 1 wherein the polymer-fortified concrete contains fibrous reinforcement.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-03 | 1993-01-02 | 1993-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-03 | 1997-01-02 | 1997-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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