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Rapid mount advertising panels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-07-28
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2015-07-28
Abstract
Abstract Rapid mount advertising panels for motor vehicles, such as trucks, are disclosed comprising a plurality of panels which are removably attached to the side of a trailer in such a manner, that as a group they form a large bill board surface. The display panels are constructed and designed to resist sagging and distortion of said panels due to the effect of heat, wind, etc. when the truck is moving.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey M. Key
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/08; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F21/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
Rapid mount advertising panels for motor vehicles that comprise a plurality of panels having a first and last panel, each of said panels containing a top portion, a bottom portion, a center portion, a back side, a front, a central retaining plate and cavity located on the back side of each of said panels, wherein said central cavity has a top and a bottom; at least one bottom retaining plate and bottom cavities located on the front and near the bottom portion of each of said panels, wherein each of said bottom cavities has a top and a bottom; air foil means attached to the front and back side respectively of the first and last panels, upper bracket means for receiving and securing the top portion of each of said panels; central bracket means for engaging and securing the center portion of each of said panels; lower bracket means for receiving and securing the bottom portion of each of said panels; and latching and locking means for latching the bottom portion of each of said panels and locking means for locking said bottom latching means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
Rapid mount advertising panels for motor vehicles that comprise a plurality of panels having a first and last panel, each of said panels containing a top portion, a bottom portion, a center portion, a back side, a front, a central retaining plate and cavity located on the back side of each of said panels, wherein said central cavity has a top and a bottom; at least one bottom retaining plate and bottom cavities located on the front and near the bottom portion of each of said panels, wherein each of said bottom cavities has a top and a bottom; air foil means attached to the front and back side respectively of the first and last panels, upper bracket means for receiving and securing the top portion of each of said panels; central bracket means for engaging and securing the center portion of each of said panels; lower bracket means for receiving and securing the bottom portion of each of said panels; and latching and locking means for latching the bottom portion of each of said panels and locking means for locking said bottom latching means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The rapid mount advertising panels in accordance with claim 1, wherein the plurality of panels comprise from 2 to 16 panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rapid mount advertising panels according to claim 1, wherein individual panels are from 2 feet to 6 feet, wide and from 6 feet to 10 feet tall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 1, wherein the central retaining plate comprises a downward directed overhanging lip which extends from the top of said central cavity in an downward direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 1, wherein each of the bottom retaining plates comprise an upwardly directed overhanging lip which extends from the bottom of said bottom cavities in an upward direction, said overhanging lip having a serrated surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rapid mount advertising panels as described in claim 1, wherein the upper bracket means comprises an elongated inverted G shaped channel containing an outward, downwardly directed lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The rapid mount advertising panels as disclosed in claim 6, wherein the outer, downwardly directed lip contains a padded attachment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The rapid mount advertising panels according to claim 1, wherein the air foil means comprises an angled non-porous sheet-like material that is attached to the front and back-side respectively of the first and last panels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The rapid mount advertising panels in accordance with claim 1, wherein the central bracket means contains an elongated, C-shaped brace containing a downwardly directed lip and a plurality of angled, upwardly directed latches attached to a bottom of said brace.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 1, wherein the lower bracket means comprises an elongated inverted, G-shaped channel containing an inner downwardly directed lip and an outer, upwardly directed lip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rapid mount advertising panels described in claim 1, wherein the latching means contains at least one draw latch attached to the bottom of the lower bracket means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 11 wherein the draw latches comprise a lever member pivotably connected to a base plate, a latching arm pivotably connected to the lever member; said latching arm containing an end portion having a serrated surface with an overhanging lip for grabbing and securing the lower bracket means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 12, wherein the draw latches contain an outer plate that is hingeably attached to the base plate, each of said outer plate and base plate having an opening for receiving a lock when the outer plate is rotated in a closed position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The rapid mount advertising panels described in claim 1, wherein the upper bracket means, central bracket means and lower bracket means are in a spacial relationship to each other and are adapted to be attached to a truck trailer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
156 words
Rapid mount advertising panels for attaching to flat surfaces that comprise from 2 to 12 panels wherein each of said panels is from 2 feet to 4 feet wide and from 6 feet to 8 feet tall, each of said panels containing a central retaining plate and cavity located on a back side of each of said panels; 2 bottom retaining plates and cavities located on a front and near a bottom portion of each of said panels; a top, elongated, inverted G-shaped channel member in cross section for receiving and securing a top portion of each of said panels; a central elongated, C-shaped brace in cross-section containing a plurality of latches for engaging and securing a center portion of each of said panels; a bottom, elongated, inverted, G-shaped channel in cross-section for receiving and securing the bottom portion of each of said panels; and two draw latches attached to a bottom of the bottom channel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
156 words
Rapid mount advertising panels for attaching to flat surfaces that comprise from 2 to 12 panels wherein each of said panels is from 2 feet to 4 feet wide and from 6 feet to 8 feet tall, each of said panels containing a central retaining plate and cavity located on a back side of each of said panels; 2 bottom retaining plates and cavities located on a front and near a bottom portion of each of said panels; a top, elongated, inverted G-shaped channel member in cross section for receiving and securing a top portion of each of said panels; a central elongated, C-shaped brace in cross-section containing a plurality of latches for engaging and securing a center portion of each of said panels; a bottom, elongated, inverted, G-shaped channel in cross-section for receiving and securing the bottom portion of each of said panels; and two draw latches attached to a bottom of the bottom channel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The rapid mount advertising panels in accordance with claim 15, wherein a flat surface is adapted to be a side of a truck trailer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 15, wherein a flat surface is a side of a railroad car.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The rapid mount advertising panels as described in claim 15, wherein a flat surface is a billboard.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rapid mount advertising panels according to claim 15, wherein a flat surface is adapted to be a side of a building.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The rapid mount advertising panels of claim 15, wherein a flat surface is a transportable unit pulled behind a motor vehicle.
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