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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7975413 | Signage system Signage member can be installed for display in sign support member mounted on a wall. Multiple sign support members can be abutted with one or more fastener(s). Such fastener(s) can have a tall nut and tall screw about one end and a threaded hole and short screw abo... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7293382 | Containment clip for a display A display is described of the type including a supporting frame that includes track members in spaced relation to define a channel therebetween to receive signage material. The device includes a containment clip operatively associated with the display and moveable b... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293381 | Display device for a cooler door A display device for mounting on an inside surface of a cooler door has a mounting bracket for attaching to the cooler door, a top tube mounted on the first mounting bracket, and a bottom tube mounted on the first mounting bracket below the top tube. A display scrol... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7219458 | Utility pole warning sign and method of manufacturing the same A warning sign for mounting on a structural member, such as a cross arm of a utility pole, has an elongated U-shaped support member and a warning message disposed thereon. The warning sign is installed on the structural member by a utility worker at ground level by ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7200962 | Flexible, frameless display module, device and method A display module for an illuminated display device is provided having a flexible, non-self-supporting, at least substantially translucent sheet and a plurality of spaced apart, horizontally disposed divider members positioned on one side of the sheet. Each of the di... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194831 | Menu system A menu system comprises a frame that receives interchangeable menu sections with different heights such that sections of various heights are combined to fill the frame space. The menu sections have a central web with upper and lower front channels that receive a pre... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7143535 | Full view sign assembly with protuberances A sign assembly having a support surface including a first side frame portion, a second side frame portion and a back plate. The first side frame portion includes a longitudinal first recess having a bottom and a top, and the second side frame portion includes a lon... | 12/05/2006 |
| 6883260 | Full view sign assembly A sign assembly having a support surface including a first side frame portion, a second side frame portion and a back plate. The first and second side frame portions each include a longitudinal recess having a top and a bottom. The sign assembly also includes a thir... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6796064 | Display An elongated tubular support (10) is mounted in a stationary position (FIGS. 6 and 7) for rotation about a horizontal (FIGS. 1 and 2) or vertical (FIG. 5) axis. A spring biased detent (66, 70, 72) is positioned betwee... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6785993 | Hazard classification placard holder A placard holder apparatus and method is provided. The apparatus includes a bracket mounted to a vehicle that is operative to transport a hazardous material. The bracket is operative to slidingly receive and engage with a placard holder. A placard clip may be mounte... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6688027 | Multipurpose, reconfigurable message board for roadside emergencies A selectively reversible message board has a first face of the message board which displays one or more message cards, either preprinted, containing common messages such as "OUT OF GAS", "FLAT TIRE", etc., or hand written. The message board may be reverse... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6658777 | Weather-proof readerboard signage system A readerboard signage system which allows signage characters to be easily changed within a pair of parallel extending tracks. In the illustrative embodiments, the system includes an optically transparent character protective viewing panel that is placed o... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6618974 | Message display apparatus The present invention is a message display apparatus that is preferably weather resistant. The present invention is comprised of a pair of parallel side frame members attached at their ends to a bottom frame member. The side frame members are also adapted... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6530167 | Mounting channel and presentation means for mounting presentation elements A mounting channel and presentation mechanism for mounting presentation elements. Both planar and curved presentation elements may be simultaneously mounted on the same supporting element. A mounting channel for mounting presentation elements has a curved... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6438880 | Weather-proof readerboard signage system A weather-proof changeable-type readerboard signage system comprising a signboard having a substantially planar surface, and supportable above the Earth's surface at a predetermined viewing height. A pair of upper and lower character holding tracks are at... | 08/27/2002 |
| 5930926 | Display sign system A display sign and system having a plurality of support strips removably attached to a back panel where the support strips have channels in opposite sides thereof, where the channels and sign members disposed in the channels overlap one another, and where... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5718072 | Sign system A sign system having one or more rail sections which are characterized as having substantially uniform cross-sections and longitudinal axis with indents configured within the rail system for accepting protrusions located on sign holder bases. The cross-se... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5588238 | Sign comprised of a carrier frame and manually arrangeable modular information grids and pictorials A sign or menu board has a pair of parallel vertical side rails with opposite end portions of upper and lower cross rails joined to the upper and lower end portions of the side rails to form a carrier frame. Each side rail has a track coextensive with its... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5257472 | Improved sign board having a container for holding a stack of sheets A container is useful in a sign board in which certain display elements have to be changed from time to time. The container is provided with element for preventing a stack of display sheets contained therein from accidentally slipping out. There is a sign... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5052137 | Mounting for panels for signboards A mounting for a generally vertical signboard includes clips which coact with the signboard to removably secure at least two sizes of indicia to the signboard. The signboard includes ribs which coact with both the indicia and the clips, allowing the indic... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4876812 | Emergency car call kit For emergency use on a highway there is provided a kit containing a collection of parts in disassembled state but ready for assembly within the confines of a small space no larger than the interior of a conventional automobile and then mounted for visual ... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4707564 | Message cover for electrical wall switches A message bearing cover for attachment to electrical wall switches comprises a cavitated cover adapted to be releasably attached to an existing electrical wall switch installation and movable from a closed position enclosing the wall switch lever to an op... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4521984 | Menu board frame and insert The parallel rails have a double tee cross section and the leg of the rear T fits into slots in the sides of the frame. When the frame is welded, the rails are captured with the front slots ahead of the frame so menu strips and price modules can be mounte... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4475300 | Sign board Front and rear sign board panels are releasably held together in slightly spaced relationship by magnet strips. The strips also cooperate with the panels to define at least one pocket which includes an opening for receiving an indicia bearing member.... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4461107 | Menu board A menu board is provided which utilizes members carrying interchangeable numbers, letters or other characters, and possesses special features which render the menu board highly legible. The menu board is provided with window-like openings and means for re... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4132020 | Sign structure A sign structure having a copy board which is movable across the face of the structure and which releasably mounts display symbols such as numeric and alphabetic charactrers. The copy board comprises a frame which is mounted to the sign structure via roll... | 01/02/1979 |
| 3943646 | Display board construction A display board construction including standards for mounting on a supporting surface, a plurality of carrier members extending between the standards generally normally oriented with respect thereto and connector assemblies removably and slidably mounting... | 03/16/1976 |
