US3874103A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A display device including a back panel mounted on a generally upstanding support, magnet means to secure a sheet of visual material for display therebetween and a transparent bubble member enclosing the back panel, the sheet of visual material and the magnetic means to provide a weathertight assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Ted J Muta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:28
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A display device for printed material in sheet form comprising upstanding support means, a back panel mounted on but spaced from the support means to define a space therebetween spacing means in said space having a width less than the width of the support means adapted to support the back panel on the support means in a spaced relation, said back panel being adapted to receive a sheet of printed material in surface contact therewith, at least one magnetized bar adapted to engage the printed material to secure the printed material thereto, and a continuous transparent bubble member open along its bottom encasing the back panel, the printed material and the bar to protect the printed material from the elements, said bubble member including a vertical slot therein, said slot being adapted to receive the spacing means with the leading edge of the slot resting on the spacing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A display device for printed material in sheet form comprising upstanding support means, a back panel mounted on but spaced from the support means to define a space therebetween spacing means in said space having a width less than the width of the support means adapted to support the back panel on the support means in a spaced relation, said back panel being adapted to receive a sheet of printed material in surface contact therewith, at least one magnetized bar adapted to engage the printed material to secure the printed material thereto, and a continuous transparent bubble member open along its bottom encasing the back panel, the printed material and the bar to protect the printed material from the elements, said bubble member including a vertical slot therein, said slot being adapted to receive the spacing means with the leading edge of the slot resting on the spacing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A display device according to claim 1 which includes locking means to secure the bubble member on the back panel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |