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US3969837A
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Display figure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-06
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A stiff display figure panel has an elongated backing strip attached along its edges to an intermediate portion of a die cut figure to form a tube for receiving a staff upon which the figure is supported. An eyelet is attached to the top of the figure at the upper end of the backing strip for hanging the figure on a wall, and to close the end of the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Suzanne Kresse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:05
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00; G09F2017/005; G09F2017/0066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A display comprising a flat figure panel made of material stiff enough to remain erect without being waved, said panel having uneven edges, an elongated backing strip attached to an intermediate portion of said figure panel to form with the portion of the panel to which it is attached a tube having one end open, said tube being disposed well within the outline of said uneven edges so as not to intrude thereon, an abutment closing the other end of the tube, a display supporting staff removably receivable through the open end of said tube and into contact with said abutment to define the fully inserted position of the staff, said abutment including a hang tab comprising an eyelet through the backing strip and panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A display comprising a flat figure panel made of material stiff enough to remain erect without being waved, said panel having uneven edges, an elongated backing strip attached to an intermediate portion of said figure panel to form with the portion of the panel to which it is attached a tube having one end open, said tube being disposed well within the outline of said uneven edges so as not to intrude thereon, an abutment closing the other end of the tube, a display supporting staff removably receivable through the open end of said tube and into contact with said abutment to define the fully inserted position of the staff, said abutment including a hang tab comprising an eyelet through the backing strip and panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display of claim 1 in which the backing strip is made of the same material as the 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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |