US4333253A
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Display sign
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-26
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 1999-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A display sign is disclosed herein having a dual feature back member or frame formed in a singular piece with a continuous sidewall having precise contoured corners that flow into the perimeter edge in an uninterrupted seamless line extending outwardly from the edge marginal peripheral region of a flat plate. An area defined by the opposite surfaces of the sidewall and the adjacent surface of the back member defines a recessed mounting area for removably receiving a front flat plate so that the area is substantially occupied by the volume thereof. The dimension of the flat plate is less than the space it is occupying so that a deep channel or groove is established between the edge of the plate and the opposing surface of the continuous sidewall so that a continuous channel or reval plate which is of different color or texture than the color or texture of either the back member or the plate so that a visual distinction or difference exists therebetween. Suitable indicia is carried on a front face or surface of the plate or on the reverse surface of the back member for display purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew K. Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:42
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0006; G09F15/0012; G09F7/00; G09F7/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A display sign for mounting on a vertical wall comprising the combination of: a single black member or frame providing a rear element or front face carrying a continuous, seamless sidewall about its peripheral edge so as to define a central display area between the opposing wall surfaces of said continuous sidewall; a display plate substantially occupying said recessed display area; the peripheral edge of said display plate and the opposing wall surfaces of said continuous sidewall defining a continuous and uninterrupted groove therebetween defining a reveal; a filler plate occupying said central display recessed area immediately behind said display plate and having edge marginal regions exposed via said reveal; adhesive means attaching said display plate to said filler plate and said filler plate to said back member; said display plate having an exposed face or surface surrounded by said reveal carrying indicia for visual observation; the reverse side of the back member or frame whose surface provides a display area for carrying indicia for visual observation; said display plate and said back member are molded parts of plastic material; said marginal region of said filler plate terminates immediately adjacent to and in insertable contact with said continuous sidewall; said adhesive strips spaces said display plate from said filler plate and said filler plate from said rear element of said back member so as to define a closed cavity therebetween providing lightening characteristics; said continuous sidewall is integrally formed with said rear element of said back member so as to provide contoured corners that flow into the perimeter edge in an uninterrupted seamless line; a glass door pivotally mounted on said back member sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A display sign for mounting on a vertical wall comprising the combination of: a single black member or frame providing a rear element or front face carrying a continuous, seamless sidewall about its peripheral edge so as to define a central display area between the opposing wall surfaces of said continuous sidewall; a display plate substantially occupying said recessed display area; the peripheral edge of said display plate and the opposing wall surfaces of said continuous sidewall defining a continuous and uninterrupted groove therebetween defining a reveal; a filler plate occupying said central display recessed area immediately behind said display plate and having edge marginal regions exposed via said reveal; adhesive means attaching said display plate to said filler plate and said filler plate to said back member; said display plate having an exposed face or surface surrounded by said reveal carrying indicia for visual observation; the reverse side of the back member or frame whose surface provides a display area for carrying indicia for visual observation; said display plate and said back member are molded parts of plastic material; said marginal region of said filler plate terminates immediately adjacent to and in insertable contact with said continuous sidewall; said adhesive strips spaces said display plate from said filler plate and said filler plate from said rear element of said back member so as to define a closed cavity therebetween providing lightening characteristics; said continuous sidewall is integrally formed with said rear element of said back member so as to provide contoured corners that flow into the perimeter edge in an uninterrupted seamless line; a glass door pivotally mounted on said back member sidewall.
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