EP0387279A1 - Signplate. - Google Patents

Signplate.

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EP0387279A1
EP0387279A1 EP88910168A EP88910168A EP0387279A1 EP 0387279 A1 EP0387279 A1 EP 0387279A1 EP 88910168 A EP88910168 A EP 88910168A EP 88910168 A EP88910168 A EP 88910168A EP 0387279 A1 EP0387279 A1 EP 0387279A1
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Prior art keywords
plate
signplate
sign panel
garment
name
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French (fr)
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Inger Berggren
Fredrik Bergloef
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
    • G09F1/10—Supports or holders for show-cards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/02—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols
    • G09F7/08—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits
    • G09F7/10—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits and slideably mounted
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/18—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
    • G09F7/20—Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for adjustably mounting

Definitions

  • This invention relates to a signplate, namely, a name-plate or notice-plate or similar badge device adapted to be fastened to a garment, e.g. to a lapel of a jacket, in a manner enabling it to be readily removed.
  • Signplates or badges of this kind commonly have a fastening device resembling a safety pin.
  • a fastening device is troublesome to use, because it is difficult to fasten the signplate in the desired position.
  • this kind of fastening device is disadvantageous in that the pin has to be run through the cloth of the garment; if the cloth is flimsy, it is easily damaged by the pin.
  • the fastening device comprises a first plate of magnetic or agnetisable material and a second plate of magnetic or magnetisable material which is separate from the first plate, at least one of the plates being a permanent magnet.
  • Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a signplate which embodies the invention, namely, a name-plate;
  • Fig. 2 is a rear view of the name-plate of Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the name-plate on line III-III of Fig. 2 .
  • the name-plate comprises a one-piece plastic sign panel 10 which forms the sign-bearing or name-bearing part of the name-plate, and an associated fastening device for fastening the name- plate to a garment.
  • the flat sign panel 10 is provided with a window 11 for a strip, not shown, of pape or other suitable material on which the name of the perso bearing the name-plate is written or printed.
  • This strip can be slid into the window 11 in grooves 12 and 13 forme in the panel 10.
  • the lower portion of the front side of the sign panel is smooth and, if desired, can be provided with an imprint, such as the name of an organisation, a slogan, a trade mark or some other distinguishing mark.
  • the fastening device comprises a pair of rectangular permanent magnet plates 14 and 15. Of these magnet plates, the magnet plate 14 is secured to the back or reverse sid of the sign panel 10 where it is held in position by four lugs formed on the reverse side. These lugs are integral with the rest of the sign panel 10 which is made by injection moulding.
  • the second magnet plate 15 is a free or loose magnet plate, but it is withi the scope of the invention to have the two plates tied together by means of a thin thread.
  • the sign panel 10 with its magnet plate 14 is positionend on the outer side of the garment at the place where it is desired to fasten the name-plate, and on the other side o the garment the second magnet plate 15 is positioned opposite the first magnet plate 14.
  • the mutual attraction of the magnet plates 14 and 15 through the cloth of the garment and the friction of the plates against the cloth ensures a reliable holding of the magnet plates and, accordingly, the sign panel 10, to the garment.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiment which is shown and described only by way of example.
  • various modifications can b made within the scope of the invention.
  • the first magnet plate 14 can be secured to the sign panel 10 by being integrally moulded or cemented to it.
  • the shape of the sign panel and of the magnet plates can be varied. For example, in many cases circular magnet plates may be preferred.
  • both magnet plates are permanent magnets but it is within the scope of the invention to have only one of them in the form of a permanent magnet. What is essential is that the force of attraction is sufficient t keep the signplate in position.
  • the plates suitably are provided with a thin protective coating, preferably of plastic. Such a coating of course is particularly desirable if the plates are mad of a material that may easily cause staining.

Abstract

Une plaquette d'identité ou autre badge destiné à être fixé à un vêtement comprend un dispositif de fixation comportant une plaqueette à aimant permanent (14) fixée au dos d'un badge (10) et une plaquette à aimant permanent séparée (15).A name tag or other badge for attachment to clothing includes an attachment device having a permanent magnet tag (14) attached to the back of a badge (10) and a separate permanent magnet tag (15).

Description

Signplate
This invention relates to a signplate, namely, a name-plate or notice-plate or similar badge device adapted to be fastened to a garment, e.g. to a lapel of a jacket, in a manner enabling it to be readily removed.
Signplates or badges of this kind commonly have a fastening device resembling a safety pin. Such a fastening device is troublesome to use, because it is difficult to fasten the signplate in the desired position. Above all, this kind of fastening device is disadvantageous in that the pin has to be run through the cloth of the garment; if the cloth is flimsy, it is easily damaged by the pin.
The invention aims at providing an improved fastening device for signplates of the kind indicated above. Accord- ing to the invention, the fastening device comprises a first plate of magnetic or agnetisable material and a second plate of magnetic or magnetisable material which is separate from the first plate, at least one of the plates being a permanent magnet. When a signplate according to the invention is to be fastened to a garment, the part provided with the first plate is placed on one side of the garment at the place where it is desired to fasten the signplate, and the second plate is placed opposite the first plate on the other side of the garment so that the plates attract one another through the cloth of the garment and hold one another in position on the garment.
An exemplary embodiment of the signplate is shown in the accompanying drawing and is described in greater detail below with reference to the drawing.
Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a signplate which embodies the invention, namely, a name-plate;
Fig. 2 is a rear view of the name-plate of Fig. 1 ; Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the name-plate on line III-III of Fig. 2 .
As shown in the drawing, the name-plate comprises a one-piece plastic sign panel 10 which forms the sign-bearing or name-bearing part of the name-plate, and an associated fastening device for fastening the name- plate to a garment.
In its upper portion, the flat sign panel 10 is provided with a window 11 for a strip, not shown, of pape or other suitable material on which the name of the perso bearing the name-plate is written or printed. This strip can be slid into the window 11 in grooves 12 and 13 forme in the panel 10. The lower portion of the front side of the sign panel is smooth and, if desired, can be provided with an imprint, such as the name of an organisation, a slogan, a trade mark or some other distinguishing mark.
The fastening device comprises a pair of rectangular permanent magnet plates 14 and 15. Of these magnet plates, the magnet plate 14 is secured to the back or reverse sid of the sign panel 10 where it is held in position by four lugs formed on the reverse side. These lugs are integral with the rest of the sign panel 10 which is made by injection moulding.
In the illustrated embodiment, the second magnet plate 15 is a free or loose magnet plate, but it is withi the scope of the invention to have the two plates tied together by means of a thin thread.
When the name-plate is to be fastened to a garment, the sign panel 10 with its magnet plate 14 is positionend on the outer side of the garment at the place where it is desired to fasten the name-plate, and on the other side o the garment the second magnet plate 15 is positioned opposite the first magnet plate 14. The mutual attraction of the magnet plates 14 and 15 through the cloth of the garment and the friction of the plates against the cloth ensures a reliable holding of the magnet plates and, accordingly, the sign panel 10, to the garment.
As is readily appreciated, the invention is not limited to the embodiment which is shown and described only by way of example. Thus, various modifications can b made within the scope of the invention. For example, the first magnet plate 14 can be secured to the sign panel 10 by being integrally moulded or cemented to it. Moreover, the shape of the sign panel and of the magnet plates can be varied. For example, in many cases circular magnet plates may be preferred. Preferably, both magnet plates are permanent magnets but it is within the scope of the invention to have only one of them in the form of a permanent magnet. What is essential is that the force of attraction is sufficient t keep the signplate in position. In order that the magnet plates may not stain the garment, the plates suitably are provided with a thin protective coating, preferably of plastic. Such a coating of course is particularly desirable if the plates are mad of a material that may easily cause staining.

Claims

Claims :
1. A signplate, such as- a name-plate or the like, comprising a sign panel. and a fastening device positioned on the reverse side of the sign panel.for fastening the signplate to a garment, characterised in that the fastening device comprises a ■ first plate (14) of magnetic or magnetisable material secured to the sign panel (10) and a second plate (15) of magnetic or magnetisable material which is separate from the first plate (14) and from the sign panel (10) , at least one of the plates being a permanent magnet.
2. A signplate according to claim 1, characterised in that both the first plate (14) and the second plate (15) are permanent magnets.
3. A signplate .according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that .the first plate. (14) is clamped between lugs (16) or other projections on the reverse sid of the sign panel (10) .
4. A signplate according to claim 1 or 2, in which the sign panel (10) is made by injection moulding of plastic, characterised in that the first plate (14) is secured to the reverse side of the sign panel (10) by being inte¬ grally moulded onto it.
5. A signplate according to any one of claims 1-4, characterised in that the first and the second plate (14,15) are rectangular.
6. A signplate according to any one of claims 1-5, characterised in that the first and the second plate (14,15) are interconnected through a thin thread.
7. A signplate according to any one of claims 1-6, characterised in that at least one of the first and the second plate (14,15) is provided with a thin protective coating, preferably of plastic.
EP88910168A 1987-11-19 1988-11-18 Signplate Expired - Lifetime EP0387279B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
SE8704548 1987-11-19
SE8704548A SE459830B (en) 1987-11-19 1987-11-19 BRANDSKYLT, T.EX. NAME PLATE OR LIKE
PCT/SE1988/000629 WO1989005022A1 (en) 1987-11-19 1988-11-18 Signplate

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EP0387279A1 true EP0387279A1 (en) 1990-09-19
EP0387279B1 EP0387279B1 (en) 1994-09-21

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AU (1) AU2729488A (en)
DE (1) DE3851634T2 (en)
SE (1) SE459830B (en)
WO (1) WO1989005022A1 (en)

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JPH09311629A (en) * 1996-03-18 1997-12-02 Tatsu Kawabe Paper sheet setting tool
AU732389B2 (en) * 1998-11-24 2001-04-26 Peter James Kristin Steele A connector
AU724383B3 (en) * 1998-11-24 2000-09-21 Peter James Kristin Steele A connector

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SE8704548L (en) 1989-05-20
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SE8704548D0 (en) 1987-11-19
ATE112085T1 (en) 1994-10-15
AU2729488A (en) 1989-06-14
SE459830B (en) 1989-08-07
WO1989005022A1 (en) 1989-06-01

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