GB456337A - Improvements in and relating to advertising and like devices - Google Patents

Abstract

456,337. Advertising and indicating. BROOKS, J. O., 228, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London. May 2, 1935, No. 13113. [Class 3 (ii)] In a device for advertising purposes and for indicating locations such as the stopping places on an omnibus route, comprising a framework in the form of an obelisk or column having apertures provided with transparent or translucent panels, means being provided for illuminating the interior of the column, the column is provided with a pedestal comprising a box-like structure integral with or rigidly fastened to the column and secured in a concrete or like foundation. In the embodiment shown, the column is square in section and comprises four angle irons 15 fastened to plates 16 secured to a plate 17, these plates being apertured at 18 to assist in fixing in a concrete foundation. Alternatively, the irons 15 may be secured to a bottom plate seating on and rigidly secured to the pedestal. The irons are connected together on three sides of the column by horizontal members comprising bars 19, 20, 21 which form grooves for sheets 22 of glass or like material, the bars 19 being secured to the irons 15. The fourth side of the column is provided with a door. A pyramidal piece 30 is secured to the column, the sides of which may be arranged for displaying advertising matter. Lamps are supported in sockets 32 on a conduit 31 at the top of which an illuminated arrow or other direction indicator 33 is adjustably supported. When the device is to be used at a pedestrian crossing, an amber globe is mounted on the column instead of or above the pyramid 30. The advertising and indicating matter may be provided on the panels 22 or on transparent panels behind these panels or may comprise stencils mounted behind the panel 22.