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US2867926A
US2867926A US571909A US57190956A US2867926A US 2867926 A US2867926 A US 2867926A US 571909 A US571909 A US 571909A US 57190956 A US57190956 A US 57190956A US 2867926 A US2867926 A US 2867926A
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  • Another object of my invention is to provide a display sign in which all of the letters or numbers are rigidly held and neatly aligned at all times.
  • Another object of my invention is to provide a display sign whose component parts may be readily assembled by a person who possesses a minimum of mechanical skill.
  • Another object of my invention is to provide a display sign wherein the individual letters and numbers are rapidly secured in position by a pair of end plates, thereby eliminating permanent attaching of each individual character by itself.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a display sign embodying my invention mounted upon a house in two possible conditions of orientation.
  • Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view, partly in cutaway, showing the manner in which the display sign is assembled for a horizontal support wall and held in position by end plates.
  • Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a modification of the end plates.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of another end plate modification showing how the display sign may be assembled for securing to a vertical wall.
  • Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along lines 5-5 of Fig. 4.
  • Fig. 6 is a front view of another bracket modification showing the display sign mounted within an ornamental grill.
  • Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken along lines 77 of Fig. 6.
  • a display sign embodying my invention comprising a carrier plate, generally designated as A, a plurality of number and letter characters to be supported therein, each designated as B, and end brackets, generally designated as C.
  • the carrier frame A is preferably extruded in a square configuration having a vertical slot 12 longitudinally extending through the entire length of the frame.
  • the vertical slot 12 extends downwardly from the upper exterior surface of the carrier frame and the walls of the vertical slot provide support and alignment for the characters B which are slidably supported therein.
  • a horizontal groove 14 is also longitudinally extruded within the frame A and interiorly intersects the vertical slot 12 at right angles to define a guide rail on either side thereof. This slot 14 is used in maintaining the characters B secure from being removed from the display sign as will be described presently.
  • the characters B are integrally cast with a base 20 from which extends a plurality of lugs 22 on either side thereof.
  • the base 20 of each character B is slidably supported within the vertical slot 12 while the lugs 22 are slidably projected within the guide rails 14. It is to be noted that the characters B are secure from removal at any intermediate portion of the frame A and can only be mounted and released from either end. It is to be further noted that the base 20 is retained below the upper surface of the frame A while the letters or numerals project visibly above. Thus, where it is desirable to separate the characters B from each or from the end of the frame, a base 20 alone, without an upper projecting number or letter, is used as a spacer.
  • Each of the end brackets C comprises a cap 24 extending at right angles to a mounting leg 26.
  • the cap leg 24 has a square notch 28 whose walls are adapted to snugly interfit about the ends of the carrier frame A. Since both the cross section of the ends of the carrier frame A and the notch 28 are square, it is easily seen that the end brackets may be rotated at intervals whereby the leg 26 may be placed flush against a horizontal or vertical surface while the characters B are vertical.
  • a mounting hole 30 is provided in the mounting leg 26 for screwing or pinning the sign to a wall.
  • FIG. 3 I show an end bracket modification C1 Wherein a cross-like projection 32 extends from the face of a cap leg 34.
  • the cross-like projection interfits within the intersecting vertical and horizontal slots 12 and 14 at the ends of the carrier plate A. It is to be noted that the width of the vertical and horizontal slots is the same whereby the end brackets C1 may be rotated at 90 intervals within the slots in order to mount the,sign upon a vertical or horizontal wall.
  • Figs. 4 and 5 show an end bracket modification C2 wherein an L-shaped projection 36 extends from the face of a cap leg 38. While the end bracket C2 is shown with its mounting leg adapted to be afiixed to a vertical wall, the L-shaped projection 36 and the entire end bracket may be rotated at 90 intervals for supporting upon a horizontal shelf.
  • FIGs. 6 and 7 show another modification wherein the carrier plate A is mounted within a grill type bracket C3.
  • the sign Since the various components of the sign have no securing nuts or screws, the sign is easily assembled and has a neat workmanlike appearance when completed.
  • a name and number display sign comprising a carrier frame of square cross-section, a plurality of fiat metal letter and numerical characters, and. a pair of end brackets, said end brackets having a square periphery registcring with the periphery of said carrier frame and being detachably secured to the ends thereof in flush abutting engagement therewith, a slot rectangular in' cross-section projecting into said frame and longitudinally extending across one surface thereof, an interior groove rectangular in cross-section longitudinally extending within said carrier frame and intersecting at right angles to the slot, said metal characters each having a flat base portion with a plurality of lugs projecting outwardly from each side thereof and at right angles thereto, said base being slidably supported in the slot, and said lugs being slidably supported in said groove, a centrally disposed projection extending from one face of each of said brackets and having a cross-section complementary with the intersecting slot and groove, a mounting leg with an aperture therein on each of said brackets, said brackets being

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Jan. 13, 1959 CUTLER NAME AND NUMBER SIGN Filed March 16, 1956 INVENTOR. NORMAN CUTLER BY z ' ATTORNEY United States Patent Ofifice 2,867,926 Patented Jan. 13, 1959 NAME AND NUMBER SIGN Norman Cutler, Philadelphia, Pa., assignor to Royal Factories, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., a corporation of Pennsylvam'a Application March 16, 1956, Serial No. 571,909
1 Claim. 01. 40-140 My invention relates to a sign and, more particularly, relates to a sign for displaying the number of a house or the name of its occupant.
The signs which have hitherto been manufactured and sold for the purpose have been characterized by poor legibility because of their construction, and also by difficulty in assembling the particular letters and numbers upon the supporting plate or bracket. Furthermore, the manner in which the prior display signs were assembled did not lend itself to variable mounting conditions because of the orientation of the wall or shelf to which the signs were attached.
It, therefore, is an object of my invention to provide an interchangeable name and number sign which may be conveniently oriented in a plurality of mounting positions.
Another object of my invention is to provide a display sign in which all of the letters or numbers are rigidly held and neatly aligned at all times.
Another object of my invention is to provide a display sign whose component parts may be readily assembled by a person who possesses a minimum of mechanical skill.
Another object of my invention is to provide a display sign wherein the individual letters and numbers are rapidly secured in position by a pair of end plates, thereby eliminating permanent attaching of each individual character by itself.
Other objects of my invention are to provide an improved device of the character described, that is easily and economically produced, which is sturdy in construction, and Which is highly eificient in operation.
With the above and related objects in view, my invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts, as will be more fully understood from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a display sign embodying my invention mounted upon a house in two possible conditions of orientation.
Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view, partly in cutaway, showing the manner in which the display sign is assembled for a horizontal support wall and held in position by end plates.
Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a modification of the end plates.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of another end plate modification showing how the display sign may be assembled for securing to a vertical wall.
Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along lines 5-5 of Fig. 4.
Fig. 6 is a front view of another bracket modification showing the display sign mounted within an ornamental grill.
Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken along lines 77 of Fig. 6.
Referring now in greater detail to the drawing, wherein similar reference characters refer to similar parts, I show a display sign embodying my invention comprising a carrier plate, generally designated as A, a plurality of number and letter characters to be supported therein, each designated as B, and end brackets, generally designated as C.
The carrier frame A is preferably extruded in a square configuration having a vertical slot 12 longitudinally extending through the entire length of the frame. The vertical slot 12 extends downwardly from the upper exterior surface of the carrier frame and the walls of the vertical slot provide support and alignment for the characters B which are slidably supported therein. A horizontal groove 14 is also longitudinally extruded within the frame A and interiorly intersects the vertical slot 12 at right angles to define a guide rail on either side thereof. This slot 14 is used in maintaining the characters B secure from being removed from the display sign as will be described presently.
The characters B are integrally cast with a base 20 from which extends a plurality of lugs 22 on either side thereof. The base 20 of each character B is slidably supported within the vertical slot 12 while the lugs 22 are slidably projected within the guide rails 14. It is to be noted that the characters B are secure from removal at any intermediate portion of the frame A and can only be mounted and released from either end. It is to be further noted that the base 20 is retained below the upper surface of the frame A while the letters or numerals project visibly above. Thus, where it is desirable to separate the characters B from each or from the end of the frame, a base 20 alone, without an upper projecting number or letter, is used as a spacer.
Each of the end brackets C comprises a cap 24 extending at right angles to a mounting leg 26. The cap leg 24 has a square notch 28 whose walls are adapted to snugly interfit about the ends of the carrier frame A. Since both the cross section of the ends of the carrier frame A and the notch 28 are square, it is easily seen that the end brackets may be rotated at intervals whereby the leg 26 may be placed flush against a horizontal or vertical surface while the characters B are vertical. A mounting hole 30 is provided in the mounting leg 26 for screwing or pinning the sign to a wall.
In order to assemble the display sign, it is merely necessary to slide the appropriate characters and spacers within the horizontal and vertical slots. The end brackets C are then placed over the ends of the carrier frame A and the entire sign and its characters are locked securely in position by mounting the end brackets C to a vertical wall or horizontal surface.
In Fig. 3, I show an end bracket modification C1 Wherein a cross-like projection 32 extends from the face of a cap leg 34. The cross-like projection interfits within the intersecting vertical and horizontal slots 12 and 14 at the ends of the carrier plate A. It is to be noted that the width of the vertical and horizontal slots is the same whereby the end brackets C1 may be rotated at 90 intervals within the slots in order to mount the,sign upon a vertical or horizontal wall.
In Figs. 4 and 5, I show an end bracket modification C2 wherein an L-shaped projection 36 extends from the face of a cap leg 38. While the end bracket C2 is shown with its mounting leg adapted to be afiixed to a vertical wall, the L-shaped projection 36 and the entire end bracket may be rotated at 90 intervals for supporting upon a horizontal shelf.
In Figs. 6 and 7, I show another modification wherein the carrier plate A is mounted within a grill type bracket C3.
Since the various components of the sign have no securing nuts or screws, the sign is easily assembled and has a neat workmanlike appearance when completed.
l The material of which the parts embodying my inventiontmay be made of. aluminum, copper, steel, or plastic. Although my invention has been described in considerable detail, such description'is intended as being illustrati ve rather than limiting,- since the invention. may be variously embodied, andthe scope of the invention isto be determined asclaimedv I claim as my invention:
A name and number display sign comprising a carrier frame of square cross-section, a plurality of fiat metal letter and numerical characters, and. a pair of end brackets, said end brackets having a square periphery registcring with the periphery of said carrier frame and being detachably secured to the ends thereof in flush abutting engagement therewith, a slot rectangular in' cross-section projecting into said frame and longitudinally extending across one surface thereof, an interior groove rectangular in cross-section longitudinally extending within said carrier frame and intersecting at right angles to the slot, said metal characters each having a flat base portion with a plurality of lugs projecting outwardly from each side thereof and at right angles thereto, said base being slidably supported in the slot, and said lugs being slidably supported in said groove, a centrally disposed projection extending from one face of each of said brackets and having a cross-section complementary with the intersecting slot and groove, a mounting leg with an aperture therein on each of said brackets, said brackets being secured upon a surface with the projections abutting the respective first and last character at the base portion thereof whereby any desired orientation of the characters is afforded at 90 intervals,
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,239,983 Thuncll Sept. 11, 1917 1,346,810 Decker July 20, 1920 1,347,452 Franzen July 20, 1920 2,150,748 Pearson Mar. 14, 1939 2,222,951 Krueger Nov. 26, 1940 2,371,109 Sanford Mar. 6, 1945 2,455,606 Pleiss Dec. 7, 1948 2,467,825, Hall Apr. 19, 1949 2,699,903 Montgomery Jan. 18, 1955 2,707,595 Brown May 3, 1955 FOREIGN PATENTS 290,462 Switzerland Aug. 10, 1953 968,289 France Apr. 12, 1950
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US3529373A (en) * 1968-07-12 1970-09-22 Helmer Aaskov Multi-design jewelry
US4270302A (en) * 1977-01-27 1981-06-02 Dandia Ghulam M Construction toy
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