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WO2000054245A1
WO2000054245A1 PCT/ZA2000/000042 ZA0000042W WO0054245A1 WO 2000054245 A1 WO2000054245 A1 WO 2000054245A1 ZA 0000042 W ZA0000042 W ZA 0000042W WO 0054245 A1 WO0054245 A1 WO 0054245A1
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Alvin De Villiers
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Alvin De Villiers
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Priority to AU37751/00A priority Critical patent/AU3775100A/en
Priority to GB0029080A priority patent/GB2353137B/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F19/00—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F17/00—Flags; Banners; Mountings therefor

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  • This invention relates to pop-up banners, window shields, flags and the like.
  • twist folding article comprising a sheet of material with a peripheral length of spring steel dates back to ancient China where hats were made which could be twisted into a figure 8 and then folded about the waist of the 8.
  • the spring steel is in the form of wire.
  • a pop up article includes a hem carrying a length of a lightweight flexible strip which is segment shaped in cross section.
  • the hem is preferably peripheral at least in part.
  • segment is used in its geometric sense and may include a semi circle or a segment smaller or larger than a semi circle.
  • a segment smaller than a semi circle is preferred.
  • the strip may be a glass fibre or other fibre reinforced polymer and should have a degree of spring so that the twisting and folding operations can be carried out and, at the same time, the strip exerts an outward force on the peripheral hem.
  • the strip may be threaded into the preformed hem and will generally have its curved portion facing outwardly to give the article a good appearance at its periphery.
  • the cross sectional shape of the strip simplifies the twisting action.
  • a banner may be presented comprising two items joined together along one side and being provided with stays for anchoring it in position - preferably in a tent fomi.
  • the items may be separable to constitute a pair of banners each of which may be located on a wall or may be suspended in a desired location.
  • the invention also allows a variety of types and shapes of flags to be provided. These may be derived from a pair of banners suitably attached to a flag pole or the like.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of an item in its open position
  • Figure 2 is a similar view showing the item in a twisted position
  • Figure 3 is a similar view showing the item in its folded position
  • Figure 5 is an isometric view of a strip
  • Figure 6 is an isometric view of a channel member
  • Figure 7 illustrates a number of flag constructions using the strip of the invention.
  • a sheet 10 which carries advertising or other printed matter has a peripheral hem 12 into which a strip 13 of glass fibre reinforced polymeric material is threaded.
  • This strip has a cross sectional shape of a segment of a circle (see Figure 5) and the rounded portion should be facing outwards to give a good rounded appearance of the periphery of the article.
  • a suitable channel member 14 (see Figure 6) is provided to receive the two ends of the strip. This channel member has a stop 16 for the ends of the strip. The article is twisted and folded in the normal manner.
  • Figure 7a shows a flag which is particularly suited as a gold hole flag.
  • the strip 13 is so shaped that the flag retains a flat condition and which folds in the hand of a caddie during putting.
  • Figure 7b is similar but is designed for a larger flag which serves as an advertising medium.
  • the strip 13 provides a certain rigidity so that the flag flutters slightly in a wind but is nevertheless rigid enough to allow easy reading of the advertising matter.
  • the other flags have different strip configurations for specific purposes.
  • the actual flags may be of any suitable shape and may include means 20 for attachment to a flag pole or like item.
  • the attachment may be, as shown in the drawings, a thickened portion with orifices for receiving a cord or may have a cylindrical member which slides frictionally on the flag pole.

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Abstract

A pop-up article for use as a banner or flag or window shield has a hem which may be peripheral and which carries a length of a lightweight flexible strip which is segment shaped in cross section.

Description

BANNERS
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to pop-up banners, window shields, flags and the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The concept of providing a twist folding article comprising a sheet of material with a peripheral length of spring steel dates back to ancient China where hats were made which could be twisted into a figure 8 and then folded about the waist of the 8.
The spring steel is in the form of wire.
Also known are pop up banners utilising this ancient arrangement but using spring steel in the form of rectangular section lengths which are accommodated in peripheral hems. This results in a heavy article which is difficult to manipulate during the folding or unfolding operations and it is an object of the present invention to provide an arrangement which is light, more easily manipulatable and which is easier to manufacture.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention a pop up article includes a hem carrying a length of a lightweight flexible strip which is segment shaped in cross section. The hem is preferably peripheral at least in part.
In this specification the term segment is used in its geometric sense and may include a semi circle or a segment smaller or larger than a semi circle. A segment smaller than a semi circle is preferred. The strip may be a glass fibre or other fibre reinforced polymer and should have a degree of spring so that the twisting and folding operations can be carried out and, at the same time, the strip exerts an outward force on the peripheral hem. The strip may be threaded into the preformed hem and will generally have its curved portion facing outwardly to give the article a good appearance at its periphery.
The cross sectional shape of the strip simplifies the twisting action.
A banner may be presented comprising two items joined together along one side and being provided with stays for anchoring it in position - preferably in a tent fomi. The items may be separable to constitute a pair of banners each of which may be located on a wall or may be suspended in a desired location.
The invention also allows a variety of types and shapes of flags to be provided. These may be derived from a pair of banners suitably attached to a flag pole or the like.
EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which : Figure 1 is a front view of an item in its open position; Figure 2 is a similar view showing the item in a twisted position; Figure 3 is a similar view showing the item in its folded position; Figure 5 is an isometric view of a strip; Figure 6 is an isometric view of a channel member; And Figure 7 illustrates a number of flag constructions using the strip of the invention.
In the drawings a sheet 10 which carries advertising or other printed matter has a peripheral hem 12 into which a strip 13 of glass fibre reinforced polymeric material is threaded. This strip has a cross sectional shape of a segment of a circle (see Figure 5) and the rounded portion should be facing outwards to give a good rounded appearance of the periphery of the article. A suitable channel member 14 (see Figure 6) is provided to receive the two ends of the strip. This channel member has a stop 16 for the ends of the strip. The article is twisted and folded in the normal manner.
In Figure 3 a pair of articles is joined by a hooks-and-loops fastening 17 along the top edge and stays 18 are provided to maintain the combination in its tent form.
Referring now to Figure 7 a number of configurations of the strips of the invention are shown forming flags of different shapes and for different purposes.
Figure 7a shows a flag which is particularly suited as a gold hole flag. The strip 13 is so shaped that the flag retains a flat condition and which folds in the hand of a caddie during putting.
Figure 7b is similar but is designed for a larger flag which serves as an advertising medium. The strip 13 provides a certain rigidity so that the flag flutters slightly in a wind but is nevertheless rigid enough to allow easy reading of the advertising matter.
The other flags have different strip configurations for specific purposes.
It will be appreciated that the actual flags may be of any suitable shape and may include means 20 for attachment to a flag pole or like item. The attachment may be, as shown in the drawings, a thickened portion with orifices for receiving a cord or may have a cylindrical member which slides frictionally on the flag pole.

Claims

CLAIMS:
1. A pop up article including a hem carrying a length of a lightweight flexible strip at least along a portion of the periphery characterised in that it is segment shaped in cross section.
2. The pop up article according to claim 1 characterised in that the segment is smaller than a semi circle.
3. The pop up article according to either of the above claims characterised in that the strip is a glass fibre or other fibre reinforced polymer and has a degree of spring so that twisting and folding operations can be carried out and, at the same time, the strip exerts an outward force on the peripheral hem.
4. The pop up article according to any of the above claims characterised in that the strip is threaded into the preformed hem and has its peripheral curved portion facing outwardly.
5. A banner comprising two articles as claimed in any of the above claims joined together along one side and being provided with stays for anchoring it in a tent form.
6. The banner according to claim 5 characterised in that the articles are separable to constitute a pair of banners each of which is locatable on a wall or suspendable in a desired location.
7. A flag comprising an article according to any of claims 1 to 4 or 6.
PCT/ZA2000/000042 1999-03-12 2000-03-08 Banners WO2000054245A1 (en)

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AU37751/00A AU3775100A (en) 1999-03-12 2000-03-08 Banners
GB0029080A GB2353137B (en) 1999-03-12 2000-03-08 Banners

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ZA99/2018 1999-03-12
ZA9902018A ZA992018B (en) 1999-03-12 1999-03-12 Banners.

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Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2384915A (en) * 2002-01-18 2003-08-06 Lacroix Soc E Electromagnetic reflector
WO2004021320A1 (en) * 2002-08-31 2004-03-11 Lastolite Limited A portable display unit
FR2844631A1 (en) * 2002-09-18 2004-03-19 Imp Support assembly for suspended banner used e.g. for publicity purposes has rod passed through sleeves in sides of banner and straps attaching it to horizontal arm
WO2005116960A2 (en) * 2004-05-28 2005-12-08 Alexander Leisse Shaped flag
US7367148B2 (en) 2005-10-03 2008-05-06 William Dean Moody Novelty baton for spectators
US9076353B1 (en) * 2013-03-30 2015-07-07 Leslie Milas Delaney, Jr. Flag protection assembly with flag extending device

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0527478A1 (en) * 1991-08-12 1993-02-17 Bernard Cattin Foldable and movable device intended to form an information carrier and/or a decorative element
GB2328313A (en) * 1997-08-16 1999-02-17 Miles Andrew Harris A Display adapted For Storage or Transportation

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0527478A1 (en) * 1991-08-12 1993-02-17 Bernard Cattin Foldable and movable device intended to form an information carrier and/or a decorative element
GB2328313A (en) * 1997-08-16 1999-02-17 Miles Andrew Harris A Display adapted For Storage or Transportation

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2384915A (en) * 2002-01-18 2003-08-06 Lacroix Soc E Electromagnetic reflector
GB2384915B (en) * 2002-01-18 2005-11-09 Lacroix Soc E An improved electromagnetic reflector
WO2004021320A1 (en) * 2002-08-31 2004-03-11 Lastolite Limited A portable display unit
FR2844631A1 (en) * 2002-09-18 2004-03-19 Imp Support assembly for suspended banner used e.g. for publicity purposes has rod passed through sleeves in sides of banner and straps attaching it to horizontal arm
WO2005116960A2 (en) * 2004-05-28 2005-12-08 Alexander Leisse Shaped flag
WO2005116960A3 (en) * 2004-05-28 2006-06-08 Alexander Leisse Shaped flag
US7367148B2 (en) 2005-10-03 2008-05-06 William Dean Moody Novelty baton for spectators
US9076353B1 (en) * 2013-03-30 2015-07-07 Leslie Milas Delaney, Jr. Flag protection assembly with flag extending device

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