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Advertising display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-30
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-01-30
Abstract
Abstract An advertising display device comprising a display unit having a plurality of panels, indicia on each of the panels for indicating a certain product or service when the panel is energized, alarm means responsive to the presence of a prospective customer, and control means responsive to operation of the alarm means for energizing the panels in a selectable sequence as a function of the number of operations of the alarm means.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd H Haker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:24
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/22; G09F19/228; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S40/00; Y10S40/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
An advertising display device comprising: a. A display unit having a plurality of panels, b. Indicia on each of said panels for indicating a selected product or service when said panel is energized, c. Alarm means responsive to the presence of a prospective customer, and d. Control means responsive to operation of said alarm means for energizing said panels in a selectable sequence as a function of the number of operations of said alarm means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
An advertising display device comprising: a. A display unit having a plurality of panels, b. Indicia on each of said panels for indicating a selected product or service when said panel is energized, c. Alarm means responsive to the presence of a prospective customer, and d. Control means responsive to operation of said alarm means for energizing said panels in a selectable sequence as a function of the number of operations of said alarm means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An advertising display device as defined in claim 1 further including flasher means for energizing said panels in a selected pattern.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said alarm means includes an elongated hose disposed in the path of a prospective customer and a pressure switch connected to said hose for closure by pressure from the hose when a prospective customer passes over said hose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display device as defined in claim 2 wherein said flasher device comprises a multiple contact switch connected for sequentially applying power to energize said panels and means for driving said switch at a constant rate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An advertising display device as defined in claim 2 further including means for preventing energization of said panels by said flasher means when said panels are energized by said control means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An advertising display device as defined in claim 1 further including audible alarm means energized when one of said panels is energized by said control means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An advertising display device as defined in claim 6 further including means for deactuating said audible alarm means while maintaining said selected panel energized.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An advertising display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said control means comprises a stepping switch and means for advancing said stepping switch responsive to operation of said alarm means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said panels are formed of translucent material having indicia thereon, each of said panels being replacable in order to change the product or service displayed on said device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
A display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said display unit comprises an enclosure having said panels on the front thereof, electric lamps positioned within said enclosure behind each of said panels for energizing said panels and a stand for supporting said enclosure above the driveway of a service station.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A display unit as defined in claim 8 wherein said central unit further includes a selector switch for selectively connecting outputs of said stepping switch to energize said panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |