US4078754A
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Fence post sign holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-30
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1996-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A bracket adapted to be installed on a metal fence post for securing a sign or other display material to the fence post without modification of the fence post, said bracket having a cross sectional configuration complementary to the cross sectional configuration defined by the outer limits of the fence post whereby said bracket substantially surrounds a portion of the post. The bracket is provided with slots for receiving the usual fence post lugs therein for securing the bracket to the fence post at substantially any desired height above the surface of the ground, and is provided with a substantially flat exposed surface for receiving the sign thereagainst in order that the sign may be secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 George T. Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:06
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5761; Y10T403/5786
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
Bracket means for securing a sign to a fence post having a substantially T-shaped cross sectional configuration including a longitudinal bar and oppositely extending arms and longitudinally spaced outwardly extending lugs interposed between the arms, said bracket comprising first and second substantially flat sides having one contiguous edge, said flat sides forming an acute angle therebetween, flange means integral with said flat sides and extending along the outer edges of said flat sides toward each other said bracket adjustably engages said post as said contiguous edge and one of the outer edges of one of said flat sides engage the edges of said oppositely extending arms of said post and the other said outer edge of said other flat side is drawn into engagement with the free edge of said longitudinal bar of said post by means cooperating with the flange means carried by the said outer edge of the flat side which engages the said longitudinal bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
Bracket means for securing a sign to a fence post having a substantially T-shaped cross sectional configuration including a longitudinal bar and oppositely extending arms and longitudinally spaced outwardly extending lugs interposed between the arms, said bracket comprising first and second substantially flat sides having one contiguous edge, said flat sides forming an acute angle therebetween, flange means integral with said flat sides and extending along the outer edges of said flat sides toward each other said bracket adjustably engages said post as said contiguous edge and one of the outer edges of one of said flat sides engage the edges of said oppositely extending arms of said post and the other said outer edge of said other flat side is drawn into engagement with the free edge of said longitudinal bar of said post by means cooperating with the flange means carried by the said outer edge of the flat side which engages the said longitudinal bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Bracket means as set forth in claim 1 wherein one of said flat sides is provided with aperture means for receiving said lugs therein to secured said bracket means in substantially any desired longitudinal position with respect to the fence post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
Bracket means as set forth in claim 2 wherein said flange means comprises a first flange member disposed along the outer edge of said one flat side, a second flange member disposed along the outer edge of the other flat side and having aperture means therein, said flange members extending generally in directions toward one another and leaving a hiatus there-between for receiving the fence post transversely therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
Bracket means as set forth in claim 3 and including stop means extending through said aperture means and disposed substantially parallel with the plane of the longitudinal bar for engagement therewith to secure said bracket means to the fence post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Bracket means as set forth in claim 4 wherein said other flat side is provided with aperture means for facilitating securing of a sign thereto.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |