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Fastener assembly for display cards, signs and the like

US12180985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 2022
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 8, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F2007/1843
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device according to the present invention having a turnbuckle for manually locking and unlocking a display holder used to display information on vehicles and on structures. The turnbuckle is paired with a base. The combination of the turnbuckle and the base are removably coupled with the display holder where the turnbuckles are turned to lock the display holder in place. The combination of the turnbuckle and the base provide for increased frictional stability of the turnbuckle and the display holder. The display holder provides a sleeve or surface upon which information may be placed in or printed upon. The combination of the turnbuckle, the base and the display holder provides for a fixture. The turnbuckle may be paired with multiple embodiments of the base, support multiple embodiments of the display holder, and incorporated in multiple embodiments of the fixture. A method of pairing the turnbuckle with the base is provided as well.

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