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Menu and prices display device

US4593486A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1984
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F3/20
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Pricing modules of the type having precoiled numeric indicia tapes are slidably held in guide channels of a mounting trackway assembly. Additional guide channels in the trackway assembly receive customized alpha indicia strips forwardly of the pricing modules. Pricing module locator notches are provided in wall portions of the trackway assembly to interlock with spring locking elements on each pricing module to properly position each module along the mounting trackway assembly. Multiple sections of the mounting trackway assembly can be provided in interlocking engagement.

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