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Sign holder

US6163996A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 2000
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F3/204
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transparent sheet material sign holder having upper and lower reverted flaps to slidably receive a paper, cardboard or plastic sign behind a transparent main body panel. The upper flap is adapted for engagement between the upper and lower lips of a C-channel on the front of a merchandise shelf. Independent portions of the upper flap are of a reduced height so as to retain the upper edge portions of the sign in the event the sign holder is flexed forwardly at its bottom edge. The C-channel-engaging flap portions can be centrally located, with independent side portions of a smaller height. Alternatively, the sign-retaining portions of a smaller height can be simply defined by a U-shaped cut in the upper flap. Similar sign-retaining portions can be provided on upper and lower flaps of different dimensions so that the sign holder can be inverted for engagement in C-channel of different heights while independently retaining a sign in the sign holder.

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