Button capture sign system
US7866075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F7/18
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A single or double post sign structure that is configured to accommodate the attachment of panels to one or both sides of a vertical upright. The sign panel is provided with keyed indentations that are located at the top and bottom edges of the panel to permit capture and rigid securement of the sign panel by a pair of retaining buttons that are used to anchor the sign panel to the sign post. Each retaining button is provided with protrusions corresponding to the keyed indentations of the sign panel. As a result, when the protrusion of the retaining button is engaged and seated in the keyed indentation of the sign panel, it becomes locked in place so that there is no room for lateral movement or removal of the panel. As a result, vandals or thieves are prevented from laterally sliding the sign panel to improperly remove it.
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