Apparatus for a scrolling sign

Abstract

An apparatus for replacing a selected sign on a web with a replacement sign is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first replacement roller for storing the replacement sign and a second replacement roller for receiving the selected sign. The second replacement roller is capable of moving the web to remove the selected sign and to insert the replacement sign. A method of replacing a selected sign on a web with a replacement sign is also disclosed. The method includes the following steps: a) detaching a first side of the selected sign from the web; b) fastening the first side of the selected sign to a second replacement roller; c) fastening a first side of the replacement sign to the web, the replacement sign being located on a first replacement roller; d) rotating the second replacement roller to store the selected sign thereon and to unroll the replacement sign; e) detaching a second side of the selected sign from the web to remove the selected sign; and f) attaching a second side of the replacement sign to insert the replacement sign into the web.

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