Non-rectangular frame menu board and illuminated display device
AssigneesLawrence Labedz, The William Carter Company
InventorsLawrence Labedz, William Carter
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Abstract
An illuminated display device having a menu board and a light source is provided. The menu board has translucent display members and a frame with substantially parallel frame members and at least one cross member connected to the frame members. The cross members are located between the display members and the lighting sources. The cross members may be offset from the display members so that the cross members do not cast a shadow upon the display members. The cross members may be disposed at various angles to the frame members and to other cross members.
Claims20
An illuminated display device comprising:
- at least one display member having a translucent portion;
- a frame comprising two substantially parallel frame members and at least one cross member, the frame members connected to the at least one cross member, the at least one cross member offset from and behind the at least one display members, the display members removably mounted to the frame;
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- a light source behind the display members whereby the display members are back lighted by the light source.
A menu board comprising:
- a frame comprising two substantially parallel frame members and at least one cross member, the frame members connected to the at least one cross member and the at least one cross member disposed at an angle less than 90 degrees to the frame members;
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- a plurality of retention members for holding display holders for holding translucent display members, the retention members positioned on the frame members.
A menu board comprising:
- a frame comprising two substantially parallel frame members and first and second cross members connecting the frame members, the first cross member intersecting the second cross member;
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- a plurality of retention members for holding display holders for holding translucent display members, the retention members positioned on the frame members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.