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US 2012/0266510 A1Published application
Flat spring sign stand
OwnerJames G. Kokenes, Vera D. Dickeinventors
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Abstract
A flat spring deflectable sign stand assembly principally intended for portable, temporary roadside signs. The flat steel spring allows for improved deflection strength to withstand forces caused by air turbulence from weather conditions and passing vehicles. The quick-release collapsible leg assembly allows for easy storage and on-site assembly of the stand. Telescopic legs allow for proper positioning and stability of the stand under varying roadside conditions.
Claims20
A sign stand assembly, comprising:
- a flat steel spring strip extending in a generally vertical direction and having top and bottom ends;
- a releasable coupling assembly adapted for receiving an upright mast removably secured to the top portion of the spring strip;
- a support base removably secured to the bottom portion of the spring strip;
- at least one leg pivotally mounted to the support base;
- a pin member adapted to selectively lock the leg in a collapsed or operational position.
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A sign stand assembly, comprising:
- a flat steel spring strip extending in a generally vertical direction and having top and bottom ends;
- a releasable coupling assembly adapted for receiving an upright mast secured to the top portion of the spring strip;
- a support base secured to the bottom portion of the spring strip, said support base including an L-shaped vertical mounting piece supported between side plates wherein the side plates include at least one ear portion defining at least one hole, said hole defining a locking recess;
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- at least one leg having a locking pin, for movement toward and away from the locking recess in the at least one ear portion, pivotally mounted to the at least one car portion of the support base.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.