Message display saddle for fuel dispensing nozzle

Abstract

A message display boot is provided for a fuel dispensing nozzle. The display boot comprises a flexible plastic boot in close conforming fit over at least the front valve housing of the nozzle. At the top of the boot in a message platform upon which rests a message placard. The placard is removable held on the platform by an optically clear skirted cover conforming to the contour of the platform, such that the cover is held on the platform by the close conforming fit of the skirt along the sides of the platform, but can be easily pried off the platform to change the placard. A bellow portion at the bottom of the boot provides a conforming fit over nozzles of various height. A resilient bumper shields the message platform and cover from contact with the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the boot, platform, bellows and bumper are integrally molded of plastisol vinyl.

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