US 5,634,286 AGranted

Display sign

OwnerRobert D. Johnsoninventor

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Abstract

An improved display sign (10) comprising an extruded frame (12). A rear panel (14) is provided. An element (16) is for mounting the perimeter of the rear panel (14) in a removable manner to a back portion of the extruded frame (12). An inner transparent panel (18) is placed within a front portion of the extruded frame (12), so that the perimeter (18) will butt against an inner portion of the extruded frame (12). A front transparent panel (20) is also provided. An element (22) is for mounting the perimeter of the front transparent panel (20) in a removable manner to the inner transparent panel (18), so that a sign (24) can fit between the inner transparent panel (18) and the front transparent panel (20). A facility (26) within the extruded frame (12) between the rear panel (14) and the inner transparent panel (18) is for producing light, so as to illuminate the sign (24) therein.

Claims14

Dependent claims

An improved display sign comprising:

a) an extruded frame;
b) a rear panel;
c) means for mounting the perimeter of said rear panel in a removable manner to a back portion of said extruded frame;
d) an inner transparent panel placed within a front portion of said extruded frame, so that the perimeter of said inner transparent panel will butt against an inner portion of said extruded frame;
e) a front transparent panel;
f) means for mounting the perimeter of said front transparent panel in a removable manner to said inner transparent panel, so that a sign can fit between said inner transparent panel and said front transparent panel;
and
g) means within said extruded frame between said rear panel and said inner transparent panel for producing light, so as to illuminate the sign therein, wherein said light producing means includes:
i) a neon tube;
ii) a plurality of quick mount mounting pads with adhesive backings and ties for attaching said neon tube to an inner surface of said rear panel;
and
iii) a self contained transformer and ballast carried between said rear panel and said inner transparent panel, whereby said transformer and ballast will electrically power said neon tube.

9 more elements

An improved display sign, comprising:

a) an extruded frame
b) a rear panel;
c) means for mounting the perimeter of said rear panel in a removable manner to a back portion of said extruded frame;
d) an inner transparent panel placed within a front portion of said extruded frame, so that the perimeter of said inner transparent panel will butt against an inner portion of said extruded frame;
e) front transparent panel;
f) means for mounting the perimeter of said front transparent panel in a removable manner to said inner transparent panel, so that a sign can fit between said inner transparent panel and said front transparent panel;
g) means within said extruded frame between said rear panel and said inner transparent panel for producing light, so as to illuminate the sign therein;
wherein said extruded frame consists of four segments fitted together to extend about the perimeters of said rear panel, said inner transparent panel and said front transparent panel;
and means for joining said four segments of said extruded frame together;
wherein each segment of said extruded frame includes:
i) a built-in rear channel;
ii) a built-in inner channel;
and
iii) a front corner passageway.

11 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.