Messaging sign having plates and reversible locking system
AssigneeL&H Signs, Inc.
InventorsGregory Blue, Christopher Heinly
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Abstract
The invention relates to a nurse messaging system having a rotating cover, which allows the user to move informative indicia plates externally from the frame into a displayed position using a reversible locking system. The messaging sign having a base and a frame, the frame is layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame. Plates are positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots. Each plate is automatically lockable into a displayed position using a locking member arranged on the frame, and a cover rotatably mounted to the base.
Claims25
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots to a displayed positioned opposite the opening;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into the displayed position;
- and
- an opaque cover rotatably mounted to the base and covering the openings.
A method for improving communication of patient care instructions to staff, comprising:
- attaching a messaging sign near a patient's room;
- opening a cover which is rotatably mounted to a base of a signage member;
- selecting from a plurality of instructional indicia arranged on numerous plates, each plate having a different symbol for patient care;
- moving selected plates from an opening on an inner body of a layered frame through a slot on an outer surface of the frame to a displayed position, wherein the plates become exposed outside of the signage system;
- and
- closing the cover member, whereby only the selected plates appear visible for patient care instruction.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- and
- an attachment block and fasteners, wherein the attachment block connects to the base and to the cover using fasteners.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- and
- at least one securing device, provided in the top layer.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- and a mounting means on the rear surface of the base.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- and
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- wherein each plate further comprises a block protrusion on an inner side of each plate arranged to engage an inner wall of the frame when the plate is positioned into a displayed position, and abut an inner stringer of the frame when the plate is in a retracted position.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- and
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- wherein the locking member is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- and
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- wherein the cover comprises an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one removable sign stored on the inner surface and attachable to the outer surface.
A messaging sign apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a frame, being layered to form slots on an outer surface of the sign and openings on an inner body of the frame;
- plates positioned in the openings and moveable through the slots;
- a locking member arranged on the frame;
- each plate being lockable into a displayed position;
- a cover rotatably mounted to the base;
- and
- a flexible finger cut from the frame and resiliently bias away from frame and the toward the plate, abutting a trailing end of the plate when in a displayed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.