Support device for electrified sign insert
AssigneeVisual Graphic Systems Inc.
InventorDonall B. Healy
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Abstract
A sign holder for supporting electrified sign inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the sign insert can be placed. In the preferred embodiment, two or more gaskets are positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the sign insert so as to retain the sign insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the sign insert.
Claims7
A sign holder for supporting a sign insert having front and rear surfaces, and containing electrical terminals parallel to, and attached to, at least one of said surfaces for enabling the supply of electrical power to the sign insert, comprising:
- a base, a groove in the base for receiving the sign insert, at least one gasket positioned in the groove, said gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage at least one of said surfaces of the sign insert for retaining the sign insert securely in place within the groove, and at least one electrical conductor attached to the gasket in a position where it makes electrical contact with one of the electrical terminals on the sign insert, when the sign insert is placed in the groove.
In combination, a sign holder and an electrical sign insert, said sign insert having front and rear surfaces, and containing electrical terminals parallel to, and attached to, said front and rear surfaces for enabling a supply of electrical power to be applied to the sign insert, said sign holder comprising:
- a base, a groove in the base for receiving the sign insert, at least one gasket positioned in the groove, said gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage at least one of said front and rear surfaces of the sign insert so as to retain the sign insert securely in place within the groove, and at least one electrical conductor attached to the gasket in a position where it makes electrical contact with one of the electrical terminals on the sign insert when the sign insert is placed in said groove.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.