# US 9,003,683 B1 · Folding sign > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,003,683 B1 - Document ID: US9003683B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 14/473,024 - Filed: 2014-08-29 - Granted: 2015-04-14 - Earliest claimed: 2013-09-03 - Applicants: Victor Juan Feliciano; Sondra A. Aragon - Inventors: Victor Juan Feliciano; Sondra A. Aragon - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9003683B1 ## CPC - G09F 15/0062: {collapsible} - G09F 7/00: Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols (vehicle registration number plates B60R13/10); Panels or boards (show-cards G09F1/00; indicating arrangements for variable information G09F9/00, G09F11/00; illuminated signs G09F13/00; boards for notices or posters G09F15/00) - G09F 15/0025: {display surface tensioning means} - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS ## Abstract Improvements in a foldable sign are disclosed. The sign provide a foldable “A” frame floor sign that folds for easy storage. The folding sign generally includes An “A” frame. The “A” frame provides a stable platform with multiple cross members that support the sign from wind or uneven surfaces. The “A” frame folds in two dimensions to create a dense elongated collapsed structure. The storage is by folding the structure at the apex of the “A” frame and bringing the sides together. Because the sign is flexible, the sign can be folded or wrapped around the collapsed frame. In this dense elongated collapsed structure the folding sign can be placed in an elongated storage bag. While the sign is folded for storage and transportation, when the sign is expanded it essentially resembles traditional “A” frame structures with the same overall dimensions. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A foldable sign comprising: four elongated leg members formed as two pairs of hinged sides; said two pairs of hinged sides being hinged at a first end at a top side on each pair of hinged sides; said two pairs of hinged sides having free ends at a distal end from said hinged first ends; four cross members forming two pairs of cross members connected at a mid-point of said cross members; a lower end of each of said four elongated leg members having a pivot location at a first end of said four cross members wherein each of four elongated leg members has a separate cross member pivotally connected to said elongated leg; a second distal end of each of said four cross members connected to a sliding pivot that slides on a separate one of said four elongated leg members, and two sign holding posts securable to each of said two pairs of hinged sides to secure a sign. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 wherein said elongated leg members are tubular. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 wherein said elongated leg members are made from a material selected from a group consisting or aluminum, steel or plastic. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 that further includes a locking arm. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The foldable sign according to claim 4 wherein said locking arm connects to said hinged sides at a location distal to said hinged side of said elongated leg members. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The foldable sign according to claim 5 wherein said locking arm locks said foldable sign in an open configuration. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The foldable sign according to claim 4 wherein said locking arm connects to two of said four cross members. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The foldable sign according to claim 7 wherein said locking arm locks said foldable sign in an open configuration. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 wherein said cross members are tubular. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 wherein said cross members are made from a material selected from a group consisting or aluminum, steel or plastic. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 wherein said sign is changeable. ### Claim 12 (depends on 4) The foldable sign according to claim 4 wherein said foldable sign forms an “A” frame. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The foldable sign according to claim 12 wherein each of said sliding pivots slides along one of said four elongated leg members. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The foldable sign according to claim 13 wherein said sliding pivots pivot said cross members on said elongated leg members to bring said two pairs of hinged sides together. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The foldable sign according to claim 14 wherein each of said two pairs of hinged sides hinge together to bring connected elongated leg members to an essentially parallel relationship. ### Claim 16 (depends on 4) The foldable sign according to claim 4 wherein said locking arm is made from a material selected from a group consisting or aluminum, steel or plastic. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The foldable sign according to claim 15 wherein foldable sign fits within an elongated soft sided bag. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 that further includes a flexible bag. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The foldable sign according to claim 1 further includes a flexible sign. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The foldable sign according to claim 19 wherein said flexible sign is secured with said two sign holding posts.