Overhead banner stand fixture

• US 20150143729A1
• Filed: 11/27/2013
• Published: 05/28/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Graphic Resource Group
• Original Assignee: Graphic Resource Group
• Inventors: Pyc, Chester Allen, Knight, Jason
• Application Number:
  US14/091,732
• Publication Number:
  US 20150143729A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 40/607.1
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 15/0012 frames therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 2007/1834 Signs or the like supported by two lateral posts
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 7/18 Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49826 Assembling or joining
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49947 by applying separate fastener

Abstract

A graphic sign fixture is described for use with a vehicle. The graphic sign fixture comprises at least two legs, a sign frame system, and a graphic sign. Each leg includes an upper post section, a lower post section, and a base section. The sign frame system comprises either a silicone edge graphic frame or a first sign frame cross-section member; a second sign frame cross-section member; and a locking system. The weight of the vehicle holds the legs in an upright position when the vehicle'"'"'s wheels contact the base sections. The method comprises providing a graphic sign fixture, assembling the graphic sign fixture, and placing the wheels of a vehicle in contact with the base sections of the graphic sign fixture, such that the weight of the vehicle holds the legs of the graphic sign fixture in an upright position.

Claims

1. A graphic sign fixture for use with a vehicle, the graphic sign fixture comprising:

at least two legs;

each leg includes an upper post section, a lower post section, and a base section;

wherein the upper post section is reversibly coupled to the lower post section and the lower post section is reversibly coupled to the base section;

a sign frame system;

the sign frame system comprising a first sign frame cross-section member;

the first sign frame cross-section member being coupled to one leg;

a second sign frame cross-section member;

the second sign frame cross-section member being coupled to a different leg; and

a locking system used to reversibly fasten the first sign frame cross-section member to the second sign frame cross-section member, wherein the first sign cross-section member and the second sign frame cross-section member comprise a truss structure;

a graphic sign;

the graphic sign capable of being attached to one or more of the sign frame cross-section members;

wherein a weight of the vehicle holds the legs in an upright position, when wheels of the vehicle are in contact with the base sections.

2. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the graphic sign fixture further comprises at least a third and a fourth sign frame cross-section member.

3. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the sign frame cross section members are coupled to the upper post section of the leg.

4. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the locking system is a snap button connection.

5. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the upper post or lower post sections are reversibly coupled by an end of one of the post sections being slideably received by an end of the other post section.

6. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the base section includes a base post and a flat base plate;

wherein the base post or the lower post section are reversibly coupled by an end of one of the sections being slideably received by an end of the other section.

7. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the graphic sign is attached using rope, cord, string, Velcro, hooks, clips, or the like.

8. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the fixture further comprises one or more snap frame signs;

the snap frame signs being fastened to the leg.

9. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 6, wherein the upright position is determined by the angle of the intersection between the base post and the base plate;

the angle of interaction being about 90 degrees.

10. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the legs and the sign frame cross-section members are made out of aluminum, steel, a metal alloy, a thermoplastic, a reinforced ceramic composite, or a combination thereof.

11. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein the sign frame cross-section members further comprise one or more support members.

12. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 6, wherein base plate is stiffened by the use of one or more angled plates that are coupled to the base plate.

13. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 1, wherein graphic sign is made out of one or more materials selected from plastic, fabric, paper, ceramic, or the like.

14. A graphic sign fixture for use with a vehicle, the graphic sign fixture comprising:

at least two legs;

each leg includes an upper post section, a lower post section, and a base section;

wherein the upper post section is reversibly coupled to the lower post section and the lower post section is reversibly coupled to the base section;

sign cross-section members extending between the at least two legs and comprising a truss structure;

a sign frame system;

the sign frame system comprising a silicone edge graphic frame secured to the cross-section members;

a graphic sign;

the graphic sign capable of being attached to the silicone edge graphic frame;

wherein a weight of the vehicle holds the legs in an upright position, when wheels of the vehicle are in contact with the base sections.

15. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 14, wherein the graphic sign fixture further comprises at least a second silicone edge graphic frame.

16. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 14, wherein the silicone edge graphic frame is coupled to the upper post sections of the at least two legs.

17. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 14, wherein the upper post or lower post sections are reversibly coupled by an end of one of the post sections being slideably received by an end of the other post section.

18. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 14, wherein the base section includes a base post and a flat base plate;

wherein the base post or the lower post section are reversibly coupled by an end of one of the sections being slideably received by an end of the other section.

19. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 14, wherein the graphic sign is attached to the silicone edge graphic frame using a silicone strip, welt, or gasket.

20. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 18, wherein the upright position is determined by the angle of the intersection between the base post and the base plate;

the angle of interaction being about 90 degrees.

21. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 18, wherein base plate is stiffened by the use of one or more angled plates that are coupled to the base plate.

22. The graphic sign fixture according to claim 14, wherein graphic sign is a silicone edge graphic (SEG).

23. A method of affixing a sign for use with a vehicle, the method comprising:

providing a graphic sign fixture;

the graphic sign fixture comprising;

at least two legs;

each leg includes an upper post section, a lower post section, and a base section;

wherein the upper post section is reversibly coupled to the lower post section and the lower post section is reversibly coupled to the base section;

a sign frame system extending between the at least two legs and defining a truss structure;

a graphic sign;

the graphic sign capable of being attached to the sign frame system;

assembling the graphic sign fixture; and

placing the wheels of a vehicle in contact with the base sections, such that the weight of the vehicle holds the legs in an upright position.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein the sign frame system comprises:

a first sign frame cross-section member;

the first sign frame cross-section member being coupled to one leg;

a second sign frame cross-section member;

the second sign frame cross-section member being coupled to a different leg; and

a locking system used to reversibly fasten the first sign frame cross-section member to the second sign frame cross-section member;

the locking system being a snap button connection;

wherein the graphic sign is attached to one or more of the sign frame cross-section members.

25. The method according to claim 23, wherein the sign frame system comprises a silicone edge graphic frame having a recess or groove and the graphic sign is a silicone edge graphic (SEG) that includes a silicone strip, welt, gasket, or the like;

wherein the silicone strip, welt or gasket is inserted into the recess or groove in order to attach the SEG to the frame.