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Universal sign holder

  • US 6,003,827 A
  • Filed: 08/27/1997
  • Issued: 12/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A universal sign holder for mounting a display sign having a message panel supported by a vertical frame member on a sign supporting base, said universal sign holder comprising:

  • a mast having a lower section and an upper section, said lower section being adapted for connection with the sign supporting base and said upper section extending upwardly above said lower section;

    an alignment bracket attached to said mast, said alignment bracket having a pair of spaced apart and generally opposing side members, said spaced side members being adapted to retain said vertical frame member therebetween so that the vertical frame member is prevented from rotating or moving laterally relative to said mast; and

    a retaining device for retaining said vertical frame member against said mast and within said alignment bracket, said retaining device comprising a member having a first portion which engages said pair of spaced side members to create a channel together with said spaced side members for retaining said vertical frame member, and a second portion having a tightening member for compressing said vertical frame member against said mast.

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