Cover for concealing an insignia side of a sign

• US 6,209,598 B1
• Filed: 06/25/1998
• Issued: 04/03/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 06/25/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Todd H. Petrey
• Original Assignee: Todd H. Petrey
• Inventors: Petrey, Todd H
• Primary Examiner(s): Garbe, Stephen P.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Mai, Tri M.
• Application Number:
  US09/104,897
• Time in Patent Office: 1,013 Days
• Field of Search: 40/617, 40/612, 40/610, 160/368.1, 160/10, 150/154, 150/166, 150/167, 150/168
• US Class Current: 150/154
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 7/002 weather-proof panels or boards G09F7/02 - G09F7/14, G09F7/18 - G09F7/22 take precedence

Abstract

The sign covering of the present invention is an all weather covering for concealing the insignia side of a sign, and more particularly a roadway sign. The covering is made of a weather resistant fabric, such as polypropylene, and is light enough for a single person to install. The sign covering does not damage the sign nor is it susceptible to the elements. Typically, straps affixed to a sheet covering the insignia side of the sign hold the cover in place. The straps are tied at the back of the sign using a cord fitted through the eyelets of grommets positioned at the free end of each strap and into the corresponding grommets that are positioned at the opposite edge of the sheet. Once securely attached, the sign cover effectively hides the insignia side of the sign from view.

Claims

1. A cover for concealing an insignia side of a sign, comprising:

an opaque sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge and opposed first and second lateral edges, the sheet comprising a porous material;

a grasping means for grasping the sign, the grasping means being affixed to the top edge of the sheet; and

attachment means for attaching the opaque sheet to the sign, wherein the attachment means includes;

one or more vertical straps having an attached end and a free end, the attached end being affixed to the top edge of the sheet, and the free end of each vertical strap having a grommet positioned within;

one or more grommets attached to the bottom edge of the sheet, each grommet attached to the bottom edge of the sheet being operably aligned with one of said one or more vertical straps and removably connected to the grommet positioned within the free end of thc vertical strap;

one or more horizontal soaps having an attached end and a free end, the attached end being affixed to the first lateral edge of the sheet, and the free end having grommets positioned within; and

one or more grommets attached to the second lateral edge of the sheet, each grommet attached to the second lateral edge of the sheet being operably aligned with one of said one or more horizontal straps and removably connected to the grommet positioned within the free end of the horizontal strap.

2. A cover for concealing an insignia side of a sign according to claim 1, wherein the grasping means includes one or more hooks operably affixed to the top edge of the sheet.

3. A method for concealing an insignia side of a sign using the cover according to claim 1, comprising the steps of:

grasping the top of the sign with the grasping means;

draping the opaque sheet ever the insignia side of the sign; and

attaching the opaque sheet to the sign using the attachment means.

4. A cover for concealing al insignia side of a sign, comprising:

an opaque sheet having top edge, a bottom edge and opposed first and second lateral edges, said sheet being comprised of woven polypropylene fabric;

a grasping means for grasping the sign, the grasping means being affixed to the top edge of the sheet, said grasping means being comprised of one or more hooks operably affixed to the top edge of the sheet; and

attachment means for attaching the opaque sheet to the sign, said attachment means being comprised of;

one or more vertical straps having an attached end and a free end, the attached end being affixed to the top edge of the sheet, and the free end of each vertical strap having a grommet positioned within;

one or more grommets attached to the bottom edge of the sheet, each grommet attached to the bottom edge of the sheet being operably aligned with one of said one or more vertical straps and removably connected to the grommet positioned within the free end of the vertical strap;

one or more horizontal straps having an attached end and a free end, the attached end being affixed to the first lateral edge of the sheet, and the free end having grommets positioned within; and

one or more grommets attached to the second lateral edge of the sheet, each grommet attached to the second lateral edge of the sheet being operably aligned with one of said one or more horizontal straps and removably connected to the grommet positioned within the free end of the horizontal strap.

5. A method for concealing an insignia side of a sign using the cover according to claim 4, comprising the steps of:

grasping the top of the sign with one or more hooks operably affixed to the top edge of the opaque sheet;

draping the opaque sheet over the insignia side of the sign;

connecting the grommet positioned within the free end of each vertical strap to the grommet attached to the bottom edge of the sheet and operably aligned with said vertical strap; and

connecting the grommet positioned within the free end of each horizontal strap to the grommet attached to the second lateral edge of the sheet and operably aligned with said horizontal strap.