Patents Assigned to Milwaukee Sign Co.
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Patent number: 7093394Abstract: A mounting clip is provided for enabling a snap fit attachment of an ACM fascia to an existing building fascia. The mounting clip includes at least one flexible arm integrally attached to a base portion so as to allow the flexible arm to move away from one of the fascia. At least one locking finger is integrally attached to the flexible arm by a hinge structure biasing the locking finger into snap fit attachment into a groove on one of the fascia.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., L.L.C.Inventors: Michael R. McNamara, Paul A. Olson
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Patent number: 5983546Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounting means for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., Inc.Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
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Patent number: 5896688Abstract: A scrolling sign that includes a plurality of webs each having indicia which are displayed through a window on the sign face. The plurality of webs are disposed in vertical and horizontal alignment with one another. Each of the webs are disposed between a forward and a reverse web roll. A plurality of forward and reverse web rolls are rotatably mounted to a modular unit such that the individual web rolls are aligned. A drive shaft passes through each of the web rolls and is engageable with only one of the web rolls at a time. The engagement of the drive shaft with the web rolls, as well as rotation of the individual web rolls is manual. The drive shaft includes a driving mechanism which prevents the drive shaft from being rotated in an improper direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Aiken, Robert C. Clapper
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Patent number: 5678333Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounts for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co.Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
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Patent number: 5598651Abstract: A side sign with a traversable web has a web roll mechanism mounted at each end of a frame member contained in signage apparatus. Each of the web roll mechanism contains a web roll rotatably mounted therein. A hand crank journaled in the web roll mechanism is connected to the web roll so that rotation of the hand crank will rotate the web roll and traverse the web across a window in the signage apparatus to display desired indicia.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1994Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Aiken, Robert C. Clapper
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Patent number: 5412893Abstract: A scrolling sign includes a plurality of webs each having indicia which is displayed through a window on a sign face. The webs are disposed in alignment with one another. A switch controls a clutch associated with each of the scrolling webs for selectively connecting a manual crank mechanism with one of the scrolling webs.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1992Date of Patent: May 9, 1995Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co., Inc.Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.
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Patent number: 5410830Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounts for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1992Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: Milwaukee Sign Co.Inventor: Robert B. Aiken, Sr.