Abstract: A scrolling sign apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a web having a number of signs connected in a loop. The web includes a bead along each longitudinal edge thereof. The apparatus includes a housing which has a window for displaying the signs. The web is wound on a number of rollers located in the housing which advance the web through the window. Each roller has two circumferential grooves located near the ends of the roller. The grooves engage the beads along the edges of the web.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 2003
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2007
Assignee:
501413 Ontario Limited
Inventors:
Bill David O'Malley, Abram Teichroeb Klassen
Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a selected sign on a web with a replacement sign is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first replacement roller for storing the replacement sign and a second replacement roller for receiving the selected sign. The second replacement roller is capable of moving the web to remove the selected sign and to insert the replacement sign. A method of replacing a selected sign on a web with a replacement sign is also disclosed.