Abstract: A holder for supporting electrified inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the insert can be placed. Two or more gaskets can be positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the insert so as to retain the insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the insert.

Abstract: A holder for supporting electrified inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the insert can be placed. Two or more gaskets can be positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the insert so as to retain the insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the insert.

Abstract: A sign holder for supporting electrified sign inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the sign insert can be placed. In the preferred embodiment, two or more gaskets are positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the sign insert so as to retain the sign insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the sign insert.

Abstract: A sign holder for supporting electrified sign inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the sign insert can be placed. In the preferred embodiment, two or more gaskets are positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the sign insert so as to retain the sign insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the sign insert.

Abstract: A decorative facade for use with an array of vending machinesm comprises a main rail, preferably in the form f an extrusion, extending horizontally behind the vending machines and secured to a wall. A plurality of support brackets are held in place by the main rail nd the wall. The brackets include a forward mounting strut which supports top and bottom mounting members. Fascia panels are supported on the mounting members. The facade may also include one or more side posts which support an end panel to complete the facade. Vertical panels are provided to cover the gap between the end post and the adjacent vending machine and, if desired, the gap between adjacent vending machines.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a magnetic backing sheet, a chassis for supporting the backing sheet to provide a stable platform, and one or more sign inserts which may be coated on one side with a magnetically attractive coating so that the inserts can be held magnetically on the backing sheet. The magnetically attractive coating comprises a mixture of hydrogen reduced iron of, preferably about 325 mesh, mixed with a clear enamel printing ink in approximately equal proportions.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a magnetic backing sheet, a chassis for supporting the backing sheet to provide a stable platform, and one or more sign inserts which may be coated on one side with a magnetically attractive coating so that the inserts can be held magnetically on the backing sheet. The magnetically attractive coating comprises a mixture of hydrogen reduced iron of, preferably about 325 mesh, mixed with a clear enamel printing ink in approximately equal proportions.

Abstract: A porcelain coated sign comprises a steel plate reverse etched to form raised indicia, including Braille, against an etched background area. The plate is coated with a porcelain slurry and fired to form a porcelainized surface. The raised indicia may be tipped with one or more additional pigmented porcelain enamels to provide contrasting colors if desired.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a perforated base having a multiplicity of apertures spaced a predetermined distance apart in both horizontal and vertical directions and a plurality of sign modules--positioned on the base. Each sign module has at least two registration projections on its rear surface for engaging two of the apertures in the base. The projections are located with respect to the edges of the sign module such that the edges of adjacent modules are separated by a predetermined distance to create a reveal between adjacent modules when the registration projections are placed within appropriate ones of the apertures. The sign modules are held in place on the base by one or more of an adhesive, a magnet, or a mechanical lock.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a perforated base having a multiplicity of apertures spaced a predetermined distance apart in both horizontal and vertical directions and a plurality of sign modules positioned on the base. Each sign module has at least two registration projections on its rear surface for engaging two of the apertures in the base. The projections are located with respect to the edges of the sign module such that the edges of adjacent modules are separated by a predetermined distance to create a reveal between adjacent modules when the registration projections are placed within appropriate ones of said apertures. An adhesive or magnetic tape holds the sign module in place on the perforated base.