Self-leveling sign hanger

a self-leveling, sign hanger technology, applied in the direction of signs, curtain suspension devices, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of high ceilings, difficult access, and increased number of warehouse-type stores with high ceilings, and achieve the effect of saving labor costs, reducing labor intensity, and increasing the number of signs hanging from the ceiling

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-07
STEARNS DONNA
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[0004] It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a device that allows signs to be easily suspended from store ceilings by untrained store personnel without the need for ladders, lifts, or hanger installation poles.

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Hanging signs from ceilings in retail stores has become more prevalent and more problematic with the increase in the number of warehouse-type stores with high, exposed ceilings.
In warehouse stores, however, the ceilings may be dozens of feet high, making access very difficult.
This service can cost hundreds of dollars per sign.
Also, store owners must spend quite a bit of money to hang the signs that are needed in the store.
These signs are usually permanent signs because of the cost and difficulty in changing them.

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[0023] There is shown in schematic form in FIG. 1 self-leveling sign hanging device 10 according to this invention. Device 10 includes line winding device 12 which is adapted to be coupled to ceiling 14. Horizontal line carrier 18 is adapted to hold sign 22 with sign fasteners 24 through 26. Flexible line 16, which may be nylon monofilament line, runs from winding device 12, to sign carrier 18, and back up to line securing device 20 which is also adapted to be coupled to ceiling 14, but at a location spaced from winding device 12. Sign carrier 18 is designed to allow line 16 to slide therethrough so that sign carrier 18 remains horizontal as winding device 12 is manipulated to take up and let out line to raise and lower sign 22 in relation to ceiling 14 / floor 30.

[0024] In the preferred embodiment, line winding device 12 is a accomplished with a reversible motor that is remotely controlled through wireless remote control 28, for example one operated by infrared or radio waves. Alter...

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A device for raising and lowering a sign suspended from a ceiling, comprising a reversible motor adapted to be mounted to the ceiling at a first location; a sign carrier for holding a sign to be suspended from the ceiling; and a line running from the motor, to the sign carrier, and back to the ceiling at a second location spaced from the first location. The line is mounted to the ceiling at the second location. The motor is controlled to turn in opposite directions to raise and lower the sign carrier in relation to the ceiling, to allow a sign held by the sign carrier to be positioned relative to the ceiling.

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FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to a device for hanging signs from the ceiling. The device is particularly useful in retail stores with high ceilings. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] Hanging signs from ceilings in retail stores has become more prevalent and more problematic with the increase in the number of warehouse-type stores with high, exposed ceilings. In more traditional store construction, with suspended ceilings, signs can simply be hung from the ceiling by climbing a step ladder, or using relatively short poles, to lift the sign hanger to the ceiling. Signs hung in this manner may use a sign hanger that grips ceiling metallic members magnetically. [0003] In warehouse stores, however, the ceilings may be dozens of feet high, making access very difficult. Signs in these stores are typically hung from the ceiling members using wire or other flexible line that is secured to the ceiling by a person on a tall ladder or a mechanized lift. Such sign installation se...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47F5/00
CPCA47F5/0892G09F2007/186G09F7/18
Inventor STEARNS, DONNA
Owner STEARNS DONNA
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