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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 1997
Filed:
Mar. 20, 1995
Robert B Aiken, Sr, Mequon, WI (US);
Milwaukee Sign Co., Grafton, WI (US);
Abstract
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. The scrolling web mechanism is adapted to be retrofitted in display units adapted for displaying single sheet panels.