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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 07, 1999
Grant D. Dicke, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Jeffrey A. Williams, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Dicke Tool Company, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Abstract
A quick release mechanism for a sign stand base having support legs pivotally joined to a support flange. The support legs are notched to receive the support flange. A locking pin extends through the support leg and is positioned so s to selectively interfere with an outer periphery of the support flange. The locking pin is mounted for rocking or swiveling motion within the support leg and can be moved out of contact with the support flange, thereby allowing the support leg to pivot with respect to the support flange. A flat spring strip secured to an outer surface of the support leg biases the locking pin to a position engaging the support flange.