US1822641A - Price tag and sign - Google Patents

Description

Sept. 8, 1931. c. H. ANGELI.

PRICE TAG AND SIGN .Filed April A2:3, 195o I z1(110RELLUARTIEIR aJAMclioPs i il* l l l INVENToIg A TTORNEY.

Patented Sept. 8, 1931 UNITED STATES CLIFTON H. ANGELL, F WESTFIELI), MASSACHUSETTS PRICE TAG AND SIGN Application led April 28,

This invention relates to improvements in price tags and signs.

An object of the invention is to provide an interchangeable combination of holder, ideni. tication cards and price figures, in such a manner that the whole sign 0r tag, or any part thereof, may be easily attached to the article to be displayed.

The present invention, broadly considered, le comprises a holding or supporting device with means for attaching the same to the article displayed, and also means for holding various inserts or descriptve matter to be inserted in the holder for the purpose of inl forming the public of the nature and price of the article, upon or near which this invention is placed.

The holder, of metal or similar material, is composed of a flat mat with an extended 29 flange or band on each of its four sides. The flanges or bands at top and bottom are bent forward to form channels or guides for inserted signs or numerals and the fianges or bands at the sides are bent backward to form channels or guides for inserted signs on the back of the holder. Attached to the back of the holder is a staple, clip, or other means of attaching the holder to an article to be displayed.

As a modification, means is provided for removably attaching the price tag to the edge of a shelf, or the like.

Referring to the drawings:

F ig. 1 is a front or elevational view of the assembled sign or tag.

Fig. 2 is a rear or elevational View of the assembled sign or tag.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view on the line 3 3 of Fig. 1 showing the turned-over edges atA 4@ the front side.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line 4 4 of Fig. 1 showing the turned-over edges or channels at the rear.

Fig. 5 is a view of typical removable numerals used for pricing, and

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing alter nate means of attachment of sign or tagto a shelf or article by means of a clip, instead of prongs.

Referring to the drawings in detail 1930. Serial No. 447,795.

1 indicates a mat of suitable material, such as aluminum or its alloys, or other metal, which is formed with the turned or folded flanges yor guides2 and 3 at its top and bottom edges and 4 and 5 its side edges. These 55 ianges are so turned as to leave spaces or channels 6 and 7 for the insertion of cards 8 and 9, and, numerals or other indicators 10 and 11, two of which are shown removed in Fig. 5. These numerals are preferably formed from Celluloid. f

Secured to the back Iof the mat 1 is a stapleshaped piece 12, attached thereto by means of raised, or struclcup portions 13 and 14, of the mat 1. As a further means of support, the raised portions 15 and 16 of the mat 1, engage in the loops 17 of the staple 12. rI he ends 18 and 19 of the staple 12 are pointed lor sharpened for the purpose of inserting them into an article to be displayed.V The top or horizontal member 20 of the staple 12 acts as a stop or support for the card 9, which is inserted in the channels 7 at the top and pushed downward until stopped by 20.

Suitable printing or lettering, 21 and 22, may be displayed on the cards 8 andA 9, as may be necessary to convey the desired information.

After the card 8 is inserted in thek channels 6, numerals or letters, such as 10 and 11, are inserted above the card 8. These numerals, 10 and 11 are made separate and interchange able, of Celluloid or cardboard, or similar material, and colored., or not, to suit convenience. At top and bottom of numerals 10 and 11 are projections 23, 24` 25 and 26 to serve as spacing guides and for the support of the numerals in the channels 6 of the mat 1. At the ends of these projections, 23, 24, 25 and 26 are other smaller projections 27, which act as spacers for the letters or numerals.

Referringto Fig. 6, 28. represents a clip riveted or fastened to the mat 1 for the purpose of attaching same to a shelf or projecting edge of some sort, 29, showing adaptability of invention by substitution of various simple means of fastening.

From this description, it will be seen I" have provided an improvement in tags 0r price signs for increasing their adaptability,

usefulness and length ot service; also, one that is inexpensive to construct.

W'hat l claim is:

l. rlihe combination in a price tag, of a base piece formed with channels on its opposite faces, the channels on the rear 'face being def signed to receive a card indicating the name of the article, means for retaining' the card with a portion above the upper edge ot the base piece, and staple means for attaching the tan; to an article.

2. The combination in a price tag, of a base piece formed with channels on its opposite faces, the channels on the rear tace beingdesigned to receive a card indicating the name of the article, means lor retaining; the card with a portion above the upper edite oit the base piece, staple means for attachingr the tag to an article, and numerals located in the channels on its iront face indicating; the price, the numerals having;f their oppoeite ends formed with spacing; ei ensions.

8. A price tag comnrisinp; a base member formed with top and bottom edges folded forward to form channels, and side edges folded backward to 'torni channels, a card indicating` the name of the article located in the channels folded backward` price figures havingtheir ends in the channels folded foru Ward, and means for attaching the tag to a support.

4f. A price tag; comprising` a base member `formed with adjacent edges folded alternatelv to Lorm channels on the front and rear 'faces ot said base member, a card for indicatingthe name et the article removablxT retained in the channels on the rear face of said base member, a blanlt card removably retained in the channels on the 'front iace of said baee member, separate price iignres of celluloid or the like having;` their ends also in the channels on the trent tace of said base member, said figures being superimposed on the face of said blank card and means for attaching said base member to a support, said means comprising); a staple secured to the back ot the base member.

A price tag comprising1 a mat member having its adjacent edges folded in opposite directions to form channels, carde removabl;7 located in the channele on the trout and rear Ataces ot the mat member, price numerals in the channels, on the 'tace oit the mat member, a staple attached to the back ot the mat member, the staple serving` to retain the card on the rear tace of the mat member against downward movement.

CLIFTON H., ANGUEL.y

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