Card – picture – or sign exhibiting – Signs – Adhesive attaching feature
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-05
2001-10-30
Green, Brian K. (Department: 3628)
Card, picture, or sign exhibiting
Signs
Adhesive attaching feature
C283S081000, C434S408000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06308445
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cars and other vehicles are commonly used as media by which drivers convey messages to neighboring motorists, pedestrians, and others. One frequently used communication method comprises writing messages on windows with shaving cream, shoe polish, wax, or other materials. Another method is the use of bumper stickers, which offer a variety of sayings and graphics, and are readily available, inexpensive, and permanent. However, the consumer is often limited to displaying stickers that are ready-made as opposed to custom-made. This problem is solved to some extent by print shops and other manufacturers that print custom-designed bumper stickers, as for political campaigns. However, the permanent nature of these bumper stickers creates a problem when users want to change the messages displayed on their bumpers. One solution is to cover outdated bumper stickers with other stickers. Another option is to remove the stickers, which often leave a sticky residue or damage the car's finish.
Certain decal manufacturers solve this problem by printing messages and graphics on static cling vinyl, which electrostatically adheres to glass and other smooth, non-porous surfaces and is easily removed without causing damage to the glass surface or leaving an adhesive residue. However, a drawback to these decals, as with conventional bumper stickers, is that the consumer is limited to displaying ready-made designs, instead of having the ability to pen his or her own individual, unique message.
The subject invention aims to solve the problems associated with conventional bumper stickers and static cling decals by offering an alternative which is an inexpensive and non-damaging, medium by which people may display their own messages, which are easily erased and can be repeatedly updated.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The subject invention pertains to a message display device for use on glass, plastic, high polish surfaces, and other smooth, non-porous surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the display device of the subject invention is approximately the size of a bumper sticker and adheres to car windows by a border of static cling vinyl. Messages and graphics are written or drawn on a sealed area with a special delible pen. Preferably the sealed area is colored to provide contrast to glance the visibility of the message. In a preferred embodiment, the message display device is viewed through a transparent material to which it is affixed. In a special embodiment, a border of static cling material attaches the device to glass or other transparent surface so that the message can be seen through the transparent surface. The device may be removed and repositioned frequently and messages may be erased and rewritten repeatedly.
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Green Brian K.
Saliwanchik Lloyd & Saliwanchik
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