Signals and indicators – Flags and flagstaffs
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-15
2001-09-18
Hirshfeld, Andrew H. (Department: 2859)
Signals and indicators
Flags and flagstaffs
C116S02800A
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289839
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention, known as the SkyStreamer™, is a unique flag or pennant system. It comprises a flexible pole in combination with a flag, streamer or pennant which work together to achieve a unique visual appearance. It can be displayed in most any location, including but not limited to decks, backyards, patios, businesses or otherwise used as a location or attention grabbing device. It may also be used in parking lots at sporting events to show team affiliation and support.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Flags, pennants or streamers are typically displayed in a limited number of ways. Each may be attached along a horizontal or vertical edge to a rigid structure, such as a pole, suspended from a taught rope, such as over a street or intersection, or suspended from the side of a building or other structure. In the latter situation, the flag will remain substantially motionless because the proximity of the building to the flag inhibits the wind from acting upon the flag. In the other situations, the flags or pennants will hang limp and motionless if insufficient wind exists to move them. The size and shape of the flag also factor into the movement of the flag. As can be appreciated, a limp or motionless flag fails to attract attention. In addition, a motionless flag that drapes over itself due to the manner in which it is displayed, hides some or large portions of the flag, thereby defeating one of the reasons it is displayed. Indeed, if the flag or pennant is intended for advertising, it is disadvantageous for the flag to cover itself or to be motionless.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present pennant or flag system provides a distinct physical characteristic unique for this invention. It is designed and intended to mimic the physical characteristics of bamboo, in that the top portion of the pole arches and sways in the presence of a small breeze. By attaching a pennant or flag to the pole, a unique visual effect is created which sets apart the present invention from any rigid flag pole assembly. Even when there is no wind, the upper portion of the flag causes the upper portion of the pole to flex and provides an accentuated visual effect. When the wind blows, the pole and flag rise and dance in unison. The stoop-over effect is an important feature of the system in that it provides eye appeal when the wind is not blowing or when the wind velocity is small.
The term “flag” includes not only a traditional rectangular flag, but also two and three dimensional displays of different geographic shapes such as triangular pennants, elongated banners and wind socks. The preferred embodiment is a right triangle in which the tip extends beyond the end of the pole.
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Hirshfeld Andrew H.
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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