Signals and indicators – Flags and flagstaffs
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-27
2008-09-09
Smith, R. A. (Department: 2841)
Signals and indicators
Flags and flagstaffs
C024S508000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07421972
ABSTRACT:
A flag retaining device for keeping a flag in place. The device includes: a flag pole member, having two ends; a flag banner member, coupled to the flag pole member; and a clamp member, removably coupled to the flag banner member. The clamp member includes: a first elongated member and a second elongated member, each having two ends, and a middle portion substantially between the ends; a pivot mechanism in the form of a spring, pivotally coupled to the middle portion of the elongated members; and a cap member, removably coupled to the first and second elongated members by sliding, and having a cavity sized to correspond to the third end of the first elongated member.
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Advantia Law Group
Smith R. A.
Starkweather Michael W.
Webb Jason P.
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