Patent ID: 7743725
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: A42B,G09F

Abstract:
1. A bracket for displaying a flag comprising: an elongated body member, the body member having opposite lateral ends, the opposite lateral ends being substantially symmetrical to each other, a rearward end face, and a forward end face, the rearward end face being in opposite spaced relation to said forward end face, the rearward end face defining a mating surface that is complementary to and adapted to be secured to a mounting member; an elongated longitudinal mast extending in generally parallel close hugging relation above said forward end face and between said lateral ends, said mast being in the form of a resilient cantilever projecting from said body and having a proximal end connected to, and integrally formed with, said body, a free distal end and a medial portion extending between the distal and proximal ends, the distal end being biased away from but deflectable towards said outer surface, a flag being removably mounted onto the medial portion of the mast; and a retention lip, the retention lip being integrally formed with the body member and disposed on the body for close interfitment with the distal end of the mast, the retention lip having a lower curved surface which engages and entraps the outwardly biased distal end of the mast, whereby the flag is secured onto the mast.