Patent ID: 7716860
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
1. A retractable sign assembly comprising: a core comprising a roller, an axis of rotation, and an end peg on the axis of rotation, the end peg being biased to a rest position with respect to the roller; a banner having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the core; a housing comprising at least one end cap having a top edge with a reentrant opening extending inward therefrom, the top edge defining a plane substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the roller, the reentrant opening configured to receive and retain the end peg of the core; and a banner support coupled to the housing and configured to couple to the second end of the banner when the banner is in an extended position; wherein a majority of the banner crosses the plane of the top edge when moved from a retracted position to the extended position.