Patent ID: 7774967
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
1. A rectangular frame for the containment and display of banners comprising: a mounting surface; and, a spindle for the lengthwise insertion lengthwise through a rolled banner; and, a vertical frame member supportive of said spindle and vertically attachable to said mounting surface; and, a joining member; and, a plurality of extruded segments attached to said mounting surface, a top horizontal rail and a bottom horizontal rail each formed from said plurality of segments laid end to end, fastened to said mounting surface and expandably joined to each other by said joining member; and, a first end-cap vertically attached to said mounting surface, said first end-cap having a base portion and flap portion hinge-ably connected and movable between a closed position partially occluding said vertical frame member supportive of said spindle and an open position providing access to said vertical frame member supportive of said spindle; and, a second end-cap vertically attached to said mounting surface, said second end-cap having a base portion and flap portion hinge-ably connected and movable between a closed position occluding the ends of said top and bottom horizontal rails, and an open position exposing said ends of said top and bottom horizontal rails; and, a plurality of banner retention members; and, a plurality of regularly spaced fastener positioning apertures.