Patent ID: 6257418
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
A display device for hanging items in the air, the device comprising:a first upright support having a top and a bottom, a base on the bottom for resting on a generally horizontal surface, a generally vertical riser, having a generally horizontal arm extending from the top;a cord having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the horizontal arm;a retractor mechanism having a spool, the retractor mechanism attached to the horizontal arm and operatively connected to the cord to wind the cord on the spool; anda second upright support having a top and a bottom, a base on the bottom for resting on a generally horizontal surface, having a generally horizontal arm extending from the top;wherein the second upright support comprises a connector at or near its top for receiving the distal end of the cord;wherein the first upright support and second upright support are spaced from each other on the horizontal surface, the cord is pulled out from the retractor mechanism and the distal end of the cord is connected to the connector, and wherein the cord is adapted to support signs and decorations.