DISPLAY DEVICE

Abstract: A display device for automobiles which is intended to be illuminated and which includes a translucent face (22) spanning a receptacle (12) in which there is a light bulb which is energized through a tubular exteriorly threaded member defining a standard (40) to be attached to a vehicle.

Description: Description DISPLAY DEVICE Technical Field: 5 This invention relates to displays and more particularly to a display device to be illuminated for use on vehicles. Background of the Invention 10 As is perhaps is well known, many people desire to display certain emblems such as that of their schools or, indeed, their zodiac sign. This inven¬ tion is of a display device which can be used as an identifying indicia for any of a wide variety of -,c purposes and which is intended to be mounted on a vehicle. Objects of the Invention It is an object of this invention to provide a Q display device comprising a receptacle having a main translucent face and mounting means for mounting the same to a vehicle and through which mounting means extends conductors to energize a light bulb in a socket housed within the receptacle to shine light 5 through the translucent face so that the indicia thereon is visible. In accordance with these and other objects which will become apparent hereinafter, the instant inven¬ tion will now be described with reference to the 0 accompanying drawings in which: Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a front elevational view of the 5 display device of the present invention; and Figure 2 is a vertical cross sectional view taken along line 2-2 of- Figure 1. OM?I Description of the Preferred Embodiment Referring to the drawings where like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views and referring particu¬ larly to Figure 1 there is shown a receptacle gener- ally designated by the numeral 12 which may have an annular ring 14 having a first main end 16 spanned by a translucent face and a second main-end 18 spanned by a removable rear plate, the translucent face being designated by the numeral 22 and the rear plate being 0 designated by the numeral 24 and said receptacle comprising a closed weather proof unit. Suitable indicia in the form of a zodiac sign, for example, may be provided on the translucent face as indicated by the numeral 30. Within the receptacle there 5 extends a standard and a socket is secured on the standard, the standard being designated by the num¬ eral 40 and the socket means being designated by the numeral 42. The socket means i's energized by suitable conductor means 44 which, in the preferred embodiment, 0 extends through a tubular exteriorly threaded mounting stud 48 which includes means in the form of a pair of nuts 50, 51 for connecting the same to a border or margin of a hole 52 to the receptacle. A third nut 53 may be provided for mounting purposes. S The conductor wires extend through the standard and threaded tubular sleeve. It is thus seen that the device is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle and energized through the energy source of the vehicle and to display the translucent Q face in the lighted conditions so that the indicia is readily apparent to an observer. The rear plate may provide an annular shoulder as illustrated at 54 to provide a nap-in friction fit within the second main end 18 of ring 14, however, other attachment means c such as screws may be employed. While the instant invention has been shown arid described herein in what is conceived to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is recognized C that departures may be made therefrom within the scope of the invention, which is therefore not to be limited to the details disclosed herein but is to be accorded the full scope of the claims so as to em¬ brace any and all equivalent apparatus and articles.

Claims: Claims What is claimed is: 1. A receptacle, a light within the receptacle and means for mounting the receptacle, said mounting means including conduit means, a electrical socket within the receptacle, said socket being sized to receive a bulb and conductor means extending through the mounting means and in electrical engagement with said socket, 0 said receptacle including a translucent main-face and a generally annular skirt portion and rear wall opposite said translucent main-face. 2. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein 5 said device is of plastic material. 3. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises a longitudinally extend¬ ing exteriorly threaded tubular membei: having a first o end within the receptacle connected to said socket means and means connecting said tubular member to the receptacle and keeper means for holding the receptacle in a predetermined position when installed. 5 4. The device as defined in claim 1 including means to removably attach said rear wall to a rear peripheral edge portion of said receptacle. 0 5 -^ Ε

Inventors: CARRATALA A
Applicants: CARRATALA A
Application year: 1980
Main classification: G09F21
IPC codes: B60R13, G09F13, G09F21