US20070204499A1 - Display system - Google Patents

Abstract

A display system comprises a mounting frame assembly, a hinged frame assembly, and a pivotable frame assembly. The mounting frame assembly comprises a frame and a securing system. A mounting surface securedly holds the frame of the mounting frame assembly. The hinged frame assembly comprises a frame, a hinge, and a locking mechanism. The frame of the hinged frame assembly is hingably connected to the frame of the mounting frame assembly enabling opening/closing of the hinged frame assembly relative the hinge. The pivotable frame assembly comprises a frame, and an indicia displaying assembly. Because the frame of the hinged frame assembly is hingably connected to the frame of the mounting frame assembly, opening the hinged frame assembly can create enough space to enable the free rotation, or pivot, of the pivotable frame assembly about a pivot assembly, and hence the indicia display assembly is pivotable.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
• This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/779,245 filed Mar. 3, 2006, the entire contents and substance of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
• 1. Field of the Invention
• The present invention relates to a display system and, more particularly, to a pivotable display system having at least two sides for displaying indicia/information.
• 2. Description of Prior Art
• It is often desirable to display information on a surface, such as display boards and/or display systems. Display boards are adapted to display indicia or general information (such as words, images, etc.). For example, information is often displayed upon vertical surfaces, and walls, as well as whiteboards, blackboards, billboards, signs, posters, and the like. These display boards are utilized in many different environments, including educational, business, recreational, transportation, commercial, retail, and home or living environments. For instance, displays at fast food restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, and the like can inform customers of the availability of the products/services. The display board can be the lifeline of a commercial store, wherein customers are informed of what is available for purchase.
• Many conventional display boards/systems are designed to be permanently affixed or mounted to a wall, and include only a single display surface upon which indicia or information can be placed or recorded. The problem with such fixed display boards and display systems is that only a single display surface is utilized, and therefore only a single piece of information can be displayed; thus, current display boards are limited.
• Prior attempts to create a two-sided display disadvantageously required a hole in a wall, or surface. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 892,954 to Hanson discloses a blackboard for partitions, and requires a hole in the wall for rotating between the two sides of the blackboard.
• Conventional two-sided displays that avoid the necessity of damaging holes in the wall unfortunately include a bulky, thick profile, and require a large amount of room to rotate from one side to another. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 6,378,232 to Creech discloses a display and scoreboard with rotary mounting clamps. Creech discloses rotating the display along the vertical or horizontal axis with respect to a frame, enabling a two-sided display. Creech, however, only permits mounting the display and scoreboard to a wheel assembly, the wheel assembly enabling movement of the display and scoreboard.
• Therefore, it can be seen that a need exists for a superior, thin profile, display device, and a means of pivotally securing such a display device to a permanently mounted surface, enabling at least two sides to convey indicia or information to be presented at different times. It is to such a device that the present invention is primarily detected.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• Briefly described, in preferred form, the present invention is a display system comprising a mounting frame assembly, a hinged frame assembly, and a pivotable frame assembly. The mounting frame assembly comprises a frame and a securing system. A mounting surface can be adapted to securedly hold the frame of the mounting frame assembly.
• The hinged frame assembly comprises a frame, a hinge, and a locking mechanism. The frame of the hinged frame assembly is hingably connected to the frame of the mounting frame assembly enabling opening/closing of the hinged frame assembly relative the hinge.
• The pivotable frame assembly comprises a frame, and an indicia displaying assembly. The frame of the pivotable frame assembly is pivotally connected to the frame of the hinged frame assembly about a pivot assembly. The indicia displaying assembly of the pivotable frame assembly includes at least one sheet having at least two sides—side A and side B—that provide indicia and/or information for displaying.
• Because the frame of the hinged frame assembly is hingably connected to the frame of the mounting frame assembly, the opening of the hinged frame assembly can create enough space to enable the rotation, or pivot, of the pivotable frame assembly, and hence the indicia display assembly is pivotable.
• The display system includes two sides, and is adapted to rotate the sides to display different indicia, at different times, depending on the side viewable. The display system includes at least the hinged frame assembly and the pivotable frame assembly. The hinged frame assembly is in communication with the mounting surface, such that the hinged frame assembly comprises a closed position and an open position, relative to the mounting surface. The pivotable frame assembly includes a pivotable frame, such that the pivotable frame is positioned within the hinged frame assembly. The pivotable frame is adapted to pivot about a pivot assembly when the hinged frame assembly is in the open position. Accordingly, the display system can display at least one of the two sides of the indicia display assembly.
• These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a display system having side A displayed and the display system closed, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the display system ofFIG. 1 having the display system open, showing side B, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the display system ofFIG. 1 having the display system open and illustrating the rotation of a pivotable frame assembly, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 4 depicts another perspective view of the display system ofFIG. 1 having the display system open and illustrating the rotation of the pivotable frame assembly, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of the display system having the display system open and fully pivoted to the opposite side of that is illustrated inFIG. 2, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of a display system having side B displayed, which is the opposite side that is illustrated inFIG. 1, and the display system closed, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIGS. 7A-7E depict cross-sectional views of different surfaces of an indicia display assembly, in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention.
• FIG. 8 depicts a cross-sectional view of one side of a frame of the hinged frame assembly having a light source, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 9 depicts a cross-sectional view of the indicia display assembly, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
• To facilitate an understanding of the principles and features of the invention, it is explained hereinafter with reference to its implementation in an illustrative embodiment. In particular, the invention is described in the context of being a display system for displaying information and/or indicia, wherein the display system is pivotable.
• The invention, however, is not limited to its use as a display system. Rather, the invention can be used when at least a two-sided display system is desired or necessary. Thus, the display system described hereinafter as a display system can also find utility as a poly-sided display system for many applications.
• Additionally, the material described hereinafter as making up the various elements of the invention are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many suitable materials that would perform the same or a similar function as the materials described herein are intended to be embraced within the scope of the invention. Such other materials not described herein can include, but are not limited to, for example, materials that are developed after the time of the development of the invention.
• Referring now to the figures, perspective views of adisplay system10, in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention, are shown inFIGS. 1-6. As best shown inFIG. 2, thedisplay system10 comprises amounting frame assembly100, a hingedframe assembly200, and apivotable frame assembly300.
• The mountingframe assembly100 comprises aframe102 and asecuring system104. Theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 can be attachable to a mountingsurface20 by the securingsystem104.
• The hingedframe assembly200 comprises aframe202, ahinge204, and alocking mechanism206. Theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 is in communication with theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 via thehinge204. Thelocking mechanism206 can enable locking, or releasably securing, of theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 to theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100.
• Thepivotable frame assembly300 comprises aframe302 and anindicia display assembly306. Theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can be disposed within theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200. Theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 is pivotable about a pivot assembly303 (FIG. 3), relative theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200. This arrangement enables theframe302 to rotate about thepivot assembly303. The indicia display assembly306 can be disposed within theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 and can contain the indicia/information to be displayed.
• The mountingsurface20 can securably hold the mountingframe assembly100 in place. Theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 is hingably connected to theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 to facilitate the opening/closing of thedisplay system10. As can best be seen inFIGS. 3-4, theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 is pivotally connected to theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200, wherein theindicia display assembly306 includes at least two sides—side A and side B, which are shown by the indicia/information “A” and “B” on their respective sides—that contain indicia and/or information. Because theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 is hingably connected to theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100, the opening of the hingedframe assembly200 can create enough space to enable the rotation, or pivot, of theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 without interfering with the mountingframe assembly100, and/or the mountingsurface20.
• Collectively, the mountingframe assembly100, the hingedframe assembly200, and thepivotable frame assembly300 enable a thin profile, wherein not requiring a large amount of room for pivoting from one side of the indicia display assembly306 to another side.
• The mountingsurface20 is illustrated as a discrete element, but can be a portion of a wall for which thedisplay system10 is connected. The mountingsurface20 can be many substantially flat surfaces, including, for example, walls (both vertical and angled), overhead hangings, ceilings, and the like. The mountingsurface20 is preferably larger in size than the mountingframe assembly100, enabling the entirety (the entire boundaries) of the mountingframe assembly100 to be positioned on the mountingsurface20.
• Thedisplay system10, as a whole, and its several elements individually, can include many shapes and sizes. For instance, in an exemplary embodiment, as shown in theFIGS. 1-6, the shape of thedisplay system10/elements can be, preferably, rectangular. Other shapes of thedisplay system10/element include, for example and not limitation, circular, concave, convex, elliptical, oval, pyramid, rhombohedral, round, square, trapezoidal, triangular, shaped as letters, shaped as specific objects (fins, homes, food, etc.), and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the shapes of the elements of thedisplay system10 have the same shape; that is, the shape of the mountingframe assembly100, the hingedframe assembly200, and thepivotable frame assembly300 are the same. Sizes of thedisplay system10 can be varied based on the application and need.
• Thedisplay system10 can be made of different materials. For instance, theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 can be made of aluminum, while theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 can be made of steel, and theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can be made of aluminum. Preferably, theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100, theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200, and theframe302 of the pivotable frame assembly300 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “theframes102,202, and302”) are made of metal, plastic, wood, and the like. Theframes102,202, and302 can be, preferably, an assembly of polymers or hard plastic. Theframes102,202, and302 can also be constructed from other polymer materials, such as polyolefins, such as, but not limited to ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylenes, low, medium, and high density polyethylenes, polyurethanes, polyamides, and copolymers, and combinations thereof. Alternately, theframes102,202, and302 can be made of many weatherproof, non-rusting metals, including, for example, metals such as aluminum, titanium, steel, and the like. Metal alloys, ceramics, and the like, can be used for theframes102,202, and302, without departing from the scope of the invention. One skilled in the art would appreciate that material of theframes102,202, and302 can be constructed with a combination of the above materials, as well as other materials.
• Theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 can be secured to the mountingsurface20 by many securing systems104 (seeFIG. 2). In a preferred embodiment, a securingsystem104 can include inserting a plurality ofbolts106 through a plurality ofapertures108 in theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100. Accordingly, a plurality number ofbolts106 can be inserted through each of theapertures108 of theframe102, and thus into the mountingsurface20. It is preferred, if bolting is implemented, to include at least sixapertures108 in theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 to receive at least sixbolts106, respectively. A range of between four to tenbolts106 have been found to effectively secure the mountingframe assembly100 to the mountingsurface20. Other securingsystems104 include, but are not limited to, nailing, welding, gluing, and the like. Further, theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 can be secured to the mountingsurface20 by a conventional light box. One skilled in the art would appreciate that many securingsystems104 can properly secure the mountingframe assembly100 to the mountingsurface20.
• Theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 can be in communication with the mountingsurface20. Preferably, theframe202 hingedframe assembly200 can be hingably connected to theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100. Ahinge204 provides an effective connection between the mountingframe assembly100 and the hingedframe assembly200. Preferably, the type ofhinge204 implemented can span the length of the connection between theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 and theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200. For instance, thehinge204, in a preferred embodiment, can be a piano hinge. A piano hinge is an elongated, narrow, rectangular hinge with a small-diameter pin and numerous holes for screws, bolts, and the like, and is often used for joining two edges that require support along their lengths.
• Thehinge204 is preferably attached to theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100, and theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 via bolting. Thehinge204 can include a plurality ofapertures205. Theapertures205 of thehinge204 can receivebolts208 for securing to the mountingsurface20, the mountingframe assembly100, and the hingedframe assembly200. Indeed, some of theapertures205 can be positioned to receivenubs210. Preferably, thenubs210 are connected to theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 and are received by respectively locatedapertures205 on theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 side of thehinge204.
• Thehinge204 need not run the length of the left side of thedisplay system10, as shown, but can be placed at a top, bottom, or right of thedisplay system10 as necessary. It is preferred that thehinge204 is placed on a side—left or right—of the display system, as this can provide ample support and weight distribution. Thehinge204, however, can be positioned at the top or the bottom of thedisplay system10. One skilled in the art would appreciate that thehinge204 can be a hinge assembly that comprises other hinge-like devices, such as a pivot, spine, or like device.
• The connection between theframe102 of the mountingframe assembly100 and theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 via thehinge204 enables theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 to swing outwardly from the mountingsurface20. Theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 can operate, for instance, similar to a door, opening and closing about thehinge204 relative to the mountingsurface20. The hingedframe assembly200, preferably, can have two or more positions. A first position (seeFIG. 1) includes the hingedframe assembly200 being closed, wherein the hingedframe assembly200 is substantially parallel relative to the mountingsurface20 and the mountingframe assembly100. A second position of the hingedframe assembly200 being partially open, the hingedframe assembly200 can have an angle of the range of approximately 5 degrees to approximately 45 degrees relative to the mountingsurface20 and the mountingframe assembly100. The second position of the hingedframe assembly200, while being open, does not permit the free rotation of thepivotable frame assembly300. The third position (seeFIG. 3) of the hingedframe assembly200, being open, can have an angle of the range of approximately 45 degrees to approximately 135 degrees relative to the mountingsurface20 and the mountingframe assembly100. The third position of the hingedframe assembly200 enables the free rotation of thepivotable frame assembly300, and thus the rotation from side A to side B, and vice versa.
• The hingedframe assembly200 can be manually moved between the positions. This requires a user to physically move the hingedframe assembly200 between the two positions. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the hingedframe assembly200 can be adapted to move between the two positions based on a remote signal, for example from a remote control device; via voice activation; and the like. For the hingedframe assembly200 to operate without manual operation a motored device can be included in thedisplay system10 to permit such movement. Further, a communication device, such as a transmitter/receiver/transceiver, can be included to receive and/or transmit signals based on the position of the hingeddisplay assembly200.
• In one embodiment, the hingedframe assembly200 can be releasably secured in the first position, i.e., closed, by alocking mechanism206. In a preferred embodiment, thelocking mechanism206 can include a clamp220. The clamp220 can include an extendingend222 and a receivingend224. The extendingend222 can be insertable into the receivingend224. When the extending end222 (preferably located on theframe202 of the hinged frame assembly200) is secured into the receiving end224 (preferably located on theframe102 of the mounting frame assembly100), the hingedframe assembly200 is secure and closed (and thus in the first position).
• Thelocking mechanism206 of the hingedframe assembly200 can also include alock226. Thelock226 can be used to further secure the hingedframe assembly200 of thedisplay system10. Thelock226 can be a key lock, a combination lock, and the like. One skilled in the art would appreciate that thelocking mechanism206 can include many conventional locking features, wherein keeping unwanted persons from having access todisplay system10, and in particular to thepivotable frame assembly300. Further, one skilled in the art would appreciate that thelocking mechanism206 can be adapted for securing the hingedframe assembly200 in the closed position.
• Theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can be connected to theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 by thepivot assembly303, which can include at least onepivot pin304. In a preferred embodiment, theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 is connected to theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 by twopins304. Preferably, thepins304 can be preferably positioned at the midpoint of a length or width of theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 and theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300. Consequently, theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can pivot either horizontally or vertically, depending on the location of the position(s) of the pivot pin(s)304. One skilled in the art would appreciate that theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can be pivoted about one ormore pins304 positioned at a midpoint of a length or width of the perimeter of theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 by many similar mechanisms.
• Thepivotable frame assembly300 is preferably concentric relative to the hingedframe assembly200. That is, theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can be disposed within, nested, or positioned inside borders of theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200.
• Thepivotable frame assembly300 can include the indicia display assembly306 disposed within theframe302, enabling indicia and/or information to be displayed by thedisplay system10. Indeed, the indicia display assembly306 can house the at least two sides, for instance, to hold, secure, and receive the indicia/information to be displayed. Examples of indicia/information that can be displayed include, for example and not limitation: pricing, availability, announcements, general information, dates, and the like.
• Theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 can frame theindicia display assembly306, or the at least two sides—side A and side B. The indicia display assembly306 can be removeable from thepivotable frame assembly300, enabling changing of the indicia/information. For instance, the indicia display assembly306 can be slidably insertable into thepivotable frame assembly300 from one of its sides.
• As one skilled the art would appreciate, many embodiments can exist for theindicia display assembly306, namely side A and side B, to be framed, by theframe302, and hence displayed.FIGS. 7A-7E depict some preferred embodiments of arrangements of theindicia display assembly306. Preferably, theindicia display assembly306 is made up at least one and at most nine layers.
• Thepivotable frame assembly300 can be manually rotated between the two sides—side A and side B. In this arrangement, a user physically rotates thepivotable frame assembly300. Alternatively, in another embodiment, thepivotable frame assembly300 can be adapted to move between the two sides based on a remote signal, for example from a remote control device; via voice activation; and the like. For thepivotable frame assembly300 to operate without manual user movement, a motored device can be included in thedisplay system10. Further, a communication device, such as a transmitter/receiver/transceiver, can be included to receive and/or transmit signals based on the position of thepivotable frame assembly300.
• Side A and side B of the indicia display assembly306 can be created by a single, double-sided sheet700, as shown inFIG. 7A. The single, double-sided sheet700 can be magnetic, enabling receiving magnetic indicia and/or information to be displayed. In another embodiment, the double-sided sheet700 can be of a material that can receive postings, such as wood, cork, and the like. Hence, a user can post information by tacking a portion of the information, for instance on paper, directly onto the double-sided sheet700 of the wood, cork, and the like material. Preferably, the single, double-sided sheet700 enables occasional changes to the indicia/information contained on thesheet700.
• In another embodiment, the indicia display assembly306 can comprise twosheets702 and704, as illustrated inFIG. 7B. Like the single double-sided sheet700 embodiment, side A and side B can be made of twosheets702 and704.Sheets702 and704 can, also, be made of magnetic material, wood, cork, and the like. Again, the twosheets702 and704 can enable changing the information/indicia contained within thepivotable frame assembly300.
• FIG. 7C illustrates a three-layer embodiment of the sheets of theindicia display assembly306. Side A can comprisesheet712, while side B can comprisesheet714. Positioned betweensheets712 and714 can be abackboard716. Thebackboard716 is preferably not transparent, and thus one side cannot be seen by the other side.Sheets712 and714 can be transparent or transparent, whereinsheets712 and714 are hingably connected to a side of thebackboard716. In this arrangement, indicia/information can be placed between thesheet712 or714 and thebackboard716. Thesheets712 and714, preferably, if transparent or translucent, enable protection of the indicia/information from the display system's elements, for instance, water, wind, and the like. Thebackboard716, which is preferably opaque, can be made of magnetic, cork, wood, and the like material for attaching the indicia/information. Additionally, a locking mechanism can secure thesheet712 or714 to thebackboard716. One skilled in the art would appreciate that other embodiments and layerings can co-exist with a three-layer embodiment.
• FIG. 7D illustrates a five-layer embodiment of the sheets of theindicia display assembly306. Side A can comprisesheet722, while side B can comprisesheet724. Preferably, sandwiched betweensheet722 andsheet724 isbackboard726. Indicia/information723 and727 can, thus, be positioned between thesheets722 or724 and thebackboard726.
• FIG. 7E illustrates another five-layer embodiment of the sheets of theindicia display assembly306. Side A can comprise asheet732, while side B can comprise asheet734. Again, preferably positioned between thesheet732 or734 is abackboard736. In a preferred embodiment, anillumination device733 can be positioned betweensheet732 andbackboard736. Also, anillumination device737 can be positioned between thesheet734 and thebackboard736. Preferably, thesheets732 and734 are transparent, wherein indicia can be positioned upon thetransparent sheets732 and734. Thebackboard736 is preferably a dark background layer prohibiting illumination to leak through. As theillumination devices733 and737 are illuminated, thesheet732 or734, depending on which side (e.g., A or B) that is viewable, can be illuminated to display information. As theframe302 of thepivotable frame assembly300 pivots, the illumination layer illuminates.
• When theillumination devices733 and737 are implemented, a power supply can be required. The power supply can be a battery pack, a wired power source, and the like. Theillumination devices733 and737 can be made of a plurality of light sources, including, but not limited to, light emitting diodes, light bulbs, holiday lights, thin light screens, and the like.
• Theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 can also include a light source for beneficial illumination features. As shown inFIG. 8, thedisplay system10 can include alight source805 for illuminating the display. Thelight source805 can be preferably housed or embedded in acavity810 of one of the sides theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200. As illustrated inFIGS. 1-6, theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200 can have a plurality of interconnecting/secured sides815; four sides are shown. One or more of thesides815 of theframe202 can include thecavity810. Thecavity810 can be adapted to receive and house thelight source805, such that thelight source805 is embedded therein.
• Thelight source805 provides light, or illuminates, when energized. One skilled in the art can appreciate that thelight source805 can be many types of light sources, including a light bulb, light emitting diode (LED), incandescent lamp, halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, ballast, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the light source is a light bulb.
• The illuminatedlight source805 is adapted to illuminate theindicia display assembly306, such that the indicia/information being displayed is enhanced with light, making it easier to view.
• In a preferred embodiment, the indicia display assembly306 can have a particular layering arrangement for an enhanced illuminated reflection. As shown inFIG. 9, the indicia display assembly306 can include five layers—afirst cover905, a firsttranslucent layer910, anbackboard915, a secondtranslucent layer920, and asecond cover925.
• In this arrangement, thefirst cover905 protects the indicia/information. In a preferred embodiment, thefirst cover905 comprises acrylic, polycarbonate, or like material. Thefirst cover905 can provide a rigid, protective layering to theindicia display assembly306, more specifically, to the firsttranslucent layer910. One skilled in the art would appreciate that thefirst cover905 is preferably translucent, such that the indicia/information positioned behind thefirst cover905 can be viewable therethrough.
• The firsttranslucent layer910, or side A, can have the indicia/information connected thereto. For instance, the indicia/information can be adhered to the firsttranslucent layer910, similar to a sticker. In a preferred embodiment, the firsttranslucent layer910 comprises a reflective material, for example and not limitation, Cyro Industries' End Light material. One skilled in the art would appreciate that the firsttranslucent layer910 can be many translucent and, preferably, reflective materials.
• Thebackboard915 can be preferably an opaque, white layer, such that light illuminating side A does not penetrate the white layer to illuminate side B, when side A is being displayed. This enables one side of the indicia display assembly306 to be displayed at a time. Vice versa, when side B is displayed, the illumination from thelight source805 does not penetrate thewhite layer915 to display side A. Thebackboard915 can also comprise a rigid material to add the desired stability to theindicia display assembly306.
• The secondtranslucent layer920, or side B, is similar to the firsttranslucent layer910, although the indicia/information displayed is likely different, such that the two-sided arrangement is a beneficial feature. Likewise, thesecond cover925 is adapted to protect side B, just like thefirst cover905 protects side A.
• Referring back toFIG. 1, the hingedframe assembly200 is shown closed, wherein side A of thepivotable frame assembly300 is facing outward from the mountingsurface20. Hence, side B of thepivotable frame assembly300 is hidden from view and faces the mountingsurface20. Accordingly, the indicia/information upon side A are available for users view, review, and read. The hingedframe assembly200 is in the first position.
• FIG. 2 illustrates the hingedframe assembly200 in an open position, approximately 90 degrees relative to the mounting surface. Side A of thepivotable frame assembly300 faced outwards and will slowly be pivoted to display side B outwardly. The hingedframe assembly200 is in the third position.
• FIGS. 3-4 illustrate the pivoting of thepivotable frame assembly300 about thepivot assembly303, thereby connecting the hingedframe assembly200 and thepivotable frame assembly300. As illustrated, side B is to be displayed outwardly. The hingedframe assembly200 is in the third position.
• FIG. 5 illustrates the completion of the pivoting of thepivotable frame assembly300, wherein side A faces inwardly towards the mounting surface, while the hingedframe assembly200 is in the third position.FIG. 6 illustrates the closedhinge frame assembly200, wherein side B is now displayed outwardly and side A is hidden from view, and the hingedframe assembly200 is in the first position.
• FIG. 7 illustrates various cross-sectional views of theindicia display assembly306.FIG. 8 illustrates a cross-sectional view of thelight source805 embedded in thecavity810 of aside815 of theframe202 of the hingedframe assembly200.FIG. 9 illustrates a preferred cross-sectional view of the indicia display assembly306 for use when thedisplay system10 includes thelight source805.
• While the invention has been disclosed in its preferred forms, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications, additions, and deletions can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and its equivalents as set forth in the following claims.

Claims (16)

1. A display system having at least two sides of an indicia display assembly comprising:

a hinged frame assembly in communication with a mounting surface, such that the hinged frame assembly comprises a closed position and an open position, relative to the mounting surface; and

a pivotable frame assembly having a pivotable frame, the pivotable frame being positioned within the hinged frame assembly,

wherein the pivotable frame is adapted to pivot about a pivot assembly when the hinged frame assembly is in the open position, and

wherein the display system can display at least one of the two sides of the indicia display assembly.

2. The display system according toclaim 1, wherein the pivotable frame of the pivotable frame assembly is positioned concentric to the hinged frame assembly.

3. The display system according toclaim 1, further comprising a mounting frame assembly for mounting the hinged frame assembly to the mounting surface, the mounting frame assembly comprising a frame and a securing system to secure the frame to the mounting surface.

4. The display system according toclaim 1, wherein the hinged frame assembly includes a frame, and a locking mechanism for locking the hinged frame assembly to the mounting frame assembly.

5. The display system according toclaim 4, wherein a light source is placed in a cavity of the frame of the hinged frame assembly for illuminating the display system.

6. The display system according toclaim 5, wherein the light source illuminates one side of an indicia displaying assembly.

7. The display system according toclaim 1, wherein the pivotable frame assembly further includes the indicia displaying assembly having a sheet with a first side and a second side.

8. The display system according toclaim 7, wherein the indicia displaying assembly provides indicia/information for displaying.

9. The display system according toclaim 1, wherein when the hinged frame assembly is in the open position, the pivotable frame assembly can be rotated for displaying a second side.

10. A display system comprising:

a hinged frame assembly comprising a frame having a perimeter, at least one side perimeter of the frame having a cavity, the hinged frame assembly in communication with a mounting surface, and the hinged frame assembly comprising a closed position and an open position, relative to the mounting surface; and;

a pivotable frame assembly positioned within and concentric to the hinged frame assembly, the pivotable frame assembly being adapted to pivot about a pivot assembly,

an indicia displaying assembly carried by the pivotable frame assembly, the indicia frame assembly adapted to be rotated from a first side being displayed to a second side being displayed relative to the pivot assembly; and

a light source adapted to illuminate the indicia displaying assembly, the light source positioned within the cavity of the perimeter of the frame of the hinged frame assembly.

11. The display system according toclaim 10, further comprising a mounting frame assembly for mounting the hinged frame assembly to the mounting surface, the mounting frame assembly comprising a frame hingably connected to the frame of the hinged frame assembly, and a securing system to secure the frame of the mounting frame assembly to the mounting surface.

12. The display system according toclaim 10, wherein the indicia displaying assembly is disposed within the frame of the pivotable frame assembly.

13. The display system according toclaim 10, wherein the pivot assembly comprises a pin positioned at the midpoint of at least two opposing sides of the perimeter of the frame of the hinged frame assembly.

14. The display system comprising:

a mounting surface;

a mounting frame assembly secured to the mounting surface;

a hinged frame assembly hingably connected to the mounting frame assembly, the hinged frame assembly comprising a frame, the frame of the hinged frame assembly adapted to move between a closed position and an open position relative to the mounting frame assembly; and

a pivotable frame assembly pivotably connected to the hinged frame assembly, the pivotable frame assembly comprising a frame that is adapted to rotate at least approximately 180 degrees,

wherein the pivotable frame assembly rotates to display at least two sides, such that indicia/information can be switched.

15. The display system according toclaim 14, wherein the closed position of the hinged frame assembly comprises when the frame of the hinged frame assembly and the mounting surface has an angle between approximately 0 degrees and approximately 5 degrees.

16. The display system according toclaim 14, wherein the open position of the hinged frame assembly comprises when the frame of the hinged frame assembly and the mounting surface has an angle between approximately 6 degrees and approximately 135 degrees.

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