Display apparatus

{
  "publication_number": "US10410557B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Display apparatus",
  "abstract": "A display apparatus has a panel for receiving and/or displaying advertising material. The apparatus also includes a connector that is attachable to the panel, and a fastener for removably connecting the panel to a pipe of a beverage font. The fastener is removably attachable to the connector in two or more orientations.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A display apparatus, comprising: an elongate panel configured to receive and display advertising material; a connector attached to the panel; and a first fastener configured to removably connect the panel to a first pipe of a beverage font, the first fastener being removably attachable to the connector in two or more orientations; and a second fastener configured to removably connect the panel to the first pipe or to a second pipe of the beverage font.",
    "2. The display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first fastener includes a plug and said connector includes a socket, the plug and socket having matching profiles such that the plug is receivable in the socket in said two or more orientations.",
    "3. The display apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said plug and socket have a profile that is symmetrical about both horizontal and vertical axes, said profile allowing the plug to be received in the socket in four separate orientations.",
    "4. The display apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said plug and socket have a cross-shaped profile.",
    "5. The display apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said first fastener includes a flexible strip with securing means for securing said strip to itself so as to encircle the pipe of the beverage font and removably connect said panel to said pipe.",
    "6. The display apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said securing means includes one or more apertures in said strip and a hook, in use said strip being securable to itself by passing said hook through one of said apertures.",
    "7. The display apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said hook and strip are composed of different materials having different hardnesses.",
    "8. The display apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said hook has a material hardness which is greater than the material hardness of said strip.",
    "9. The display apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said connector is attachable to said panel such that its translational position is adjustable.",
    "10. The display apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said connector is attachable to said panel in a manner that allows said panel's rotational orientation to be adjusted relative to said connector.",
    "11. The display apparatus according to claim 10, further including access means for allowing the replacement or updating of said advertising material.",
    "12. The display apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said access means comprises first and second pivotally connected casings.",
    "13. The display apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said casings include a lock for securing said casings together so as to prevent unauthorized access to said advertising material.",
    "14. The display apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said panel comprises an electronic display screen for displaying said advertising material.",
    "15. A display apparatus comprising: an elongate panel configured to receive and display advertising material; and a first fastener configured to removably connect said panel to a pipe of a beverage font and for insulating said panel against condensation; and a second fastener configured to removably connect said panel to said pipe.",
    "16. The display apparatus according to claim 15, further including illumination means to illuminate said advertising material.",
    "17. A beverage font having a pipe to which a display apparatus according to claim 1 has been connected.",
    "18. The display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first fastener includes a flexible strip with securing means for securing said strip to itself so as to encircle the first pipe of the beverage font and removably connect said panel to said first pipe.",
    "19. The display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said connector is attachable to said panel such that its translational position is adjustable.",
    "20. The display apparatus according to claim 1, further including access means for allowing the replacement or updating of said advertising material."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present invention generally relates to a display apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a display apparatus that can be used to display advertising material in physical proximity to a beverage font.\n\nThe following discussion of the background art is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention only. The discussion is not an acknowledgement or admission that any of the material referred to is or was part of the common general knowledge as at the priority date of the application.\n\nBeverage fonts (or ‘founts’), which are found in most licensed venues (i.e venues dispensing alcoholic beverages), are articles to which taps are mounted and beverage supply lines installed. The requisite beverage is drawn from a supply (such as a keg, barrel or the like), along the supply line and out to the tap, at which point it is dispensed to the customer.\n\nFonts are often made according to very ornamental designs and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Fonts occupy a privileged position at the front of the customer-facing area of the bar. It is understood that many consumers have not made up their mind as to which brand of beverage they will order until they have approached the font and seen what is on offer.\n\nThe display of visual material in proximity to beverage fonts has generally been limited to the attachment of a ‘badge’ near to each of the font's one or more taps.\n\nThe badge is primarily used to indicate the brand of beverage that is available from the particular tap.",
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  "assignees": [
    "CUB Pty Ltd"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Karl McIntyre"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2015-11-27",
  "publication_date": "2019-09-10",
  "grant_date": "2019-09-10",
  "priority_date": "2014-11-28",
  "application_number": "US-201515529904-A",
  "family_id": "56073216",
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