Claims
- 1. A combined stanchion cover and signage system, comprising:an elongated sleeve having a closed top and an open bottom defining a length, enabling the sleeve to be placed over a post or stanchion to be covered; and a message-receiving panel integrally formed with the sleeve into a one-piece unit using a polymeric molding process, the message receiving panel extending above the closed top of the sleeve, the panel having a height which is substantially less than the length of the sleeve.
- 2. The combined stanchion cover and signage system of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is generally cylindrical in shape.
- 3. The combined stanchion cover and signage system of claim 2, wherein the sleeve has an inner diameter in the range of 2 to 8 inches.
- 4. The combined stanchion cover and signage system of claim 1, wherein the message-receiving panel includes a recess or slot to receive a separate sign.
- 5. The combined stanchion cover and signage system of claim 1, wherein the message-receiving panel is in the form of a decal included during the integral molding process.
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/203,972, filed May 12, 2000, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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