Michael Thomas Schofield

US Patent:

20100122652, May 20, 2010

Filed:

Oct 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/589706

Inventors:

Michael J. Schofield - Escondido CA, US
Harry Plowden, II - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

G09F 17/00

US Classification:

116173

Abstract:

A specially designed flagpole designated as the Mourning Flag, comprising two distinct features which set this product apart from standard mounted flag poles available on the market. Firstly, positioned at the base of the Mourning Flag pole is a durable metal swing rod, configured expressly to enable users to adjust the angling of the pole in order to lower the pole during national days of mourning. Most notably, the pole itself comprises a telescoping extension, incorporated into the design of the distal end of the pole and hidden flush within the pole when not in use, easily pulled outward from the pole to extend the length of the pole several feet. As such, when this telescoping extension is accessed, it creates the effect that the flag was positioned at half staff, as opposed to being hung in the standard fashion, on the end of the flag pole. In an alternative embodiment, a decorative eagle or similar ornamental topper can be integrally attached to the end of the Mourning Flag pole, adding a festive patriotic touch to the overall display.