US3565260A
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Sales display rack for boxed articles and the like
Assignee: CART O SEL CORP Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-25
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A sales display rack comprises a rack leaf having a pair of hingedly connected frame sections arranged for normal closed face-to-face confronting relation and adapted to be swung apart to open relation. Pockets in the sections support a plurality of articles substantially exposed for sales inspection in the closed relation of the sections but retain the articles against removal from the leaf until the sections are swung open. A stand may be provided for mounting the rack leaf in a position to facilitate inspection of articles supported thereby as a wing together with other of the leaves upon a turntable or carrousel arrangement. For securing the sections against unauthorized opening a latch with a key operated lock may be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; A47F7/0246; A47F5/00; A47F5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A sales display rack structure of the character described, comprising: a rack leaf having a pair of hingedly connected complementary frame sections having inner and outer faces arranged for normal closed face-to-face confronting relation of said inner faces and adapted to be swung apart to open relation; means on each of said sections for supporting a plurality of articles loaded thereon at said inner faces in said open relation and substantially exposed for sales inspection at said outer faces in said closed relation and retaining the articles against removal from the leaf except when the sections are swung open to enable such removal; means for mounting said leaf in a position to facilitate inspection of the articles supported thereby; and means for latching said sections in the closed relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A sales display rack structure of the character described, comprising: a rack leaf having a pair of hingedly connected complementary frame sections having inner and outer faces arranged for normal closed face-to-face confronting relation of said inner faces and adapted to be swung apart to open relation; means on each of said sections for supporting a plurality of articles loaded thereon at said inner faces in said open relation and substantially exposed for sales inspection at said outer faces in said closed relation and retaining the articles against removal from the leaf except when the sections are swung open to enable such removal; means for mounting said leaf in a position to facilitate inspection of the articles supported thereby; and means for latching said sections in the closed relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A display rack structure according to claim 1, each of said frame sections comprising spaced parallel bars providing article-receiving pockets, each of said pockets having an article edge receiving channel groove along one side and aN article edge receiving rabbet at the opposite side with the rabbets opening toward said inner faces in said closed relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sales display rack structure according to claim 2, comprising resiliently yieldable pressure pad means in said channel grooves acting on the articles to thrust them frictionally into the respective rabbets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A sales display rack structure according to claim 3, said pressure pad means comprising frictional foam strip material cradling the engaged edge portions of the articles and retaining the articles substantially against longitudinal displacement in the pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A sales display rack structure according to claim 1, said means for mounting said leaf comprising a vertical standard, means on said standard for supporting a plurality of similar leaves in vertical planes generally radial to said standard and in circumferentially spaced relation, and antifriction means supporting said standard for rotation about its axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A sales display rack structure according to claim 5, said standard being tubular, a stand, and a post mounted on said stand to extend vertically and on and about which said standard is engaged rotatably.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
A sales display rack structure according to claim 1, said means for mounting said leaf comprising a vertical standard on which the leaf is carried in a vertical plane, head means at the upper end of said standard including an upwardly extending central bracket, and a display sign device carried by said bracket centered above said standard.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A sales display rack structure according to claim 1, including means hinging said sections at rear edges thereof, said mounting means being located at said rear edges, and said latching means being located at front edges of said sections and including means for locking the sections against unauthorized opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A display rack structure according to claim 1, said latching means comprising a U-shaped member engaging edges of said sections therein, and means for locking the member in latching relation to said section edges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
150 words
A sales display rack structure of the character described, comprising: a rack leaf having a pair of hingedly connected complementary frame sections arranged for normal closed face-to-face confronting relation and adapted to be swung apart to open relation; means on said section for supporting a plurality of articles substantially exposed for sales inspection in said closed relation but retaining the articles against removal from the leaf until the sections are swung open to enable such removal; means for mounting said leaf in a position to facilitate inspection of the articles supported thereby; a latch member hingedly mounted on one of said sections and swinging into open and latching relation to the other of said sections; a key operated lock mounted on said latch member and having a bolt; and a keeper on the other of said sections engageable lockingly by said bolt in the latching position of said latch member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
150 words
A sales display rack structure of the character described, comprising: a rack leaf having a pair of hingedly connected complementary frame sections arranged for normal closed face-to-face confronting relation and adapted to be swung apart to open relation; means on said section for supporting a plurality of articles substantially exposed for sales inspection in said closed relation but retaining the articles against removal from the leaf until the sections are swung open to enable such removal; means for mounting said leaf in a position to facilitate inspection of the articles supported thereby; a latch member hingedly mounted on one of said sections and swinging into open and latching relation to the other of said sections; a key operated lock mounted on said latch member and having a bolt; and a keeper on the other of said sections engageable lockingly by said bolt in the latching position of said latch member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |