US3570676A
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Theftproof merchandise display
Assignee: Frank Mayer & Associates Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-02
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A display device having at least one pair of support members provided with cooperable merchandise receiving and display spindle elements and means movable relative to said support members and the spindle elements thereof and adapted to lock merchandise received thereby to prevent unauthorized removal thereof from the spindles while being readily releasable for removal of the displayed merchandise by authorized personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis John Crosslen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; A47F7/0246; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A merchandise display comprising, a frame, a plurality of vertically spaced support members secured upon said frame, means on said support members providing vertically disposed and axially spaced and aligned spindle elements for receiving articles of merchandise to be displayed, said support members being spaced from each other a sufficient distance to permit the articles of merchandise to be placed on and removed from selected aligned pairs of said spindle elements, said articles resting on the lower support member, and means mounted on and movable relative to the upper of said support members and adjacent the spindle elements of said upper support member for abutting engagement with the articles of merchandise received on said spindle elements to prevent movement in an axial direction on said elements and consequent removal of said articles of merchandise from said spindle elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A merchandise display comprising, a frame, a plurality of vertically spaced support members secured upon said frame, means on said support members providing vertically disposed and axially spaced and aligned spindle elements for receiving articles of merchandise to be displayed, said support members being spaced from each other a sufficient distance to permit the articles of merchandise to be placed on and removed from selected aligned pairs of said spindle elements, said articles resting on the lower support member, and means mounted on and movable relative to the upper of said support members and adjacent the spindle elements of said upper support member for abutting engagement with the articles of merchandise received on said spindle elements to prevent movement in an axial direction on said elements and consequent removal of said articles of merchandise from said spindle elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A merchandise display according to claim 1, wherein the support members are vertically spaced in fixed parallel alignment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A merchandise display according to claim 2, wherein the spindle elements of opposed pairs of support members are opposed vertically aligned stub shafts with the downwardly directed shafts of the upper support member being longer than the upwardly directed shafts of the lower support member of each pair.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A merchandise display according to claim 1, wherein the means for preventing removal of the merchandise comprises a pivotally mounted elongated locking member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A merchandise display according to claim 4, wherein the locking member is pivotally mounted adjacent the upper support member for swinging movement toward and away from the spindle elements of said upper support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A merchandise display according to claim 1, wherein each pair of opposed support members comprise a merchandise display tier with each tier having a locking member adjacent its respective upper support member, and means being provided for simultaneously actuating all of said locking members to and from effective merchandise locking position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A merchandise display according to claim 1, wherein the means for preventing removal of the merchandise comprises an elongated slide member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A merchandise display according to claim 7, wherein the slide member is confined within an outwardly open slot in the upper support member for sliding movement toward and away from the spindle elements of said upper support 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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |