US3586411A
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Display rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-18
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable display rack for use in conjunction with a display case is constructed with a base member having a forward tray section and a rearward tray section, the rearward tray section being disposed at a level above that of the forward tray section, the base member being inserted in the display case and spanning the case from front to back. A variable extension member is engageable with the rearward tray section to form an elevated display shelf above the forward section of the base member, the length of the extension being adjustable to accommodate changing requirements.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Brigham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A display rack for use in conjunction with a produce display case having a front wall and a rear wall, said display rack comprising a rigid base member spanning said display case from said front wall to said rear wall and incLuding a lower forward tray section having means for securing said forward tray section in said display case at said front wall, a rearward tray section disposed at a level above that of said forward tray section having means for securing said rearward tray section in said display case at said rear wall, and a detachable extension member variably engageable with said rearward tray section and extending forward of said rearward tray section to form and elevated shelf of variable depth above said forward tray section for the display of merchandise.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A display rack for use in conjunction with a produce display case having a front wall and a rear wall, said display rack comprising a rigid base member spanning said display case from said front wall to said rear wall and incLuding a lower forward tray section having means for securing said forward tray section in said display case at said front wall, a rearward tray section disposed at a level above that of said forward tray section having means for securing said rearward tray section in said display case at said rear wall, and a detachable extension member variably engageable with said rearward tray section and extending forward of said rearward tray section to form and elevated shelf of variable depth above said forward tray section for the display of merchandise.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display rack in accordance with claim 1 wherein said detachable extension member includes a dropleaf pivotally mounted at the forward end thereof and means for securing said dropleaf over said forward tray section in selected angle positions for the display of merchandise.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
152 words
A display rack comprising a base grate including a rigid base frame supporting a plurality of spaced bars, said base grate having a vertical section separating said grate into a horizontal forward tray section and a horizontal raised rearward tray section, means for securing said base grate in a display case with said forward tray section adjacent the front wall of said display case and said rearward tray section adjacent the rear wall of said display case, a detachable extension grate comprising an extension frame having a plurality of spaced bars secured thereto, hook means depending from said extension grate and engageable with said rearward tray section for securing the rearward portion of said extension grate to said raised rearward tray section, a dropleaf secured to the forward end of said extension for securing said dropleaf over said forward tray section in selected angle positions with respect to said forward tray section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
152 words
A display rack comprising a base grate including a rigid base frame supporting a plurality of spaced bars, said base grate having a vertical section separating said grate into a horizontal forward tray section and a horizontal raised rearward tray section, means for securing said base grate in a display case with said forward tray section adjacent the front wall of said display case and said rearward tray section adjacent the rear wall of said display case, a detachable extension grate comprising an extension frame having a plurality of spaced bars secured thereto, hook means depending from said extension grate and engageable with said rearward tray section for securing the rearward portion of said extension grate to said raised rearward tray section, a dropleaf secured to the forward end of said extension for securing said dropleaf over said forward tray section in selected angle positions with respect to said forward tray section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A display rack adapted to support merchandise in a produce display case, said rack comprising a rigid base grate including a forward tray section having forward support means adapted to engage the forward wall of said display case and an elevated rearward tray section having rearward support means adapted to engage the rearward wall of said display case, at least one of said support means being extensible from said base grate so that said grate is receivable in display cases of varying sizes, and an extension tray attachable to said elevated rearward tray section at selected locations along said rearward tray section and extending forward of said rearward tray section to form a variable extension of said rearward tray section over said forward tray section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
A display rack adapted to support merchandise in a produce display case, said rack comprising a rigid base grate including a forward tray section having forward support means adapted to engage the forward wall of said display case and an elevated rearward tray section having rearward support means adapted to engage the rearward wall of said display case, at least one of said support means being extensible from said base grate so that said grate is receivable in display cases of varying sizes, and an extension tray attachable to said elevated rearward tray section at selected locations along said rearward tray section and extending forward of said rearward tray section to form a variable extension of said rearward tray section over said forward tray section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |