US3602562A
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Display device for watches and the like
Assignee: ECONOMIC SWISS TIME HOLDING
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Filing: 1968-11-27
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1988-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A self-service display device for articles such as watches and the like in which respective elongated flexible elements connect actual or dummy display articles to a cabinet for limited movement from home positions on a tray on the cabinet to permit a potential customer to pick up and inspect the articles. Biasing means acting on the cords or chains urge the displayed articles to their home positions. Alarm means signals removal of any one of the displayed articles from its cord or chain by force or otherwise. The cabinet houses a plurality of columns of boxes containing actual articles to be sold below the respective display devices with the articles in the boxes of a column corresponding to the model or style of the article displayed thereabove. A customer having examined the displayed articles and having decided upon a particular style may remove a box from the column therebelow and carry it to the checkout counter. The boxes are sealed to prevent ready removal of articles therefrom and are of such a size as to prevent them from being concealed in a normal pocket or a handbag of usual size.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil Radelfinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; A47F3/00; A47F3/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for displaying a sample article of a plurality of boxed articles including in combination, a cabinet for storing a plurality of boxes containing said boxed articles of merchandise, said cabinet comprising a member providing an exposed display surface above said plurality of boxes, an elongated element for securing said sample article to said cabinet for movement from an exposed home position on said surface to a position remote from said surface to permit a potential customer to inspect said article, means acting on said elongated element to bias the element to said home position and means responsive to removal of said sample article from said elongated element for producing an alarm signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for displaying a sample article of a plurality of boxed articles including in combination, a cabinet for storing a plurality of boxes containing said boxed articles of merchandise, said cabinet comprising a member providing an exposed display surface above said plurality of boxes, an elongated element for securing said sample article to said cabinet for movement from an exposed home position on said surface to a position remote from said surface to permit a potential customer to inspect said article, means acting on said elongated element to bias the element to said home position and means responsive to removal of said sample article from said elongated element for producing an alarm signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A display device as in claim 1 in which said biasing means includes a pulley on said elongated element, a weight on said pulley and means for limiting movement of said article to said home position under the influence of said weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A display device as in claim 2 in which said signal producing means includes means responsive to movement of said weight upon disengagement of said article from said element for producing an alarm signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A display device as in claim 1 in which said article includes a conductive portion, and in which said signal producing means includes an alarm adapted to be energized to produce a signal, a pair of conductors, means normally connecting said conductors to said conductive portion and means responsive to disconnection of one of said conductors from said conductive portion for energizing said alarm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A display device as in claim 1 in which said sample article comprises a dummy watchcase, and in which said signal producing means includes an alarm adapted to be energized to produce a signal, a transistor located within said dummy watch case, leads for said transistor extending from said case, and means responsive to rupture of one of said leads for energizing said alarm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a device for displaying a sample article of merchandise, means providing a surface for supporting an article in a position to be viewed, means normally disposed below said surface for connecting said article to said surface providing means for limited movement from a home position on said surface to permit a prospective customer to handle and inspect said article, means for biasing aid article to said home position, and means responsive to disabling of said connecting means for producing an alarm signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a device for displaying a sample article of merchandise, means providing a surface for supporting an article in a position to be viewed, means normally disposed below said surface for connecting said article to said surface providing means for limited movement from a home position on said surface to permit a prospective customer to handle and inspect said article, means for biasing aid article to said home position, and means responsive to disabling of said connecting means for producing an alarm signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
A display device for showing and merchandising various models of boxed articles of merchandise including in combination, a cabinet for housing a plurality of columns of boxes of articles of merchandise, the boxes of said columns containing respective models of said articles, means providing a display surface over said cabinet, respective sample articles of merchandise corresponding to the articles in the boxes of the respective columns, respective means connecting said sample articles to said cabinet for limited movement from respective home positions on said surface over the columns to which they correspond to permit a prospective customer to pick up and inspect sAid articles, means for biasing said articles to their home positions, and means responsive to disabling of any one of said connecting means for producing a signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A display device for showing and merchandising various models of boxed articles of merchandise including in combination, a cabinet for housing a plurality of columns of boxes of articles of merchandise, the boxes of said columns containing respective models of said articles, means providing a display surface over said cabinet, respective sample articles of merchandise corresponding to the articles in the boxes of the respective columns, respective means connecting said sample articles to said cabinet for limited movement from respective home positions on said surface over the columns to which they correspond to permit a prospective customer to pick up and inspect sAid articles, means for biasing said articles to their home positions, and means responsive to disabling of any one of said connecting means for producing a signal.
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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |