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Display device
Assignee: S L R SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-09
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-01-09
Abstract
Abstract Display device having a cantilevered element and a plurality of color-coded sections. The element forms a lower prong of a Ushaped hook, the upper prong containing a faceplate having identifying indicia.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J Gold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0815; A47F5/0823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Display means, for a merchandise inventory control system, Displaying and supporting merchandise in the form of predetermined number of display packages on a hole-punched pegboard or the like; comprising merchandise hanger means, adapted to be detachably mounted to said pegboard, and having a generally horizontally extending cantilevered element means forming a U-shaped member; said U-shaped member having a lower prong and an upper prong disposed apart from said lower prong, said upper prong having a faceplate containing removably identifying indicia regarding the merchandise displayed beneath same on said lower prong, and said lower prong having an upwardly inclined tip portion and a plurality of adjacently disposed coded sections containing a predetermined number of display packages, whereby a merchandise inventory control system may be maintained by the periodic observation and replenishment of said display package removed from said lower prong leaving at least one vacant coded section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Display means, for a merchandise inventory control system, Displaying and supporting merchandise in the form of predetermined number of display packages on a hole-punched pegboard or the like; comprising merchandise hanger means, adapted to be detachably mounted to said pegboard, and having a generally horizontally extending cantilevered element means forming a U-shaped member; said U-shaped member having a lower prong and an upper prong disposed apart from said lower prong, said upper prong having a faceplate containing removably identifying indicia regarding the merchandise displayed beneath same on said lower prong, and said lower prong having an upwardly inclined tip portion and a plurality of adjacently disposed coded sections containing a predetermined number of display packages, whereby a merchandise inventory control system may be maintained by the periodic observation and replenishment of said display package removed from said lower prong leaving at least one vacant coded section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display means according to claim 1, wherein said lower prong is coded by means of a plurality of differently colored sections along the length of said lower prong.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The display means according to claim 1, wherein said upper and lower prongs are made integral.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display means according to claim 3, wherein said upper and lower prongs reside in the same vertical plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display means according to claim 4, wherein said upper prong is shorter in length than said lower prong.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The display means according to claim 2, wherein said color-coded sections are painted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display means according to claim 2, wherein said color-coded sections are provided by means of colored sleeve tubing disposed about said lower prong.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display means according to claim 2, wherein each of said color-coded sections contain the same number of packages.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |