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US3661273A
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Theftproof merchandise display having holding adaptor
Assignee: Frank Mayer & Associates Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-20
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An adaptor for holding an article to be displayed on a theftproof merchandise display. The adaptor comprises the article to be displayed and holds it in locked position in the display and when the display is unlocked, and shifted to a releasing position, the adaptor is readily removed from the article it holds, thus freeing the article. The adaptor is made from a plastic such as polypropylene and is formed with living hinges which permit the adaptor to be repeatedly folded around the article and removed therefrom without damage to the adaptor; there is no need for special hinges or the use of tabs in holding the movable parts of the adaptor together.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis John Crosslen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/02; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; A47F7/0246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In combination with a display device of the type having a pair of oppositely disposed support members, said members each having vertically disposed projecting means which are in axial and opposed alignment for holding an article to be displayed, one of said support members being shiftable relative to the other support member for varying the distance therebetween, an adaptor for holding said article between said opposed and aligned projecting means, said adaptor fabricated from plastic and defining only three connected portions and an open vertical side adjacent said projecting means, at least two portions of which are foldable relative to one another to thereby define a generally U-shaped adaptor which can embrace the article to be displayed, two opposite of said portions of said adaptor having free ends adjacent said open side, said free ends each having an aperture for receiving said projecting means, said adaptor also having flange means for embracing the article to be displayed on both sides thereof when said adaptor is folded into a generally U-shape to embrace said article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In combination with a display device of the type having a pair of oppositely disposed support members, said members each having vertically disposed projecting means which are in axial and opposed alignment for holding an article to be displayed, one of said support members being shiftable relative to the other support member for varying the distance therebetween, an adaptor for holding said article between said opposed and aligned projecting means, said adaptor fabricated from plastic and defining only three connected portions and an open vertical side adjacent said projecting means, at least two portions of which are foldable relative to one another to thereby define a generally U-shaped adaptor which can embrace the article to be displayed, two opposite of said portions of said adaptor having free ends adjacent said open side, said free ends each having an aperture for receiving said projecting means, said adaptor also having flange means for embracing the article to be displayed on both sides thereof when said adaptor is folded into a generally U-shape to embrace said article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 further characterized in that said adaptor is made of polypropylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 further characterized in that said adaptor has hinge means which are formed by a reduced thickness of said adaptor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein said reduced thickness is defined on one side by a generally semi-circular recess and on the other side by a generally elongated shallow recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 further characterized in that said adaptor has hinge means which are formed by a reduced thickness of said adaptor.
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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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |