US3684103A
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Portable and collapsible display or exhibit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-19
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A portable and collapsible display or exhibit comprising a plurality of disassembled parts which may be stored, shipped and transported in a knocked-down condition requiring a minimum of space and which may be readily set up and assembled to form a display or exhibit in a relatively short period of time, in a manner of approximately five minutes, and which may be repeatedly reused. It comprises a plurality of panel sections detachably secured together to form the display wall and includes side members which are readily attachable to the display wall panels and includes hinged shelves and a collapsible table or counter surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex J Bellinder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
329 words
A knock-down display or exhibit comprising, a plurality of panel sections forming a plurality of rows of panels with each row having a plurality of panels, each panel section formed of a rigid non-foldable material having a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge and a pair of side vertical edges, said panel sections arranged in edge to edge planar relationship to form a display wall with the bottom horizontal edge of one panel in one row positioned on the top horizontal edge of the adjacent panel in the same row, and with said horizontal panel edges having male and female portions cooperating to interfit said portions of adjacent panels one within the other to aline said panels in the same plane in said row whereby said adjacent panels may be readily interfitted when assembled and readily separated from each other when disassembled, and the side vertical edge of one panel of one row positioned adjacent the side vertical edge of an adjacent panel of another row, and with said side vertical edges having male and female portions cooperating to interfit said portions of adjacent panels one within the other to aline said panels in the same plane in adjacent rows whereby said adjacent panels may be readily interfitted when assembled and readily separated from each other when disassembled, a pivotal bolt permanently secured to the rear of one horizontal edge of one panel and adapted to be pivoted to engage the adjacent horizontal edge of the adjacent panel of the same row to lock the two adjacent panels together in one row, another pivotal bolt permanently secured to the rear of one vertical edge of one panel and adapted to be pivoted to engage the adjacent vertical edge of the adjacent panel in the adjacent row to lock the two adjacent panels together in side by side relationship, each of said pivotal bolts when pivoted out of engagement with the adjacent panel unlocking the panels for disassembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
329 words
A knock-down display or exhibit comprising, a plurality of panel sections forming a plurality of rows of panels with each row having a plurality of panels, each panel section formed of a rigid non-foldable material having a top horizontal edge and a bottom horizontal edge and a pair of side vertical edges, said panel sections arranged in edge to edge planar relationship to form a display wall with the bottom horizontal edge of one panel in one row positioned on the top horizontal edge of the adjacent panel in the same row, and with said horizontal panel edges having male and female portions cooperating to interfit said portions of adjacent panels one within the other to aline said panels in the same plane in said row whereby said adjacent panels may be readily interfitted when assembled and readily separated from each other when disassembled, and the side vertical edge of one panel of one row positioned adjacent the side vertical edge of an adjacent panel of another row, and with said side vertical edges having male and female portions cooperating to interfit said portions of adjacent panels one within the other to aline said panels in the same plane in adjacent rows whereby said adjacent panels may be readily interfitted when assembled and readily separated from each other when disassembled, a pivotal bolt permanently secured to the rear of one horizontal edge of one panel and adapted to be pivoted to engage the adjacent horizontal edge of the adjacent panel of the same row to lock the two adjacent panels together in one row, another pivotal bolt permanently secured to the rear of one vertical edge of one panel and adapted to be pivoted to engage the adjacent vertical edge of the adjacent panel in the adjacent row to lock the two adjacent panels together in side by side relationship, each of said pivotal bolts when pivoted out of engagement with the adjacent panel unlocking the panels for disassembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which at least one of said panel sections for forming the display wall has another panel connected thereto to form a horizontal shelf when in setup position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure As set forth in claim 1 in which said panel section comprises a front panel attached to a frame which extends rearwardly of the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which one of said panel sections forming the display wall has means to detachably support a table which when set up extends forwardly of said panel sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the cooperating male and female portions of the sections are interfitting tongues and grooves for joining said panel sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which a pair of spaced side members are detachably secured to the opposite sides of the display wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A structure as set forth in claim 6 in which the side members have a lower and upper section, with the upper section hingedly connected to the lower section to permit collapsing of said sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A structure as set forth in claim 7 in which the side members have channels cooperating with the side edges of the panel sections to nest the side edges within said channels, and means for locking said panel sections to said side members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which a strip is detachably secured to the uppermost panel sections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the lowermost panel sections have hinged shelves which cooperate with the side members to support the shelves in a horizontal position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which there is a recess formed in the rear of the panel in alinement with the pivotal bolt to receive the bolt within the recess when the bolt is positioned in locking position and in which the bolt is threaded and receives a nut.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |