US3743105A
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Merchandise display apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-18
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A merchandise display apparatus having an upright structure supporting a plurality of shelves thereon and having a stand attachable to the upright structure at various positions. The upright structure has a pair of parallel, vertically disposed rods at each side of the structure, each of the rods being maintained in parallel separation by horizontal spacer members. Each of the shelves fits between the two sides of the upright structure and has a rod protruding over the side of the shelf and bent downward so as to be insertable between the pair of parallel rods on each side of the upright structure. Thus, the shelves are supported in vertical disposition by the horizontal spacers and maintained in a horizontal attitude by the engagement of the downward projecting rods on each side of the shelves with the parallel spaced apart rods on each side of the upright structure. A plastic extruded member for attachment to the shelves and for displaying merchandise information is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 M David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
An apparatus for displaying merchandise comprising: an upright structure having first and second vertically disposed members in closely spaced apart fore and aft relationship adapted to receive an engaging member therebetween and defining a first side of said structure, third and fourth vertically disposed members in closely spaced apart fore and aft relationship adapted to receive an engaging member therebetween and defining a second side of said structure, and a plurality of spacer members secured to and extending between said first and second vertically disposed members of each of said upright structure maintaining said vertically disposed members in their respective relationships, means supporting said upright structure in a vertical position; a plurality of shelf means disposed in a horizontal position between said first and second sides of said upright structure and vertically supported by said spacer members, each of said shelf means having a single engaging member comprising a unitary wire extending beyond each of two opposite sides of said shelf means and projecting downwardly from substantially the middle of each of said sides, each of said engaging members engaging and being supported by one of said spacer members, one of said engaging members on each of said shelf means disposed between said first and second vertically disposed members, and the other of said engaging members on each of said shelf means disposed between said third and fourth vertically disposed members, the spacing between said first and second vertically disposed members and between said third and fourth vertically disposed members being at most only slightly greater than the diameter of the wire defining said engaging members to prevent said shelf means from tipping by the interference of said engaging members with said vertically disposed members.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
285 words
An apparatus for displaying merchandise comprising: an upright structure having first and second vertically disposed members in closely spaced apart fore and aft relationship adapted to receive an engaging member therebetween and defining a first side of said structure, third and fourth vertically disposed members in closely spaced apart fore and aft relationship adapted to receive an engaging member therebetween and defining a second side of said structure, and a plurality of spacer members secured to and extending between said first and second vertically disposed members of each of said upright structure maintaining said vertically disposed members in their respective relationships, means supporting said upright structure in a vertical position; a plurality of shelf means disposed in a horizontal position between said first and second sides of said upright structure and vertically supported by said spacer members, each of said shelf means having a single engaging member comprising a unitary wire extending beyond each of two opposite sides of said shelf means and projecting downwardly from substantially the middle of each of said sides, each of said engaging members engaging and being supported by one of said spacer members, one of said engaging members on each of said shelf means disposed between said first and second vertically disposed members, and the other of said engaging members on each of said shelf means disposed between said third and fourth vertically disposed members, the spacing between said first and second vertically disposed members and between said third and fourth vertically disposed members being at most only slightly greater than the diameter of the wire defining said engaging members to prevent said shelf means from tipping by the interference of said engaging members with said vertically disposed members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said plurality of spacer members are a plurality of U-shaped spacer members with one leg of each of said spacer members attached to said first and second vertically disposed members and the second leg of each of said spacer members attached to said third and fourth vertically disposed members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means supporting said upright structure in a vertical position comprises a stand and a clamping means, said stand having a base and first and second upward projecting members in fore and aft spaced apart relationship for receiving said first and second vertically disposed members therebetween, and third and fourth upward projecting members in fore and aft spaced apart relationship for receiving said third and fourth vertically disposed members therebetween, said clamping means being adapted for locking said first and second upward projecting members to said first and second vertically disposed members and for locking said third and fourth upward projecting members to said third and fourth vertically disposed members at various positions so as to yield an apparatus for displaying merchandise of adjustable height.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said stand is comprised of first and second stand members and a stand spacer, said first and second stand members each supporting two of the four said upward projecting members and defining legs on which said apparatus stands, said stand spacer engaging said stand members legs and maintaining them in fixed spaced apart relation.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |