US3746295A
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Merchandising fixture
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1972-07-03
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1992-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A merchandising fixture for displaying a stack of articles has a clamp for attaching the fixture to the edge of a shelf and a support arm adapted to have attached thereto one of said articles to form a base for the stack thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 F Stepanek
- 👤 F Winters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A merchandising fixture adapted to be fastened to the edge of a shelf or the like to display a stack of articles said fixture comprising a generally C-shaped clamp structure, the C-shape being defined by an upright member and upper and lower jaws extending in the same direction from each end of said upright member, one of said jaws having a threaded bore, a bolt dimensioned to be received by said threaded bore, said bolt cooperating with the other jaw to firmly engage said shelf, and a support arm extending from said upright member in the opposite direction from that of said jaws, said support arm having a horizontal lower leg and an inclined upper leg, said inclined upper leg having a pair of spaced apart U-shaped aperture therein, a tongue being formed between the legs of the U, the bottom article of said stack of articles having a pair of depressed tabs forming a pair of slots spaced apart a distance equal to that between said tongues of said upper leg so that said tongues engage said slots to secure said article to said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A merchandising fixture adapted to be fastened to the edge of a shelf or the like to display a stack of articles said fixture comprising a generally C-shaped clamp structure, the C-shape being defined by an upright member and upper and lower jaws extending in the same direction from each end of said upright member, one of said jaws having a threaded bore, a bolt dimensioned to be received by said threaded bore, said bolt cooperating with the other jaw to firmly engage said shelf, and a support arm extending from said upright member in the opposite direction from that of said jaws, said support arm having a horizontal lower leg and an inclined upper leg, said inclined upper leg having a pair of spaced apart U-shaped aperture therein, a tongue being formed between the legs of the U, the bottom article of said stack of articles having a pair of depressed tabs forming a pair of slots spaced apart a distance equal to that between said tongues of said upper leg so that said tongues engage said slots to secure said article to said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The merchandising fixture as defined in claim 1 wherein said article attached to said support arm is a metallic bake pan.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |