US3757934A
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Telescoping display assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-15
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-05-15
Abstract
Abstract An extensible and collapsible, telescoping display assembly which includes an array of longitudinally aligned, overlapping panels adapted to interlock by means of integrally formed cooperating tabs and slots. When collapsed, the assembly is adapted to fit within a container of merchandise, and when the merchandise reaches its point of sale the assembly is quickly erected into a stable, multi-panel display by simple telescopic extension of panels outwardly from the container.
Inventors
- 👤 E Taub
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/52; B65D5/522; B65D5/5246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
A multi-panel display assembly selectively extensible for use and retractible for storage and shipment, said assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinally aligned panels adapted to carry visual display indicia thereon, adjacent said panels being substantially coincident laterally, said panels being shiftable axially with respect to one another between a telescopically contracted array in which said panels overlie one another in contiguous abutment and an extended array in which said panels remain telescopically overlapped but extend longitudinally outwardly of one another, said assembly including an upper panel, tab means integrally formed with an extending laterally from opposed side edges of said upper panel, a lower panel, said lower panel including a principal body portion and a pair of webs, said webs being integrally joined with said body portIon at opposed lateral edges thereof, said webs being folded rearwardly from lateral extremities of said principal body portion of said lower panel to overlie marginal side edges of said upper panel, said principal body portion and said webs of said lower panel defining therebetween a slide and guide channel for said upper panel for longitudinal shifting of said upper panel including said tab means therewith, said lower panel being formed at intersections of said principal body portion and said webs with through slots adapted to receive and to seat therewithin said tab means of said upper panel to effect an interlocking engagement between said upper panel and said lower panel upon displacement of the panels longitudinally of one another, thereby to provide a mechanically stable extended multi-panel display assembly which may be readily collapsed and compacted to facilitate storage and shipment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
A multi-panel display assembly selectively extensible for use and retractible for storage and shipment, said assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinally aligned panels adapted to carry visual display indicia thereon, adjacent said panels being substantially coincident laterally, said panels being shiftable axially with respect to one another between a telescopically contracted array in which said panels overlie one another in contiguous abutment and an extended array in which said panels remain telescopically overlapped but extend longitudinally outwardly of one another, said assembly including an upper panel, tab means integrally formed with an extending laterally from opposed side edges of said upper panel, a lower panel, said lower panel including a principal body portion and a pair of webs, said webs being integrally joined with said body portIon at opposed lateral edges thereof, said webs being folded rearwardly from lateral extremities of said principal body portion of said lower panel to overlie marginal side edges of said upper panel, said principal body portion and said webs of said lower panel defining therebetween a slide and guide channel for said upper panel for longitudinal shifting of said upper panel including said tab means therewith, said lower panel being formed at intersections of said principal body portion and said webs with through slots adapted to receive and to seat therewithin said tab means of said upper panel to effect an interlocking engagement between said upper panel and said lower panel upon displacement of the panels longitudinally of one another, thereby to provide a mechanically stable extended multi-panel display assembly which may be readily collapsed and compacted to facilitate storage and shipment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
158 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, and further comprising intermediate panel means for said display assembly, said intermediate panel means having inwardly folded side webs nesting between said upper and said lower panel of said display assembly for telescoping action therewith, said intermediate panel means including laterally projecting tab means for seating within the slots in said lower panel, said tab means being integrally formed with and extending laterally from opposed side edges of said intermediate panel means, said intermediate panel means being formed with through slots as provided in said lower panel, said slots being adapted to receive the tabs of said upper panel therewithin, whereby upon telescopic extension of said assembly to form an elongated array, upper and lower ends of said intermediate panel means overlap, overlie, and engage marginal end portions of said upper panel and underlie marginal edge portions of said lower panel to maintain said structure in an extended self-supporting attitude.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein said intermediate panel means comprises a plurality of longitudinally aligned, substantially laterally coincident panels, each said panels being adapted to interlock with panels thereadjacent and in contact therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure as set forth in claim 3, wherein said panels constitute a sequential array of similar panels having progressively lesser lateral width from panel to panel in a direction emanating from said lower panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
The display assembly of claim 1, and further comprising a base panel integrally formed with said lower panel, said base panel being adapted to bear upon a substrate supporting said assembly, said assembly further comprising a pair of foot elements integrally formed with said lower panel at opposed base corners thereof, said foot elements being adapted to project forwardly of a plane defined by said lower panel, said foot elements including lower edge portions adapted to overlie and to abut against a substrate supporting said lower panel, said base panel and said foot elements thereby maintaining said display assembly in a stable, self-supporting attitude.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said display assembly is formed from sheet cardboard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
A merchandise display comprising, in combination, th multi-panel display assembly of claim 1, and a container including a floor and side walls, said container enclosing and holding both units of merchandise and said multi-panel display assembly in compacted form, said assembly in compacted form being confined to a limited, narrow portion of said container adjacent one of said side walls, thereby permitting insertion of said display assembly within said container without materially affecting capacity of said container to hold and to enclose units of merchandise.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |