US3760952A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A display device for displaying merchandise such as a selection of prerecorded tape cartridges and cassettes, having a housing with a plurality of vertically pivotal holders in which tape cassettes, cartridges and similar merchandise can be displayed so that the information printed in the exterior of the merchandise can be viewed by the customers through openings provided in the holder. These holders are so designed that the merchandise can be placed in or removed from the holders by authorized personnel through the rear or interior of the housing, yet customers are prevented from removing the merchandise from the holders from the exterior or front of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 J White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; A47F7/0246; A47F3/00; A47F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles comprising in combination: a housing having a passageway extending entirely from one side of said housing to the other side of said housing wherein the interior of said passageway is accessible from both sides thereof; and pivotal holder means mounted in said passageway for holding and displaying at least one of said articles; means on said holder for preventing removal of said articles from said holder means from said one side and means on said holder for allowing insertion and removal of said articles from said holder from said other side; said housing being completely open and devoid of closure means on said one side, whereby said holder is readily accessible from said one side to permit pivotal manipulation thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles comprising in combination: a housing having a passageway extending entirely from one side of said housing to the other side of said housing wherein the interior of said passageway is accessible from both sides thereof; and pivotal holder means mounted in said passageway for holding and displaying at least one of said articles; means on said holder for preventing removal of said articles from said holder means from said one side and means on said holder for allowing insertion and removal of said articles from said holder from said other side; said housing being completely open and devoid of closure means on said one side, whereby said holder is readily accessible from said one side to permit pivotal manipulation thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing additionally comprises means for preventing unauthorized access and removal of said articles from said other side of said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 1 wherein said holder means is pivotal about a vertical axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 1 wherein said articles are generally parallelepiped in shape and said holder means has viewing means for exposing at least a portion of said articles to view from said one side of said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 4 wherein said articles are magnetic tape cartridges and said viewing means allows at least three sides of said cartridges to be viewed from said one side of said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 4 wherein said articles are magnetic tape cartridges and cassettes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 1 which additionally comprises means for preventing accidental dislodgment of said articles from said holder means from said other side of said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of aRticles as defined in claim 7 wherein said means for preventing dislodgment of said articles comprises a retaining rod means which moves into and out of a position adjacent said holder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
138 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of parallelepiped shaped magnetic tape cartridges and cassettes comprising in combination: a housing having an opening extending therethrough from one side of said housing to the other side of said housing; means to prevent unauthorized access to the other side of said housing; and the improvement which comprises holder means pivotal about a vertical axis mounted in said opening for holding and displaying a plurality of said articles; means for preventing removal of said articles from said holder means from said one side of said housing, and means for allowing insertion and removal of said articles from said holder from said other side of said housing, said holder means having viewing means for viewing a plurality of sides of said tape cartridges and cassettes from said one side of said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
138 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of parallelepiped shaped magnetic tape cartridges and cassettes comprising in combination: a housing having an opening extending therethrough from one side of said housing to the other side of said housing; means to prevent unauthorized access to the other side of said housing; and the improvement which comprises holder means pivotal about a vertical axis mounted in said opening for holding and displaying a plurality of said articles; means for preventing removal of said articles from said holder means from said one side of said housing, and means for allowing insertion and removal of said articles from said holder from said other side of said housing, said holder means having viewing means for viewing a plurality of sides of said tape cartridges and cassettes from said one side of said housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
123 words
A holder for supporting and displaying a plurality of tape cartridges and cassettes comprising: an elongated body molded from plastic material; a plurality of compartment means in said body of a size and shape to removably receive said tape cartridges and cassettes therein, each of said compartments having viewing means through which three sides of said cartridge carried in said compartments are exposed to view, said viewing means preventing removal of said cartridges and cassettes there-through, each of said compartment means having an opening on one side for allowing insertion of said cartridges and cassettes, said openings having portions for allowing engagement and removal of the cartridges and cassettes from said compartments; and socket portions formed in the ends of said elongated body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
123 words
A holder for supporting and displaying a plurality of tape cartridges and cassettes comprising: an elongated body molded from plastic material; a plurality of compartment means in said body of a size and shape to removably receive said tape cartridges and cassettes therein, each of said compartments having viewing means through which three sides of said cartridge carried in said compartments are exposed to view, said viewing means preventing removal of said cartridges and cassettes there-through, each of said compartment means having an opening on one side for allowing insertion of said cartridges and cassettes, said openings having portions for allowing engagement and removal of the cartridges and cassettes from said compartments; and socket portions formed in the ends of said elongated body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
147 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles comprising in combination: a housing having an passageway extending entirely from one side of said housing to the other side of said housing; wherein the interior of said passageway is accessible from both sides thereof; a plurality of holder means mounted in said passageway for holding and displaying a plurality of said articles, means on said holder for preventing removal of said articles from said holder means from said one side of said housing and means on said holder for allowing insertion and removal of said articles from said holder from said other side of said housing, said housing being completely open and devoid of closure means on said one side, whereby said holder is readily accessible from said one side to permit rotatable manipulation thereof, said holder means being mounted to rotate about spaced parallel vertical axes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
147 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles comprising in combination: a housing having an passageway extending entirely from one side of said housing to the other side of said housing; wherein the interior of said passageway is accessible from both sides thereof; a plurality of holder means mounted in said passageway for holding and displaying a plurality of said articles, means on said holder for preventing removal of said articles from said holder means from said one side of said housing and means on said holder for allowing insertion and removal of said articles from said holder from said other side of said housing, said housing being completely open and devoid of closure means on said one side, whereby said holder is readily accessible from said one side to permit rotatable manipulation thereof, said holder means being mounted to rotate about spaced parallel vertical axes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 11 additionally comprising means for preventing unauthorized access to said other side of said housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 11 wherein said articles are generally parallelepiped in shape and said holder means has viewing means for viewing a portion of said articles from said one side of said housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display case for displaying a plurality of articles as defined in claim 13 wherein said articles are magnetic tape cartridges and said viewing means allows at least three sides of said cartridges to be viewed from said one side of said housing.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |