US3768637A
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Modular knockdown display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A display is self-containable in a box, parts of which are used for the exhibition of the display. The same box can contain inventory and may have an opening for easy access of inventory. Modifications permit joining of displays and variations in the support and crosspieces.
Inventors
- 👤 L Whang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/36; G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0068; G09F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A knockdown commercial merchandise display comprising a box frame, a cover portion on said box frame, said cover portion shaped to surround said box frame, a plurality of openings in said cover portion, a plurality of supports, said supports optionally removeable, said supports extend through said openings in said cover portion and extend vertically above said cover, a plurality of vertical pieces, said vertical pieces including means at their extremities to receive said supports, said supports co-acting to support said vertical pieces from said cover portion erect for display, said supports and vertical pieces adapted to be disassembled and enclosed in said box frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A knockdown commercial merchandise display comprising a box frame, a cover portion on said box frame, said cover portion shaped to surround said box frame, a plurality of openings in said cover portion, a plurality of supports, said supports optionally removeable, said supports extend through said openings in said cover portion and extend vertically above said cover, a plurality of vertical pieces, said vertical pieces including means at their extremities to receive said supports, said supports co-acting to support said vertical pieces from said cover portion erect for display, said supports and vertical pieces adapted to be disassembled and enclosed in said box frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said box frame includes a plurality of support receiving means, said cover support openings coinciding with said box frame support receiving means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 2 including two covers having cover portions shaped to surround said box frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein a plurality of vertical pieces are supported atop each other, supported by support pieces and capped by said second cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said vertical pieces'' support receiving means are tubular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said vertical supports include vertical slots and said vertical pieces include matching interfitting tongues and lips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1 including a shelf said shelf interfitted between stacking support vertical pieces, said shelf having means to receive said support means therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said support means are tubular, including at least one slot and a projection interfittable with other support means, said vertical pieces having tongue means adapted to be engaged in said slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 including at least one vertical piece extremity support receiving means including a void and at least one vertical piece''s extremity support receiving means interfitting said other vertical piece''s extremity void.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said void interfitting vertical piece includes another extremity interfitting another self containable knockdown display.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said box frame includes at least one opening in its outer wall.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |