US3827569A
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Pegboard display rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-11
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A display rack for carded merchandise includes a pegboard with a spring loaded plate mounted on the rear thereof. A plurality of card holding devices are attached at arbitrarily spaced locations on the pegboard. Each card holding device includes a tubular hanger on which the merchandise card are hung and an actuating rod slidably movable within the tubular hanger. A spring loaded extension portion on each rod withdraws it outwardly from the back of the pegboard and causes a retaining post pivotally supported on the forward end of the rod to project outwardly through a slot on the forward end of the tubular hanger to prevent removal of the merchandise cards. When the plate is pushed inwardly, all the rods are simultaneously depressed into their tubular hangers causing the retaining posts to be pivoted into the tubular hangers to thereby enable the removal of the merchandise cards.
Inventors
- 👤 G Canning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; A47F7/024; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0861
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
A display rack for merchandise card comprising: a pegboard a plate mounted on the rear of said pegboard for inward and outward movement while being maintained parallel thereto; a spring means for normally holding said plate in its outward position; and a plurality of card holding devices attached to said pegboard; each of said card holding devices including a tubular hanger on which the merchandise cards are hung, said tubular hanger having a slot near the forward end thereof, an actuating rod slidably movable in said tubular hanger and having an extension portion extending from the rear of said pegboard, a spring on the extension portion of said actuating rod for urging the end of said extension portion against said plate, and a retaining post pivotally supported near the forward end of said actuating rod adjacent the slot on said tubular hanger; whereby when said plate is held in its outward position relative to said pegboard by said spring means the actuating rods of the card moving devices are withdrawn from their tubular hangers by the springs on the extension portions thereof to cause the retaining posts pivotally mounted near the front ends of the actuating rods to be projected out of the slotS near the front ends of said tubular hangers, and thereby prevent the removal of the merchandise cards; and whereby when said plate is moved inwardly towards the pegboard against said spring means the actuating rods are simultaneously depressed into said tubular hangers to cause the retaining posts to be pivoted into the slots of said tubular hangers to enable the removal of the merchandise cards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
A display rack for merchandise card comprising: a pegboard a plate mounted on the rear of said pegboard for inward and outward movement while being maintained parallel thereto; a spring means for normally holding said plate in its outward position; and a plurality of card holding devices attached to said pegboard; each of said card holding devices including a tubular hanger on which the merchandise cards are hung, said tubular hanger having a slot near the forward end thereof, an actuating rod slidably movable in said tubular hanger and having an extension portion extending from the rear of said pegboard, a spring on the extension portion of said actuating rod for urging the end of said extension portion against said plate, and a retaining post pivotally supported near the forward end of said actuating rod adjacent the slot on said tubular hanger; whereby when said plate is held in its outward position relative to said pegboard by said spring means the actuating rods of the card moving devices are withdrawn from their tubular hangers by the springs on the extension portions thereof to cause the retaining posts pivotally mounted near the front ends of the actuating rods to be projected out of the slotS near the front ends of said tubular hangers, and thereby prevent the removal of the merchandise cards; and whereby when said plate is moved inwardly towards the pegboard against said spring means the actuating rods are simultaneously depressed into said tubular hangers to cause the retaining posts to be pivoted into the slots of said tubular hangers to enable the removal of the merchandise cards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 including a lock means on said pegboard, said lock means having an arm which is positioned in front of said plate when said lock means is locked to prevent the plate from being moved inwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 including an adjustable travel stop extending from the rear of said pegboard for limiting the inward movement of said plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 including an operating lever pivotally mounted on the side of said pegboard, said lever having means on the inner end thereof in contact with said plate for moving said plate inwardly when said lever is pivoted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 including means for limiting the extent of the outward movement of said plate by said spring means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
The invention in accordance with claim 3 wherein each of said actuating rods has a knob formed on the front end thereof, wherein each of said tubular hangers is opened on the forward end thereof, and whereby said travel stop can be set to enable said plate to be moved forwardly against said spring means to advance the actuating rods in their tubular hangers so that the knobs extend out from the forward ends thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said actuating rod has an elongated vertical slot near the forward end thereof and a shorter horizontal slot which traverses said vertical slot, and said vertical slot has an internal shoulder on the forward end thereof which engages a lug on said retaining post when said retaining post projects out of the slot on the tubular hanger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6 wherein the slot on the forward end of said tubular hanger is on the bottom wall thereof to enable the retaining post to be pivoted by gravity out of the slot of the tubular hanger as the actuating rod is pulled backward by the spring on the extension portion thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said card holding device includes a bracket, said tubular hanger has its inner end secured to an opening on to said bracket, said bracket has ears on the upper corners thereof for engaging holes on the pegboard, and a fastener for holding the lower end of the bracket on the pegboard.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |