US3857482A
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Display tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A display tray of the type for display goods on a counter having integral means for selectively joining together a plurality of similar trays in end-to-end and side-to-side relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 R Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0201; B65D21/0204; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A display tray comprising: a bottom, a pair of upstanding side walls extending upwardly from said bottom, a pair of end walls extending upwardly from said bottom; a first one of said end walls having at least one opening in the vicinity of a bottom portion thereof and a second one of said end walls having at least one joining member extending outwardly thereof and adapted to co-act with the opening in the first end wall portion of a similar traY whereby two of such trays may be joined together in end-to-end relationship, said joining member having a guiding portion which extends through said opening in said first end wall of a similar tray in joined position and an upwardly facing gripping portion which engages the wall portion bordering said opening; a lug extending outwardly of said second one of said end walls, said lug being positioned above said joining member and having a downwardly facing clamping surface opposing said gripping portion for engagement with a portion of the first end wall of a similar tray for joining purposes, said clamping surface of said lug being spaced apart a predetermined distance from the gripping portion of said joining member so that there is a substantially tight friction fit of the end wall portion between said clamping surface and said gripping portion of said joining member when two of such trays are joined together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A display tray comprising: a bottom, a pair of upstanding side walls extending upwardly from said bottom, a pair of end walls extending upwardly from said bottom; a first one of said end walls having at least one opening in the vicinity of a bottom portion thereof and a second one of said end walls having at least one joining member extending outwardly thereof and adapted to co-act with the opening in the first end wall portion of a similar traY whereby two of such trays may be joined together in end-to-end relationship, said joining member having a guiding portion which extends through said opening in said first end wall of a similar tray in joined position and an upwardly facing gripping portion which engages the wall portion bordering said opening; a lug extending outwardly of said second one of said end walls, said lug being positioned above said joining member and having a downwardly facing clamping surface opposing said gripping portion for engagement with a portion of the first end wall of a similar tray for joining purposes, said clamping surface of said lug being spaced apart a predetermined distance from the gripping portion of said joining member so that there is a substantially tight friction fit of the end wall portion between said clamping surface and said gripping portion of said joining member when two of such trays are joined together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The display tray of claim 1 wherein said one of said end walls has two openings in the vicinity of the bottom portion thereof and said second one of said end walls has two joining members extending outwardly thereof whereby in joining two of such trays each locking member co-acts with one of said openings for engagement therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The display tray of claim 1 wherein one of said side walls has an outwardly and downwardly extending flange extending from a top portion thereof and said other side wall has a flange engaging recess therein whereby two of such trays may be joined together in side-by-side relationship by slipping said flange of one tray over an adjacent tray in engagement with said recessed side wall thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tray of claim 1 including at least one upstanding partition extending between said side walls providing a plurality of compartments in said tray bottom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display tray of claim 4 including two partitions extending between said side walls providing three compartments in said tray bottom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display tray of claim 4 wherein a portion of said tray bottom in each compartment in slanted to more visibly support the goods therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The display tray of claim 6 wherein said portions of said tray bottom in each compartment have a plurality of small openings therein for easier dust removal through said openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The display tray of claim 7 wherein said portions of said tray bottom in each compartment have two relatively larger openings therein positioned and adapted to receive a pair of sunglass temples which may be folded to hold said sunglasses in said compartments if the tray should be supported with said bottom portions in a substantially vertical position.
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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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |