US3860305A
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Point of purchase display and storage rack
Assignee: WALTER GEORGE ENTERPRISES Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A rack which both displays and stores a number of relatively heavy objects such as bottles or cans at the point of purchase is composed of a relatively large, vertical, corrugated cardboard tube having a polygonal cross-section. The tube wall has at least one relatively large vertical display and dispensing window cutout. An incompressable formed wire member extending the length of the tube is secured to each corner of the tube to rigidify and stiffen the tube. Each such member carries one or more brackets which project into the tube, corresponding brackets on each member defining a horizontal plane. Shelves placed inside the tube and resting on the brackets support the merchandise at different levels inside the tube so that the merchandise is both visible and accessible to the purchaser through the window cutout.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter George Bergman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; A47B43/02; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/11; A47F5/112; A47F5/116; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/48046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A point of purchase storage and display rack comprising A. a tube made of relatively stiff sheet material, B. a window in the tube, C. a plurality of legs distributed around the tube, each said leg 1. being relatively rigid, and 2. extending substantially the entire length of the tube, D. at least one support member secured to each leg, each such member 1. projecting toward the longitudinal axis of the tube, and 2. defining with corresponding members on the other legs one or more horizontal planes within the tube, and E. means for securing each leg to the tube wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A point of purchase storage and display rack comprising A. a tube made of relatively stiff sheet material, B. a window in the tube, C. a plurality of legs distributed around the tube, each said leg 1. being relatively rigid, and 2. extending substantially the entire length of the tube, D. at least one support member secured to each leg, each such member 1. projecting toward the longitudinal axis of the tube, and 2. defining with corresponding members on the other legs one or more horizontal planes within the tube, and E. means for securing each leg to the tube wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
extending substantially the entire length of the tube, D. at least one support member secured to each leg, each such member
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
extending substantially the entire length of the tube, D. at least one support member secured to each leg, each such member
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
defining with corresponding members on the other legs one or more horizontal planes within the tube, and E. means for securing each leg to the tube wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
defining with corresponding members on the other legs one or more horizontal planes within the tube, and E. means for securing each leg to the tube wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The rack defined in claim 1 wherein the tube is made of cardboard and has a polygonal cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The rack defined in claim 1 wherein the legs are comprised of long generally rectangular wire loops.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rack defined in claim 3 wherein the support members are comprised of wire shapes secured to the loops and projecting out at right angles to the loops.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The rack defined in claim 1 and further including relatively rigid shelves seated on the support members inside the tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The rack defined in claim 5 and further including an additional shelf shaped and arranged to fit snugly inside the tube and rest on the tops of the legs so as to close off the top of the tube, and support top exterior display shelf.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The rack Defined in claim 6 and further including an advertising placard positioned at the top of the tube and means for securing the placard to the tube wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The rack defined in claim 1 wherein the securing means comprise one or more straps formed in the tube wall by spaced parallel slits extending generally perpendicular to said tube axis, each said leg being engaged between said straps and the tube wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rack defined in claim 1 wherein the securing means comprise dowels inserted through the tube wall and extending behind the legs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
182 words
A point of purchase storage and display rack comprising A. a corrugated cardboard tube having a generally polygonal cross-section, B. means defining pairs of spaced-apart, parallel lateral slits at each corner of the tube near the ends of the tube, the tube wall portion between each slit pair being pressed inward toward the longitudinal axis of the tube to define an inwardly projecting strap, C. a series of generally rectangular rigid members coextensive with the tube, each of said members being positioned at a corner of the tube between the straps at the corner and the tube wall so as to provide relatively rigid legs at the corners of the tube. D. one or more brackets secured to each leg, the brackets on each leg defining with the corresponding brackets on the other legs, one or more generally horizontal planes within the tube, E. one or more shelves positioned within the tube and resting on the brackets and F. a window formed in the tube wall, said window being shaped and arranged to expose objects supported by the shelves within the tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
182 words
A point of purchase storage and display rack comprising A. a corrugated cardboard tube having a generally polygonal cross-section, B. means defining pairs of spaced-apart, parallel lateral slits at each corner of the tube near the ends of the tube, the tube wall portion between each slit pair being pressed inward toward the longitudinal axis of the tube to define an inwardly projecting strap, C. a series of generally rectangular rigid members coextensive with the tube, each of said members being positioned at a corner of the tube between the straps at the corner and the tube wall so as to provide relatively rigid legs at the corners of the tube. D. one or more brackets secured to each leg, the brackets on each leg defining with the corresponding brackets on the other legs, one or more generally horizontal planes within the tube, E. one or more shelves positioned within the tube and resting on the brackets and F. a window formed in the tube wall, said window being shaped and arranged to expose objects supported by the shelves within the tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The rack defined in claim 10 and further including an additional shelf closing off the top of the tube.
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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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |