US3872974A
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Merchandise display device
Assignee: Einson Freeman and de Troy Corp
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A device including a flat body portion adapted to rest on the upper surface of a shelf. The body portion has upwardly projecting ridges extending in a front-to-back direction of the shelf, the ridges defining parallel merchandise receiving regions. A merchandise receiving trough extends forwardly of the front edge of the body portion and projects below the plane of the body portion. The body portion, ridges, and trough may be formed integrally from a single piece of plastic sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Jan Anstatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A unitary merchandise display device comprising: a. a flat body portion adapted to rest in a horizontal position upon the upper surface of a shelf, b. said body portion having at least three ridges projecting upwardly above the upper surface of a shelf upon which the device is placed, said ridges extending in a front-to-back direction of the shelf, each two of said ridges defining a merchandise-receiving region between them, and c. a merchandise-receiving trough extending forwardly of the front edge of said Portion and downwardly below the plane of said body portion, said trough projecting forwardly of the front edge of a shelf upon which the device is placed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A unitary merchandise display device comprising: a. a flat body portion adapted to rest in a horizontal position upon the upper surface of a shelf, b. said body portion having at least three ridges projecting upwardly above the upper surface of a shelf upon which the device is placed, said ridges extending in a front-to-back direction of the shelf, each two of said ridges defining a merchandise-receiving region between them, and c. a merchandise-receiving trough extending forwardly of the front edge of said Portion and downwardly below the plane of said body portion, said trough projecting forwardly of the front edge of a shelf upon which the device is placed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 1 wherein the extreme ones of said ridges extend along the side edges of said body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 2 wherein said side edge ridges project higher than any other ridge so as to stiffen said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 2 wherein said side edge ridges extend forwardly of said body portion and flank said trough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 1 wherein all said ridges are parallel and extended perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a shelf upon which the device is placed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said body portion, ridges, and trough are formed integrally of a single piece of material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 6 wherein said material is a plastic sheet material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A unitary merchandise display device as defined in claim 1 including means on the lower surface of said body portion near the rear edge thereof for adhesively securing said body portion to a shelf.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |