US4003470A
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Paint chip display structure
Assignee: National Creative Merchandising Corp
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A paint chip display structure wherein a plurality of pocket members are arranged to define a series of vertically spaced, forwardly and upwardly opening pockets with edge retainer elements on the pocket members for receiving the side edges of a paint chip extending upwardly from a subjacent pocket with the lower portion of the paint chip removably carried by the subjacent pocket. The upper portion of the paint chip is releasably retained by the edge retainer structure to be exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member and may be frictionally retained therein by the springiness of the paint chip material. A control paint chip may be retained in the pocket to identify the chip to be retained in the subjacent pocket when all of the chips are removed from the subjacent pocket. The identifying chip is locked in the overlying pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph S. Lagorio
- 👤 Marvin G. Kuhlman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:56
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A paint chip display structure comprising: a plurality of pocket members arranged to define a series of vertically spaced forwardly and upwardly opening pockets; and edge retainer means on said pocket members for receiving the side edges of a paint chip extending upwardly from a subjacent pocket wth the lower portion of the paint chip removably carried by the subjacent pocket member and the upper portion of the paint chip releasably retained by said edge retainer means to be exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member for receiving from forwardly and upwardly thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A paint chip display structure comprising: a plurality of pocket members arranged to define a series of vertically spaced forwardly and upwardly opening pockets; and edge retainer means on said pocket members for receiving the side edges of a paint chip extending upwardly from a subjacent pocket wth the lower portion of the paint chip removably carried by the subjacent pocket member and the upper portion of the paint chip releasably retained by said edge retainer means to be exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member for receiving from forwardly and upwardly thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 1 wherein said pocket members include releasable securing means for removably securing the pocket members to a base wall member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 1 wherein said pocket members define generally cylindrical, axially horizontal front walls, said upper portion of the paint chip being urged against said front wall by the edge retainer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 1 wherein said edge retainer means comprises inturned flanges at the opposite ends of each pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 1 wherein said edge retainer means comprises inturned flanges at the opposite ends of each pocket and having a vertical extent less than that of said pocket members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 1 further including a bottom pocket member disposed subjacent the lowest one of said vertical series of first named pocket members and being without said edge retainer means of said first named pocket members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 1 including an upright base wall and means on said pocket members and base wall for removably mounting said pocket members thereto whereby said base wall defines a rear wall portion of said pockets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
A paint chip display structure comprising: a plurality of pocket members arranged to define a series of vertically spaced forwardly and upwardly opening pockets; edge retainer means on said pocket members for receiving the side edges of a paint chip extending upwardly from a subjacent pocket with the lower portion of the paint chip removably carried by the subjacent pocket member and the upper portion of the paint chip releasably retained by said edge retainer means to be exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member; and control means on said pocket members for releasably locking a paint chip therein and exposing a portion of the locked-in paint chip forwardly from the pocket thereof when paint chips are absent from the subjacent pocket member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
A paint chip display structure comprising: a plurality of pocket members arranged to define a series of vertically spaced forwardly and upwardly opening pockets; edge retainer means on said pocket members for receiving the side edges of a paint chip extending upwardly from a subjacent pocket with the lower portion of the paint chip removably carried by the subjacent pocket member and the upper portion of the paint chip releasably retained by said edge retainer means to be exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member; and control means on said pocket members for releasably locking a paint chip therein and exposing a portion of the locked-in paint chip forwardly from the pocket thereof when paint chips are absent from the subjacent pocket member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 8 wherein said pocket members define a front wall and said control means include an opening in said front wall through which the locked-in paint chip is viewable when paint chips are absent from the subjacent pocket member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 8 wherein said pocket members define a front wall and said control means include a rearwardly projecting shoulder on the front wall for engaging a front upper edge of a paint chip received in the pocket rearwardly of the front wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
72 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 8 wherein said pocket members define a front wall and said control means include a rearwardly projecting shoulder on the front wall for engaging a front upper edge of a paint chip received in the pocket rearwardly of the front wall and a forwardly projecting shoulder at the rear of the pocket for engaging a rear edge of the paint chip received in the pocket.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
73 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 8 wherein said pocket members define a front wall and said control means include a rearwardly projecting shoulder on the front wall for engaging a front upper edge of a paint chip received in the pocket rearwardly of the front wall and a forwardly projecting shoulder at the rear of the pocket for engaging a rear upper edge of the paint chip received in the pocket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
68 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 8 wherein the locked-in paint chip comprises a chip corresponding to the chips intended for storage in the subjacent pocket whereby the forward exposure of the chip as a result of the absence of chips in the subjacent pocket identifies the absent paint chips for facilitating refilling of the empty pocket with the correct previously inserted type of paint chip therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 8 including an upright base wall and means on said pocket members and base wall for removably mounting said pocket members thereto whereby said base wall defines a rear wall portion of said pockets.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
80 words
A paint chip display structure comprising: a plurality of pocket members arranged to define a series of vertically spaced forwardly and upwardly opening pockets; and deflector means on said pocket members for rearwardly deflecting the upper portion of a paint chip having a lower portion removably carried by the subjacent pocket member and with said upper portion of the paint chip being exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member for receiving from forwardly and upwardly thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
80 words
A paint chip display structure comprising: a plurality of pocket members arranged to define a series of vertically spaced forwardly and upwardly opening pockets; and deflector means on said pocket members for rearwardly deflecting the upper portion of a paint chip having a lower portion removably carried by the subjacent pocket member and with said upper portion of the paint chip being exposed forwardly of the pocket member overlying the subjacent pocket member for receiving from forwardly and upwardly thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 15 wherein said pocket members define arcuate front walls, said upper portion of the paint chip being urged against said front wall by the deflector means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 15 wherein said deflector means comprises inturned flanges at the opposite ends of each pocket.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 15 wherein said deflector means comprises inturned flanges at the opposite ends of each pocket and having a vertical extent less than that of said pocket members whereby the upper edge of the paint chip is undeflected.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
48 words
The paint chip display structure of claim 15 wherein said deflector means comprises inturned flanges at the opposite ends of each pocket and having a vertical extent less than that of said pocket members whereby the upper edge of the paint chip is undeflected and extends substantially vertically.
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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |