US4069941A
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Engageable card racks
Assignee: PLASTIC SALES AND Mfg CO Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-03
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1997-03-03
Abstract
Abstract The present invention pertains to a display rack, for greeting cards or the like, which comprises compartmented tray sections that are engaged in an edge-to-edge relationship to provide a card rack of desired width. More specifically, the assembled card rack comprises a first tray section having dividers therein for separating a plurality of compartments for cards, and a second tray section that includes a slotted, downwardly projecting flap that is emplaced in the first section. The dividers of the first section are inserted into the slots of the flap on the second section, and interlocking means can be included for preventing inadvertent disengagement of the assembled sections.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Popplewell, Jr.
- 👤 Timothy C. Driller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/146; A47F7/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A card rack comprising: a. a first tray section with elongated, spaced dividers that separate compartments therein, b. a second tray section having a downwardly projecting flap attached along an edge thereof, said flap having a plurality of slots at spaced intervals along its length, the spacing of said intervals corresponding to that of said dividers in the first tray section, and c. wherein said flap is emplaced inside said first tray with said dividers inserted into said slots of the flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A card rack comprising: a. a first tray section with elongated, spaced dividers that separate compartments therein, b. a second tray section having a downwardly projecting flap attached along an edge thereof, said flap having a plurality of slots at spaced intervals along its length, the spacing of said intervals corresponding to that of said dividers in the first tray section, and c. wherein said flap is emplaced inside said first tray with said dividers inserted into said slots of the flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 and further comprising interlocking means for preventing inadvertent disengagement of said dividers from said slots of the flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A card rack as in claim 1 wherein said flap has a lower edge from which said slots lead substantially vertically and the lengthwise extension of said dividers is oriented substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise extension of said flap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A card rack as in claim 3 wherein said first tray section has an upstanding edge member interconnected perpendicularly with said dividers and against which said flap is abutted when emplaced in said first tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A card rack as in claim 4 wherein said dividers comprise laterally projecting lugs at the locus of interconnection with said upstanding edge, and said slots of the flap comprise substantially horizontal deviations toward their upper ends which receive said lugs when said flap is emplaced in the first tray section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A card rack as in claim 5 wherein said flap comprises tab sections adjacent said slots, said tabs being positioned beneath said lugs on the dividers when said flap is emplaced in said first tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A card rack as in claim 6 wherein said flap and the tab sections thereof are resilient and laterally deformable for passage of said tab sections past said lugs during emplacement of said flap in said first tray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A card rack as in claim 4 wherein said first tray section comprises other dividers which transversally intersect said dividers that are oriented substantially perpendicular with respect to said flap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A card rack as in claim 8 wherein said second tray further comprises transversally intersecting dividers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A card rack as in claim 9 wherein said component parts of each of said tray sections are integrally molded from a flexible, resilient plastic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A card rack as in claim 10 wherein each of said tray sections further includes a bottom and outer edge member as integrally-molded component parts thereof.
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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |