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Display supporting merchandise section divider
Assignee: PEGGS CO Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-03
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1997-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A divider for separating sections of merchandise display rows has a divider frame which may include a divider panel on the frame and a pair of static mounts also on the frame. A plurality of interchangeable display units each with a pair of attachment means are adapted to fit releasably either to static mounts on the frame or pivot mounts on the frame such that various display units may be attached and detached from the merchandise section divider in static or rotatable position.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L. Peggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/02; A47F5/0043; A47F5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A merchandise section divider for supporting one of a plurality of display units and comprising a divider frame, a divider panel within the frame, said panel and frame defining a divider of substantially flat, planar configuration, a display unit, a pair of static mounts on the frame extending within the plane defined by the divider for releasably attaching a static display unit to the frame, a pair of pivot mounts on the frame extending within the plane defined by the divider for releasably attaching a pivotal display unit, and attachment means on each display unit adapted to join a pair of said mounts for releasably alternatively attaching a display unit to the divider.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A merchandise section divider for supporting one of a plurality of display units and comprising a divider frame, a divider panel within the frame, said panel and frame defining a divider of substantially flat, planar configuration, a display unit, a pair of static mounts on the frame extending within the plane defined by the divider for releasably attaching a static display unit to the frame, a pair of pivot mounts on the frame extending within the plane defined by the divider for releasably attaching a pivotal display unit, and attachment means on each display unit adapted to join a pair of said mounts for releasably alternatively attaching a display unit to the divider.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 1 wherein said pair of static mounts comprises spaced, parallel brackets and said attachment means comprises a pair of bracket mates of like spacing on said static display unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 2 wherein each of said brackets comprises an upright rod and each of said bracket mates comprises a downwardly opening cup.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 2 wherein said static display unit further comprises an indicia-receiving plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 4 wherein said static display unit further comprises lighting means for said indicia-receiving plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 1 wherein each pivot mount comprises a horizontally extending support fixed to the divider frame, a bearing on said support, and an attachment bracket extending from said bearing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 6 wherein said pivotal display unit comprises a central column, an attachment bracket joint at each end of said column, and at least one shelf on said column adapted to receive merchandise to be displayed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A section divider in accordance with claim 1 wherein each pivot mount comprises a horizontally extending support, said supports of said pivot mounts being vertically spaced; a bearing, an attachment bracket extending from each bearing toward the other horizontally extending support, and a power unit adapted to rotate one of said attachment brackets and fixed to one of said supports.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |