US4159831A
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Mobile extra display container
Assignee: Coca-Cola Co
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Filing: 1977-12-14
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Granted: 1979-07-03
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Expires: 1997-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A mobile extra display cart is described. The cart includes a plurality of vertically adjustable shelves which slide in two vertical tracks located on the back wall of the cart. The plurality of vertically adjustable shelves are designed to pivot upwardly against the back of the cart when the stacked products are removed from the respective shelves. To facilitate the use of the mobile extra display cart as a delivery cart for the stacked products, each respective shelf is molded from plastic and contains an upper and lower lip to keep the stacked products from sliding off the shelves. In addition, there is provided a top cap which is adjustable in the vertical tracks and is hinged at the back of the cart. The top cap is designed to pivot downwardly covering the top layer of the stacked products and in combination with a pair of straps joined together in a Y configuration, the cap is maintained in compression with the stacked products to prevent them from falling out from between the shelves.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick D. Schorr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/002; B62B3/004; B62B3/006; A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; A47B2031/003; A47B2031/004; A47B2031/005; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/30; B62B2205/32; B62B2205/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A mobile display cart comprising: a movable support including at least one track extending vertically thereof; a plurality of individually, vertically adjustable shelves for supporting and displaying a plurality of products thereon, said shelves being spring-loaded so as to pivot upwardly against said track after all products are removed from a respective shelf; means for mounting said shelves for movement in said at least one vertical track; retaining means for each shelf for preventing said products from sliding off of said each shelf; a vertically adjustable top member mounted for movement in said track; linkage means coupled to a lower portion of said frame and to said top member; and means for adjusting said linkage means for compressing all of said shelves together to secure said products between said shelves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mobile display cart comprising: a movable support including at least one track extending vertically thereof; a plurality of individually, vertically adjustable shelves for supporting and displaying a plurality of products thereon, said shelves being spring-loaded so as to pivot upwardly against said track after all products are removed from a respective shelf; means for mounting said shelves for movement in said at least one vertical track; retaining means for each shelf for preventing said products from sliding off of said each shelf; a vertically adjustable top member mounted for movement in said track; linkage means coupled to a lower portion of said frame and to said top member; and means for adjusting said linkage means for compressing all of said shelves together to secure said products between said shelves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 1, wherein said linkage means is a pair of straps adjustable relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a lip positioned adjacent the edge portions of each of said shelves which includes an upwardly projecting portion and a downwardly projecting portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 3, wherein said lip is integrally formed with said each shelf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 1, wherein means for mounting includes a bracket with one portion slidable within said track and another portion pivotally connected to a respective shelf.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 1, wherein the frame member includes a plurality of wheels mounted on the lower portion thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 1 wherein said movable support further includes a back wall on which said at least one track is mounted, a pair of side walls hinged to said back wall, and a bottom wall hinged to said back wall, whereby said side walls and bottom wall may be pivoted against said back wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 7, wherein said bottom wall and said side walls include means for releasably coupling said bottom wall and side walls together when said bottom wall is substantially perpendicular to said back wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A mobile display cart according to claim 1, wherein said movable support includes a main frame and a subassembly on which said at least one track is mounted and means for releasably securing said subassembly to said main frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
A mobile display cart comprising: a main frame assembly; a sub-frame assembly including at least one vertical track; means for removably securing said sub-frame assembly to said main frame assembly; a plurality of individually, vertically adjustable shelves for supporting and displaying a plurality of products thereon, said shelves being spring-loaded so as to pivot upwardly against said track after all products are removed from a respective shelf; means for mounting said shelves for movement in said at least one vertical track; retaining means for each shelf for preventing said products from sliding off of said each shelf; a vertically adjustable top member mounted for movement in said track; strap means coupled to a lower portion of said frame and to said top member; and means for adjusting the strap means to provide tension for compressing all of said shelves together to secure said products between said shelves.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
147 words
A mobile display cart comprising: a main frame assembly; a sub-frame assembly including at least one vertical track; means for removably securing said sub-frame assembly to said main frame assembly; a plurality of individually, vertically adjustable shelves for supporting and displaying a plurality of products thereon, said shelves being spring-loaded so as to pivot upwardly against said track after all products are removed from a respective shelf; means for mounting said shelves for movement in said at least one vertical track; retaining means for each shelf for preventing said products from sliding off of said each shelf; a vertically adjustable top member mounted for movement in said track; strap means coupled to a lower portion of said frame and to said top member; and means for adjusting the strap means to provide tension for compressing all of said shelves together to secure said products between said shelves.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-02 | 1983-01-01 | 1983-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-02 | 1987-01-01 | 1987-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-02 | 1991-01-01 | 1991-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |