US4253578A
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Merchandise display rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-16
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A rack is disclosed having outwardly extending support members arranged in the general configuration of a triangle with the support members receiving arms on which merchandise may be suspended. The obtuse relationship of the support members permits virtually the entire length of the support member to be utilized for merchandise display without interference with merchandise carried by an adjacent support member. The support members may be contiguous, non-contiguous, of like height, or of dissimilar heights above a floor. Arms are adjustably affixable to the support members and may be inclined to better display the merchandise suspended therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Rekow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A merchandise display rack comprising, a base, three support members supported by said base with the projected major axis of each support member offset from the rack center and intersecting a vertical plane containing a remaining support member, each support member having an inner minor segment and an outer major segment defined by the axis and plane intersection, the major segment of each support member disposed outwardly beyond the axis and plane intersection, and arm members in place on the major segments of said support members and extending substantially laterally therefrom to receive merchandise to be displayed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A merchandise display rack comprising, a base, three support members supported by said base with the projected major axis of each support member offset from the rack center and intersecting a vertical plane containing a remaining support member, each support member having an inner minor segment and an outer major segment defined by the axis and plane intersection, the major segment of each support member disposed outwardly beyond the axis and plane intersection, and arm members in place on the major segments of said support members and extending substantially laterally therefrom to receive merchandise to be displayed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The rack claimed in claim 1 wherein said support members are horizontally coplanar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The rack claimed in claim 2 wherein said support members are non-contiguous.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The rack claimed in claim 1 wherein said base includes upright standards one each supporting at its upper end a support member, said upright standards having a telescopic component and being axially adjustable to vary the height of its associated support member.
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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |