US4294363A
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Merchandise shelving display
Assignee: Kent Corp
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Filing: 1979-12-17
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Granted: 1981-10-13
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Expires: 1999-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A merchandise shelving display embodying a downwardly inclined shelf panel supported from a supporting frame. At least one downwardly inclined track unit is integrally formed to provide a pair of upstanding outer rails extending in spaced parallel relation to each other and a pair of upstanding inner rails between the outer rails and extending in spaced parallel relation to each other and the outer rails with the upper surfaces of the outer rails being at an elevation different from the elevation of the upper surfaces of the inner rails. Each track unit is detachably secured to the upper surface of the shelf panel so that a plurality of laterally spaced track units may be carried by the shelf panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Muammer A. Oztekin
- 👤 Vincent J. Albano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/04; A47F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a merchandise shelving display having at least one downwardly inclined shelf panel supported from a supporting frame, (a) at least one downwardly inclined track unit integrally formed and having a pair of upstanding outer rails extending in spaced parallel relation to each other and a pair of upstanding inner rails between said outer rails and extending in spaced parallel relation to each other and said outer rails with the upper surfaces of said outer rails being at an elevation below the elevation of the upper surfaces of said inner rails, and (b) means securing said track unit to the upper surface of said shelf panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a merchandise shelving display having at least one downwardly inclined shelf panel supported from a supporting frame, (a) at least one downwardly inclined track unit integrally formed and having a pair of upstanding outer rails extending in spaced parallel relation to each other and a pair of upstanding inner rails between said outer rails and extending in spaced parallel relation to each other and said outer rails with the upper surfaces of said outer rails being at an elevation below the elevation of the upper surfaces of said inner rails, and (b) means securing said track unit to the upper surface of said shelf panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A merchandise shelving display as defined in claim 1 in which elongated guide rails of a generally inverted U-shape as viewed in cross section are detachably mounted on said outer rails to vary selectively the height and width of said outer rails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A merchandise shelving display as defined in claim 2 in which each said elongated guide rail is adapted to snap over the top of an outer rail.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-12 | 1985-04-13 | 1985-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-12 | 1989-04-13 | 1989-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-12 | 1993-04-13 | 1993-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |