US4450775A
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Merchandise display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-17
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2003-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A device constructed of prefabricated materials which can be used for display of merchandise and/or printed materials in stores, malls and the like. Modular construction permits tailoring the size of the display according to individual needs. In one embodiment of the device, pairs of uprights are attached by means of a novel retainer clip which allows the insertion of a panel between the upright pairs. The resulting structure is extremely rigid, yet can easily be assembled and disassembled without the services of a carpenter.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Brendle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A display device, comprising: at least four pairs of upright members, each pair having two uprights adjoined by braces extending between facing edges thereon, each upright of said pair having a groove along said facing edge; a plurality of retainer clips securing said upright pairs in series fashion, forming thereby two units of two pair each; a gondola cap joining said units in parallel array, having a tang at each end friction fitted into the said grooves of said uprights joined by said retainer clips; and at least a shelf secured in horizontal fashion to one of said braces in each of said units.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A display device, comprising: at least four pairs of upright members, each pair having two uprights adjoined by braces extending between facing edges thereon, each upright of said pair having a groove along said facing edge; a plurality of retainer clips securing said upright pairs in series fashion, forming thereby two units of two pair each; a gondola cap joining said units in parallel array, having a tang at each end friction fitted into the said grooves of said uprights joined by said retainer clips; and at least a shelf secured in horizontal fashion to one of said braces in each of said units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A display device according to claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a panel disposed in perpendicular fashion between the said upright pairs of each said unit, the upper surface flush with said gondola cap; wherein said uprights contain a plurality of apertures for removable securement of said braces to said uprights.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display device according to claim 2, wherein said retainer clips are secured to said uprights through said apertures.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |