US4573590A
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Clip strip display unit
Assignee: Bristol Myers Co
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Filing: 1984-12-26
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Granted: 1986-03-04
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Expires: 2004-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A clip strip display unit to which a plurality of packaged items may be clipped for display; the unit being capable of being expanded to fit into a variety of vertical spaces; the unit also being provided with a variety of securing means for securing it in position, these securing means being of the type that will be adapted for use in the usual retail installations that are likely to be encountered.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/0068; A47F5/0006; A47F2005/0012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A clip strip display unit adapted to be mounted for displaying items in a multiplicity of fashions and to accommodate a variety of vertical spaces comprising: (a) at least one vertical extender element; said vertical extender element being adapted to be removably secured to similar extender elements so as to be capable of varying the vertical dimension of the display unit; said vertical extender elements being provided with clip means for retaining items on the display unit; (b) a hanger element removably secured to said extender element; said hanger element being adapted to be hung from a support to support said display unit; and (c) an indicia element removably secured to said hanger element; said indicia element having a surface on which a written message may be applied; said indicia element also being provided with means for securing said clip display unit to a support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A clip strip display unit adapted to be mounted for displaying items in a multiplicity of fashions and to accommodate a variety of vertical spaces comprising: (a) at least one vertical extender element; said vertical extender element being adapted to be removably secured to similar extender elements so as to be capable of varying the vertical dimension of the display unit; said vertical extender elements being provided with clip means for retaining items on the display unit; (b) a hanger element removably secured to said extender element; said hanger element being adapted to be hung from a support to support said display unit; and (c) an indicia element removably secured to said hanger element; said indicia element having a surface on which a written message may be applied; said indicia element also being provided with means for securing said clip display unit to a support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A clip strip display unit according to claim 1 wherein said extender elements are provided with front and back surfaces; said clip means extending outwardly from said front surface; said back surface being provided with outwardly extending projections which are adapted to receive a securing element that may be employed to secure said display unit to a support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clip strip display unit according to claim 2 wherein said extender elements are made removably securable to each by means of lug means in one element that cooperates with at least one hole in the other element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A clip strip display unit according to claim 3 wherein said hanger element and said indicia element are made removably securable to each other by means of lug means in one of these elements that cooperates with at least one hole in the other element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A clip strip display unit according to claim 4 wherein said hanger element is made removably securable to said extender element by means of lug means in one that cooperates with at least one hole in the other element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clip strip display unit according to claim 5 wherein said indicia element is made removably securable to said extender element by means of lug means in one that cooperates with at least one hole in the other.
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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) | 1989-03-03 | 1989-09-02 | 1990-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-03 | 1993-09-02 | 1994-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-03 | 1997-09-02 | 1998-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |