US4934080A
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Consumer information display device
Assignee: ADVANCED MOLDING
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Filing: 1988-10-31
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Granted: 1990-06-19
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Expires: 2008-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A clasp slidable and removably mountable on a merchandise display hook for removably mounting a consumer information flag to the merchandise display hook. Facilitates mounting and dismounting such consumer information flag by eliminating the necessity therefor to dismount the cooperating merchandise display hook or to remove adjacently-displayed merchandise. Enables mounting such consumer information flag regardless of the means of attachment of the merchandise display hook to the cooperating display board, and at any radial orientation with respect to the major axis of such hook. Enables inventory control specific to an individual merchandise display hook.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry D. Karnes
- 👤 Richard Farnsworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:09
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/16; A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0869; G09F3/18; G09F3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab having a plurality of holes disposed along a line perpendicular to the major axis of the merchandise display hook; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having at least one post of size and shape removably engaging said plurality of holes in said rearwardly extending tab; and a pair of semi-circular resilient claws attached to said platform, defining a cylindrical hole for receiving and frictionally engaging the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook at any point along its major axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab having a plurality of holes disposed along a line perpendicular to the major axis of the merchandise display hook; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having at least one post of size and shape removably engaging said plurality of holes in said rearwardly extending tab; and a pair of semi-circular resilient claws attached to said platform, defining a cylindrical hole for receiving and frictionally engaging the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook at any point along its major axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a cover plate attached in parallel spaced relationship to said receiving platform, defining a slot receiving said rearwardly extending tab; and a pair of semi-circular resilient claws attached to said platform, defining a cylindrical hole for receiving and frictionally engaging the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook at any point along its major axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a cover plate attached in parallel spaced relationship to said receiving platform, defining a slot receiving said rearwardly extending tab; and a pair of semi-circular resilient claws attached to said platform, defining a cylindrical hole for receiving and frictionally engaging the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook at any point along its major axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a pair of upwardly extending retaining edges attached thereto, said edged, frictionally engaging the sides of said rearwardly extending tab; and a pair of semi-circular resilient claws attached to said platform, defining a cylindrical hole for receiving and frictionally engaging the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook at any point along its major axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a pair of upwardly extending retaining edges attached thereto, said edged, frictionally engaging the sides of said rearwardly extending tab; and a pair of semi-circular resilient claws attached to said platform, defining a cylindrical hole for receiving and frictionally engaging the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook at any point along its major axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
132 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab having a plurality of holes disposed along a line perpendicular to the major axis of the merchandise display hook; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having at least one post removably engaging said plurality of holes in said rearwardly extending tab; and a cylindrical clasp attached to said receiving platform having a cylindrical hole therein for receiving the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook and further having a radially disposed set screw for biasing said clasp at any point along the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab having a plurality of holes disposed along a line perpendicular to the major axis of the merchandise display hook; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having at least one post removably engaging said plurality of holes in said rearwardly extending tab; and a cylindrical clasp attached to said receiving platform having a cylindrical hole therein for receiving the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook and further having a radially disposed set screw for biasing said clasp at any point along the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
117 words
A merchandise inventory control and display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a cover plate attached in parallel spaced relationship to said receiving platform, defining a slot receiving said rearwardly extending tab; and a cylindrical clasp attached to said receiving platform having a cylindrical hole therein for receiving the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook and further having a radially disposed set screw for biasing said clasp at any point along the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
A merchandise inventory control and display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a cover plate attached in parallel spaced relationship to said receiving platform, defining a slot receiving said rearwardly extending tab; and a cylindrical clasp attached to said receiving platform having a cylindrical hole therein for receiving the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook and further having a radially disposed set screw for biasing said clasp at any point along the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
118 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a pair of upwardly extending retaining edges attached thereto, said edges frictionally engaging the sides of said rearwardly extending tab; and a cylindrical clasp attached to said receiving platform having a cylindrical hole therein for receiving the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook and further having a radially disposed set screw for biasing said clasp at any point along the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
118 words
A merchandise inventory control and information display device, for use on an elongated merchandise display hook, which comprises: a consumer information flag having a forward facing flag and a rearwardly extending tab; a receiving platform slidably receiving and supporting a portion of said rearwardly extending tab, said platform further having a pair of upwardly extending retaining edges attached thereto, said edges frictionally engaging the sides of said rearwardly extending tab; and a cylindrical clasp attached to said receiving platform having a cylindrical hole therein for receiving the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook and further having a radially disposed set screw for biasing said clasp at any point along the elongated shaft of the merchandise display hook.
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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) | 1993-06-18 | 1993-12-18 | 1994-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-12-18 | 1998-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-18 | 2001-12-18 | 2002-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |