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Merchandise display and dispenser rack
Assignee: Victor Ventures Ltd
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Filing: 1989-06-02
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Granted: 1990-07-03
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Expires: 2009-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A merchandise display and dispenser rack comprising a planar frame having a pair of spaced transverse members on which are releasably supported, in vertical orientation, a plurality of linear merchandise-supporting members. Each of these members is provided with a plurality of upwardly extending, outwardly protruding merchandise-receiving ears spaced along the length thereof. These racks may be arranged with appropriate numbers of vertically oriented merchandise-supporting members and appropriate amounts of merchandise for an efficient, eye-catching display.
Inventors
- 👤 Brent O. Sharman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A merchandise display and dispenser rack comprising a planar frame, which incorporates a pair of spaced, transverse upper and lower members to be horizontally oriented when the rack is in position, a plurality of suspension means spaced along the upper of the transverse members, a plurality of corresponding apertures spaced along the lower of the transverse members and a plurality of linear, merchandise-supporting members, each of which is provided, at one end, with means to releasably receive the suspension means and be supported thereon in vertical fashion when the rack is in position, the other end to extend into the corresponding aperture of the lower transverse member when that merchandise-supporting member is supported on the suspension means, a plurality of upwardly extending, outwardly protruding merchandise-receiving ears spaced along the length of each merchandise-supporting member to releasably receive merchandise in display and dispensing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A merchandise display and dispenser rack comprising a planar frame, which incorporates a pair of spaced, transverse upper and lower members to be horizontally oriented when the rack is in position, a plurality of suspension means spaced along the upper of the transverse members, a plurality of corresponding apertures spaced along the lower of the transverse members and a plurality of linear, merchandise-supporting members, each of which is provided, at one end, with means to releasably receive the suspension means and be supported thereon in vertical fashion when the rack is in position, the other end to extend into the corresponding aperture of the lower transverse member when that merchandise-supporting member is supported on the suspension means, a plurality of upwardly extending, outwardly protruding merchandise-receiving ears spaced along the length of each merchandise-supporting member to releasably receive merchandise in display and dispensing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein the linear merchandise-supporting members have U-shaped cross-sections and the ears are outwardly stamped from central portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A rack according to claim 2 wherein the suspension means comprise nails secured to the upper transverse members, each nail bent forwardly so that its head portion is in horizontal orientation when the rack is in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A rack according to claim 3 wherein the linear merchandise-supporting members are each provided at said one end with slot means to releasably receive the bend portion one of said nails so that the linear merchandise-supporting member is supported thereon against unpurposeful disengagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A rack according to claim 1 for displaying and dispensing merchandise supported on cards or in bags, the ears being designed to releasably hook into holes centrally displaced in upper portions of the cards and bags for supporting the cards or bags thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein the suspension means and corresponding apertures are equally spaced along their respective transverse members, corresponding suspension means and apertures being vertically aligned.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein means are secured to the frame for releasably attaching the frame to a support.
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