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Two-way tray display
Assignee: PNC Bank NA
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Filing: 1990-01-05
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Granted: 1991-06-11
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Expires: 2010-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A display for supporting merchandise includes a two-sided tray having a flat surface on one side and on the reverse side, a surface adapted to engage peg hooks. The tray is pivotably connected to a vertical support structure by means of a bracket that connects at one portion to the tray and at another portion to the support structure. In one position of the tray, the flat surface is horizontal and merchandise may be placed on top of the tray. In a second position of the tray, the tray is vertical with the hook engaging means exposed. Latching means maintains the tray in the vertical position when the hook engaging mode of use is desired. A plurality of trays are supported, one over the other on the support structure and each tray may be positioned individually in the horizontal or vertical position without regard to the orientation of any other tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Tatsuo Rushing
- 👤 Christopher Kidd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/12; A47B; A47B46/00; A47B46/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A two-way display for supporting merchandise, comprising: a two sided tray having a first means for supporting merchandise on one side thereof and a second means for supporting merchandise on the opposite side thereof, said tray having a rear edge and a front edge, a bracket pivotably connected at a first portion of said bracket to said tray proximate said rear edge, a second portion of said bracket including means for attachment to a support structure, said tray being pivotable between a first position and a second position relative to said bracket, in said first position said first means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and in said second position said second means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and means for releasable locking connection of said tray to said support structure when said tray is in said second pivoted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A two-way display for supporting merchandise, comprising: a two sided tray having a first means for supporting merchandise on one side thereof and a second means for supporting merchandise on the opposite side thereof, said tray having a rear edge and a front edge, a bracket pivotably connected at a first portion of said bracket to said tray proximate said rear edge, a second portion of said bracket including means for attachment to a support structure, said tray being pivotable between a first position and a second position relative to said bracket, in said first position said first means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and in said second position said second means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and means for releasable locking connection of said tray to said support structure when said tray is in said second pivoted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A two-way display as in claim 1, wherein said means for supporting merchandise on said one side of said tray is a flat surface, said surface being substantially horizontal when said tray is in said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A two-way display as in claim 1, wherein said means for supporting merchandise on said opposite side of said tray is a means for receiving and engaging hood means having an end for holding said merchandise, said tray being substantially vertically oriented when said tray is in said second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A two-way display as in claim 2, wherein said means for supporting merchandise on said opposite side of said tray is a means for receiving and engaging hook means having an end for holding said merchandise, said tray being vertically oriented when said tray is in said second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A two-way display as in claim 1, further comprising a vertical support structure including means for joining with a plurality of said brackets at said means for attachment to a support structure on said brackets, said plurality of brackets and pivotably associated trays being positionable on said support structure one above the other and spaced apart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A two-way display as in claim 4, wherein a pair of said brackets are connected to opposite sides of said tray proximate said rear edge of said tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A two-way display as in claim 5, wherein said support structure is free standing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
182 words
A two-way display for supporting merchandise, comprising: a two sided tray having a first means for supporting merchandise on one side thereof and a second means for supporting merchandise on the opposite side thereof, said tray having a rear edge and a front edge, a bracket pivotably connected at a first portion of said bracket to said tray proximate said rear edge, a second portion of said bracket including means for attachment to a support structure, said tray being pivotable between a first position and a second position relative to said bracket, in said first position said first means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and in said second position said second means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and means for releasable connection of said tray to said support structure when said tray is in said second pivoted position, said means for releasable connection including a pin, said display further comprising a support structure having a pin receptacle connected to said support structure for receiving said pin when said tray is in said second position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
182 words
A two-way display for supporting merchandise, comprising: a two sided tray having a first means for supporting merchandise on one side thereof and a second means for supporting merchandise on the opposite side thereof, said tray having a rear edge and a front edge, a bracket pivotably connected at a first portion of said bracket to said tray proximate said rear edge, a second portion of said bracket including means for attachment to a support structure, said tray being pivotable between a first position and a second position relative to said bracket, in said first position said first means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and in said second position said second means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and means for releasable connection of said tray to said support structure when said tray is in said second pivoted position, said means for releasable connection including a pin, said display further comprising a support structure having a pin receptacle connected to said support structure for receiving said pin when said tray is in said second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
A two-way display as in claim 8, wherein said pin extends parallel to the pivoting axis of said tray relative to said bracket, said pin being flexibly mounted to said tray, flexing said pin permitting entry of said pin into said pin receptacle to hold said tray in said second position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A two-way display as in claim 9, wherein said bracket includes a pin receptacle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
199 words
A two-way display for supporting merchandise, comprising: a two sided tray having a first means for supporting merchandise on one side thereof and a second means for supporting merchandise on the opposite side thereof, said tray having a rear edge and a front edge, a bracket pivotably connected at a first portion of said bracket to said tray proximate said rear edge, a second portion of said bracket including means for attachment to a support structure, said tray being pivotable between a first position and a second position relative to said bracket, in said first position said first means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and in said second position said second means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and a vertical support structure including means for joining with a plurality of said brackets at said means for attachment to a support structure on said brackets, said plurality of brackets and pivotably associated trays being positionable on said support structure one above the other and spaced apart, said brackets including hooks at said second position, and said support structure including openings for receiving said hooks to connect said tray to said support structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
199 words
A two-way display for supporting merchandise, comprising: a two sided tray having a first means for supporting merchandise on one side thereof and a second means for supporting merchandise on the opposite side thereof, said tray having a rear edge and a front edge, a bracket pivotably connected at a first portion of said bracket to said tray proximate said rear edge, a second portion of said bracket including means for attachment to a support structure, said tray being pivotable between a first position and a second position relative to said bracket, in said first position said first means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and in said second position said second means for supporting merchandise being in position to support merchandise, and a vertical support structure including means for joining with a plurality of said brackets at said means for attachment to a support structure on said brackets, said plurality of brackets and pivotably associated trays being positionable on said support structure one above the other and spaced apart, said brackets including hooks at said second position, and said support structure including openings for receiving said hooks to connect said tray to said support structure.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-10 | 1998-12-10 | 1999-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-10 | 2002-12-10 | 2003-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |