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Foldable display
Assignee: HARBOR IND
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Filing: 1989-08-15
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2009-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A display assembly which is adjustable between an open display and a flat storage position which includes a rack member adapted to support items for display thereon in the display position, at least one leg having an end which is pivotally connected to the rack member, and a base pivotally connected to the other end of the leg and adjustably positioned such that the base underlies and supports the rack member and the leg in the display position, and is received between the rack member and the leg in the storage position. The display assembly further includes a releasable latch structure which releasably locks the rack member to the base in the display position to thereby form a triangular configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory G. Martin
- 👤 Thomas J. Nook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/108; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/144; A47F7/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A collapsible display assembly which is adjustable between an open display position and a flat storage position, wherein said assembly comprises: a rack member adapted to support items for display thereon in said display position, said rack member having an upper end, a lower end and a side extending between said ends; at least one leg having first and second opposite ends, said first end being pivotally connected to said rack member adjacent the upper end thereof; and a base having a forward edge and a rearward edge, said base being pivotally connected to said second end of said leg at said rearward edge and means for adjustably positioning said rearward edge along said leg such that said base underlies and supports said rack member and said leg in said open display position with said lower end of said rack member resting on said base adjacent said forward edge, and wherein said base is received between said rack member and said leg in said flat storage position, said base includes a front member and a pair of spaced sides; an elongated indexing member extending between said spaced sides in spaced relationship with said front member, said front member, said sides and said indexing member defining a slot, said assembly further including a tongue fixed to a lower end of said rack, said tongue engaging and inner surface of said front member when said rack lower end is on said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A collapsible display assembly which is adjustable between an open display position and a flat storage position, wherein said assembly comprises: a rack member adapted to support items for display thereon in said display position, said rack member having an upper end, a lower end and a side extending between said ends; at least one leg having first and second opposite ends, said first end being pivotally connected to said rack member adjacent the upper end thereof; and a base having a forward edge and a rearward edge, said base being pivotally connected to said second end of said leg at said rearward edge and means for adjustably positioning said rearward edge along said leg such that said base underlies and supports said rack member and said leg in said open display position with said lower end of said rack member resting on said base adjacent said forward edge, and wherein said base is received between said rack member and said leg in said flat storage position, said base includes a front member and a pair of spaced sides; an elongated indexing member extending between said spaced sides in spaced relationship with said front member, said front member, said sides and said indexing member defining a slot, said assembly further including a tongue fixed to a lower end of said rack, said tongue engaging and inner surface of said front member when said rack lower end is on said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The display assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for adjustably positioning said rearward edge of said base includes a first pivot pin pivotally connecting said leg and said base, said first pivot pin being held by and being adjustable longitudinally along said leg such that said base moves pivotally and longitudinally to said leg when said assembly is adjusted between said display and storage positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The display assembly of claim 2 in which said rack member includes an intermediate recess which is adapted to receive said base in said storage position, whereby said assembly may be folded into a substantially flat configuration in said storage position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The display assembly of claim 2 wherein said means for adjustably positioning said rearward edge of said base further includes said leg having an L-shaped slot through which said first pivot pin is received and adjustably moved, said slot including a longitudinal portion for facilitating said longitudinal adjustment of said base and a transverse portion for supporting said leg through said first pivot pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The display assembly of claim 1 in which said rack member includes an upper surface provided with a knob near one side thereof and a pivotal tang having a cut-out on the opposite side thereof, whereby adjacent assembly may be coupled together by connecting said tang of one assembly with said knob of the other assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display assembly of claim 1 wherein said rack lower end defines a rear shoulder which engages said base front member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A collapsible display assembly comprising: a rack adapted to support items for display, said rack having an upper end, a lower end and spaced side members extending between said ends; a pair of legs, each leg having an upper end pivotally connected to the upper end of said rack; a base, said base having a front member, a rear member and spaced side members interconnecting said front and rear members; and wherein said base further includes a stringer extending between said side members and in spaced parallel relationship with said front member to define a slot therebetween and wherein said rack further includes an elongated tongue dimensioned to be received within said slot and positioned to engage an inner surface of said base front member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A collapsible display assembly comprising: a rack adapted to support items for display, said rack having an upper end, a lower end and spaced side members extending between said ends; a pair of legs, each leg having an upper end pivotally connected to the upper end of said rack; a base, said base having a front member, a rear member and spaced side members interconnecting said front and rear members; and wherein said base further includes a stringer extending between said side members and in spaced parallel relationship with said front member to define a slot therebetween and wherein said rack further includes an elongated tongue dimensioned to be received within said slot and positioned to engage an inner surface of said base front member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A collapsible display assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said side members of said base define a forward stepped portion for engaging said lower end of said rack.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A collapsible display assembly of claim 7 wherein said base side members each define an indexing shoulder and said rack lower end is configurated to engage said indexing shoulders when said tongue is within said slot.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-19 | 1995-02-18 | 1995-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-19 | 1999-02-18 | 1999-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-19 | 2003-02-18 | 2003-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |