US5222610A
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Modular marker display stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-11
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Granted: 1993-06-29
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Expires: 2011-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A modular stand which includes a pair of geometrically shaped end wall members and an article supporting member positioned therebetween. The end wall members include dovetail tongue and grooves which allow them to be connected to one another. A cylindrical holder is positioned on both sides of each end wall member for engaging the ends of the article supporting member. The ends of the article supporting member are configured to matingly engage and connect with a corresponding cylindrical holder formed in the side of the end wall members. The article supporting member can engage the end wall members so as to be selectively positionable at a plurality of angles, thereby allowing the articles supported therein to be displayed at a selected angle.
Inventors
- 👤 Erling W. Johansen
- 👤 Peter J. Grabowsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:33
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; B43M99/001; B43M99/002; B43M99/006; A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/0021; A47F7/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A modular display stand comprising: an article supporting member having an upper article retaining surface; a pair of end wall members with peripheral edges; a connection means including a male portion and female portion for removably and adjustably connecting said article supporting member between said end wall members such that said upper surface of said article supporting member can be rotated and held at a plurality of angles relative to the peripheral edges of said end wall members; and, wherein the male portion of said connection means includes a semi-circular disc secured at the ends of the article supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A modular display stand comprising: an article supporting member having an upper article retaining surface; a pair of end wall members with peripheral edges; a connection means including a male portion and female portion for removably and adjustably connecting said article supporting member between said end wall members such that said upper surface of said article supporting member can be rotated and held at a plurality of angles relative to the peripheral edges of said end wall members; and, wherein the male portion of said connection means includes a semi-circular disc secured at the ends of the article supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the upper article retaining surface includes a plurality of recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 2 including a tray wherein said recesses cooperate with projections on said tray in order to removably attach said tray to the article supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said male semi-circular disc portions include an aligning means comprising a cutout approximate the midpoint of its circular circumference.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the female portion of said connection means includes a cylindrical outer wall located on both sides of said end wall members and said cylindrical outer wall having a plurality of retaining tabs extending inwardly and one of said retaining tabs also functions as an aligning means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the female portion further includes a stop positioned within the circumference of said cylindrical outer wall which functions to stop both clockwise and counterclockwise movement of the ends of the article supporting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said stop is in the form of an angled wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the male portion and female portion of said connection means include aligning means which must be aligned to allow for interconnection and to allow the portions to turn clockwise or counterclockwise relative to one another to lock into place.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A modular display stand comprising: an article supporting member having an upper article retaining surface; a pair of end wall members with peripheral edges; a connection means comprising a female portion located on both sides of said end wall members and a male portion secured to the ends of said article supporting member, wherein the connection between said male and female portion is selectively rotatable and allows each end wall member to be connected to an article supporting member on both sides of said end wall member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
A modular display stand comprising: an article supporting member having an upper article retaining surface; a pair of end wall members with peripheral edges; a connection means comprising a female portion located on both sides of said end wall members and a male portion secured to the ends of said article supporting member, wherein the connection between said male and female portion is selectively rotatable and allows each end wall member to be connected to an article supporting member on both sides of said end wall member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein the upper article retaining surface includes a plurality of recesses.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein the male portion and female portion of said connection means include aligning means which must be aligned to allow for interconnection and to allow the portions to turn clockwise or counterclockwise relative to one another to lock into place.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the male portion of said connection means includes a semi-circular disc secured at the ends of the article supporting member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said aligning means includes a cutout approximate the midpoint of said male semi-circular disc portions' circumferences.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the female portion of said connection means includes a cylindrical outer wall located on both sides of said end wall members and said cylindrical outer wall having a plurality of retaining tab extending inwardly and one of said retaining tabs also functions as said aligning means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 14 wherein the female portion further includes a stop positioned within the circumference of said cylindrical outer wall which functions to stop both clockwise and counterclockwise movement of the ends of the article supporting member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 15 wherein said stop is in the form of an angled wall.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein the edges of said end wall members include attaching means for interconnecting a plurality of end wall members in selected configurations.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 10 including a tray wherein said recesses cooperate with projections on said tray in order to removably attach said tray to the article supporting member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
101 words
A modular display stand comprising: an article supporting member having an upper article retaining surface; a pair of end wall members with peripheral edges; a connection means including a male portion and female portion for removably and adjustably connecting said article supporting member between said end wall members such that said upper surface of said article supporting member can be rotated and held at a plurality of angles relative to the peripheral edges of said end wall members; and, wherein the edges of said end wall members include attaching means for interconnecting a plurality of end wall members in selected configurations.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
101 words
A modular display stand comprising: an article supporting member having an upper article retaining surface; a pair of end wall members with peripheral edges; a connection means including a male portion and female portion for removably and adjustably connecting said article supporting member between said end wall members such that said upper surface of said article supporting member can be rotated and held at a plurality of angles relative to the peripheral edges of said end wall members; and, wherein the edges of said end wall members include attaching means for interconnecting a plurality of end wall members in selected configurations.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-28 | 1996-12-28 | 1997-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-28 | 2000-12-28 | 2001-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-28 | 2004-12-28 | 2005-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |