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Display rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-12-17
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Granted: 1996-04-09
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Expires: 2013-12-17
Abstract
Abstract An improved display rack (10) which is supported by existing facilities such as existing shelving (44), an existing suspended ceiling (50) or the floor (48). The improved display rack (20) provides a rotatable display unit (20) and a securing assembly (36) for securing the improved display rack (10) to the existing facilities. The improved display rack (10) may be used to display such things as ceiling fan pulls, postcards, greeting cards, key chains, and comic books. The improved display rack (10) can provide a hinge (70) such that the rotatable display unit (20) can be pivoted away from the existing facility.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin E. Todd, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/002; A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/04; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; B65D73/00; B65D73/0042; B65D73/005; B65D73/0057; B65D75/04; B65D75/20; B65D75/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An improved display rack for use in conjunction with existing facilities which includes at least one shelving unit resting on a floor, said improved display rack comprising: a rotatable display unit defining a surface on which selected merchandise is displayed, said rotatable display unit rotating relative to a substantially vertical axis; an upper supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a top portion of said rotatable display unit; a lower supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a bottom portion of said rotatable display unit, said second end of said lower supporting member being configured to be supported by the existing facilities; and, an upper horizontal support defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to said second end of said upper supporting member, said second end of said upper horizontal support carrying an attachment member for securing said upper horizontal support to the shelving unit, said upper horizontal support defining a length adjusting means for selectively adjusting a distance between said rotatable display unit and the shelving unit of the display facilities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An improved display rack for use in conjunction with existing facilities which includes at least one shelving unit resting on a floor, said improved display rack comprising: a rotatable display unit defining a surface on which selected merchandise is displayed, said rotatable display unit rotating relative to a substantially vertical axis; an upper supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a top portion of said rotatable display unit; a lower supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a bottom portion of said rotatable display unit, said second end of said lower supporting member being configured to be supported by the existing facilities; and, an upper horizontal support defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to said second end of said upper supporting member, said second end of said upper horizontal support carrying an attachment member for securing said upper horizontal support to the shelving unit, said upper horizontal support defining a length adjusting means for selectively adjusting a distance between said rotatable display unit and the shelving unit of the display facilities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The improved display rack of claim 1 further including a lower horizontal support defining a first end, a second end and a length adjusting means, said first end of said lower horizontal support being secured to said second end of said lower supporting member, said second end of said lower horizontal support carrying an attachment member for securing said lower horizontal support to the shelving unit, said length adjusting means for selectively adjusting a distance between said rotatable display unit and the shelving unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The improved display rack of claim 2 wherein a hinge is carried by each of said upper horizontal support and said lower horizontal support proximate each of said second ends of said upper horizontal support and said lower horizontal support such that said rotatable display unit pivots with respect to said hinge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved display rack of claim 3 wherein a position of said hinge is lockable when said rotatable display unit is pivoted to a selected location.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
214 words
The improved display rack of claim 2 wherein each of said upper horizontal support and said lower horizontal support defines: a bracket defining a first end and a second end, said first end of said bracket carrying at least one attachment member for securing said bracket to the shelving unit, said second end of said bracket defining at least one hinge slot, a bracket extension defining a first end, a second end and a bracket slot, said first end of said bracket extension defining at least one hinge pin, said at least one hinge pin being received by said at least one hinge slot such that a hinge is formed, said bracket slot extending a length of said bracket extension between said first end and said second end of said bracket extension, and a support extension defining a first end, a second end and an extension slot, said second end of said support extension secured to said second end of a respective support member, said extension slot extending a length of said support extension between said first end and said second end of said support extension, said extension slot and said bracket slot being aligned and receiving a securing device such that said rotatable display unit is a selected distance from the shelving unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved display rack of claim 5 wherein a position of said hinge is lockable when said rotatable display unit is pivoted to a selected location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved display rack of claim 1 wherein said upper horizontal support defines a hinge proximate said second end such that said rotatable display unit pivots with respect to said hinge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
236 words
An improved display rack for use in conjunction with existing facilities which include at least one shelving unit resting on a floor, said improved display rack comprising: a rotatable display unit defining a surface on which selected merchandise is displayed, said rotatable display unit rotating relative to a substantially vertical axis; an upper supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a top portion of said rotatable display unit; a lower supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a bottom portion of said rotatable display unit, an upper horizontal support defining a first end, a second end and a first hinge proximate said second end, said first end of said upper horizontal support being secured to said second end of said upper supporting member, said second end of said upper horizontal support carrying an attachment member for securing said upper horizontal support to the shelving unit; a lower horizontal support defining a first end, a second end and a second hinge proximate said second end, said first end of said lower horizontal support being secured to said second end of said lower supporting member, said second end of said lower supporting member carrying an attachment member for securing said lower horizontal support to the shelving unit, said rotatable display unit pivoting with respect to said first and second hinges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
236 words
An improved display rack for use in conjunction with existing facilities which include at least one shelving unit resting on a floor, said improved display rack comprising: a rotatable display unit defining a surface on which selected merchandise is displayed, said rotatable display unit rotating relative to a substantially vertical axis; an upper supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a top portion of said rotatable display unit; a lower supporting member defining a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to a bottom portion of said rotatable display unit, an upper horizontal support defining a first end, a second end and a first hinge proximate said second end, said first end of said upper horizontal support being secured to said second end of said upper supporting member, said second end of said upper horizontal support carrying an attachment member for securing said upper horizontal support to the shelving unit; a lower horizontal support defining a first end, a second end and a second hinge proximate said second end, said first end of said lower horizontal support being secured to said second end of said lower supporting member, said second end of said lower supporting member carrying an attachment member for securing said lower horizontal support to the shelving unit, said rotatable display unit pivoting with respect to said first and second hinges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improved display rack of claim 8 wherein a position of said first and second hinges are lockable when said rotatable display unit is pivoted to a selected location.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved display rack of claim 8 wherein each of said upper horizontal support and lower horizontal support defines a length adjusting means for selectively adjusting a distance between said rotatable display unit and the shelving unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
221 words
The improved display rack of claim 8 wherein each of said upper horizontal support and said lower horizontal support defines: a bracket defining a first end and a second end, said first end of said bracket carrying at least one attachment member for securing said bracket to the shelving unit, said second end of said bracket defining at least one hinge slot, a bracket extension defining a first end, a second end and a bracket slot, said first end of said bracket extension defining at least one hinge pin, said at least one hinge pin being received by said at least one hinge slot such that said first hinge and said second hinge are formed, respectively, said bracket slot extending a length of said bracket extension between said first end and said second end of said bracket extension, and a support extension defining a first end, a second end and an extension slot, said second end of said support extension being secured to said second end of a respective support member, said extension slot extending a length of said support extension between said first end and said second end of said support extension, said extension slot and said bracket slot being aligned and receiving a securing device such that said rotatable display unit is a selected distance from the shelving unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved display rack of claim 11 wherein a position of said first hinge and said second hinge are lockable when said rotatable display unit is pivoted to a selected location.
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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) | 1999-04-09 | 1999-10-09 | 2000-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-09 | 2003-10-09 | 2004-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-09 | 2007-10-09 | 2008-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |