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Method for mobile sales and vehicles therefore

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-11-02
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Granted: 2001-02-06
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Expires: 2018-11-02
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Abstract

Abstract The method and apparatus of the present invention relates to a method of selling merchandise, particularly clothing fashions and accessories, to customers at locations convenient to the customer. Initially, potential customers are identified and contacted by direct telemarketing. If a customer is interested in purchasing merchandise, an appointment is scheduled at a location convenient to the customer. At the appointed time, a mobile store vehicle is driven to the appointed location. A customer can enter the vehicle. The fashion coordinator can present a brief fashion show. The customer can browse through the inventory displayed within the vehicle. A salesperson can merchandise the inventory and provide fashion suggestions to the customer. The customer can try on the merchandise within the vehicle. The customer can purchase the fashions within the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with racks for displaying merchandise, dressing room space to allow a customer to try on fashions, and a mirror to allow the customer to view themselves wearing the fashions. The customer can also purchase the fashions, as the vehicle is equipped with wireless means for interconnecting with a telecommunications network for verifying and accepting credit card charges. The vehicle is retrofitted to function as a mobile store with racks secured along the perimeter thereof to allow for clothing to be hung on hangers therefrom. Dressing room space is provided and a mirror can be attached in a desired location for allowing one to view themselves wearing the fashions.

Inventors

  • 👤 Nyda Boerer

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 20:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/05; B60P3/025; B60P3/0257

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim 98 words
A method of selling merchandise to customers comprising: scheduling an appointment with a customer; driving a vehicle retrofitted as a retail store to a location requested by the customer; bringing the customer into the vehicle; displaying the inventory of merchandise within the vehicle for the customer to browse; allowing the customer to try on merchandise within the vehicle; pivoting a mirror down from the ceiling to allow a customer to view itself wearing the merchandise and pivoting the mirror up to take it out of the way when not in use; and allowing the customer to purchase merchandise.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 98 words
A method of selling merchandise to customers comprising: scheduling an appointment with a customer; driving a vehicle retrofitted as a retail store to a location requested by the customer; bringing the customer into the vehicle; displaying the inventory of merchandise within the vehicle for the customer to browse; allowing the customer to try on merchandise within the vehicle; pivoting a mirror down from the ceiling to allow a customer to view itself wearing the merchandise and pivoting the mirror up to take it out of the way when not in use; and allowing the customer to purchase merchandise.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 17 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing a fashion show for the customer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 31 words
The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of identifying potential customers and telephoning the potential customers to inform the potential customer of the service and to schedule an appointment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 25 words
The method of claim 3 further comprising the step of allowing a customer to view oneself wearing merchandise in a mirror after trying on same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of allowing a customer to make purchases with a credit card.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 5 further comprising the step of making suggestions to the customer about clothing appropriate for the customer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 23 words
The method of claim 6 further comprising the step of making suggestions to the customer concerning compensating or accentuating the customers body type.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 113 words
A mobile retail clothing and accessory store comprising: vehicle means for moving the mobile store to a desired location; entry means for allowing a customer to enter the mobile store; displaying means about the perimeter of the interior of the mobile store for displaying fashion merchandise; dressing room means within the interior of the mobile store for allowing a customer to try on merchandise; mirror means for allowing a customer to view itself wearing merchandise the mirror means being pivotally interconnected with the ceiling to be pivoted down for use and pivoted up to be retained out of the way when not in use; and cash register means for accepting payment for merchandise.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 113 words
A mobile retail clothing and accessory store comprising: vehicle means for moving the mobile store to a desired location; entry means for allowing a customer to enter the mobile store; displaying means about the perimeter of the interior of the mobile store for displaying fashion merchandise; dressing room means within the interior of the mobile store for allowing a customer to try on merchandise; mirror means for allowing a customer to view itself wearing merchandise the mirror means being pivotally interconnected with the ceiling to be pivoted down for use and pivoted up to be retained out of the way when not in use; and cash register means for accepting payment for merchandise.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 26 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the display means comprises pipe racks mounted to the vehicle to allow clothes to be hung therefrom by clothes hangers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 10 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising special display means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 11 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the displays comprise mannequin forms.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 9 words
The apparatus of claim 11 further including layering hangers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 16 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the dress room means is formed by a fabric curtain.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 23 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the fabric curtain is hung from a rod positioned in a desired location within the mobile store.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US1372854A Cited
FR938123A Cited
SU906744A1 Cited
US4632836A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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