Display system

a display system and display hook technology, applied in the field of display hooks, can solve the problems of unfavorable grid installation, increased shipping costs, and failure of display, and achieve the effect of preventing unintended disengagement from the grid

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-14
ROCK TENN SHARED SERVICES
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[0009] It is another object of this invention to provide a display hook for a display grid that is structured to firmly mount on a display grid and prevent unintended disengagement from the grid.

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Many times the hooks disengage from the display under the product loads, leading to display failure.
Thus, lack of stability of product-bearing display hooks is a serious problem in the industry, and a need exists for a display that is capable of supporting a variety of hooks in a firm and stabilized manner.
These support structures, which are typically shipped with the displays, are bulky and occupy significant shipping capacity, which in turn leads to increased shipping costs.

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[0034]FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the self-supporting display 300 of this invention. The display 300 may be provided in any desired dimensions and may be placed on any surface, including atop a counter or on a floor. The display 300 includes a rack or grid 302 and a support structure, such as easel 304, for elevating and supporting the grid 302 in an upstanding position.

[0035] One embodiment of grid 302 is shown in FIGS. 2-4. As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, grid 302 is comprised of a plurality of horizontal ribs 306 intersected by a plurality of vertical ribs 308 to form a plurality of slots or apertures 310 for receiving product bearing hooks therein, as will be discussed. Ribs 306, 308 can be enclosed by a peripheral frame 312 to strengthen the stability of the grid 302 and prevent damage during shipping and use. Moreover, any of the sides of the grid 302 may be provided with elongated slots (such as elongated slots 16 disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 942,057, filed ...

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A display system having an improved support structure to reduce the display profile and consequent shipping costs and an improved display hook for mounting on the display grid. A support structure, such as an easel, is formed with or attached to the rear side of the display grid to support the grid in an elevated position. Unlike prior displays that must be shipped with bulky support structures, the easel of this invention is collapsible, allowing the display to retain its relatively thin profile. To install the display in the store, the easel may be quickly and easily formed and locked into place to support the display. The easel may be formed and collapsed as necessary, facilitating both shipping of the display as well as transporting the display in the store. This invention also relates to an improved display hook capable of releasably engaging the grid at three locations and thereby distributing the product load carried by the hook and reducing the likelihood that the hook with be pulled from or otherwise disengage the grid.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA [0001] This application claims priority to a provisional patent application No. 60 / 686,578 entitled Display System, filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 31, 2005 and which is herein incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to display systems, and more particularly, to self-supporting displays on which display hooks may be mounted. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Displays for displaying products in retail stores come in all shapes and sizes. To perform their intended function, many displays require that hooks be mounted on the display. The desired products can then be mounted on the hooks and made available to the customer in this way. Many times the hooks disengage from the display under the product loads, leading to display failure. Thus, lack of stability of product-bearing display hooks is a serious problem in the industry, and a need exists for a display that is capable of supporting a variety of ho...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B96/06
CPCA47F5/0823
Inventor LOCKWOOD, THOMAS A.LANG, THOMAS F.
Owner ROCK TENN SHARED SERVICES
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