Modular Display Rack and Related Methods

Abstract

A modular display rack includes a frame having a plurality of frame elements, and a first holding unit having a plurality of holding slots. The first holding unit is supported by the frame. By selecting appropriate frame elements, the frame is readily dimensionable to accommodate one or more holding units therein. The frame can include first and second sidewalls and a first holding unit support element extending between the first and second sidewalls. The first holding unit support element supports the first holding unit. The first holding unit can be dimensioned to accommodate multiple holding units side-by-side. Also, second or subsequent holding units can be accommodated between the first and second sidewalls to accommodate additional holding units, for example, in a stepwise fashion.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 916,394, filed on May 7, 2007, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to display racks, and more particularly, to display racks for displaying a plurality of business cards.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The use of business cards for identification and networking purposes is centuries old. With the growth of modern organizations, including businesses, government agencies and other entities, there are sometimes dozens or more individuals within the organization having their own business cards. It is often desirable to keep business cards for each of these individuals at a central location, such as a front desk or reception desk. Using currently available devices, this frequently results in a clutter of business cards and card racks, and a generally unprofessional ap...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a modular display rack and related methods that allow great flexibility in determining the number of holding slots for business cards and the like that are to be included in the display rack.

[0006]According to an embodiment of the present invention, a modular display rack includes a frame having a plurality of frame elements, and a first holding unit having a plurality of holding slots. The first holding unit is supported by the frame. By selecting appropriate frame elements, the frame is readily dimensionable to accommodate one or more holding units therein.

Problems solved by technology

Using currently available devices, this frequently results in a clutter of business cards and card racks, and a generally unprofessional appearance.

It will be appreciated that the rack 1010 is lightweight and liable to being knocked over or displaced, and additionally, may not convey the desired visual impact.

Creating a new mold can be a time-consuming and expensive process.

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