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Label enlarging device

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-20
CHRISTINE GIAMPAVOLO & PAUL GIAMPAVOLO
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[0004]The invention includes a magnification member that instantly enlarges the content of a label when the product label is positioned on the opposing side of the device, making it easy to read without eye strain. The magnification member may comprise a magnification sheet or lens, for example, a Fresnel lens or any other appropriate magnification device. The device according to the invention may be easily and permanently affixed to store shelving making it accessible to customers. The device of the invention may also have an area for brand name or logo imprints or advertising information thus making it a medium for advertising.

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However, the information on the labels is usually very small and hard to read.

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[0014]FIG. 2 shows the invention 10. The invention includes a lens 26A mounted in a frame 28A. The lens may be circular as shown or can have any other shape. The frame 28A is connected to a shaft 20A, preferably integrally, and coupled to a bracket 22A by a suitable flexible joint such as a ball and socket joint 32. This allows the lens 26A to move in three dimensions so that the user can position the device 10 at a comfortable position to read the label of the merchandise. The bracket 22A is fastened to the store shelving 24 by any suitable means.

third embodiment

[0015]FIG. 3 shows the invention which is similar to the device of FIG. 1 having a plate lens 26 fastened to a bezel 28. A bracket 22B is suitably fastened to store shelving 24. The bracket 22B is hingedly connected to the bezel 28 by a hinge joint 34. The device of FIG. 3 can be moved to any angular position shown by the arrows 36.

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[0016]FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment which may be similar to the device of FIG. 1 having a sheet lens 26 mounted in a frame 28. Preferably integrally formed with the frame 28 is a shaft 20C. The shaft 20C is slidable in a bracket 22C which can be a snap bracket for holding the shaft 20C. The magnifier 10 can be used in place and is adjustable in the direction of the arrow 40 and rotatable as shown by arrows 43. The magnifier 10 may be removed from the bracket 22C either by snapping it out of the bracket or moving it vertically upwardly so that the shaft comes out of the hole in the bracket 22C. Preferably, the device 10 is coupled to the bracket 22C by a coupling device 42, for example a chain, twine or other flexible member so that it will not be lost and cannot be dropped to the floor. The device shown in FIG. 4 can be used in any position, only limited by the length of the flexible coupling device 42.

[0017]Because the device is used by consumers, the lenses 26 are preferably ma...

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Abstract

A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information including an optical magnification member; a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving; the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket. A connector is preferably provided connecting the magnification member to the bracket and preferably allows the magnification member to be moved into one of a plurality of positions to enable the magnification member to be provided into a position allowing the merchandise labeling to be displayed.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the priority and benefit of U.S. Provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 234,419 filed Sep. 21, 2000 and entitled “LABEL ENLARGER”, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to magnifying devices, and in particular, it relates to a magnifying device for printed matter, such as labels.[0003]In consumer sales establishments such as shopping centers and supermarkets, there is a need to aid customers with eyesight problems to read labeling materials, for example, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation nutritional and ingredient labels for food and other labels for products typically purchased in stores. A large portion of the general public is becoming older, sometimes referred to as the aging of the baby boom generation. Additionally, consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about food ingredients and seek the information of...

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IPC IPC(8): G02B27/02G02B7/02A47F11/10A47F13/00G02B25/00
CPCA47F13/00G02B25/005
Inventor GIAMPAVOLO, PAULGIAMPAVOLO, CHRISTINE
Owner CHRISTINE GIAMPAVOLO & PAUL GIAMPAVOLO