Display system

Abstract

A display stand includes a lifter and a cover in which articles such as jewelry elements and supports thereof can be placed. The lifter has a lifter base and a lifter side, and the cover includes a cover side and a cover platform, where the cover side is at least one of slidably and removably engaged with the lifter side. In an alternative embodiment, the lifter has a lifter guide coupled with the lifter side or the lifter base, and the display stand further includes a drawer. The drawer has a drawer top, a drawer side, a drawer side guide coupled with the drawer side, and a drawer top guide. In yet another embodiment, the display stand further includes a removable luminaire having light emitting diodes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display stand and a method of displaying objects via the display stand. The display stand comprises a riser and a cover, in which, for example, jewelry elements and their supports can be placed. In an alternative embodiment, the display stand further comprises a drawer. In another embodiment, the display stand further comprises a removable light fixture with light emitting diodes. The display stand further provides a storage space for storing objects associated with the display stand. Although the display stand of the present invention is described as a jewelry display stand, the system can be easily used to display any other objects. Background Art

[0002] Traditional jewelry display racks are bulky and take up valuable space in a vault. Display racks come in different sizes and configurations. There are single-piece display racks and trays that can hold a dozen or more pieces of jewelry. There are larger pieces that can hold necklaces, and there are ramps that can hold 20 to 30 chains. Every morning, a jeweler with a safe / vault will remove the jewelry from the safe / vault and place the jewelry individually in traditional jewelry boxes or on traditional display racks. Then, every evening, the jeweler must collect the jewelry from the boxes or display elements and return the jewelry to the safe / vault. Jewelers with larger vaults collect the display elements or boxes every evening, place them in plastic tubs, and then place the plastic tubs in the vault, which eliminates the need to remove the jewelry from each individual display rack or from each box. In the morning, the jeweler then removes the plastic tubs and returns the display elements or boxes individually to the display case. This process is time consuming. Therefore, there is a need for a jewelry display rack that provides a platform that can hold jewelry and can be easily removed with the jewelry to be placed in the vault. Summary of the invention

[0003] Display elements used with the present invention all have magnets in their bases. The magnets are attached to the cover platform, which reduces the chance of the display elements falling off the cover platform when being placed in or removed from the safe / vault. The cover platform is a thin wooden board (1 / 2" or thinner) that takes up minimal safe / vault space, allowing the jeweler to safely transport a third of the display case at a time with the magnetized display stand adhered to the platform cover. In some embodiments, the cover platform can be made of other suitable materials, including, for example, plastic, aluminum, steel, or combinations thereof.

[0004] Two major problems associated with a typical jeweler are solved. The present invention makes opening and closing a shop much easier and faster. Every morning and evening, all the jewelry needs to be moved in and out of a safe or vault. The display stand of the present invention has a lift with a removable cover that magnifies all the elements relative to them, making this task much easier and faster. The jeweler opens the display case, removes the 3 top covers and is done. With a traditional display, the jeweler must open their display case, then take each element out of the box, put it in a plastic tub, stack them on top of each other (which often results in damage), and then carry the plastic tub into the vault or safe. Then in the morning, the jeweler must take the plastic tub out of the safe, put it back in the display case, and one by one, return each piece of jewelry to its original position. With the present invention, the jeweler simply takes the cover back from the vault and the display stand is set up exactly as it was the day before.

[0005] Another concern is privacy and back strain. In order to retrieve a piece of jewelry, one must reach deep into a conventional display system, which may expose the private parts of a female salesperson to the public. In addition, such movements are also associated with excessive bending, which can cause back pain, especially for the elderly. Furthermore, these individuals perform these movements multiple times a day, which can make the task unbearable. The display stand of the present invention, which will be more fully described below, includes a cover that slides in and out of its associated riser or drawer.

[0006] Historically, low-end jewelers placed jewelry in hinged jewelry boxes that were then placed inside the display case. However, most mid- to high-end jewelers use jewelry stands (separate and distinct from the jewelry box). Jewelry stands can be ring trays that hold 1 to 24 rings, chokers that hold 1 necklace, chain ramps that hold 20 to 25 necklaces, and earring stands that hold 1 or 12 pairs of earrings. These stands are magnetized on the bottom to adhere to the metal tabs in the cover platform.

[0007] As described herein, the display rack of the present invention would be placed within a display case to provide easy access to merchandise in the front (via sliding drawers and / or covers) and to facilitate nightly setup and closing for a jeweler, coin dealer, or any other business with valuable merchandise in a display case.

[0008] The present invention provides a display rack, comprising: a riser having a riser base with a riser base upper surface; a drawer slidably mounted to the riser, the drawer having a drawer top with a drawer upper surface and a drawer lower surface, the drawer lower surface facing the riser base upper surface; and a cover having a cover upper surface for displaying items and a cover lower surface removably connected to the drawer upper surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the invention further comprises: a lifter guide fixed to the lifter; and a drawer guide fixed to the drawer, wherein the lifter guide cooperates with the drawer guide in a sliding engagement manner.

[0010] In one embodiment, the lifter guides are fixed along upper edges of opposite side walls extending upward from the lifter base; and the drawer guides are fixed along opposite outer edges of the bottom surface of the drawer.

[0011] In one embodiment, the size of the cover is larger than the size of the riser, wherein the outer peripheral edge of the riser is inside the outer peripheral edge of the cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, the size of the cover is the same as the size of the riser, wherein the outer peripheral edge of the riser is substantially coplanar with the outer peripheral edge of the cover.

[0013] In one embodiment, the riser is a planar substrate without side members.

[0014] In one embodiment, the lift is formed by a base of the display cabinet.

[0015] In one embodiment, further comprising a mechanical assist attachment between the lifter and the drawer, the mechanical assist attachment permitting slidable engagement between the lifter and the drawer.

[0016] In one embodiment, the drawer slides at an angle wherein a rear side of the drawer is positioned a greater distance from the riser base than a front side of the drawer.

[0017] In one embodiment, further comprising: at least one of the grooves in the cover lower surface of the cover; and a drawer top guide formed in the drawer top, the at least one groove being operable to couple with the drawer top guide by at least one of a sliding engagement and a removable engagement.

[0018] In one embodiment, further comprising one or more magnets attached to at least one of the drawer top and the cover.

[0019] In one embodiment, at least one of the drawer top and the cover is formed from a material made of plastic, wood, and / or metal.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cover is formed of a material that permits radio frequency identification scanning of the item on the cover.

[0021] In one embodiment, the riser includes: a solid front wall extending upward from the riser base along the front edge of the riser base; opposing side walls extending upward from the riser base along the opposing side edges of the riser base; a rear wall extending upward from the riser base along the rear edge of the riser base; and a door formed in the rear wall, the door leading to an interior of the riser, the interior being defined by at least the solid front wall, the opposing side walls, the rear wall and the riser base, wherein the cover fits into the interior of the riser and allows the door to be closed to enclose the cover within the interior of the riser.

[0022] In one embodiment, it further includes a narrow groove formed along the lower inner side of the opposite side walls, the narrow groove extending from the rear wall to the solid front wall, and the narrow groove is configured to receive the side edge of the cover in the narrow groove when the cover slides into the interior of the lifter.

[0023] The present invention also provides a display rack, comprising: a lifter and a cover, the lifter comprising: a lifter base, which has an upper surface of the lifter base; a solid front wall, which extends upward from the lifter base along the front edge of the lifter base; opposite side walls, which extend upward from the lifter base along the opposite side edges of the lifter base; a rear wall, which extends upward from the lifter base along the rear edge of the lifter base; and a door formed in the rear wall, the door leading to the interior of the lifter, the interior being defined by at least the solid front wall, the opposite side walls, the rear wall and the lifter base; the cover having an upper surface of the cover for displaying items and a lower surface of the cover removably connected to the lifter, wherein the cover is assembled into the interior of the lifter and allows the door to be closed to enclose the cover within the interior of the lifter.

[0024] In one embodiment, it further includes a narrow groove formed along the lower inner side of the opposite side walls, the narrow groove extending from the rear wall to the solid front wall, and the narrow groove is configured to receive the side edge of the cover in the narrow groove when the cover slides into the interior of the lifter.

[0025] In one embodiment, the device further includes a top wall defining the interior of the lifter, wherein the cover is removably connected to the top wall of the lifter.

[0026] In one embodiment, further comprising: a lifting mechanism disposed within the interior of the riser, the lifting mechanism disposed between the riser upper surface of the riser base and the cover lower surface of the cover, the lifting mechanism allowing the cover to move from a lowered position to a display position, the display position being substantially flush with the top edges of the front wall and the opposing side walls of the riser, the lowered position allowing a top cover to be placed over the riser to completely enclose the interior, wherein the cover is disposed in the interior.

[0027] In one embodiment, the top cover is positionable below the riser base when the cover is in the display position.

[0028] The present invention includes a riser and a cover. The riser includes a flat base and sides along a portion of the perimeter of the base. The cover includes a platform and sides along a portion of the perimeter of the platform. This configuration allows the cover to be easily placed on the riser, slid in and out of the riser, and removed from the riser. In one configuration, the cover is made of a composite material, such as a layer of wood and a layer of metal on top of the wood layer. Thus, a jewelry stand having a magnet can be magnetically coupled to the cover.

[0029] In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the display stand further comprises a drawer. In this configuration, the riser comprises guides coupled to the sides or base of the riser. The drawer has a flat top and sides along a portion of the perimeter of the top. The drawer further comprises guides coupled to the sides and engaging the riser guides to easily slide in and out of the riser. The drawer top further comprises one or more strips for securely positioning the cover on the drawer top. In some embodiments, the platform cover can be attached to the drawer top using a series of male / female (opposite polarized) magnets, such as FIG. 14A to FIG. 17C shown.

[0030] In one aspect, a display stand is disclosed, wherein the display stand includes: a riser, the riser including a riser base having a generally planar surface, a riser side extending upward from at least a portion of a periphery of the riser base, and a riser guide coupled to at least one of the riser base and the riser side; a drawer, the drawer including a drawer top having a generally planar surface, a drawer side extending downward from at least a portion of a periphery of the drawer top, a drawer side guide coupled to the drawer side, wherein the drawer side guide is in sliding engagement with the riser guide, and a drawer top guide coupled to the drawer top, and a cover, the cover including a cover platform having a generally planar surface and at least one of a groove in the cover platform and a cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform, wherein at least one of the groove in the cover platform and the cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform is in at least one of sliding engagement and removable engagement with the drawer top guide.

[0031] Preferably, the riser base is rectangular.

[0032] Preferably, the riser side comprises three beams with a rectangular cross-section.

[0033] Preferably, the riser guide includes two guide rails coupled with two of the three beams in an axial direction of the riser base.

[0034] Preferably, the lifter guide includes two guide rails coupled with the lifter base in an axial direction of the lifter base.

[0035] Preferably, the height of the three beams is greater than zero, whereby the display rack provides storage space between the drawers and the risers.

[0036] Preferably, the drawer top is rectangular.

[0037] Preferably, the drawer side comprises two beams having a rectangular cross-section.

[0038] Preferably, the drawer side guide includes two guide rails coupled with two beams along the axial direction of the drawer top.

[0039] Preferably, the drawer top guide comprises two strips coupled with the drawer top in an axial direction of the drawer top.

[0040] Preferably, the drawer further comprises a support beam coupled with the drawer top along a lateral direction of the drawer top.

[0041] Preferably, the drawer further comprises a handle coupled to the drawer top.

[0042] Preferably, the cover platform is rectangular.

[0043] Preferably, the cover platform comprises two grooves along the axial direction of the cover platform.

[0044] Preferably, the cover further comprises one or more magnets coupled to the cover platform along a lateral direction of the cover platform.

[0045] Preferably, the riser base, riser sides, drawer top, drawer sides and cover platform are made of wood.

[0046] Preferably, the drawer top comprises a composite material made of aluminium and sheet metal, and / or a plastic material.

[0047] Preferably, the cover platform comprises a composite material made of aluminium and sheet metal, and / or a plastic material.

[0048] Preferably, the display stand further comprises a lighting system coupled to the riser.

[0049] Preferably, the lighting system comprises two modular luminaires, and wherein each of the two modular luminaires comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes.

[0050] In another aspect, a display stand is disclosed, wherein the display stand includes: a riser, the riser including a riser base having a generally planar surface and a riser side extending upward from at least a portion of a periphery of the riser base; and a cover, the cover including a cover platform having a generally planar surface and a cover side extending downward from at least a portion of a periphery of the cover platform, wherein the cover side is at least one of slidably engaged and removably engaged with the riser side.

[0051] Preferably, the riser base is rectangular.

[0052] Preferably, the riser side comprises three beams with a rectangular cross-section.

[0053] Preferably, the cover platform is rectangular.

[0054] Preferably, the cover side comprises three L-shaped beams, and wherein two of the three L-shaped beams are coupled to the cover platform along an axial direction of the cover platform, and the third L-shaped beam is coupled to the cover platform along a lateral direction of the cover platform.

[0055] Preferably, the cover further comprises a support beam coupled to the cover platform along a lateral direction of the cover platform.

[0056] Preferably, the riser base, riser sides and cover platform are made of wood, aluminum, plastic, sheet metal or the like.

[0057] Preferably, the cover platform comprises a composite material made of aluminium and sheet metal, and / or a plastic material, and / or a wood material.

[0058] In another aspect, a method of displaying an object via a display stand is disclosed, wherein the display stand includes: a riser, the riser including a riser base having a generally planar surface, a riser side extending upward from at least a portion of a perimeter of the riser base, and a riser guide coupled to at least one of the riser base and the riser side; a drawer, the drawer including a drawer top having a generally planar surface, a drawer side extending downward from at least a portion of a perimeter of the drawer top, a drawer side guide coupled to the drawer side, wherein the drawer side guide is in sliding engagement with the riser guide, and a drawer top guide coupled to the drawer top, and a cover, the cover including a cover platform having a generally planar surface and at least one of a groove in the cover platform and a cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform, wherein at least one of the groove in the cover platform and the cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform is in at least one of sliding engagement and removable engagement with the drawer top guide. In some embodiments, the groove and the cover platform guide can be replaced by a series of oppositely polarized magnets, as described herein. The method further includes at least one of placing a cover on the drawer, sliding the drawer, and removing the cover from the drawer.

[0059] In another aspect, a method for displaying objects via a display stand is disclosed, wherein the display stand includes: a riser, the riser including a riser base having a substantially planar surface and a riser side extending upward from at least a portion of a periphery of the riser base; and a cover, the cover including a cover platform having a substantially planar surface and a cover side extending downward from at least a portion of a periphery of the cover platform, wherein the cover side is at least one of slidingly engaged and removably engaged with the riser side, the method including at least one of placing the cover on the riser, sliding the cover, and removing the cover from the riser. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0060] Figure 1 A perspective view of a display stand according to a preferred embodiment is shown. The display stand comprises a lifter having a rectangular lifter base, a lifter side consisting of three beams around the periphery of the lifter base, and two lifter guides coupled to the lifter side in the axial direction of the lifter base. The display stand further comprises a drawer having a rectangular top and a side consisting of two beams around the periphery of the drawer top, and two drawer side guides coupled to the drawer side in the axial direction of the drawer top. The display stand further comprises a cover having a cover platform, one or more grooves in the cover platform, and / or a cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform. In some embodiments, the grooves and the cover platform guides can be replaced by a series of oppositely polarized magnets, as described herein.

[0061] Figure 2A perspective view of a display stand according to a preferred embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the lift guide comprises two rails coupled to a lift base.

[0062] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 Exploded view of a display stand of FIG. The drawer has a drawer top guide coupled to the drawer top, the drawer top guide consisting of two strips along the axial direction of the drawer top. The drawer side guides are in sliding engagement with the lifter guides. The cover includes two grooves in the cover platform that are in sliding and / or removable engagement with the drawer top guides.

[0063] Figure 4A A bottom perspective view of a drawer according to a preferred embodiment is shown. According to this embodiment, the drawer side guides are coupled to the bottom of two beams that engage with a lifter guide that includes two rails coupled to a lifter base, e.g. Figure 2 The display stand shown. The drawer further comprises a support beam along the lateral direction of the drawer top. The support beam resists bending of the drawer top around its axial direction.

[0064] Figure 4B Show Figure 4A A top perspective view of a drawer of FIG. The drawer top comprises a drawer top guide consisting of two strips symmetrically positioned on each side of the axial axis of the drawer top and coupled to the drawer top. A cover, such as Figure 3 The cover shown in has two grooves in the cover platform that are in sliding and / or removable engagement with the drawer top guides. The drawer top can be made of a composite material consisting of a thick wood layer and a thin metal layer glued to the wood top. Other materials can be used, including plastic, aluminum, etc.

[0065] Figure 5A A bottom perspective view of a cover according to a preferred embodiment is shown. According to this embodiment, the cover has two grooves symmetrically located on each side of the axial axis of the cover platform and cut into the bottom side of the cover platform. The grooves are aligned with the drawer top guide, e.g. Figure 3 The drawer top guides shown are in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement. The cover further comprises two magnets coupled to the cover platform in a lateral direction of the cover platform.

[0066] Figure 5B Show Figure 5A A top perspective view of the cover. The cover platform is made of a composite material consisting of a thick wood layer and a thin metal layer glued to the top of the wood. Magnets in the cover platform are used to attach the cover to the drawer top, such as Figure 4B The top metal layer of the drawer top is magnetically coupled.

[0067] Figure 6 A perspective view of a display stand according to a preferred embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the display stand further comprises two modular lamps, each modular lamp having a plurality of light emitting diodes.

[0068] Figure 7 A perspective view of a riser according to a preferred embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the display rack consists of a riser and a cover, without using a drawer. The riser has a riser side consisting of three beams around the perimeter of the riser base. The cover, e.g. Fig. 8A and 8B The cover is shown in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement with the riser side.

[0069] Fig. 8A A top perspective view of a cover according to a preferred embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the display rack is provided by a lifter, such as Figure 7 The lifter shown is formed with such a cover without using a drawer. The cover comprises a cover platform and a cover side which is slidably engaged and / or removably engaged with the lifter side.

[0070] Figure 8B Show Fig. 8A A bottom perspective view of a cover of FIG. The cover includes a cover side, the cover side consisting of three L-shaped beams, wherein two of the three L-shaped beams are coupled to the cover platform along the axial direction of the cover platform, and the third L-shaped beam is coupled to the cover platform along the transverse direction of the cover platform. The cover further includes a support beam along the transverse direction of the cover platform. The support beam resists bending of the cover platform around its axial direction. The L-shaped beam can be formed into other shapes, such as a thin rectangular shape, a square shape, etc.

[0071] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a display shelf assembly having a riser and a drawer configured to accept covers of various sizes and shapes.

[0072] Figures 10A to 10D Instructions are operable to be combined with a display stand, e.g. Fig. 9 A perspective view of covers of various sizes and shapes for use with a display stand assembly.

[0073] Fig.11 Description by Fig. 9 Riser and drawer as well as Fig. 10A A perspective view of a display stand assembly formed by a cover.

[0074] Fig. 12A illustrate Fig. 10A A perspective view of the cover.

[0075] Fig. 12B Description Fig. 12A A perspective view of an unfolded lift and drawer assembly used with a cover.

[0076] Fig. 12C Description by Fig. 12A The cover and Fig. 12B A perspective view of an assembled display shelf assembly formed by a riser and drawer of FIG. 1 , wherein the riser is oversized to match the size and shape of the cover.

[0077] Fig.13A A perspective view illustrating a display shelf assembly wherein riser guides are formed on the top edges of the riser side beams.

[0078] Fig. 13B illustrate Fig.13A An exploded perspective view of a display stand assembly of , wherein the drawer is separated from the lift guide.

[0079] Fig.14A A perspective view of a display shelf assembly is illustrated wherein a riser is formed from a flat sheet of material with a riser guide attached to the riser to slide a drawer along the riser.

[0080] Fig. 14B illustrate Fig.14A An exploded perspective view of a display stand assembly of , wherein the drawer is separated from the lift guide.

[0081] Fig.15A A perspective view of a display shelf assembly is shown with the riser omitted, allowing the riser guide to be attached directly to the display case frame or display case floor.

[0082] Fig. 15B illustrate Fig.15A An exploded perspective view of a display stand assembly of , wherein the drawer is separated from the lift guide.

[0083] Fig.16A A perspective view of a display shelf assembly is illustrated in which the lift guide is formed as a hydraulic guide as an example of an alternative form of guide.

[0084] Fig. 16B illustrate Fig.16A An exploded perspective view of a display stand assembly of , wherein the drawer is separated from the lift guide.

[0085] Fig.17A A front perspective view illustrating a lift safe display stand assembly.

[0086] Fig. 17B illustrate Fig.17A A rear perspective view of the lift safe display stand assembly.

[0087] Fig. 17C illustrate Fig.17A A rear perspective view of a lift safe display stand assembly of FIG. 1 with the cover placed within the safe for storage.

[0088] Fig.18A A front perspective view illustrating a lift safe display stand assembly without magnets or metal tabs suitable for RFID tagging.

[0089] Fig.18B illustrate Fig.18A A rear perspective view of the lift safe display stand assembly.

[0090] Fig.18C illustrate Fig.18A A perspective view of a lift safe display stand assembly of FIG. 1 with the cover placed within the safe for storage.

[0091] Fig.19A A rear perspective view illustrating a lift safe display stand assembly.

[0092] Fig.19B A side perspective view of a lift safe display stand assembly is illustrated with the cover removed to show the lift mechanism inside the lift.

[0093] Fig.19C Rear perspective view of the lifter safe display stand assembly illustrating the cover in the raised position.

[0094] Fig.19D illustrate Fig.19A A rear perspective view of a lift safe display stand assembly of , with the top cover removed from the bottom of the display stand assembly to cover the top of the lift safe, with merchandise stored within the safe, with the cover in a lowered configuration.

[0095] Fig. 20 A base platform riser slightly raised at the back is illustrated according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] Fig.21A A perspective view illustrating a lighting assembly that may be used with a display shelf configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] Fig.21B Instructions for use with one of the display stands Fig.21A A perspective view of a lighting assembly.

[0098] Fig. 21C Description Linked together with a single power connection Fig.21A A perspective view of multiple lighting assemblies in the lighting assembly.

[0099] Fig.22AIllustrated is a perspective view of a platform cover having a cutout for placing a nameplate therein.

[0100] Fig. 22B Description Assemble to Fig.22A Perspective view of the nameplate in the cutout platform cover.

[0101] Fig. 22C Description Assemble to Fig.22A A perspective view of the nameplate in the cutout of the platform cover.

[0102] Fig.22D A perspective view illustrating a nameplate cutout formed to a partial depth of a platform cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0103] Figure 1 A perspective view of a display stand 100 according to a preferred embodiment is depicted. The display stand 100 comprises a riser 102 having a rectangular riser base 108, a riser side consisting of three beams around the perimeter of the riser base 108, of which only two beams 110 and 112 are visible. The riser 102 further comprises two riser guides 114 and 116 coupled to the riser sides, i.e., beams 110 and 112, along an axial direction 132 of the riser base 108. The display stand 100 further comprises a drawer 104 having a rectangular top 130 and sides consisting of two beams 120 and 122 around the perimeter of the drawer top 130, and two drawer side guides 126 and 128 coupled to the drawer sides, i.e., beams 120 and 122, along an axial direction of the drawer top 130, which in this embodiment is the same direction as the axial direction 132 of the riser base 108.

[0104] The drawer side guides 126 and 128 are slidably engaged with the two lifter guides 114 and 116. Specifically, the drawer 104 can slide in two directions along the axial direction of the drawer top 130. In a preferred embodiment, the drawer side guides 126 and / or 128 can include a stopper to prevent the drawer 104 from sliding completely out of the lifter 102.

[0105] Drawer 104 further includes a drawer top guide (not visible in this figure, but see FIG. Figure 3 Drawer 104 may further include support beams (not visible in this figure, but see Figure 4A ), the support beam is coupled to the drawer top 130 along a lateral direction 134 of the drawer top 130. The support beam is used to provide resistance to any undesired bending of the drawer top 130. In some embodiments, the support beam is not necessary, especially when the platform cover is formed of, for example, aluminum and sheet metal materials or plastic.

[0106] The display stand 100 further includes a cover 106 having a cover platform 124 and two recesses in the cover platform 124 (not visible in this figure, but see Figure 5A ). In an alternative embodiment, the cover 106 includes a cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform 124. The groove and / or the cover platform guide are in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement with the drawer top guide. Specifically, the cover 106 can slide in two directions along the axial direction of the cover platform 124, which in this embodiment is the same direction as the axial direction 132 of the lifter base 108. The cover 106 can also be freely removed from the drawer 104, that is, lifted from or placed on the drawer top 130. The drawer 104 further includes a handle 118 for sliding the drawer 104 and the cover 106 in the axial direction 132. In this preferred embodiment, the display stand 100 has a generally rectangular shape. Specifically, the lifter base 108, the drawer top 130 and the cover platform 124 are generally flat and rectangular. However, other geometric shapes, such as combinations of rectangles, squares, circles, ovals, etc., are contemplated.

[0107] The riser 102 has a side extending upward from at least a portion of the perimeter of the riser base 108. The riser side is composed of three separate beams, of which only two beams 110 and 112 are visible. All three beams have a rectangular cross-section, but other cross-sections are contemplated, such as square, circular, triangular, oval, etc. In another embodiment, the riser side is a single-piece structure and is connected to the riser base 108 along three sides of the riser base 108. The fourth side of the riser base 108 is not connected to any structure and remains open. The height of the three beams is greater than zero, thereby providing the display rack 100 with storage space between the riser 102 and the drawer 104 to store items associated with the display rack. See, in particular, e.g. Figure 7 and Figures 17A to 19D The invention provides a base riser of an embodiment that provides significant storage space, as discussed in more detail below.

[0108] In this preferred embodiment, the riser side is coupled to the riser base 108 via one or more fasteners such as bolts, screws and / or nails. In another embodiment, the riser side can be coupled to the riser base 108 via an adhesive. The riser base 108 and its sides can be made of a single material or a composite material. For example, the riser base 108 and the sides can be integrally formed, for example, via injection molded plastic. In some embodiments, the riser base 108 and its sides, i.e., three separate beams, are made of wood, of which only two beams 110 and 112 are visible.

[0109] The lift guides 114 and 116 are coupled to the lift sides, i.e., beams 110 and 112, along the axial direction 132 of the lift base 108. In a preferred embodiment, the lift guides 114 and 116 are guide rails made of aluminum or steel. In another embodiment, the lift guides 114 and 116 are coupled to the lift base 108 (see Figure 2 ). In addition, in this preferred embodiment, the length of the three beams on the riser side covers the entire three sides of the rectangular riser base 108. In another embodiment, each of the three beams only covers a portion of the perimeter of the riser base 108, that is, each of the three beams only covers a partial length of the corresponding side of the riser base 108.

[0110] The drawer 104 has sides extending downwardly from at least a portion of the perimeter of the drawer top 130. The drawer sides are made from two separate beams 120 and 122 having a rectangular cross-section, although other cross-sections are contemplated, such as square, circular, triangular, oval, etc. The third and fourth sides of the drawer top 130 are not coupled to any structure and remain open.

[0111] In this preferred embodiment, the drawer sides are coupled to the drawer top 130 via one or more fasteners such as bolts, screws and / or nails. In another embodiment, the drawer sides may be coupled to the drawer top 130 via an adhesive. The drawer top 130 and its sides may be made of a single material or a composite material. In this preferred embodiment, the drawer top 130 is made of a composite material, i.e., a thick wood layer at the bottom and a thin metal sheet layer at the top. The metal sheet layer of the drawer top 130 will be used to connect the two or more magnets in the cover platform 124 (see Figure 5A ) The cover 106 is magnetically secured to the drawer top 130. In some embodiments, the drawer sides can be integrally formed with the drawer top. For example, the drawer base and the drawer top can be formed as a single piece via injection molded plastic.

[0112] The drawer side guides 126 and 128 are coupled to the drawer sides, i.e., beams 120 and 122, along the axial direction of the drawer top 130, which in this embodiment is the same direction as the axial direction 132 of the lifter base 108. In a preferred embodiment, the drawer side guides 126 and 128 are guide rails made of aluminum or steel. The drawer side guides 126 and 128 are slidably engaged with the lifter guides 114 and 116.

[0113] In this embodiment, drawer side guides 126 and 128 are coupled to the sides of two beams 120 and 122. In an alternative embodiment, drawer side guides 408 and 410 are coupled to two beams 404 and 406 (see Figure 4A ) is connected to the bottom of the beam, which engages with the riser base 208 (see Figure 2) are connected to two lift guides 214 and 216.

[0114] Drawer 104 further includes a drawer top guide (not visible in this figure, but see FIG. Figure 3 ). In this embodiment, the drawer top guide includes two strips coupled to the drawer top 130 along the axial direction of the drawer top 130. For example, the two strips can be made of wood, plastic, or a metal material such as aluminum. The drawer 104 can alternatively include a support beam discussed below to resist any undesirable bending of the drawer top 130.

[0115] Furthermore, the length of the two beams on the drawer side covers the entire two sides of the rectangular drawer top 130. In another embodiment, each of the two beams only covers a portion of the perimeter of the drawer top 130, i.e., each of the two beams only covers a partial length of the corresponding side of the drawer top 130.

[0116] The cover 106 includes a cover platform 124 and two grooves cut into the cover platform 124 (not visible in this figure, but see Figure 5A ). In an alternative embodiment, the cover 106 incorporates a cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform 124. The groove and / or cover platform guide is in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement with the drawer top guide. In a preferred embodiment, the drawer top guide, i.e., the two strips and the groove, is generally rectangular and their respective dimensions are such that the groove forms a clearance fit or an interference fit with the drawer top guide.

[0117] The cover platform 124 can be made of a single material, such as wood, aluminum, metal, plastic, etc., or a composite material. In this preferred embodiment, the cover platform 124 is made of a composite material, i.e., a thick wood layer at the bottom and a thin metal sheet layer at the top. In some embodiments, the cover platform 124 can be formed of a plastic material, such as an injection molded plastic. In this embodiment, when the cover platform 124 is formed of injection molded plastic, grooves and / or cover platform guides can be integrally manufactured during the injection molding of the cover platform 124. The metal sheet layer of the cover platform 124 will be used to magnetically secure items, such as a jewelry stand containing magnets.

[0118] Figure 2A perspective view of a display stand 200 according to a preferred embodiment is depicted. The only difference between the display stand 200 and the display stand 100 is that the lift guide is coupled to the lift base and the drawer side guide is coupled to the bottom side of the drawer side. Specifically, the display stand 200 includes a lift 202, a drawer 204, and a cover 206. The lift 202 includes a rectangular lift base 208, a lift side consisting of three beams disposed around the periphery of the lift base 208. Only two of the three beams, beam 210 and beam 212, are visible. The lift 202 further includes two lift guides 214 and 216, which are coupled to the lift base 208 along an axial direction 232 of the lift base 208.

[0119] The drawer 204 has a rectangular top 230 and sides consisting of two beams 220 and 222 around the perimeter of the drawer top 230, and two drawer side guides 226 and 228 coupled to the drawer sides, i.e., the beams 220 and 222, along the axial direction of the drawer top 230, which in this embodiment is the same direction as the axial direction 232 of the lifter base 208. The drawer side guides 226 and 228 are coupled to the bottom sides of the beams 220 and 222. The drawer side guides 226 and 228 are in sliding engagement with the lifter guides 214 and 216. The drawer 204 further includes a drawer top guide (not visible in this figure, but see FIG. 1 ) coupled to the drawer top 230. Figure 3 Drawer 204 further includes support beams (not visible in this figure, but see Figure 4A ), the support beam is coupled to the drawer top 230 along a lateral direction 234 of the drawer top 230. The support beam is used to provide resistance to any undesired bending of the drawer top 230. In some embodiments, the support beam is not necessary, especially when the platform cover is formed of materials such as plastic, aluminum, and sheet metal.

[0120] The cover 206 has a cover platform 224 and two recesses in the cover platform 224 (not visible in this figure, but see Figure 5A ). In an alternative embodiment, the cover 206 includes a cover platform guide coupled to the cover platform 224. The groove and / or cover platform guide is in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement with the drawer top guide. The drawer 204 further includes a handle 218 for sliding the drawer 204 and the cover 206 in the axial direction 232.

[0121] Figure 3 Shows something like Figure 1100 of the display stand 300 of the display stand 100. The display stand 300 includes a lifter 302, a drawer 304 and a cover 306. The lifter 302 includes a lifter base 308, which is rectangular and has a generally planar surface. The lifter 302 includes a lifter side extending upward from the lifter base 308, and the lifter side includes three beams 310, 311 and 312 with a rectangular cross-section. The lifter 302 includes a lifter guide, which includes a guide rail 314 coupled to the beam 310 and a guide rail 316 coupled to the beam 312.

[0122] The drawer 304 includes a drawer top 330, which is rectangular and has a generally planar surface. The drawer 304 further includes a drawer side extending downward from the drawer top 330. The drawer side includes two beams 320 and 322 having a rectangular cross-section. The drawer 304 further includes a drawer side guide, which includes a guide rail 326 coupled to the side of the beam 322 and a guide rail 328 coupled to the side of the beam 320. The drawer guides 326 and 328 are slidably engaged with the lifter guides 314 and 316, respectively. The drawer 304 further includes a drawer top guide, which includes two strips 332 and 334, such as plastic, metal, wood or composite strips, coupled to the drawer top 330. In some embodiments, the drawer top guide (strips 332, 334) can be molded as a single piece with the drawer top and side, such as when the entire drawer and side are injection molded.

[0123] The cover 306 includes a rectangular cover platform 324 having a generally planar surface. The cover 306 further includes two grooves 336 and 338 (see also Figure 5A ), the grooves are cut into the cover platform 324 and are in sliding and / or removable engagement with the drawer top guides, i.e., strips 332 and 334.

[0124] Figure 4A Describes something similar to Figure 2 4. The bottom perspective view of the drawer 400 of the drawer 204 of FIG. 4. The drawer 400 has a rectangular drawer top 402 having a generally planar surface. The drawer 400 further includes a drawer side including a beam 404 and a beam 406 having a rectangular cross-section. The drawer 400 further includes a drawer side guide including a rail 408 coupled to the bottom side of the beam 404 and a rail 410 coupled to the bottom side of the beam 406. The drawer 400 further includes a support beam 416 that resists any undesired bending of the drawer top 402. The drawer 400 further includes a handle 410.

[0125] Figure 4B Show Figure 4A400. The drawer top 402 includes a drawer top guide, which in this embodiment includes two strips 412 and 414 that are symmetrically positioned on each side of an axial axis 418 of the drawer top 402 and coupled to the drawer top 402. A cover, such as Figure 3 The cover 306 shown in FIG. 4 has two grooves 336 and 338 in the cover platform 324 that are slidably engaged and / or removably engaged with the drawer top guides 412 and 414 via a clearance fit or interference fit. The drawer top 402 is made of a composite material consisting of a thick wood layer and a thin metal sheet layer glued to the wood top. The cover, for example Figure 3 The cover 306 may include one or more magnets embedded in the cover platform 324 (see Figure 5A , magnets 508 and 510 ) to magnetically couple the cover 306 to the drawer 400 .

[0126] Figure 5A Depicted is a bottom perspective view of a cover 500 according to a preferred embodiment. According to this embodiment, the cover has two grooves 504 and 506 that are symmetrically positioned on each side of the axial axis 512 of the cover platform 502 and cut into the bottom side of the cover platform 502. The grooves 504 and 506 are aligned with the drawer top guide, such as Figure 3 The drawer top guides 332 and 334 are shown to be in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement. Specifically, the cover 500 can slide in two directions along the axial direction of the cover platform 502. The cover 500 can also be freely removed from a drawer, such as the drawer 400, that is, lifted from or placed on the drawer top 402. The cover 500 further includes two or more magnets 508 and 510, which are coupled to the cover platform 502 along the lateral direction of the cover platform 502. The magnets 508 and 510 in the cover platform 502 are used to connect the cover 500 to the drawer top, such as Figure 4B The top metal layer of the drawer top 402 of the illustrated drawer 400 is magnetically coupled.

[0127] Figure 5B Depiction Figure 5A 502. The cover platform 502 may be made of a composite material comprising a thick wood layer and a thin metal layer glued to the top of the wood. In an alternative embodiment, the top metal layer of the cover platform 502 is fastened to the wood layer via at least one of screws, bolts, and nails. In an alternative embodiment, the cover platform 502 may be formed of a plastic material, such as an injection molded plastic.

[0128] Figure 6A perspective view of a display stand 600 according to a preferred embodiment is depicted. The display stand 600 includes a riser 602, a drawer 604, and a cover 606. In this embodiment, the display stand 600 further includes a lighting system consisting of two lamps 608 and 610. The lamp 608 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 614 and the lamp 610 includes a plurality of LEDs 612. The lamps 608 and 610 are coupled to the riser 602 via two holes 616 and 618. In this preferred embodiment, the lamps 608 and 610 are modular so that after being inserted into the holes 616 and 618, the lamps then receive power from the holes 616 and 618. In addition, the modular lamps 608 and 610 can be easily disconnected from the power source by pulling them out of the holes 616 and 618. The lighting system further includes a power source (not shown) that provides power to the lamps 608 and 610. In a preferred embodiment, the power source is remotely located and provides power to the light fixtures 608 and 610 via a power cord 614. In some embodiments, the light fixtures 608, 610 may be connected to the power cord 614 that extends into the holes 616, 618. In this embodiment, the light fixtures 608, 610 may not be removed from the holes 616, 618. For example, the power cord 614 may be run between the beam 210 and the slider guide 214 along the intersection where the riser base meets the beam (or the power cord may actually run through the beam itself) (see FIG. Figure 2 ) and extends between the beam 212 and the slider guide 216 to the inner front transverse wall and then upwardly through the holes 616, 618.

[0129] Figure 7 A perspective view of a riser 700 according to a preferred embodiment is depicted. In this embodiment, the display rack consists of a riser 700 and a cover, such as Fig. 8A and 8B The cover 800 shown is formed without the need for a drawer.

[0130] The riser 700 is rectangular and has a riser base 702 having a generally planar surface. The riser 700 further includes a riser side extending upward from at least a portion of the perimeter of the riser base 702. The riser side is made of three separate beams 704, 706, and 708. All three beams have a rectangular cross-section, but other cross-sections are contemplated, such as square, circular, triangular, oval, etc. In another embodiment, the riser side is a single-piece structure and is coupled to the riser base 702 along three sides of the riser base 702. The fourth side of the riser base 702 is not coupled to any structure and remains open.

[0131] In this preferred embodiment, the lifter side is connected to the lifter base 702 via one or more fasteners such as bolts, screws and / or nails. In another embodiment, the lifter side can be connected to the lifter base 702 via an adhesive. In some embodiments, the lifter side can be formed integrally with the lifter base. For example, the lifter base and the lifter side can be formed as a single piece via injection molded plastic. The lifter base 702 and its side can be made of a single material or a composite material. In some embodiments, the lifter base 702 and its side, i.e., the three individual beams 704, 706 and 708 are made of wood. In addition, in this preferred embodiment, the length of the three beams 704, 706 and 708 of the lifter side covers the entire three sides of the rectangular lifter base 702. In another embodiment, each of the three beams 704, 706 and 708 only covers a portion of the periphery of the lifter base 702, i.e., each of the three beams 704, 706 and 708 only covers a partial length of the corresponding side of the lifter base 702.

[0132] In this embodiment, the lifter 700 does not require any lifter guides. A cover, such as Fig. 8A and 8B The illustrated cover 800 includes a cover side extending downwardly from at least a portion of the perimeter of a cover platform, such as a cover platform 802 of the cover 800, wherein the cover side is at least one of slidably engaged and / or removably engaged with the riser side, i.e., the three beams 704, 706, and 708. Specifically, the cover 800 can slide in two directions along the axial direction of the cover platform 814, which in this embodiment is the same direction as the axial direction 710 of the riser base 702. The cover 800 can also be freely removed from the riser 700, i.e., lifted from or placed on the riser 700.

[0133] Fig. 8A Depicts a bottom perspective view of a cover 800 according to a preferred embodiment. In this embodiment, the display rack is comprised of a lift, such as Figure 7 The lift 700 shown is composed of such a cover 800 without using a drawer. The cover 800 includes a cover platform 802 and Figure 8B The cover side is shown in sliding engagement and / or removable engagement with the three beams 704, 706 and 708 of the lifter side, such as the lifter side of lifter 700. The cover platform 802 is rectangular and has a generally planar surface. The cover platform 802 can be made of a single material or a composite material. In this preferred embodiment, the cover platform 802 is made of a composite material, i.e., a thick wood layer at the bottom and a thin metal sheet layer at the top. The metal sheet layer of the cover platform 802 can be used to magnetically secure items to the cover platform 802, such as a jewelry stand containing magnets. The cover 800 further includes a handle 804.

[0134] Figure 8B Show Fig. 8A 800. The cover includes a cover side consisting of three L-shaped beams (L beams known to those skilled in the art), two of which, beams 806 and 810, are coupled to the cover platform 802 along the axial direction 814 of the cover platform 802, and a third L-shaped beam 808 is coupled to the cover platform 802 along the lateral direction of the cover platform 802. The third L-shaped beam 808 is used to prevent the cover 800 from sliding too far when contacting the beam 706. The cover 800 further includes a support beam 416 (see FIG. 40 ) that is connected to the drawer 400 along the lateral direction of the cover platform 802. Figure 4A ) A similar support beam 812 is provided. The support beam 812 resists bending of the cover platform 802 about the axial direction 814. It should be understood that the support beam 812 can have a variety of shapes, including a thin rectangular shape, a square shape, etc.

[0135] refer to Figures 9 to 11 , the lifter 102A may include a drawer 104A slidably mounted thereon. For example, the lifter 102A may be attached to the drawer 104A by guides as described above, where the guides may be on the base of the lifter, on the top of the side beams of the lifter, or on the sides of the side beams of the lifter. The cover may be selected from covers 106A, 106B, 106C, 106D of various sizes and shapes. For example, Fig.11 As shown in FIG. 1 , the cover 106A may be an oval cover that extends beyond the edge of the lift 102A. In this embodiment, the lift 102A and the drawer 104A may be hidden from view, thereby focusing the customer's attention on the items displayed on top of the cover 106A. Of course, other sizes and shapes of covers are contemplated within the scope of the present invention, provided that Figures 9 to 11 In the embodiment of the present invention, the cover is made larger than the length and / or width of the lifter 102A. For example, the cover 106A can be connected to the top of the drawer 104A via various mechanisms, including those discussed above, such as magnets, guide strips and grooves, etc.

[0136] refer to Figures 12A to 12CIn some embodiments, the riser 102B can be sized to match the size and shape of the cover 106A. In this embodiment, the drawer 104A can be present, as described above. When the display stand is assembled, the sides of the cover 106A can be aligned with the sides of the riser 102B to provide a clear appearance of the display case (not shown) positioned from the cover 106A to the display stand. In some embodiments, the cover can be slightly longer and slightly wider than the riser, such as from 0.5 to 1.5 inches, typically about 1 inch, wider on each of the risers and on each of the front and rear. Typically, the base riser can be dropped Fig.11 The base riser and top cover are the same size as Fig. 12C Any size and shape between the base riser and top cover size in.

[0137] In some embodiments, reference Fig.13A and 13B , lift guides 114B, 116B may be located at the top of the side beams 110B, 112B of lift 102C. Drawer 104B may have drawer guides 126B, 128B located outside of the bottom surface of drawer 104B (outside of drawer side beams 120B, 122B). A cover (not shown) may be placed on top of drawer 104B, as described in detail above.

[0138] In other embodiments, the drawer guide can be located at the bottom of the drawer side beam, thus raising the drawer 104B to a greater height. In this embodiment, to prevent the space between the drawer and the lifter from being seen, a front vertical member can be placed between the drawer side beams 120B, 122B to block this sight.

[0139] refer to Fig.14A and 14B , the riser 102D can be formed without any side beams, wherein the riser guides 114B, 116B can be mounted on the top surface 103 of the riser 102D. The drawer 104B can then slide along the riser guides 114B, 116B with the mating drawer guides 126B, 128B. A cover (not shown) can be placed on top of the drawer 104B, as described in detail above.

[0140] In some embodiments, Fig.15A and 15BAs shown, the lifter can be removed and the lifter guides 114B, 116B can be mounted directly to the surface 150 of the display case. The surface 150 can be the floor of the display case or the display case frame itself. The drawer 104B can then slide along the lifter guides 114B, 116B with the mating drawer guides 126B, 128B. A cover (not shown) can be placed on top of the drawer 104B, as described in detail above.

[0141] refer to Fig.16A and 16B , any of the styles described above may have the drawer guides and lift guides replaced with another mechanism, such as a mechanical assist attachment, to move the drawer 104B relative to the lift 102E. For example, the mechanical assist attachment may be hydraulic cylinders 114C, 116C mounted to the lift 102E and drawer 104B to permit relative movement (slidable engagement) therebetween. For example, other types of systems, such as motorized systems, non-motorized elastic band systems, linear actuators, or assist drawer 104B in sliding back into contact with the lift 102E or the floor (e.g., as described above with respect to Fig.15A and 15B Any system described with respect to the closed position of surface 150).

[0142] refer to Figures 17A to 17C , a lift safe 170 is shown having a cover 106B mountable to a top surface 178 thereof. The lift safe 170 can be formed as a housing having a solid front side 172. The rear side of the lift safe 170 can include a door 174 that can be opened to permit access to the interior of the lift safe 170. The cover 106B can be sized to fit within the interior of the lift safe 170 and further permit closing of the door 174 once the cover 106B is positioned within the interior. In some embodiments, a slot 176 can be formed on an opposing side 177 of the lift safe along a lower edge of the side 177 to the front side 172 of the lift safe 170, formed by an opening formed by the door 174. The slot can receive the side edge 107 of the cover as the cover 106B is slid into the interior of the lift safe 170, as shown. Fig. 17C shown.

[0143] As in Fig. 17C As best seen in FIG. 1 , magnets 180 may be formed in the top 178 of the lifter safe 170 to secure the cover 106B thereto, as described in detail above. Of course, in some embodiments, magnets may be formed in the cover 106B, wherein the top 178 of the lifter safe 170 may include a magnetically attractive material. Other securing mechanisms may be used in addition to or in lieu of magnets 180.

[0144] In many of the embodiments described above, the display system may include metal tabs / magnets within the component to prevent the component from tipping over during handling. Figures 18A to 18C , when the product 190 contains an RFID tag, where the bar reads the price tag wirelessly, magnets and metal pieces, for example, may interfere with this technology. Therefore, a non-magnetic display system can use no metal pieces or magnets in the top cover 106C and the element 190. This system can allow the element to be loosely located on the top cover (or glued or screwed into place). This top cover 106C can be removed and can be slid into a notched slot in the safe (as described above with respect to Figures 17A to 17C The non-magnetic display system can be applied to any of the embodiments described herein, not just the RFID display system. Figures 18A to 18C Specific styles and designs shown.

[0145] Reference now Figures 19A to 19D , the lift safe 182 may include a cover 188 for displaying the element 190 thereon. Fig.19D As shown, the lift safe 182 can be closed to provide an enclosed internal storage space in the lift safe after the door 192 is closed. In this embodiment, a lifting mechanism such as a scissor lift 194 can be used to store the lift safe in a display position (such as Fig.19A ) and storage location (as seen in Fig.19D When the system is in the display position, the top 184 of the lift safe 182 can be stored on the bottom of the lift safe, such as Fig.19A After the cover 188 is lowered, the top 184 can be moved from the bottom to cover the top, thereby closing the interior of the lift safe 182. The top 184 can be secured to the top of the lift safe 182 in a variety of ways. For example, the top 184 can slide in channels (not shown) formed in the sides of the lift safe 182, wherein the door 192 can be closed via hinges 196 to prevent the top 184 from sliding out of these channels. Other mechanisms that allow the top 184 to be removably disposed between the top and bottom of the lift safe 182 are contemplated within the scope of the present invention.

[0146] A scissor lift control mechanism 198 may be disposed within the door 192, for example, for controlling the scissor lift 194. Although a scissor lift 194 is illustrated, other mechanisms may be used, such as a motorized screw drive, a linear actuator, a spring, etc.

[0147] A lock 199 may be positioned on the exterior of the door 192. The lock 199 may help prevent access to the interior of the lift safe 182. Although not shown, it should be understood that the lock may also be used to Figures 17A to 18C The lock 199 can be a dial lock, a key lock, a keyboard lock, a fingerprint reader lock, etc.

[0148] In some embodiments, Figures 19A to 19D The door 192 can be replaced by a solid wall. Thus, the base lifter can have four side walls and a base. The top cover can then be cut down into the base, and then the top 184 can be removed from the bottom of the base lifter 182 and the top cover placed on top, such as Fig.19D As shown. The top 184 can be locked into the four side walls of the base and can be removed in the morning by, for example, a key lock, a digital lock or other mechanism. This avoids having to install a door on the back. In some embodiments, the operating system of the scissor lift can be built into the rear side wall of the display stand to allow access without opening the door.

[0149] The various riser safes described herein can create tiered storage to store jewelry overnight, for example, thereby replacing or supplementing the safes or vaults found in jewelry stores.

[0150] refer to Fig. 20 , showing Figure 1 A display stand 100 in which the base platform riser 102 is slightly elevated at the back. By slightly elevating the rear edge, many different methods of closing the drawer top will be aided by gravity. Visually, this will also visually tilt the merchandise toward the customer. Any and all of the above designs can be incorporated into an inclined version of the riser. As can be seen, the height H1 can be less than the height H2. Typically, the height difference can be from about 0.5 inches to about 2 inches or more, depending on the depth of the riser 102.

[0151] refer to Figures 21A to 21C , the lighting assembly 210 may include a base 212 having a fixed pole 214 extending upward from the base 212. A retractable riser 216 may be retracted from the fixed pole 214 to adjust the height of one or more lighting elements 220 disposed near the top of the retractable riser 216. A retractable fixing member 218, such as a set screw, may be used to fix the height of the lighting assembly 210. A power cord 222 may extend from the lighting assembly 210. The lighting element 220 may be, for example, an LED lamp.

[0152] In some embodiments, multiple lighting assemblies in lighting assemblies 210 may be used on multiple display shelves 228, such as Fig. 21CIn these embodiments, the lighting assembly 210 can have a power source coupled to a combiner 224, where a single wire 226 can be used to connect to an external power source.

[0153] Reference now Figures 22A to 22C , a cutout 252 may be formed in the platform cover 250. For example, the platform cover 250 may be any of the platform covers previously described. From the front side 250A of the platform cover 250, a half-moon, semi-elliptical, or other shaped cutout may be seen. From the back side 250B of the platform cover 250, a partial depth cutout 256 may be larger than the cutout 252, thereby permitting placement of a nameplate 254 therein, with a portion of the nameplate 254 visible from the front side thereof. The nameplate 254 may contain the name of the seller, the type of product, or other similar indicia. With this design, an independent jeweler may now customize the riser with a logo or message in very small quantities.

[0154] In some embodiments, Fig.22D As shown, the cutout 262 can be a partial depth recess formed in the platform cover 250. As in the above embodiments, the platform cover 250 can be, for example, any of the platform covers previously described. In some embodiments, a piece of acrylic or other similar material can be etched or printed to display the name, type or product of the seller or other similar markings. In some embodiments, a printed sheet can be placed under the acrylic for marking. In some embodiments, the acrylic can be some other material on which markings can be placed. The cutout 262 can have various depths from about 2 mm to about 15 mm, for example, typically the cutout 262 has a depth from about 10% to about 70% of the thickness of the platform cover 250. Although the cutout 262 is shown in a half-moon shape, it should be understood that the cutout 262 can have any shape, such as a square, rectangle, oval, triangle, or any geometric or non-geometric shape.

[0155] Of course, other shapes of the cutouts may be implemented within the scope of the invention, provided that the nameplate can be placed and retained in the cutouts.

[0156] The foregoing explanations, descriptions, drawings, examples and discussions have been set forth to aid the reader in understanding the present invention and to further demonstrate its utility and novelty and in no way limit the scope of the present invention. The following claims including all equivalents are intended to define the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A display stand, characterized in that: include: a riser having a riser base with a riser base upper surface; a drawer slidably mounted to the riser, the drawer having a drawer top with an upper drawer surface and a lower drawer surface, the lower drawer surface facing the riser base upper surface; as well as The cover has an upper cover surface for displaying items and a lower cover surface removably connected to the upper surface of the drawer.

2. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further including: a riser guide fixed to the riser; as well as A drawer guide is fixed to the drawer, wherein The lifter guide cooperates with the drawer guide in sliding engagement.

3. The display stand according to claim 2, characterized in that: The riser guides are secured along upper edges of opposing side walls extending upward from the riser base; and The drawer guides are secured along opposing outer edges of a bottom surface of the drawer.

4. The display stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover is sized larger than the riser, wherein an outer peripheral edge of the riser is within an outer peripheral edge of the cover.

5. The display stand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The size of the cover is the same as the size of the riser, wherein the outer peripheral edge of the riser is substantially coplanar with the outer peripheral edge of the cover.

6. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The riser is a planar substrate without side members.

7. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lift is formed by the base of the display case.

8. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further included is a mechanical assist attachment between the lifter and the drawer, the mechanical assist attachment permitting slidable engagement between the lifter and the drawer.

9. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drawer slides at an angle wherein a rear side of the drawer is positioned a greater distance from the riser base than a front side of the drawer.

10. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further including: at least one of the grooves in the cover lower surface of the cover; as well as A drawer top guide is formed in the drawer top, the at least one groove being operable to couple with the drawer top guide by at least one of sliding engagement and removable engagement.

11. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further included is one or more magnets attached to at least one of the drawer top and the cover.

12. The display stand according to claim 11, characterized in that: At least one of the drawer top and the cover is formed from a material made of plastic, wood and / or metal.

13. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover is formed of a material that permits radio frequency identification scanning of the item on the cover.

14. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifter comprises: a solid front wall extending upwardly from the riser base along a front edge of the riser base; opposing side walls extending upwardly from the riser base along opposing side edges of the riser base; a rear wall extending upwardly from the riser base along a rear edge of the riser base; as well as a door formed in the rear wall, the door leading to an interior of the riser, the interior being defined by at least the solid front wall, the opposing side walls, the rear wall and the riser base, wherein The cover fits into the interior of the riser and permits the door to close to enclose the cover within the interior of the riser.

15. The display stand according to claim 14, characterized in that: Further comprising a slot formed along the lower inner side of the opposing side walls, the slot extending from the rear wall to the solid front wall, the slot being configured to receive a side edge of the cover therein when the cover is slid into the interior of the riser.

16. A display stand, characterized in that: include: A lifter comprising: a riser base having a riser base upper surface; a solid front wall extending upwardly from the riser base along a front edge of the riser base; opposing side walls extending upwardly from the riser base along opposing side edges of the riser base; a rear wall extending upwardly from the riser base along a rear edge of the riser base; and a door formed in the rear wall, the door leading to an interior of the riser, the interior being defined by at least the solid front wall, the opposing side walls, the rear wall, and the riser base; and A cover having an upper cover surface for displaying items and a lower cover surface removably connected to the lifter, wherein The cover fits into the interior of the riser and permits the door to close to enclose the cover within the interior of the riser.

17. The display stand according to claim 16, characterized in that: Further comprising a slot formed along the lower inner side of the opposing side walls, the slot extending from the rear wall to the solid front wall, the slot being configured to receive a side edge of the cover therein when the cover is slid into the interior of the riser.

18. The display stand according to claim 16, characterized in that: Further included is a top wall defining the interior of the riser, the cover being removably connected to the top wall of the riser.

19. The display stand according to claim 16, characterized in that: Further including: a lift mechanism disposed within the interior of the riser, the lift mechanism disposed between the riser upper surface of the riser base and the cover lower surface of the cover, the lift mechanism permitting the cover to be moved from a lowered position to a display position, the display position being substantially flush with top edges of the front wall and the opposing side walls of the riser, the lowered position permitting a top cover to be placed over the riser to completely enclose the interior, wherein the cover is disposed in the interior.

20. The display stand according to claim 19, characterized in that: The top cover is positionable below the riser base when the cover is in the display position.

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