US3926314A
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Vacuum molded column-type display device for parallelepiped-shaped objects
Assignee: Ferrero SpA
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Filing: 1975-01-28
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1995-01-28
Abstract
Abstract The display device is comprised to a support base having a recess in the upper portion thereof for receiving the lower end of a vertically disposed display column having a plurality of downwardly angled display shelves on opposite faces. The shelves on one face are staggered with respect to the shelves on the opposite face to define a zig-zag configuration when viewed from the side and each shelf is adapted to hold a plurality of parallelepiped boxes disposed in side by side relation. The column is constructed of two complementary shells which are secured together in back to back relation.
Inventors
- 👤 Amilcare Dogliotti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A display device for parallepiped-shaped objects comprising a vertically disposed display column having identical zig-zag shaped side walls and a central portion, the opposite faces of which are formed into a plurality of inclined open recesses adapted to receive groups of parallelepipedic objects disposed adjacent to each other, said column comprising two separate complementary vacuum molded plastic shells having peripheral connecting flanges and means for securing said flanges together, and a vacuum molded plastic supporting base having a molded recess in the upper surface thereof in which the lower end of the vertical column engages in a form-fitting manner, the molded recess of the base having two opposed teeth adapted to releasably engage in two recesses provided on the lower end of the column to stabilize the column with respect to the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A display device for parallepiped-shaped objects comprising a vertically disposed display column having identical zig-zag shaped side walls and a central portion, the opposite faces of which are formed into a plurality of inclined open recesses adapted to receive groups of parallelepipedic objects disposed adjacent to each other, said column comprising two separate complementary vacuum molded plastic shells having peripheral connecting flanges and means for securing said flanges together, and a vacuum molded plastic supporting base having a molded recess in the upper surface thereof in which the lower end of the vertical column engages in a form-fitting manner, the molded recess of the base having two opposed teeth adapted to releasably engage in two recesses provided on the lower end of the column to stabilize the column with respect to the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A display device according to claim 1, wherein each shell is comprised of two side walls and a plurality of transverse walls which are interconnected in a continuous manner to the side walls and each other to form a series of inclined recesses in which the objects to be displayed are arranged in groups, said recesses having opposed walls provided with longitudinal ribs adapted to hold the individually displayed objects in place, each of said shells being provided at the lower end thereof with a reduced width tapered portion and at the upper end thereof with handle means for lifting and transporting the display device and each of said shells having peripheral flanges for securing said shells together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A display device according to claim 1, wherein the supporting base is comprised of two vacuum molded plastic elements, one of said elements having said recess for securing the lower end of said columns and the other element forming an internal reinforcement for said one element, each of said elements having flanges for connecting said elements together.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |