US4717106A
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Display bracket for sockets and package employing same
Assignee: Stanley Works
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Filing: 1982-04-19
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Granted: 1988-01-05
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Expires: 2002-04-19
Abstract
Abstract An L-shaped, integrally formed bracket of one-piece construction provides packaging for wrench sockets and like articles. It has a post that is dimensioned and configured to snugly seat within the recess of the mounted socket, and will generally include a member to spread parts of the post and force them into positive engagement with the inner surfaces of the socket recess. The bracket is suited not only for use to protect the packaged article against damage and pilferage at the point-of-sale, but also for purposes of ongoing storage by the consumer.
Inventors
- 👤 Sylvester W. Bies
- 👤 Martin V. Fazio
- 👤 George Matyczyk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A bracket for mounting and displaying a wrench socket or the like, comprised of a generally L-shaped, self-supporting rigid body integrally formed as a single piece from a synthetic resinous material, said body including a generally planar base wall, an upstanding, generally planar back wall extending along the rear of, and being of substantially the same width as, said base wall, and a mounting post projecting upwardly from said base wall inwardly of the periphery thereof in spaced relationship to said back wall and parallel to the plane thereof, said post being dimensioned and configured to snugly seat within the tool-engaging recess of the socket, said post including a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements, said elements being capable of lateral movement to vary the effective peripheral dimensions of said post, a member for spreading said elements, said elements cooperatively defining an opening receiving said spreading member therebetween, and said member being dimensioned and configured to spread said elements and thereby increase the normal peripheral dimensions of said post when inserted into said opening, said post and said spreading member comprising retaining means on said bracket, and said back wall having means at its upper end portion to permit hanging of said bracket on a hook or the like, whereby the socket can be mounted for display and storage in an upright position, protectively sheltered within the confines of said base wall and said back wall as defined respectively by the upward and forward projections thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A bracket for mounting and displaying a wrench socket or the like, comprised of a generally L-shaped, self-supporting rigid body integrally formed as a single piece from a synthetic resinous material, said body including a generally planar base wall, an upstanding, generally planar back wall extending along the rear of, and being of substantially the same width as, said base wall, and a mounting post projecting upwardly from said base wall inwardly of the periphery thereof in spaced relationship to said back wall and parallel to the plane thereof, said post being dimensioned and configured to snugly seat within the tool-engaging recess of the socket, said post including a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements, said elements being capable of lateral movement to vary the effective peripheral dimensions of said post, a member for spreading said elements, said elements cooperatively defining an opening receiving said spreading member therebetween, and said member being dimensioned and configured to spread said elements and thereby increase the normal peripheral dimensions of said post when inserted into said opening, said post and said spreading member comprising retaining means on said bracket, and said back wall having means at its upper end portion to permit hanging of said bracket on a hook or the like, whereby the socket can be mounted for display and storage in an upright position, protectively sheltered within the confines of said base wall and said back wall as defined respectively by the upward and forward projections thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein said base wall and said post have a passage therein for removably seating said spreading member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bracket of claim 2 wherein said spreading member has a threaded shank portion thereon engaged within said post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
263 words
A display and storage package including: a bracket comprised of a generally L-shaped, self-supporting rigid body integrally formed as a single piece from a synthetic resinous material, said body including a generally planar base wall, an upstanding, generally planar back wall extending along the rear of, and being of substantially the same width as, said base wall, and a mounting post projecting upwardly from said base wall inwardly of the periphery thereof in spaced relationship to said back wall and parallel to the plane thereof, said post being dimensioned and configured to snugly seat within the tool-engaging recess of a socket, said post being comprised of a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements, said elements being capable of lateral movement to vary the effective peripheral dimensions of said post, a member for spreading said deflectable elements, said base wall and said post having a passage therein for removably seating said spreading member, and said member being dimensioned and configured to spread said deflectable elements and thereby increase the normal peripheral dimensions of said post, and said back wall having means at its upper end portion to permit hanging of said bracket from a hook or the like; a wrench socket mounted upon said post in upright position with said post seated snugly within the tool engaging recess of said socket; comprising said deflectable elements and said spreading member, whereby said socket is mounted for display and storage in an upright position, protectively sheltered within the confines of said base wall and said back wall as defined respectively by the upward and forward projections thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
263 words
A display and storage package including: a bracket comprised of a generally L-shaped, self-supporting rigid body integrally formed as a single piece from a synthetic resinous material, said body including a generally planar base wall, an upstanding, generally planar back wall extending along the rear of, and being of substantially the same width as, said base wall, and a mounting post projecting upwardly from said base wall inwardly of the periphery thereof in spaced relationship to said back wall and parallel to the plane thereof, said post being dimensioned and configured to snugly seat within the tool-engaging recess of a socket, said post being comprised of a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements, said elements being capable of lateral movement to vary the effective peripheral dimensions of said post, a member for spreading said deflectable elements, said base wall and said post having a passage therein for removably seating said spreading member, and said member being dimensioned and configured to spread said deflectable elements and thereby increase the normal peripheral dimensions of said post, and said back wall having means at its upper end portion to permit hanging of said bracket from a hook or the like; a wrench socket mounted upon said post in upright position with said post seated snugly within the tool engaging recess of said socket; comprising said deflectable elements and said spreading member, whereby said socket is mounted for display and storage in an upright position, protectively sheltered within the confines of said base wall and said back wall as defined respectively by the upward and forward projections thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 4 wherein said spreading member has a threaded shank portion thereon engaged within said post.
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