US3554384A
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Display stand
Assignee: Unifrax I LLC
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Filing: 1968-05-21
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A boxlike display stand or unit comprising an outer shell and an inner casing mounted within said shell. The shell is provided with top and bottom end walls having bosses extending outwardly therefrom, respectively, and support members extending between said top and bottom end walls defining openings or ports in said shell. The inner casing comprises vertical walls having apertures therein adapted to receive the projecting bosses of adjacent units whereby a plurality of such units may be joined in a display or to receive articles for display.
Inventors
- 👤 Alphonse R Denatale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B87/0276
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A display unit comprising: an outer shell having spaced end walls; a plurality of laterally spaced support members extending between said spaced end walls; said laterally spaced support members and said end walls defining openings in said shell; each of said end walls having inner and outer surfaces; an inner casing mounted within said outer shell and having vertical sidewalls, each of said sidewalls extending between said spaced end walls of said outer shell and being, at each end, spaced inwardly from the entire outer circumferential edge portion of each of said end walls and said support members; said vertical sidewalls defining the periphery of said inner casing; and an aperture being provided in at least one of said side walls for providing access into the interior of said inner casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A display unit comprising: an outer shell having spaced end walls; a plurality of laterally spaced support members extending between said spaced end walls; said laterally spaced support members and said end walls defining openings in said shell; each of said end walls having inner and outer surfaces; an inner casing mounted within said outer shell and having vertical sidewalls, each of said sidewalls extending between said spaced end walls of said outer shell and being, at each end, spaced inwardly from the entire outer circumferential edge portion of each of said end walls and said support members; said vertical sidewalls defining the periphery of said inner casing; and an aperture being provided in at least one of said side walls for providing access into the interior of said inner casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A display apparatus comprising: a plurality of display units as defined in claim 1 and interlocking means carried by said units securing adjacent units together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A display unit as defined in claim 1 wherein said openings in said shell are rectangular in shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A display unit as defined in claim 1 including a boss projecting outwardly from the outer surface of an end wall and adapted to be inserted in an aperture of an adjacent display unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
A display unit comprising: an outer shell having spaced end walls; a plurality of laterally spaced support members extending between said spaced end walls; said laterally spaced support members and said end walls defining openings in said shell; each of said end walls having inner and outer surfaces; a boss projecting outwardly from each of said outer surfaces; an inner casiNg mounted within said outer shell and having vertical sidewalls extending between said spaced end walls of said outer shell; and an aperture provided in each of said side walls for providing access into the interior of said inner casing, each of said apertures being adapted to receive the boss of an adjacent display unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
A display unit comprising: an outer shell having spaced end walls; a plurality of laterally spaced support members extending between said spaced end walls; said laterally spaced support members and said end walls defining openings in said shell; each of said end walls having inner and outer surfaces; a boss projecting outwardly from each of said outer surfaces; an inner casiNg mounted within said outer shell and having vertical sidewalls extending between said spaced end walls of said outer shell; and an aperture provided in each of said side walls for providing access into the interior of said inner casing, each of said apertures being adapted to receive the boss of an adjacent display unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A display unit as defined in claim 5, wherein at least one of said bosses has a plurality of peripheral lugs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A display unit as defined in claim 5 wherein at least one of said apertures has a plurality of grooves disposed about its periphery.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A display apparatus comprising: a plurality of display units as defined in claim 5 and interlocking means carried by said units securing adjacent units together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A display apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein each of said bosses has a plurality of peripheral lugs and each of said apertures has a plurality of peripheral grooves and wherein said lugs of one of said units are interfitting with said grooves of an adjacent unit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A display apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein the outer surface of an end wall of one display unit and the vertical wall of the casing of an adjoining display unit define a space; and a lighting fixture is mounted within said space.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |