US20070090067A1 - Lattice merchandise display system - Google Patents

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US20070090067A1
US20070090067A1 US11/258,614 US25861405A US2007090067A1 US 20070090067 A1 US20070090067 A1 US 20070090067A1 US 25861405 A US25861405 A US 25861405A US 2007090067 A1 US2007090067 A1 US 2007090067A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/08—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the like; Wall-bracket display devices
    • A47F5/0807—Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor
    • A47F5/083—Grids; Article supports therefor

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  • the present invention relates generally to a merchandise display system using a lattice panel and a plurality of hardware removably secured to the lattice panel for hanging or otherwise supporting the merchandise from the lattice panel.
  • the present invention provides a merchandise display system comprising a lattice panel comprising a plurality of equally spaced and parallel front members joined to a plurality of equally spaced and parallel rear members and hanging hardware removably secured to the lattice panel.
  • the front and rear members are disposed diagonally in first and second directions, respectively, thereby defining adjacent diamond shaped openings.
  • Each hardware includes a support member to operably support an article to be displayed from the panel.
  • Each hardware includes a hanging member having a base portion and hook portions.
  • the support member includes an end portion attached to the base portion; and the hook portions each includes an L-shaped member having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, where the horizontal portion is disposed to sit at a bottom portion of a respective diamond shaped opening, and the vertical portion is disposed to engage a surface of a respective one of the rear members.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a merchandise display system made in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a merchandise display system made in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is fragmentary perspective of a lattice panel used in the present invention.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of hanging hardware made in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are front and rear views, respectively of the hanging hardware of FIG. 4 shown secured to the lattice panel of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6 .
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 A merchandise display system 2 made in accordance with the present invention is disclosed in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
  • the system 2 comprises at least a lattice panel 4 and a plurality of hanging hardware 6 removably secured to the panel 4 in a manner that will be described below.
  • the lattice panel 2 is shown attached to an existing wall 8 .
  • a frame 10 may be added around the periphery of the panel.
  • the system 2 is a freestanding fixture, such as a box structure having four walls made of the lattice panel 4 .
  • the lattice panel 4 is made of a plurality of front members 12 equally spaced and parallel to each other, and a plurality of rear members 14 equally spaced and parallel to each other.
  • the front and rear members 12 and 14 are joined to each other at an angle, preferably at 90°, to form square, diamond-shaped openings 16 .
  • the lattice panel 4 is preferably made of extruded plastic, in which case the front and rear members 12 and 14 are unitary.
  • each hardware comprises a support member 18 , which may be in the form of a rod 20 or shelf bracket 22 . Other forms or shapes of the member 18 may be used.
  • the member 18 is attached to a hanging member 24 having a base portion 26 and L-shaped hook portions 28 .
  • the base portion 26 is preferably planar to provide a large bearing surface that spans two adjacent front members 12 for greater stability.
  • Each hook portion 28 includes a horizontal portion 30 and a vertical portion 32 attached to the base portion 26 .
  • the hanging member 24 is preferably formed from sheet metal or other suitable material, such as plastic of sufficient strength to carry the intended load.
  • the hook portions 28 of each hardware are configured such that the horizontal portions 30 sit at the bottom of a respective diamond-shaped opening 16 and the vertical portions 32 bear against the respective rear members 14 .
  • the members 12 and 14 have parallel front surface 34 and opposite rear surface 36 to provide bearing surfaces for the base portion 26 and the vertical portions 32 .
  • Each diamond-shaped opening 16 is advantageously wide at center to allow easy insertion of the vertical portions 32 , and narrows toward the bottom as in a V to advantageously provide a narrowing of the distance along a horizontal between two intersecting members 12 and 14 to provide a seat with side-to-side stability for the horizontal portions 30 .
  • the merchandise display system 2 may also be used for trade show exhibits, tool organizers, garage wall organizers, closet organizers, etc.

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A merchandise display system comprises a lattice panel comprising a plurality of equally spaced and parallel front members joined to a plurality of equally spaced and parallel rear members and hanging hardware removably secured to the lattice panel. The front and rear members are disposed diagonally in first and second directions, respectively, thereby defining adjacent diamond shaped openings. Each hardware includes a support member to operably support an article to be displayed from the panel. Each hardware includes a hanging member having a base portion and hook portions. The support member includes an end portion attached to the base portion; and the hook portions each includes an L-shaped member having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, where the horizontal portion is disposed to sit at a bottom portion of a respective diamond shaped opening, and the vertical portion is disposed to engage a surface of a respective one of the rear members.

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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates generally to a merchandise display system using a lattice panel and a plurality of hardware removably secured to the lattice panel for hanging or otherwise supporting the merchandise from the lattice panel.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention provides a merchandise display system comprising a lattice panel comprising a plurality of equally spaced and parallel front members joined to a plurality of equally spaced and parallel rear members and hanging hardware removably secured to the lattice panel. The front and rear members are disposed diagonally in first and second directions, respectively, thereby defining adjacent diamond shaped openings. Each hardware includes a support member to operably support an article to be displayed from the panel. Each hardware includes a hanging member having a base portion and hook portions. The support member includes an end portion attached to the base portion; and the hook portions each includes an L-shaped member having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, where the horizontal portion is disposed to sit at a bottom portion of a respective diamond shaped opening, and the vertical portion is disposed to engage a surface of a respective one of the rear members.
  • The present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description.
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  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a merchandise display system made in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a merchandise display system made in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is fragmentary perspective of a lattice panel used in the present invention.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of hanging hardware made in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are front and rear views, respectively of the hanging hardware of FIG. 4 shown secured to the lattice panel of FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • A merchandise display system 2 made in accordance with the present invention is disclosed in FIGS. 1 and 2. The system 2 comprises at least a lattice panel 4 and a plurality of hanging hardware 6 removably secured to the panel 4 in a manner that will be described below. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the lattice panel 2 is shown attached to an existing wall 8. A frame 10 may be added around the periphery of the panel. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the system 2 is a freestanding fixture, such as a box structure having four walls made of the lattice panel 4.
  • Referring to FIG. 3, the lattice panel 4 is made of a plurality of front members 12 equally spaced and parallel to each other, and a plurality of rear members 14 equally spaced and parallel to each other. The front and rear members 12 and 14 are joined to each other at an angle, preferably at 90°, to form square, diamond-shaped openings 16. The lattice panel 4 is preferably made of extruded plastic, in which case the front and rear members 12 and 14 are unitary.
  • Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, each hardware comprises a support member 18, which may be in the form of a rod 20 or shelf bracket 22. Other forms or shapes of the member 18 may be used. The member 18 is attached to a hanging member 24 having a base portion 26 and L-shaped hook portions 28. The base portion 26 is preferably planar to provide a large bearing surface that spans two adjacent front members 12 for greater stability. Each hook portion 28 includes a horizontal portion 30 and a vertical portion 32 attached to the base portion 26. The hanging member 24 is preferably formed from sheet metal or other suitable material, such as plastic of sufficient strength to carry the intended load.
  • Referring to FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, the hook portions 28 of each hardware are configured such that the horizontal portions 30 sit at the bottom of a respective diamond-shaped opening 16 and the vertical portions 32 bear against the respective rear members 14. Preferably, the members 12 and 14 have parallel front surface 34 and opposite rear surface 36 to provide bearing surfaces for the base portion 26 and the vertical portions 32.
  • Each diamond-shaped opening 16 is advantageously wide at center to allow easy insertion of the vertical portions 32, and narrows toward the bottom as in a V to advantageously provide a narrowing of the distance along a horizontal between two intersecting members 12 and 14 to provide a seat with side-to-side stability for the horizontal portions 30.
  • The merchandise display system 2 may also be used for trade show exhibits, tool organizers, garage wall organizers, closet organizers, etc.
  • While this invention has been described as having preferred design, it is understood that it is capable of further modification, uses and/or adaptations following in general the principle of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains, and as may be applied to the essential features set forth, and fall within the scope of the invention or the limits of the appended claims.

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1. A merchandise display system, comprising:
a) a lattice panel comprising a plurality of equally spaced and parallel front members joined to a plurality of equally spaced and parallel rear members;
b) said front and rear members are disposed diagonally in first and second directions, respectively, thereby defining adjacent diamond shaped openings;
c) hanging hardware removably secured to said lattice;
d) each hardware including a support member to operably support an article to be displayed from said panel;
e) each hardware including a hanging member having a base portion and hook portions;
f) said support member including an end portion attached to said base portion; and
g) said hook portions each including an L-shaped member having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, said horizontal portion is disposed to sit at a bottom portion of a respective diamond shaped opening, said vertical portion is disposed to engage a surface of a respective one of said rear members.
2. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said lattice is made of extruded plastic.
3. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said front and rear members are extruded plastic.
4. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said front and rear members are oriented 45° from a horizontal line.
5. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein each of said diamond openings is a square.
6. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said support member is a rod.
7. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said support member is a shelf bracket.
8. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said base portion is a plate.
9. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said hook portions comprise first and second L-shaped members disposed at a distance from each other equal to a distance between adjacent bottom portions of respective diamond shaped openings.
10. A merchandise display system as in claim 1 wherein said horizontal portion is perpendicular to said vertical portion.
11. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said lattice panel is wall-mounted.
12. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said lattice panel is incorporated in a free-standing fixture.
13. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein each of said front and rear members have opposite parallel flat surfaces.
14. A merchandise display system as in claim 1, wherein said base portion is configured to bear against at least two adjacent front members.
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