Patents Assigned to Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
  • Security/Tether Cable
    Publication number: 20130161054
    Abstract: A power/security cord for use in a retail display includes the combination of at least one spring steel strand and at least one conductor coiled into the shape of a “curly-Q” cord. The steel strand provides a physical barrier against cutting the cord. The conductor provides wiring for power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thaine Allison, Donald Niderost, Ron Peters
  • Rotational Mount For Hand-Held Electronics
    Publication number: 20130026322
    Abstract: The invention is a rotational mount for use in displaying hand-held consumer electronics in a retail environment. The rotational mount allows the hand-held to freely pivot in rotation on the display. The mount may automatically return to an initial orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Donald Niderost, Christopher Alexander, Ron Peters
  • RETAIL SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120280810
    Abstract: The invention is an improved security and product display system for use by retailers who sell hand-held electronics in stores. The system includes a combination of a mobile, hand-held electronics device (e.g., cell phone or like), a mounting member, and an adaptor cable that electrically connects the device to the mounting member. The device has power detection circuitry adapted to detect a break in the power circuit between device and mounting member. Detection of a circuit break causes the device to output a security alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Wade Wheeler
  • DISPLAY FOR HAND-HELD ELECTRONICS
    Publication number: 20120268103
    Abstract: The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Henson, Thaine Allison, Kris Schatz, Wade Wheeler
  • Display For Hand-Held Electronics
    Publication number: 20110309934
    Abstract: The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Henson, Thaine Allison, Jason Goldberg, Justin Olson, Eric Pitt, Kris Schatz, Wade Wheeler
  • Cable management systems for product display
    Patent number: 7909641
    Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Henson, Donald Niderost, James Larry Peacock
  • Cable management system for product display
    Patent number: 7744404
    Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Henson, Donald Niderost, James Larry Peacock
  • Lens merchandising security device
    Patent number: D649076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Alexander
  • Angled riser for product display
    Patent number: D663972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Alexander, Michael Grant