Patents by Inventor Emory Brozak

Emory Brozak has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9629484
    Abstract: An end cap display panel which can be attached to a larger fixture alongside an end cap display shelf. The end cap panel display attaches directly to a slotted upright of the larger display and shares the pre-existing slots on the vertical upright with the shelf attachment mechanism so that the shelves can be attached, removed or reconfigured without interference from the end cap display panel. The end cap display panel also provides a plurality of trays which can be snap-fit together to form various display configurations for retaining and displaying a plurality of groups of identical greeting cards. The display takes advantage of previously unutilized space while providing a robust, flexible, modular option for the display of greeting cards or other merchandise alongside end cap shelving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Emory Brozak
  • Patent number: 9357857
    Abstract: The collapsible display of the present disclosure and related inventions includes a plurality of pre-assembled parts which can be configured, without the use of tools, to form a reusable, merchandising display fixture. The display is quickly and easily constructed and quickly and easily deconstructed and stored. The entire display, with merchandise thereon, may be placed upon or integral with a standard shipping pallet for maximum mobility around the retail floor space. The collapsible display provides an inexpensive, collapsible, reusable display requiring minimum storage space when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Emory Brozak
  • Publication number: 20160037943
    Abstract: An end cap display panel which can be attached to a larger fixture alongside an end cap display shelf. The end cap panel display attaches directly to a slotted upright of the larger display and shares the pre-existing slots on the vertical upright with the shelf attachment mechanism so that the shelves can be attached, removed or reconfigured without interference from the end cap display panel. The end cap display panel also provides a plurality of trays which can be snap-fit together to form various display configurations for retaining and displaying a plurality of groups of identical greeting cards. The display takes advantage of previously unutilized space while providing a robust, flexible, modular option for the display of greeting cards or other merchandise alongside end cap shelving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Emory Brozak
  • Patent number: 9119489
    Abstract: The seasonal feature displayer of the present disclosure and related inventions is configured to highlight and provide semi-permanent placement for a small selection of seasonal or special collection greeting cards among various other greeting cards displayed on a standard tiered greeting card fixture. The displayer utilizes two pivoting attachment support arms for attachment of the displayer to a tiered greeting card fixture. Integrated channels on the inside edges of the display are capable of holding product signage or marketing messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Megan Buettner, Anthony Santarelli, Emory Brozak
  • Publication number: 20150129528
    Abstract: The collapsible display of the present disclosure and related inventions includes a plurality of pre-assembled parts which can be configured, without the use of tools, to form a reusable, merchandising display fixture. The display is quickly and easily constructed and quickly and easily deconstructed and stored. The entire display, with merchandise thereon, may be placed upon or integral with a standard shipping pallet for maximum mobility around the retail floor space. The collapsible display provides an inexpensive, collapsible, reusable display requiring minimum storage space when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Emory Brozak
  • Patent number: 8991624
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a greeting card highlighter for organizing greeting cards into particularized groupings and displaying the greeting cards on a larger fixture in a manner which attracts the attention of consumers. The greeting card highlighter may contain two or more greeting card pockets which are operative to hold a plurality of greeting cards. The pockets may be arranged in a back-to-back arrangement, perpendicular to the main greeting card display to which the highlighter is attached, so as to attract the attention of consumers walking up or down a greeting card aisle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Emory Brozak, Anthony J. Santarelli
  • Patent number: 8915381
    Abstract: A vertical roll wrap tray kit of the present invention includes at least one product tray, a plurality of spacer clips, a plurality of wire dividers and a plurality of push clips. The product tray can be attached to various types of retail display units. The product tray contains two slot walls which are sized to accommodate insertion of the wire dividers. The dividers are used to divide the tray into segments or compartments in which the roll wrap material is stored and displayed in a vertical arrangement. The width of the rows or compartments can be varied based on the diameter of the roll wrap product. Spacer clips are used to hold two adjacent dividers into place. The tray is angled slightly in a backwards direction to avoid accidental removal of the vertical roll wrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Emory Brozak, Anthony Santarelli
  • Publication number: 20140054250
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a greeting card highlighter for organizing greeting cards into particularized groupings and displaying the greeting cards on a larger fixture in a manner which attracts the attention of consumers. The greeting card highlighter may contain two or more greeting card pockets which are operative to hold a plurality of greeting cards. The pockets may be arranged in a back-to-back arrangement, perpendicular to the main greeting card display to which the highlighter is attached, so as to attract the attention of consumers walking up or down a greeting card aisle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Emory BROZAK, Anthony J. Santarelli
  • Publication number: 20120318759
    Abstract: The seasonal feature displayer of the present disclosure and related inventions is configured to highlight and provide semi-permanent placement for a small selection of seasonal or special collection greeting cards among various other greeting cards displayed on a standard tiered greeting card fixture. The displayer utilizes two pivoting attachment support arms for attachment of the displayer to a tiered greeting card fixture. Integrated channels on the inside edges of the display are capable of holding product signage or marketing messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Megan BUETTNER, Anthony Santarelli, Emory Brozak
  • Publication number: 20100282697
    Abstract: An ultra narrow, tall, flexible fixture that is capable of holding and displaying greeting cards or other non-greeting card related merchandise in a retail environment. The fixture is easily configured to hold both greeting card and non-greeting card merchandise in an array of display configurations supporting different numbers of display units and shelves. Merchandise may be displayed along one length of the fixture or alternately along two opposing sides of the fixture. The fixture also contains two endcap pieces that are capable of supporting an array of unique fixtures such as gift card holders and curved card pockets. The display units contain multiple levels for storing greeting cards. The fixture additionally provides ample storage space at the base of the fixture for excess merchandise and restocking materials. An area of the fixture can also be configured to support signage and lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, JR.
  • Patent number: 6427853
    Abstract: An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accommodate rolled merchandise in various roll widths and also supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; a fin to support merchandise displays and with integral storage compartments; and display spinners having a central vertical axis and radially extended attachment points between which display media extends in a concave form to maximize displayed surface area. The various aspects of the adaptable display can be combined in different arrangements according to the type of merchandise and the retail environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20010025823
    Abstract: An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accommodate rolled merchandise in various roll widths and also supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; a fin to support merchandise displays and with integral storage compartments; and display spinners having a central vertical axis and radially extended attachment points between which display media extends in a concave form to maximize displayed surface area. The various aspects of the adaptable display can be combined in different arrangements according to the type of merchandise and the retail environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventor: Emory Brozak
  • Patent number: 6068139
    Abstract: An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accommodate rolled merchandise in various roll widths and also supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; a fin to support merchandise displays and with integral storage compartments; and display spinners having a central vertical axis and radially extended attachment points between which display media extends in a concave form to maximize displayed surface area. The various aspects of the adaptable display can be combined in different arrangements according to the type of merchandise and the retail environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Patent number: D626765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Patent number: D627580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Patent number: D412253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Patent number: D667239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Emory Brozak, Anthony Santarelli
  • Patent number: D428738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Patent number: D435181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Emory Brozak, Jr.