Patents by Inventor Jeff L. Harlan

Jeff L. Harlan 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).

  • Method and apparatus for selective engagement of shelf divider structures within a shelf management system
    Patent number: 7395938
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for selectively engaging and securing an array of shelf dividers to a mounting device which is securable to a display shelf. In the first form a divider is characterized by a divider structure having an elongated vertical wall and elongated horizontal base that operates to divide, organize and support the displayed merchandise. A resilient latch located on the underside of the base of the divider structure selectively engages and secures the divider structure onto a mounting device comprising a receiving member running longitudinally along the length of the surface of the mounting device which is securable along the front edge of a display shelf. The latch and the receiving member each comprise reciprocating (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventors: Jo A. Merit, Jeff L. Harlan