Patents by Inventor William R. Schmehr

William R. Schmehr 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: 5690238
    Abstract: A display rack and a system for displaying merchandise are provided. The display rack includes a pair of brackets attachable to a vertical surface a remote distance apart. Rigid rods are connected between the rack and extend to the vertical surface. Between the rigid rods, an additional bracket or brackets may be attached. Alternatively, or in addition to, the rack may be provided with a shelf. Further, an additional rack may be suspended from the longitudinal rods of the rack. A number of racks of varying dimension may be mounted to the vertical surface to display merchandise in a space-saving manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Ace Hardware Corporation
    Inventor: William R. Schmehr