Track and product holder system
A product display device includes a track system designed to accept product holders which can be positioned anywhere along the length of the track. The product holders can have two “T” type protrusions which may be configured to slide into corresponding “T” slots in the top and bottom of the track. The two “T” protrusions and their corresponding slots can be of different sizes to ensure that the product holder is not inserted upside-down in the track.
This application claims priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/539,722, filed Jan. 27, 2004 and entitled, “Leviton Tack and Holder System.”
BACKGROUND1. Field
This invention relates to product display devices.
2. Background of Related Art
A display of a product may be useful to enable a consumer to see the product before purchase. Products in a box or other packaging may not convey to the consumer the function, use and/or aesthetics of the product. Without a display, consumers may be tempted to open a box to inspect the product.
Household wiring devices such as receptacles and lighting dimmers are products that lend themselves to display. These devices may best be displayed in a manner conducive to their usage. Displayed devices may be inspected from various angles so that prospective users can appreciate the desirable aspects of the product.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSUREA product display device includes a horizontal track system designed to accept product holders which can be positioned anywhere along the length of the track. The product holders can have two “T” type protrusions which can be configured to slide into corresponding “T” slots in the top and bottom of the track. The two “T” protrusions and their corresponding slots can be of different sizes to ensure that the product holder is not inserted upside-down in the track.
A track and product holder system includes a product holder that has a first and second mating protrusion and configured to receive a product for display. A track system includes a first and second support slot to receive the first and second mating protrusions, respectively. The first support slot is not adapted to receive the second mating protrusion.
In one aspect, the first and second support slots have a beveled surface opposite the product holder and the product holder includes a spring loaded extension on a surface opposite the beveled surface, such that the spring loaded extension applies a force to the beveled track to cause the product to rotate towards a desired orientation.
Some of the implementations of the disclosed track system can have one or more of the following advantages. A product for display can be mounted in the track system so that a consumer can see a visually appealing display and the intended application of the product in service. The product holder can be rotated for viewing the product from different angles. A spring loaded protrusion on the product holder can urge the product holder from a rotated position back to a desired orientation with respect to the track system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings, like elements are given like reference numbers.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The product holder 104 may be inserted into the track at a desired angle, rotated about the top and bottom protrusions 110, 112. The front of the product holder can have a dummy receptacle 114 mounted thereon for display purposes, allowing for a both visually appealing display and also showing the intended application of the device in service. The dummy receptacle 114 can be used to display electrical devices including electrical plugs, current taps and night lights.
Referring to
While there have been shown and described and pointed out the fundamental features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiment, as is presently contemplated for carrying them out, it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes of the form and details of the device described and illustrated and in its operation may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention.
Claims
1. A track system for receiving a product along its length comprising:
- first and second support slots in the track system for slidably receiving first and second mating protrusions of a product holder,
- wherein the first support slot is adapted to receive the first mating protrusion and the second support slot is adapted to receive the second mating protrusion.
2. The track system of claim 2 wherein the first and second support slots are T shaped.
3. The track system of claim 1 wherein the first support slot is not adapted to receive the second mating protrusion.
4. A track and product holder system comprising:
- a product holder having first and second mating protrusions and configured to receive a product for display;
- a track system having a first and a second support slot to receive the first and second mating protrusions, respectively,
- wherein the first support means is not adapted to receive the second mating protrusion.
5. The track and product holder system of claim 4 wherein first and second support slots are T shaped.
6. The track and product holder system of claim 5 wherein the first and second support slots have a beveled surface opposite the product holder.
7. The track and product holder system of claim 6 wherein product holder comprises a spring loaded extension on a surface opposite the beveled surface, wherein the spring loaded extension applies a force to the beveled track to cause the product to rotate towards a desired orientation.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 21, 2004
Publication Date: Dec 29, 2005
Inventors: Robert Gerstner (Sleepy Hollow, NY), Steven Bruner (Brooklyn, NY)
Application Number: 11/020,072