RECONFIGURABLE POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAY SYSTEM
The present invention is directed toward a reconfigurable point of purchase display system including a storage cabinet and a frame structure including a series of components selectively disposable in various configurations.
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This application is a nonprovisional of Provisional Application No. 61/699,594, entitled “Reconfigurable Point of Purchase Display System” and filed on Sep. 11, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to point of purchase display system for products such as toys.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPoint-of-purchase or point-of-sale displays are utilized to display a variety of products a point of sale location. Conventional displays have often been manufactured having a fixed size and fixed arrangement for displaying the products. Consequently, these displays are limited not only in the manner in which the product is displayed, but also but also in their location within the point of sale/retailer since a space must be identified within the point of sale/retailer that accommodates the display. Thus, it would be desirable to provide a point-of-purchase display that is capable of being selectively reconfigured to alter the manner in which the products are displayed to a user and/or to accommodate different products.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is directed toward a reconfigurable, point-of-purchase display system including a storage cabinet and a frame structure selectively configurable to modify the display capability and/or the footprint/space requirements of the system.
Like reference numerals have been used to identify like elements throughout this disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONReferring to
The base cabinet 105 further includes framework fastened to the housing 205. The framework includes a first framework member 215A extending across the housing 205 and disposed proximate housing forward edge, as well as a second framework member 215B extending across the housing 205 and disposed proximate rearward housing edge. Each framework member 215A, 215B may be in the form of a U-shaped rod defined by a first leg 220A and a second leg 220B disposed on opposite ends of an intermediate arm 220C. The legs 220A, 220B cooperate to support the display 10 on a supporting surface. The framework further includes a plurality of protrusions or bosses operable to mate with cavities formed into the frame 110 of the display, securing the frame to the base cabinet 105. Specifically, the each framework member 215A, 215B includes a first protrusion or boss 225A and a second protrusion or boss 225B. The first boss 225A extends distally from the intermediate arm 220C (e.g., from the top surface of the arm) and is positioned along the intermediate arm such that it is located proximate the first leg 220A. The second boss 225B extends distally from the intermediate arm 220C (e.g., from the top surface of the arm) and is positioned on the intermediate arm such that it is located proximate the second leg 220B.
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The lateral walls 115A, 115B of the frame 110 support shelving configured to selectively couple to the lateral walls at desired vertical positions. In an embodiment of the present invention, the display 10 includes an upper shelf unit 150, an intermediate shelf unit 155, and a lower shelf unit 160. As seen best in
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It should be understood that a user may use any configuration of hooks 505 and end shelf units 605, e.g., coupling hooks to the first lateral wall 115A and coupling end shelf units to the second lateral wall 115B.
As noted above, each vertical wall 115A, 115B is configured such that the upper portion 120A, 130A pivots with respect to its corresponding lower portion 120B, 130B along hinge 125, 135. Referring to
The above-described display provides a reconfigurable system that enables a user to display a product in selected manner, depending on the amount of space available at the point of purchase site, the nature of the product, and the desired method of display. For example, referring to
While the invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention that come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. For example, although a infant seat with a bouncer frame has been specifically described, other types of infant seats could benefit from the features of the invention. It is to be understood that terms such as “left”, “right” “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “rear”, “side”, “height”, “length”, “width”, “upper”, “lower”, “interior”, “exterior”, “inner”, “outer” and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration.
Claims
1. A reconfigurable point of purchase display system comprising:
- a base cabinet; and
- a frame adapted to support a product, the frame comprising: a first lateral wall coupled to the base cabinet, a second lateral wall coupled to the base cabinet, and a shelf unit coupled each of the first and second lateral walls, the shelf unit including a first shelf portion, a second shelf portion, and a shelf slot disposed between the first and second shelf portions.
2. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1, further comprising a support member received into the shelf slot.
3. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 2, wherein the support member comprises a panel received into the slot and a coupling arm coupled to the shelf unit.
4. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1, wherein:
- the display system further comprises a plurality of shelf units coupled to both the first and second lateral walls;
- each shelf unit comprises a first shelf portion, a second shelf portion, and a shelf slot disposed between first and second shelf portions; and
- the shelf slots are generally aligned along an axis.
5. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1 further comprising an end panel insert received by the first lateral wall.
6. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1, wherein:
- each lateral wall comprises a first side and a second side;
- the shelf units are disposed between the first sides of the lateral walls;
- the system further comprises an end shelf coupled to the second side of the first lateral wall.
7. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1, wherein a product is supported on the shelf unit.
8. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1 further comprising a drawer mounted in the base cabinet.
9. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 1 wherein each lateral wall includes a first wall portion pivotally coupled to a second wall portion via a hinge.
10. A reconfigurable point of purchase display system comprising:
- a base cabinet; and
- a frame adapted to support a product, the frame comprising a first lateral wall coupled to the base cabinet and a second lateral wall coupled to the base cabinet,
- wherein each lateral wall includes a first wall portion pivotally coupled to a second wall portion via a hinge.
11. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 10 further comprising a shelf unit coupled each of the first and second lateral walls, the shelf unit including a first shelf portion, a second shelf portion, and a shelf slot disposed between first and second shelf portions.
12. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 11, further comprising a support member received into the shelf slot.
13. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 12, wherein the support member comprises a panel received into the shelf slot and a coupling arm coupled to the shelf unit.
14. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 11, wherein:
- the display system further comprises a plurality of shelf units coupled to both the first and second lateral walls;
- each shelf unit comprises a first shelf portion, a second shelf portion, and a shelf slot disposed between first and second shelf portions; and
- the shelf slots are generally aligned along an axis.
15. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 10 further comprising an end panel insert received by the first lateral wall.
16. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 11, wherein:
- each lateral wall comprises a first side and a second side;
- the shelf units are disposed between the first sides of the lateral walls;
- the system further comprises an end shelf coupled to the second side of the first lateral wall.
17. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 10 further comprising a drawer mounted in the base cabinet.
18. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 10, wherein a product is supported on the frame.
19. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 10, wherein the first wall portions are pivotal to a position to form a horizontal surface over the base cabinet.
20. The reconfigurable point of purchase display system of claim 19, wherein the horizontal surface is configured to receive a table display insert.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 29, 2013
Publication Date: Mar 13, 2014
Applicant: Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, CA)
Inventors: Melissa Palgutt (East Amherst, NY), Marcus John Wiseman (Toronto), Matthew Lee Isenburg (Toronto), Kris Carlo Gonzalez (Toronto)
Application Number: 14/013,284