Patents Assigned to DCI Marketing
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Patent number: 9775447Abstract: An illuminated shelving system is provided having light bars attached to the shelves. The light bars are electrically connected to a power strip that conducts electricity from a wall outlet to a plurality of light bars.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobst, Jan Pergande
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Publication number: 20150150387Abstract: A product display is providing having a vertical support and a product basket configured to mount to the vertical support and display product in a front-facing manner in which product from a rear of the product basket is automatically biased toward a front of the product basket, wherein at least one of the vertical support and the product basket are configured to display a particular product in order to improve product pack out in at least one of a vertical and a horizontal direction within the product display. In one form, both the basket and vertical support are dimensioned or sized based on the specific product being displayed so that product pack out is improved, if not maximized, in both the vertical and horizontal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Turner, Christopher J. Terpstra
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Patent number: 8979296Abstract: An illuminated shelving system is provided having light bars attached to the shelves. The light bars are electrically connected to a power strip that conducts electricity from a wall outlet to a plurality of light bars.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobt, Jan Pergande
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Publication number: 20140013810Abstract: An electronic device security system allows an authorized user to quickly remove an electronic device from an advertising display. The electronic device security system includes a plurality of retention tabs to secure the tablet computer and an electronic lock and motor to raise a tablet lift pad to release the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Brobst, Andrew Dunkerley, Jody Neal
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Publication number: 20120325994Abstract: A product display bracket is configured for displaying products on a slatwall. The display bracket is configured to display products at an angle from the horizontal surface of the slatwall. The display bracket is also adapted to be removably attached to other brackets on a slatwall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)Inventors: Scott Mansfield, Ryan Brobst
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Publication number: 20120230018Abstract: An illuminated shelving system is provided having light bars attached to the shelves. The light bars are electrically connected to a power strip that conducts electricity from a wall outlet to a plurality of light bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobst, Jan Pergande
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Publication number: 20120205326Abstract: A powered security display device displays items in the retail environment. The display device is configured to removably attach to an item while simultaneously providing power to the device and including an alarm such that if the item is removed without authorization, the alarm is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Ryan Brobst
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Publication number: 20120205325Abstract: A product display system is configured to display small items and signage in a retail environment. The display system includes a front cover that is removably attached to a rear cover by using a key to disengage the front cover from the rear cover. The product display system includes a tether for securing the small item and includes space for attaching signage associated with the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Ryan Brobst
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Publication number: 20120096750Abstract: A double-sided graphic panel and mechanism to retain and pivot the graphic panel for viewing of either side is disclosed. The double-sided graphic panel is attached to a mounting frame so as to permit the selective display of either side of the graphic panel but so as to retain a connection between the graphic panel and the mounting frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)Inventors: James A. Wiemer, Grant Squiers, Ryan Brobst, Lee Gettelfinger
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Patent number: 7854333Abstract: A merchandising and product display system includes a space defined between a pair of generally parallel dividers. At a rear end of each divider, a rear loading gate is mounted to permit product containers to be inserted through the rear into the opening and to prevent products from being pushed from within the space through the rear of the space. The loading gate includes a pair of wings extending less than halfway across the width of the opening. The wings are hingedly mounted to a central portion permitting the wing to be deflected forward and rearward, and include a rearward extending bulkhead that engages the central portion. The engagement of the bulkhead and the central portion prevents the wings from being deflected sufficiently to permit a product container from passing the gate.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Fredrick L. Kottke, Allen Johnson
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Publication number: 20100107670Abstract: A ventilated merchandising system for products displayed in merchandise coolers such as refrigerator or freezer cases. One embodiment of the merchandising system includes a base member and a platform coupled to the base member such that air can flow between the platform and the base member. One or more plenum plates can be coupled to the base for directing air between the platform and the base member. A pusher plate may also be coupled to and movable along the platform for advancing products along the platform. A baffle system that may be coupled to a merchandising tray and a method of distributing air flow within a merchandise cooler unit are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: DCI MARKETING, INC.Inventors: Fredrick L. Kottke, Peter F. Wolski, Dennis Gundrum, Allen Johnson
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Patent number: 7681745Abstract: A merchandising system provides for the presentation and storage of articles comprising a base having a front and a back, the base being configured to support the articles and defining a first space for containing the articles. In addition, the merchandising system comprises an assembly for advancing the articles toward the front of the base, wherein the assembly comprises a member configured to extend beyond the base to create a second space for containing the articles in addition to the first space.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Richter
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Patent number: 7681744Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a base comprising an upper surface having a plurality of ribs, an underside having a plurality of supports formed integrally with the underside of the base, and a first side and a second side. The merchandising system comprises a frame coupled to the base and configured to couple with a shelving system for supporting the base in a substantially horizontal configuration, a first guide and a second guide coupled to the base for supporting articles, and an assembly for advancing the articles that is coupled to the base and provides force on the articles.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: D650015Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Richter
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Patent number: D655641Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Lee A. Gettelfinger
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Patent number: D660360Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Richter
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Patent number: D778520Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Richter
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Patent number: D814734Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Richter
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Patent number: D841274Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Richter
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Patent number: D843760Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Turner, Craig A. Fluegge