Patents Assigned to DCI Marketing
  • Patent number: 9775447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobst, Jan Pergande
  • Publication number: 20150150387
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Turner, Christopher J. Terpstra
  • Patent number: 8979296
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobt, Jan Pergande
  • Publication number: 20140013810
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Brobst, Andrew Dunkerley, Jody Neal
  • Publication number: 20120325994
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)
    Inventors: Scott Mansfield, Ryan Brobst
  • Publication number: 20120230018
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)
    Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobst, Jan Pergande
  • Publication number: 20120205326
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Ryan Brobst
  • Publication number: 20120205325
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Ryan Brobst
  • Publication number: 20120096750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc. (a Wisconsin corporation)
    Inventors: James A. Wiemer, Grant Squiers, Ryan Brobst, Lee Gettelfinger
  • Patent number: 7854333
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick L. Kottke, Allen Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100107670
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: DCI MARKETING, INC.
    Inventors: Fredrick L. Kottke, Peter F. Wolski, Dennis Gundrum, Allen Johnson
  • Patent number: 7681745
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Patent number: 7681744
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Patent number: D650015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Patent number: D655641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Lee A. Gettelfinger
  • Patent number: D660360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Patent number: D778520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Patent number: D814734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Patent number: D841274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Patent number: D843760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Turner, Craig A. Fluegge