Patents Assigned to MARKETING IMPACT LIMITED
  • Patent number: 11147394
    Abstract: A merchandise display cabinet for use with a shelf panel of a merchandise display feature is disclosed. The cabinet includes a housing having a front panel, the housing defining an interior chamber for storing items of merchandise and a lock assembly operably coupled to the front panel for controlling access to the interior chamber. The front panel is configured for sliding relative to the housing via integral sliding features on the housing, the front panel defining a closed position wherein access to the interior chamber is prevented and an open position wherein access is permitted. The lock assembly is configured such that while disposed in the locked condition, the locked condition defines a first interference condition and a second interference condition such that provided at least one of the first and second interference conditions is in effect the front panel is prevented from being disposed in the open condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Martin Gil, Marian Kosara
  • Patent number: 11064818
    Abstract: Quick-load retail merchandising product pusher systems and methods dispense retail products, wherein the systems and methods have a fixed portion having a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the fixed portion, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the fixed portion. Further, the systems and methods have a movable track movably connected to the top side of the fixed portion, wherein the movable track has a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the movable track, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the movable track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: MARKETING IMPACT LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock, David G. Waddell, Martin Gil
  • Patent number: 10694871
    Abstract: An anti-sweep mechanism for controlling removal of merchandise items from a forward dispensing end of a merchandise display rod, the anti-sweep mechanism comprising a body having a first blocking portion and a second blocking portion, the body being rotatable between a first position and a second position wherein when the body is in the first position, the first blocking portion blocks forward movement towards the forward dispending end of merchandise items located on the merchandise display rod behind a first blocking location, and the second blocking portion is rotated away from the merchandise display rod to not interfere with movement of merchandise items along the merchandise display rod; and when the body is in the second position, the first blocking portion is rotated away from the merchandise display rod to not interfere with movement of merchandise items along the merchandise display rod, and the second blocking portion blocks forward movement of merchandize items located on the merchandise display r
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Jay Vogler, Martin Gil, Marian Kosara
  • Patent number: 9642475
    Abstract: A hanging merchandising product divider and pusher system and method dispense retail products. The system and method have a first divider having a length defined between a front end and a rear end and a height defined between a top end and a bottom end, at least one second divider having a length defined between a front end and a rear end and a height defined between a top end and a bottom end, and at least one connection plate connecting at least a portion of bottom end of the first divider to at least a portion of the bottom end of the second divider. The system and method also have at least one rear support connector connecting at least a portion of the rear end of the first divider to at least a portion of the rear end of the second divider and a first pocket defined by the first and second dividers, the connection plate, the rear support connector and the front ends of the first and second dividers, wherein the first pocket is sized or configured to receive one or more first retail products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Patent number: 9521913
    Abstract: Quick-load retail merchandising product pusher systems and methods dispense retail products, wherein the systems and methods have a fixed portion having a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the fixed portion, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the fixed portion. Further, the systems and methods have a movable track movably connected to the top side of the fixed portion, wherein the movable track has a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the movable track, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the movable track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: MARKETING IMPACT LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock, David G Waddell, Martin Gil
  • Patent number: 9408478
    Abstract: Adjustable depth merchandising crossbar systems and methods dispense retail products, the crossbar systems and methods having a fixed portion comprising a first outer mounting assembly, a second outer mounting assembly movably connected to the first outer mounting assembly, and upright mounting hooks, wherein the upright mounting hooks are configured to be mountable to retail aisle uprights and a sliding portion comprising a first inner sliding assembly and a second inner sliding assembly movably connected to the first inner sliding assembly. The crossbar systems and methods also have an expandable attachment bar, wherein the expandable attachment bar is configured to receive at least one retail product merchandising pusher system for dispensing retail products and a plurality of sliding assemblies. The sliding portion of the crossbar is movable to a closed position or to an at least partially extended position via the plurality of sliding assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Patent number: 9392885
    Abstract: Modular manual lift dispenser security systems and methods store and dispense at least one retail product. The systems and methods have a dispenser body having a floor and walls extending above the floor, wherein the walls of the dispenser body define an interior of the dispenser body that is sized to receive one or more retail products. Further, the systems and methods have a locking lid assembly slidably connected to a top edge of each side wall of the dispenser body via at least one fastener and a pusher paddle located within the interior of the dispenser body, wherein the pusher paddle is spring-loaded and configured to move one or more retail products towards the front wall of the dispenser body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Patent number: 9240090
    Abstract: Systems and methods secure, store and/or dispense one or more retail items, and have at least one shelf and at least one product holder having a front portion, a back portion, a pusher paddle, at least one product stop ramp, and a level actuator. The systems and methods have a hinged front panel hinged, a blocker panel locatable in an engaged position or in an unengaged position, and at least one linkage connecting the front panel and the blocker panel, wherein the at least one portion of the level actuator is movable within the opening formed in the front panel to lift the associated forks above the stop ramp of the at least one product holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Publication number: 20140305889
    Abstract: A hanging merchandising product divider and pusher system and method dispense retail products. The system and method have a first divider having a length defined between a front end and a rear end and a height defined between a top end and a bottom end, at least one second divider having a length defined between a front end and a rear end and a height defined between a top end and a bottom end, and at least one connection plate connecting at least a portion of bottom end of the first divider to at least a portion of the bottom end of the second divider. The system and method also have at least one rear support connector connecting at least a portion of the rear end of the first divider to at least a portion of the rear end of the second divider and a first pocket defined by the first and second dividers, the connection plate, the rear support connector and the front ends of the first and second dividers, wherein the first pocket is sized or configured to receive one or more first retail products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Publication number: 20140305891
    Abstract: Adjustable depth merchandising crossbar systems and methods dispense retail products, the crossbar systems and methods having a fixed portion comprising a first outer mounting assembly, a second outer mounting assembly movably connected to the first outer mounting assembly, and upright mounting hooks provided at rear sides of the first outer mounting assembly and the second outer mounting assembly, wherein the upright mounting hooks are configured to be mountable to retail aisle uprights and a sliding portion comprising a first inner sliding assembly and a second inner sliding assembly movably connected to the first inner sliding assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Publication number: 20140305890
    Abstract: Quick-load retail merchandising product pusher systems and methods dispense retail products, wherein the systems and methods have a fixed portion having a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the fixed portion, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the fixed portion. Further, the systems and methods have a movable track movably connected to the top side of the fixed portion, wherein the movable track has a front end, a rear end located opposite with respect to the front end of the movable track, a top side and a bottom side located opposite with respect to the top side of the movable track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock, David G. Waddell, Martin Gil
  • Publication number: 20140061218
    Abstract: Systems and methods secure, store and/or dispense one or more retail items, and have at least one shelf and at least one product holder having a front portion, a back portion, a pusher paddle, at least one product stop ramp, and a level actuator. The systems and methods have a hinged front panel hinged, a blocker panel locatable in an engaged position or in an unengaged position, and at least one linkage connecting the front panel and the blocker panel, wherein the at least one portion of the level actuator is movable within the opening formed in the front panel to lift the associated forks above the stop ramp of the at least one product holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Marketing Impact Limited
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock
  • Publication number: 20120228242
    Abstract: A secure product dispensing apparatus and methods for securely storing and/or dispensing one or more retail items. The apparatus and methods have a front panel that is openable and closable and a linked blocker panel for blocking a rear portion of the apparatus when the front panel is located in an open position. A lever actuator manually activatable lifts a retail item from the rear portion to a front portion of the apparatus over a blocker ramp. A single retail item is removable from the apparatus while the front panel is located in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: MARKETING IMPACT LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Vogler, Joel Pollock