Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2011
Assignee:
Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Donald Henson, Donald Niderost, James Larry Peacock
Abstract: A cable retraction mechanism for displaying merchandise mounted on a display post in a retail location. The cable retraction mechanism includes a cable assembly having a coiled or equivalent elastically stretchable section. The mechanism also includes a coaxial housing that is connected to a portion of the cable assembly. The reciprocating motion or action of the shuttle within the housing facilitates extension and retraction of the cable assembly in a manner that is independent of the coiled section.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 3, 2009
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2010
Assignee:
Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Donald Henson, Donald Niderost, James Larry Peacock