Abstract: A merchandise display hook is disclosed, which includes a base member of springy sheet metal, formed into a U-shape, with the open side of the U-shape facing inward for mounting on a price tag molding along the front edge of a shelf. A wire-like display hook member has a vertical support portion mounted by means of two aligned openings in the base. A projection on the support portion, when aligned with notches in the openings, allows assembly of the two parts when the hook is rotated to extend rearwardly. With the parts thus oriented, and the upper and lower arms of the base member squeezed together, the parts may be quickly and easily permanently assembled. The new arrangement facilitates on-site assembly of the hooks by the user and enables significant reduction in the cost of manufacture and marketing without compromise of product quality or performance.

Abstract: A merchandise display hook is provided at its outer end with a metal plate for mounting a plastic label holder of desired shape and size. The label holder is uniquely designed to provide a variety of advantageous functional features, while, at the same time, being capable of high speed, high precision, automated molding processes, so as to be marketable at extremely low cost. The label holder can be easily and positively mounted on a metal plate and is arranged to receive and effectively retain in position an information label containing pricing information, bar code, etc.

Abstract: An improved method of forming and assembling two-part merchandise display hooks, including new design features of the hook itself, enable two-part hooks to be manufactured and assembled at extremely low cost. Wire from a continuous length is gripped and bent to form the outer portion of the hook. The wire is then severed and bent in a single operation to form a hook-mounting portion. While the severed wire remains gripped by its shaped outer end, a preoriented and guided base member is applied over the just-formed mounting portion of the wire. A retractable bend-forming member is withdrawn when the base member is applied to the wire, to enable the bent portion to be fully received within the plastic base. Major manufacturing economies are realized.

Abstract: In a merchandise display hook with label holder, wherein the hook has a flat mounting plate of standard size for mounting an information label holder of variable size and shape, an improved one-piece, molded label holder is provided which has a flat, plate-like label support provided with a wand-supporting flange along its lower edge. Mounting flanges are formed on the back of the label support. These are of L-shaped cross section and are formed by side flange portions and back flange portions. The label support has through openings which are at least co-extensive in size and shape with the back flange portions, enabling the back flange portions to be formed by mold projections extending through the label support from the front side of the mold. A deflectable locking tongue secures the label holder in position on the mounting plate, once installed.

Abstract: A two-part display device for mounting on metal shelving panels provided with a rearwardly projecting sheet metal flange. A clip-like mounting member frictionally grips the rearwardly projecting metal flange and forms a vertical socket at the front edge of the shelving. A merchandise hook and/or label device is inserted in the socket and has a portion projecting upward in front of the shelving to positively lock the device onto the shelving. Provision is made for free pivoting movement of a merchandise hook in a side-to-side direction, in case of accidental contact. Key and key slot means is provided to prevent accidental dislodgement. Several different devices may be inserted in a clip-like mounting member of common design.

Abstract: A two-part merchandise display hook for apertured panel boards and the like comprising a base member and a hook member, where the hook member is of a known type having upper and lower outwardly extending wire-like arms joined at the back by a short vertical section. A short cross bar is mounted horizontally to the short vertical section and serves as a pivot mounting for the hook member. The base member is formed of sheet metal, shaped to provide cross bar mounting tabs with L-shaped slots for receiving the cross bar. An abutment panel is provided on the base member, which bears against the lower portion of the vertical wire section. The hook may be easily installed and removed from its cross bar engaging slots by predetermined upward tilting. The design nevertheless resists accidental dislodgement. The design is especially desirable for supporting heavy loads and/or where easy removal and replacement of the hook is desired.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an advantageous form of self-locking display hook assembly, of the type including an outwardly extending merchandise element provided with a horizontal hinge bar. A base member is pivoted on the hinge bar and is provided with rearwardly and upwardly projecting L-shaped mounting lugs for mounting the base member on an apertured display panel. The relationship of the hinge bar to the L-shaped mounting lugs is such that, in the mounted position of the hook, the axis of the hinge bar is at a level above the top of the panel apertures in which the mounting lugs are received. This geometric relationship assures that the pivoted base member is "self-locking" against forces tending to dislodge the assembly from the display panel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a display device and assembly for apertured panel boards, etc., and particularly a multi-part assembly including a unitary, molded plastic multi-purpose base which, alone, constitutes one facet of the invention, and which is cooperatively combined with one or more especially adapted wire-like display elements for the support and/or display of merchandise. The molded plastic base member includes a forwardly opening vertical recess extending from top to bottom and cooperatively related to a straddling pair of crossbar-engaging side members. Alongside the forwardly opening recess are upwardly opening sockets for the reception of vertical support sections of one or more wire-like display elements. The forwardly opening recess and bar engaging recesses cooperate to provide an advantageous support of a wire-like display element of a first type, while the associate vertical socket recesses are arranged to support wire-like elements of a second type.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a resilient friction clip adapted to be received over and to frictionally grip the wire portion of a merchandise display hook, such as used pegboard displays. The clip is formed of resilient material, of extruded, or more preferably molded construction. A center aperture is provided for gripping the wire, and a radial slit extends from the periphery of the clip into the center aperture, enabling the clip to be forcibly applied over the wire. A pair of angularly disposed manipulating tabs are formed integrally on the clip, opposite to and symmetrical with the radial slit. The manipulating tabs may be gripped by the fingers and squeezed together, to open the radial slit and greatly facilitate application of the clip onto the wire. Squeezing of the manipulating tab also tends to release the friction grip of the clip on the wire for easy adjustment of its position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a two-piece, pivoting base merchandise hook, for use on perforated panel board displays. A molded plastic base member, provided with panel engaging lugs, pivotally engages a short hinge bar, welded to an L-shaped merchandise support. The wire and hinge bar constitute a two-part, welded assembly, which may be mass produced on high speed wire forming equipment. The base member is a mass-produced, low-cost molding of an engineering plastic material. The base and wire members may be assembled when the hook is first installed. After initial assembly, the base is, for all practical purposes, captive with the wire.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a display hook featuring a novel display system highly compatible with computerized inventory management under the Universal Product Code System. The display system provides labeling or product information in an easily accessible location, while allowing the labeling to be readily replaced and securely mounted at the same time. The display hook may also be used to display carded and/or bagged merchandise, with highly desirable safety features. The display hook is formed of a single, continuous wire-like element in an outwardly extending arm, carrying at its outer extremity a display element. This display element can hold labels of any desired size economically. A preferred embodiment of the display element is a mounting means, preferably a mounting plate, carried by the arm, at its forward extremity, upon which an attachment is mounted to form a plate-like label holder.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a positive locking merchandise hook, for mounting on perforated panel board, preventing accidental dislodgement of the hook from its mounted position. The locking feature comprises in part an upwardly extending, flexible resilient tongue which overlies the front face of the panel board. In order to mount or demount the merchandise hook, the locking tongue may be resiliently deflected by the application of a modest external force. After mounting of the unit, the flexible locking tongue is rigidly and positively supported against deflection, to prevent demounting without a specific mechanical manipulation in addition to normal movements incident to removal of the device. The positive locking feature is derived from so contouring the wire merchandise support element that, when it is placed in its working position, a portion of it bears against or least opposes the locking tongue to prevent its deflection.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a merchandise hook for the display of carded and/or bagged merchandise having highly desirable safety features and being highly compatible with computerized inventory management under the Universal Product Code system. The merchandise hook is formed of a single, continuous wire-like element and includes upper and lower outwardly extending arms. The upper arm is a safety arm and has, at its outer extremity, a downwardly extending guard means, which may in part comprise an integral, downwardly extending portion of the wire. The lower portion of the display hook comprises a merchandise supporting arm, which terminates at least slightly inward of the guard means carried by the upper arm. Typically and desirably, the merchandise supporting arm will terminate in an upwardly inclined end portion, so that the end extremity of the lower wire is located behind and, in some cases, just slightly below the guard means depending from the upper arm.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a self-locking merchandise hook for mounting on perforated panel board, preventing accidental dislodgement of the hook from its mounted position. In its most advantageous form, the merchandise hook is a single piece molding of all plastic material, including integral plastic hook and base portions, as well as integral mounting lugs. In other forms, the hook may comprise more than one part. In all forms, a self-locking feature is provided in the form of an upwardly extending, flexible resilient tongue, which overlies the front face of a perforated panel board, on which the merchandise hook is mounted. In order to mount or demount the merchandise hook, the locking tongue must be resiliently deflected by the application of at least modest external force. Although intentional mounting and demounting requires no additional action or manipulation, unintentional dislodgement is virtually eliminated.