Patents by Inventor Allen E. Johnson
Allen E. Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20030085187Abstract: Systems and methods for merchandising product are disclosed. A merchandising system includes a a base having a first set of interfaces and a second set of interfaces, a first divider having a first engagement portion, and a second divider having a second engagement portion. The first engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the first set of interfaces and the second engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the second set of interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Gary Michael Richter, Terrence G. Berglund
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Publication number: 20030061959Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects such as vehicles is disclosed. The merchandising system may include a base and a member coupled to the base, configured to support the vehicle and to move between a first and second position. The first position is configured to allow placement of the vehicle on the member and the second position is configured to display the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030057167Abstract: Systems and methods for merchandising product are disclosed. A merchandising system includes a base coupled to the frame configured to move between a first position and a second position. The merchandising system further includes a pusher assembly provided on the base configured to move between a first position and a second position. The merchandising system further includes a retainer assembly coupled to the pusher assembly. The retainer assembly is configured to restrict movement of the pusher assembly as the base is moved from the first position of the base to the second position of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, Thomas M. Matthews
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Publication number: 20020174581Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects is disclosed. The merchandising system may include a base, an interface coupled to the base, and at least one support coupled to the interface. The at least one support is configured to be coupled to the interface at a first position to provide a first mounting arrangement and is configured to be coupled to the interface at a second position to provide a second mounting arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20020170866Abstract: A system and method for providing a merchandising system is disclosed. The merchandising system includes a first divider, a second divider, and a third divider. The merchandising system further includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector couples the first divider and the second divider. The first connector provides for selective size adjustability between the first divider and the second divider. The second connector couples the second divider and the third divider. The second connector provides for selective size adjustability between the second divider and the third divider. The connector may be provided in a variety of configurations, including teeth configured to engage with the divider. The connector may alternatively include a flexible member configured to engage and disengage with the divider.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson
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Patent number: 5855283Abstract: A product display including a track, a tray having a top surface upon which products are displayed, and interengagable members on the track and tray for enabling the tray to have a first mode of operation wherein the interengagable members are disengaged allowing the tray to move relative to the track and a second mode of operation wherein the interengagable members are interengaged prohibiting movement of the tray relative to the track. A biasing member urges products on the displayed toward the front of the display. Adjustable guide members are positioned adjacent the display surface for containing products on the display surface. The guide members are adjustable to accommodate various sizes of products.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5806689Abstract: A shelving system (10) includes an upper shelf (42) exclusively supported by and at differing vertical spacings from a lower shelf (16) which can be removably attached to an outside support in the preferred form of a refrigerator case (12). Each of the shelves (16, 42) include support panels (32, 56) for removable securement of trays (62) including upright walls (70) for retaining differing types of yogurt containers in a straight line. For containers where the bases include the largest horizontal dimension, the upright walls (70) are formed on the outside edges of the trays (62). For containers having the maximum horizontal dimension other than at the base, the trays (62) include first and second protrusions (71) extending beyond the upright walls (70) to an extent generally equal to the maximum horizontal dimension of the containers. The trays (62) each include flexible stops (72) for preventing product from sliding off their front edges and providing cushioning and stopping of sliding product.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Mays, M. Scott Bryson, Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5769248Abstract: A product display grid system including a grid and various product hangers. The grid is comprised of spaced vertical and spaced horizontal members. The product hangers such as shelves, cups, hook and trays have attachment members that secure the product hangers to the horizontal elongate members of the grid. The product hangers support and display the products.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: DCI MarketingInventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5593048Abstract: A product dispensing unit such that consumers have access to products at the front of the dispensing unit, after a product is removed, another product slides in the dispensing unit via gravity to replace the product just removed, and such that the dispensing unit is adaptable to accommodate various numbers, kinds and sizes of products and access to the back of the dispensing unit is provided via a movable rear wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1995Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: DCI MarketingInventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5396997Abstract: A dispenser display rack includes a body portion having a front end, an opposing rear end, and a pair of upper and lower jar guides having a generally U-shaped cross-sectional configuration. The upper jar guide and the lower jar guide are positioned within the rack body at an angled orientation with respect to each other so that the upper and lower jar guides converge toward each other adjacent the rear end of the rack body. A vertical passageway area is disposed adjacent the rear end of the rack body where the rear end portions of the upper and lower jar guides converge. The upper jar guide further includes an opposed front end portion having a container loading area defined therein adjacent the front end of the rack body. The lower jar guide also includes an opposed front end portion having a container dispensing area defined therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods CorporationInventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5368191Abstract: A gravity feed product display dispenser for holding a plurality of stacked product containers and automatically orientating each container as it reaches a withdrawal position in the dispenser, to present the top surface of the container at an optimum display angle relative to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Assignee: DCI MarketingInventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: D260323Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1979Date of Patent: August 25, 1981Assignee: Bell & Howell CompanyInventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: D267180Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1980Date of Patent: December 7, 1982Assignee: Bell & Howell CompanyInventors: Charles H. Kiesow, Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: D463728Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: D473076Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
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Patent number: D474923Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Allen E. Johnson