Abstract: A single wire is formed into a functional shape, whereby an extended loop or a fixed member on the upper section of the prong contacts the pegboard or slat wall in a manner which prevents tipping and at the same time locks the functional keeper into the pegboard or slat wall, wherein the single piece prong is usually formed from wire stock having a diameter between 0.148 inch to 0.225 inch.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the display hook system permits merchandise to be hung off a vertical surface such as a pegboard surface. The system includes a keeper having legs which extend outboard from a planar back surface of the keeper and through and behind the pegboard surface. The keeper includes a slotted front end keyway and a back surface which is adjacent the pegboard surface when the keeper is mounted on the pegboard. The system also includes, in one embodiment, vertically spaced apart upper and lower extension rods that are affixed integral with a base. The base forms a key complementary to the slotted keyway of the keeper. The key is vertically insertable into the keyway such that the upper and lower extension rods extend outboard through the slot when the base is mounted on the keeper.

Abstract: Improved composite units for displaying merchandise are provided generally comprising a rack having hook members releasably mounted thereon. A safety bumper guard may be connected to the rack to prevent an inadvertent encounter with a hook member of the display that may otherwise result in injury to a pedestrian shopper. The safety bumper guard is releasably connectable to the rack, extends beyond and surrounds the free ends of hook members mounted thereon. Goods packaged in blister packs and wrappers with headers may, for example, be removably mounted on the hook members. According to one embodiment of the invention, the rack is vertically adjustable in a pair of substantially parallel upright channel members. A plurality of the racks may be simultaneously mounted in the channel members.

Abstract: A body which is adapted to be attached to a single-prong support hook so as to render the latter less hazardous as well as to facilitate the supporting of packages for display purposes. The body is made of a substantially rigid material such as a suitable plastic and has a length sufficient to enable the body to rest on the single-prong hook while the latter is connected to and projects forwardly from a carrying structure, the body being sufficiently long to cover almost the entire hook. This body is preferably of a substantially rectangular transverse cross section and is adapted to be received in elongated slots formed at the upper portions of packages which are to be placed on the body and hang therefrom for display purposes.

Abstract: An improved hook display assembly is provided which comprises a rack, hook members releasably connected thereto, and a safety bumper guard connected to the rack which extends beyond the free end of the hook members so as to prevent an inadvertent encounter with a hook member of the display. Also connected to the rack is a means for releasably connecting the display to a standard.