Patents by Inventor Benjamin Garfinkle

Benjamin Garfinkle 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).

  • Patent number: 10504388
    Abstract: A merchandise display tag for use in providing information about merchandise associated therewith. The display tag is provided with tabs having slots for receiving a primary pricing information insert within a primary field. The merchandise display tag can also include a secondary pricing information insert to reduce the total price library needed to cover anticipated signage needs. The merchandise display tag can also include means for receiving a bullet providing additional information about the goods being sold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20170116892
    Abstract: A system for providing signage associated with a shelf. The shelf has a forward facing edge and channel lips along this edge. A clip having a forward facing support surface, a first leg extending from the forward facing support surface toward the forward facing edge having an upturned edge for capture by the channel lips and a second leg extending from the forward facing support surface toward the forward facing edge having a downward edge for capture by the channel lips, the forward facing support surface being configured to support signage related to goods on the shelf. The first and second legs of the clip are of different lengths such that when the clip is supported by the channel lips, the forward facing support surface and associated signage are diagonally oriented with respect to the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20160260361
    Abstract: A merchandise display tag for use in providing information about merchandise associated therewith. The display tag is provided with tabs having slots for receiving a primary pricing information insert within a primary field. The merchandise display tag can also include a secondary pricing information insert to reduce the total price library needed to cover anticipated signage needs. The merchandise display tag can also include means for receiving a bullet providing additional information about the goods being sold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: 8756842
    Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releasable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventors: Manu B. Makhija, Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: 8671603
    Abstract: A sign system for displaying product information proximate a product being vended. The sign system includes a support for maintaining a sign system at a predetermined orientation. A substantially planar face is appended to the support having a front surface and a rear surface. A primary sign is releaseably retained to the front surface of the planar face, the primary sign having an opening or window therein. At least one channel is configured to the front or rear surface of the planar face and positioned substantially behind the opening or window of the primary sign. A secondary sign is releaseably retained within the channel such that at least a portion of the secondary sign is visible through the opening or window in the primary sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: 8336237
    Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releaseable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventors: Manu B. Makhija, Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20120240437
    Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releaseable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: CLAMP SWING PRICING COMPANY
    Inventors: Manu B. Makhija, Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: 8220189
    Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releaseable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventors: Manu B. Makhija, Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20080295373
    Abstract: A sign system for displaying product information proximate a product being vended. The sign system includes a support for maintaining a sign system at a predetermined orientation. A substantially planar face is appended to the support having a front surface and a rear surface. A primary sign is releaseably retained to the front surface of the planar face, the primary sign having an opening or window therein. At least one channel is configured to the front or rear surface of the planar face and positioned substantially behind the opening or window of the primary sign. A secondary sign is releaseably retained within the channel such that at least a portion of the secondary sign is visible through the opening or window in the primary sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20080028652
    Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releaseable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Manu Makhija, Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20070266604
    Abstract: A sign system for displaying product information proximate a product being vended. The sign system includes a base for maintaining a sign system at a predetermined orientation. A substantially planar face is appended to the base having a front surface and a rear surface. A primary sign is releasably retained to the front surface of the planar face, the primary sign having an opening or window therein. At least one channel is configured to the front or rear surface of the planar face and positioned substantially behind the opening or window of the primary sign. A secondary sign is releasably retained within the channel such that at least a portion of the secondary sign is visible through the opening or window in the primary sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D748197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D748733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D755895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D759758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D768243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D830813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D855702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Patent number: D931371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Benjamin Garfinkle