Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Weigand
Christopher P. Weigand 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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Patent number: 8919579Abstract: An ultra narrow, tall, flexible fixture that is capable of holding and displaying greeting cards or other non-greeting card related merchandise in a retail environment. The fixture is easily configured to hold both greeting card and non-greeting card merchandise in an array of display configurations supporting different numbers of display units and shelves. Merchandize may be displayed along one length of the fixture or alternately along two opposing sides of the fixture. The fixture also contains two endcap pieces that are capable of supporting an array of unique fixtures such as gift card holders and curved card pockets. The display units contain multiple levels for storing greeting cards. The fixture additionally provides ample storage space at the base of the fixture for excess merchandise and restocking materials. An area of the fixture can also be configured to support signage and lighting.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary A. Hodge
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Patent number: 8807356Abstract: A product merchandising outpost system of the present invention is a versatile and adaptable system of construction that allows for the merchandising of virtually any product at retail. The finished product can be custom manufactured to specific size, finish, material and design. The display can be assembled in multiple configurations based on the merchandising requirements. The product can also be used with or without several optional components. The display consists of a square tube frame with pre-punched holes approximately every four inches along the top and bottom horizontal frame members. Multiple frames can be attached together to create several merchandising display configurations using manufactured connectors. Each frame is outfitted with a merchandising panel. A decorative or functional element, such as display headers and decorative fins may also be attached to the outside of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Anthony J. Santarelli, John J. Digney
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Publication number: 20110192812Abstract: A product merchandising outpost system of the present invention is a versatile and adaptable system of construction that allows for the merchandising of virtually any product at retail. The finished product can be custom manufactured to specific size, finish, material and design. The display can be assembled in multiple configurations based on the merchandising requirements. The product can also be used with or without several optional components. The display consists of a square tube frame with pre-punched holes approximately every four inches along the top and bottom horizontal frame members. Multiple frames can be attached together to create several merchandising display configurations using manufactured connectors. Each frame is outfitted with a merchandising panel. A decorative or functional element, such as display headers and decorative fins may also be, attached to the outside of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Anthony J. Santarelli, John J. Digney
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Patent number: 7987999Abstract: A product display highlighter has a product carrier body for containing and displaying product, and which is configured to fit with a relatively larger display in a manner in which the product carrier body of the display highlighter and products therein are physically set apart from the products of the larger display. The product display highlighter can be placed at any of multiple locations on a larger display, and multiple product display highlighters can be used in connection with a single larger display.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary A. Hodge
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Patent number: 7900784Abstract: Product displays which are easily and extensively configurable with respect to the number and arrangement of product supporting display units with shelves, the display units having a display frame with multiple levels for supporting a plurality of display units. Each display unit includes one or more product supporting shelves. The display units may be one-sided, with right triangle frames having shelves which face one side of the display, or two-sided with A-shaped frames and shelves on opposing sides of the A-shaped frames to face opposite sides of the display. The shelves of the display units on opposing sides of the display may be symmetrical in number and size or asymmetrical. The display units are easily installed and removed from the various levels of the display frame in order that the display may be easily configured and re-configured according to a desired retail and product presentation. Vertical panels are disposed between opposing shelves of the display units.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Andrew James Gallo
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Publication number: 20100282697Abstract: An ultra narrow, tall, flexible fixture that is capable of holding and displaying greeting cards or other non-greeting card related merchandise in a retail environment. The fixture is easily configured to hold both greeting card and non-greeting card merchandise in an array of display configurations supporting different numbers of display units and shelves. Merchandise may be displayed along one length of the fixture or alternately along two opposing sides of the fixture. The fixture also contains two endcap pieces that are capable of supporting an array of unique fixtures such as gift card holders and curved card pockets. The display units contain multiple levels for storing greeting cards. The fixture additionally provides ample storage space at the base of the fixture for excess merchandise and restocking materials. An area of the fixture can also be configured to support signage and lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, JR.
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Publication number: 20100181449Abstract: A product display highlighter has a product carrier body for containing and displaying product, and which is configured to fit with a relatively larger display in a manner in which the product carrier body of the display highlighter and products therein are physically set apart from the products of the larger display. The product display highlighter can be placed at any of multiple locations on a larger display, and multiple product display highlighters can be used in connection with a single larger display.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Christopher P. WEIGAND, Gary A. Hodge
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Publication number: 20090114481Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the sale of greeting cards and related merchandise. More specifically to a novel retail store concept designed to create a personal, experience-based shopping experience for consumers. This concept is effectuated by physical aspects such as a moveable wall system, unique storefront, and specially designed fixtures and furniture. The concept is also effectuated by having several themed zones and intermingling cards and gift merchandise throughout the store. Every aspect of the store, from the store layout and design to the merchandise assortment is carefully chosen to create an experience-based shopping environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Nelson Tejada, Don Batson, Christopher P. Weigand, Allan Stefan, Mathew Webb, Randhir Singh, Megan Buettner, Elizabeth Olson
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Patent number: D536502Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: American Greetings Corp.Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Walker, Peter Rakytiak
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Patent number: D536503Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: American Greetings Corp.Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Walker, Peter Rakytiak
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Patent number: D572045Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventor: Christopher P. Weigand
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Patent number: D573811Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventor: Christopher P. Weigand
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Patent number: D584071Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Carly Price, Valeria Cardoso, Christian Schmidt, Julie Post-Smith, Steve Laserson, Anne Marie Thomas, Sharon Schneider, Mark Jones, Paul Mougey, Travis Lee, John Grimley
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Patent number: D584077Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Julie Post-Smith, Steve Laserson, Anne Marie Thomas, Sharon Schneider, Carly Price, Valeria Cardoso, Christian Schmidt, Mark Jones, Paul Mougey, Travis Lee, John Grimley
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Patent number: D584078Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventor: Christopher P. Weigand
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Patent number: D584538Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Julie Post-Smith, Steve Laserson, Anne Marie Thomas, Sharon Schneider, Carly Price, Valeria Cardoso, Christian Schmidt, Mark Jones, Paul Mougey, Travis Lee, John Grimley, Jay Highland, Katie Doran, Lori Mukoyama
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Patent number: D595067Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Julie Post-Smith, Steve Laserson, Anne Marie Thomas, Sharon Schneider, Carly Price, Valeria Cardoso, Chrisitan Schmidt, Mark Jones, Paul Mougey, Travis Lee, John Grimley, Jay Highland, Katie Doran, Lori Mukoyama
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Patent number: D597765Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Julie Post-Smith, Steve Laserson, Anne Marie Thomas, Sharon Schneider, Carly Price, Valeria Cardoso, Christian Schmidt, Mark Jones, Paul Mougey, Travis Lee, John Grimley, Jay Highland, Katie Doran, Lori Mukoyama
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Patent number: D617580Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Julie Post-Smith, Steve Laserson, Anne Marie Thomas, Sharon Schneider, Carly Price, ValerĂa Cardoso, Christian Schmidt, Mark Jones, Paul Mougey, Travis Lee, John Grimley, Jay Highland, Katie Doran, Lori Mukoyama