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).

  • Patent number: 8919579
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary A. Hodge
  • Patent number: 8807356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Anthony J. Santarelli, John J. Digney
  • Publication number: 20110192812
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Anthony J. Santarelli, John J. Digney
  • Patent number: 7987999
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary A. Hodge
  • Patent number: 7900784
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Andrew James Gallo
  • Publication number: 20100282697
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100181449
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. WEIGAND, Gary A. Hodge
  • Publication number: 20090114481
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Nelson Tejada, Don Batson, Christopher P. Weigand, Allan Stefan, Mathew Webb, Randhir Singh, Megan Buettner, Elizabeth Olson
  • Patent number: D536502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: American Greetings Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Walker, Peter Rakytiak
  • Patent number: D536503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: American Greetings Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Walker, Peter Rakytiak
  • Patent number: D572045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher P. Weigand
  • Patent number: D573811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher P. Weigand
  • Patent number: D584071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: D584077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: D584078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher P. Weigand
  • Patent number: D584538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: D595067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: D597765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: D617580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: 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