Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Kump

Daniel J. Kump 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).

  • Publication number: 20160302593
    Abstract: A merchandising security system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure. At least one product barrier is movably mounted to the support. The at least one product barrier extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The product barrier is at least one of slidably mounted in relation to the support and pivotably mounted in relation to the support. The product barrier includes first and second sections which cooperate to retard a forward movement of an associated object supported on the second associated merchandising structure. At least one of the first and second members is mounted in relation to the support via a hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
  • Patent number: 8973765
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes a mounting member adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure. A tile is connected to the mounting member. The tile extends away from the mounting member so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion located in a first plane and a protrusion located in a second plane spaced from the first plane. The protrusion is linked to the mounting member. The tile is configured to be movable in relation to the mounting member thereby allowing selective access to a desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The connection between the protrusion and the mounting member enables movement of the tile in relation to the mounting member via at least one of pivoting and sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
  • Publication number: 20140083961
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes a mounting member adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure. A tile is connected to the mounting member. The tile extends away from the mounting member so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The tile includes a first portion located in a first plane and a protrusion located in a second plane spaced from the first plane. The protrusion is linked to the mounting member. The tile is configured to be movable in relation to the mounting member thereby allowing selective access to a desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures. The connection between the protrusion and the mounting member enables movement of the tile in relation to the mounting member via at least one of pivoting and sliding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: FASTENERS FOR RETAIL, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
  • Patent number: 8496126
    Abstract: A product pusher device includes an elongate track having a front end, a rear end, and a channel and a paddle movably connected to the track for movement along the channel. The paddle has a front face for engagement with a rearmost one of a set of associated products located on the track. The paddle includes a foot which is slidably engaged in the channel and extends forwardly of the front face. A biasing element urges the paddle toward the track front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Patent number: 8342340
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member selectively securable to an associated shelf. A cooperating member is received on the mounting member, wherein the cooperating member extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The cooperating member includes an elongated body. An engaging element is mounted to the elongated body and is movable in relation thereto. The engaging element selectively contacts the mounting member in order to selectively secure the cooperating member to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Rataiczak, III, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Raymond J. Fritz, Richard Alan Williams, Wallace D. Tiller, Jr., Daniel Edward Kustra
  • Patent number: 8276766
    Abstract: An adjustable depth merchandising apparatus includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof. An adjustable divider system is selectively connected to the mounting member. The divider system includes a first divider portion and a second divider portion. Each portion contains connecting elements, which selectively engage each other to operatively connect the first divider portion to the second divider portion, thereby enabling the divider system to be employed on associated shelves of varying depths. A trackless pusher system is selectively received on the mounting member. The pusher system includes a mounting clip engaging the mounting member, a coil spring connected to the mounting clip and a pusher body slidably mounted in relation to the mounting member, wherein the coil spring is supported by the pusher body and connects the pusher body to the mounting clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Rataiczak, III, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Publication number: 20120145658
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member selectively securable to an associated shelf. A cooperating member is received on the mounting member, wherein the cooperating member extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The cooperating member includes an elongated body. An engaging element is mounted to the elongated body and is movable in relation thereto. The engaging element selectively contacts the mounting member in order to selectively secure the cooperating member to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: James J. Rataiczak, III, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Raymond J. Fritz, Richard Alan Williams, Wallace D. Tiller, JR., Daniel Edward Kustra
  • Patent number: 8177076
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member selectively securable to an associated shelf. A cooperating member is received on the mounting member, wherein the cooperating member extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The cooperating member includes an elongated body. An engaging element is mounted to the elongated body and is movable in relation thereto. The engaging element selectively contacts the mounting member in order to selectively secure the cooperating member to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Rataiczak, III, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Raymond J. Fritz, Richard Alan Williams, Wallace D. Tiller, Jr., Daniel Edward Kustra
  • Patent number: 8167149
    Abstract: A merchandise security system includes a merchandise display having a first display member and a second display member vertically spaced from the first display member. At least one tile is mounted to the first display member. The at least one tile is movable between a first position blocking access to a desired column of associated merchandise stored on one of the first and second display members to a second position allowing access to the desired column of the associated merchandise. A lock member is operatively connected to the at least one tile for restricting movement of the at least one tile from its first position. The lock member is movable from the locked position where at the lock member interferes with movement from the at least one tile from its first position to an unlocked position which enables the at least one tile to be moved from its first position to its second position for allowing access to the desired column of associated merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
  • Patent number: 8152006
    Abstract: A merchandise security system includes a rail adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure, which can be a shelf or a wire rack display. The rail includes a first longitudinally extending channel. At least one tile is mounted to the rail. The at least one tile extends away from the rail so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The at least one tile includes a protrusion which is accommodated in the first rail channel to enable a sliding movement of the tile in relation to the rail. This construction allows selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J Rataiczak, III
  • Publication number: 20110220593
    Abstract: A merchandise security system includes a merchandise display having a first display member and a second display member vertically spaced from the first display member. At least one tile is mounted to the first display member. The at least one tile is movable between a first position blocking access to a desired column of associated merchandise stored on one of the first and second display members to a second position allowing access to the desired column of the associated merchandise. A lock member is operatively connected to the at least one tile for restricting movement of the at least one tile from its first position. The lock member is movable from the locked position where at the lock member interferes with movement from the at least one tile from its first position to an unlocked position which enables the at least one tile to be moved from its first position to its second position for allowing access to the desired column of associated merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
  • Patent number: 7913861
    Abstract: A product pusher device includes an elongate track having a front end, a rear end, and a rail and a paddle movably connected to the track for movement along the rail. The paddle has a front face for engagement with a rearmost one of a set of associated products located on the track. A foot protrudes from the paddle. The foot extends away from the front face and is slidably engaged with the rail. A biasing element is operatively connected to the paddle for urging the paddle toward the track front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Patent number: 7784623
    Abstract: A shelving system includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf. The mounting member includes an approximately vertically oriented wall, and an approximately horizontally oriented wall. A track is received on said mounting member in a sliding manner. The track extends approximately transversely to a longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. The track includes an elongated rail extending longitudinally along the track, and a pusher slidably mounted in relation to the rail. A divider is received on the mounting member in a non-sliding manner, wherein the divider extends approximately transversely to the longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. The divider is spaced from the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Publication number: 20100089847
    Abstract: An adjustable depth merchandising apparatus includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof. An adjustable divider system is selectively connected to the mounting member. The divider system includes a first divider portion and a second divider portion. Each portion contains connecting elements, which selectively engage each other to operatively connect the first divider portion to the second divider portion, thereby enabling the divider system to be employed on associated shelves of varying depths. A trackless pusher system is selectively received on the mounting member. The pusher system includes a mounting clip engaging the mounting member, a coil spring connected to the mounting clip and a pusher body slidably mounted in relation to the mounting member, wherein the coil spring is supported by the pusher body and connects the pusher body to the mounting clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: James J. Rataiczak, III, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Patent number: 7641057
    Abstract: A shelving system includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf. The mounting member includes an approximately vertically oriented wall, and an approximately horizontally oriented wall. A track is received on said mounting member in a sliding manner. The track extends approximately transversely to a longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. The track includes an elongated rail extending longitudinally along the track, and a pusher slidably mounted in relation to the rail. A divider is received on the mounting member in a non-sliding manner, wherein the divider extends approximately transversely to the longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. The divider is spaced from the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Publication number: 20080283477
    Abstract: A merchandise security system includes a rail adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure, which can be a shelf or a wire rack display. The rail includes a first longitudinally extending channel. At least one tile is mounted to the rail. The at least one tile extends away from the rail so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The at least one tile includes a protrusion which is accommodated in the first rail channel to enable a sliding movement of the tile in relation to the rail. This construction allows selective access to any desired portion of at least one of the first and second associated merchandising structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
  • Patent number: 7216770
    Abstract: A shelving system includes an elongated mounting member operationally securable to an associated shelf. The mounting member includes an approximately vertically oriented wall and an approximately horizontally oriented wall. A track is received on the mounting member in a non-sliding manner. The track extends transversely to a longitudinal axis of the associated shelf. An elongated rail extends longitudinally along the track. A spring urged pusher is slidably mounted in relation to the rail. A slot extends transversely along a bottom face of the track. A first smooth contact surface is located on the mounting member approximately a horizontally oriented wall. A second smooth contact surface is located on the track adjacent the slot. The second contact surface engages the first contact surface to retard a sideward sliding motion of the track in relation to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Patent number: 6976662
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sign hanger A, for facilitating the hanging of items such as a banner or the like from suspended ceiling grids in a store. The sign hanger is adapted to have a twist-lock releasable connection with a ceiling grid. A friction lock structure 42, 58 is added to decrease the likelihood of accidental deinstallation of the sign hanger A. In one embodiment the hanger has an elongated body 10 having spaced apart flanges 125, 130 in order to hold a banner 200. In another embodiment the hanger has a centrally located plateau 864, which co-operates with tapered surfaces 836 and 850 on respective clips 804 and 808 to hold the hanger in place on the ceiling grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Kump, Stephen D. Wamsley, Joseph P. Kosir
  • Publication number: 20040140279
    Abstract: A product pusher device includes an elongate track having a front end, a rear end, and a rail and a paddle movably connected to the track for movement along the rail. The paddle has a front face for engagement with a rearmost one of a set of associated products located on the track. A foot protrudes from the paddle. The foot extends away from the front face and is slidably engaged with the rail. A biasing element is operatively connected to the paddle for urging the paddle toward the track front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump
  • Publication number: 20040140278
    Abstract: A product pusher device includes an elongate track having a front end, a rear end, and a channel and a paddle movably connected to the track for movement along the channel. The paddle has a front face for engagement with a rearmost one of a set of associated products located on the track. The paddle includes a foot which is slidably engaged in the channel and extends forwardly of the front face. A biasing element urges the paddle toward the track front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump