Patents by Inventor Frank E. Lane

Frank E. Lane 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).

  • Product display system
    Patent number: 6877617
    Abstract: An improved display system may include an integral hook and bracket system which can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. An adapter unit may also be provided, wherein the adaptor configures the system to be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In such embodiments, the system is universally compatible with a wide variety of different fixture systems. The system may also include a product information display member opposite the adaptor member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Product display system
    Publication number: 20030193001
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Product display system
    Patent number: 6604637
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Product display system
    Publication number: 20030042376
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman