Patents by Inventor John Caterinacci

John Caterinacci 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: 8579123
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member that is selectively securable to a front portion of an associated shelf. A cooperating member is received on the mounting member. The cooperating member extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The cooperating member includes an elongated body having a front end and a rear end and a nose extending from the front end. A hinge connects the nose to the front end. The nose contacts a wall of the elongated mounting member to retard relative movement between the cooperating member and the elongated mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, John Caterinacci, Gerald Szpak
  • Publication number: 20120006773
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member that is selectively securable to a front portion of an associated shelf. A cooperating member is received on the mounting member. The cooperating member extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The cooperating member includes an elongated body having a front end and a rear end and a nose extending from the front end. A hinge connects the nose to the front end. The nose contacts a wall of the elongated mounting member to retard relative movement between the cooperating member and the elongated mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, John Caterinacci, Gerald Szpak
  • Patent number: 7971735
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member selectively securable to a front portion of an associated shelf. A track is received on the mounting member, wherein the track extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The track includes an elongated body which is substantially solid in cross section both along a longitudinal axis of the body and in a direction approximately transverse to the longitudinal axis. A first rail extends from the body and, a second rail extends from the body. The second rail is spaced from the first rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, John Caterinacci
  • Patent number: 7490424
    Abstract: A telescopic sign holder for mounting to a support surface comprises a first elongated member and a second elongated member including a longitudinal axis. The second elongated member is slidably mounted in relation to the first elongated member. An adjusting structure axially spaces the second elongated member relative to the first elongated member. The adjusting structure comprises a portion of at least one of the first and second elongated members. A support member is attached to the first elongated member and includes a mounting element which releasably secures the support member to the support surface. A display member is connected to the second elongated member for releasably holding a sign. The display member includes a longitudinal axis which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: John Caterinacci
  • Publication number: 20070187344
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member selectively securable to a front portion of an associated shelf. A track is received on the mounting member, wherein the track extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The track includes an elongated body which is substantially solid in cross section both along a longitudinal axis of the body and in a direction approximately transverse to the longitudinal axis. A first rail extends from the body and, a second rail extends from the body. The second rail is spaced from the first rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Mueller, John Caterinacci
  • Publication number: 20060130381
    Abstract: A telescopic sign holder for mounting to a support surface comprises a first elongated member and a second elongated member including a longitudinal axis. The second elongated member is slidably mounted in relation to the first elongated member. An adjusting structure axially spaces the second elongated member relative to the first elongated member. The adjusting structure comprises a portion of at least one of the first and second elongated members. A support member is attached to the first elongated member and includes a mounting element which releasably secures the support member to the support surface. A display member is connected to the second elongated member for releasably holding a sign. The display member includes a longitudinal axis which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: John Caterinacci
  • Publication number: 20060076301
    Abstract: A product puller for moving products or items within a shelving or other storage unit. The product puller includes a sheet having a surface for supporting one or more products thereon, a product backstop, and a means for moving the product puller in a desired direction. For example, the product puller finds use in moving a product located thereon forward or backward relative to a front edge of a shelf or storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: John Caterinacci, Daniel Kump, Robert Gray
  • Patent number: 6749071
    Abstract: A merchandise display device for dispensing and displaying digital media cases. Digital media cases are inserted vertically into the opening between the front panel and the lateral supports. This opening limits the number of cases which can be removed and/or inserted at one time. The width of the opening allows only two cases to be inserted or removed at a time, to deter theft. The opening, however, still allows for easy access when removing or inserting the cases. A replaceable pusher is attached to the back wall of the unit to bias the digital media cases toward the front panel. The display units are broken into two separate components, a right and left side. The components allow for flexibility in arranging the display system, depending on the need of the vendor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: John Caterinacci
  • Publication number: 20030106867
    Abstract: A merchandise display device for dispensing and displaying digital media cases. Digital media cases are inserted vertically into the opening between the front panel and the lateral supports. This opening limits the number of cases which can be removed and/or inserted at one time. The width of the opening allows only two cases to be inserted or removed at a time, to deter theft. The opening, however, still allows for easy access when removing or inserting the cases. A replaceable pusher is attached to the back wall of the unit to bias the digital media cases toward the front panel. The display units are broken into two separate components, a right and left side. The components allow for flexibility in arranging the display system, depending on the need of the vendor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: John Caterinacci
  • Patent number: 6170674
    Abstract: A locking product display system has structures for supporting planar rigid objects in a display arrangement, and where at least some of the objects are locked into the display and cannot be removed. In one embodiment, upper and lower channels engage edges of the displayed article and side panels retain the article within the channels. In another embodiment end edges of a planar displayed object are supported by fixed wall support devices and capture within a channel formed by a hinge-mounted and fastener-secured member of the support device. In each embodiment, the product support structure hold one item in a locked position, and a second item in a removable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: John Caterinacci
  • Patent number: 5620103
    Abstract: A modular rack unit for displaying greeting cards and the like comprises a base, three upstanding support members, two top rails and four panel assemblies. Each upstanding support member has its base end secured to the base so that it is substantially normal to the base's top planar surface. Two upstanding support members are end members, located at the front corners of the base and the third upstanding support member, has its base end positioned along the rear edge approximately midway between the first and second ends. The end upstanding support members are communicated to the central upstanding support member by the two top rails, so that the end upstanding support members, the central upstanding support member, the base, and the top rails form a pair of rectangular frame areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Vlah, Joseph J. Smith, Michael Ksiezyk, John Caterinacci, Theresa M. Patton
  • Patent number: D573657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: John Caterinacci
  • Patent number: D616035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kosir, John Caterinacci
  • Patent number: D696574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: John Caterinacci