Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Hines

Joseph J. Hines 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).

  • Method for displaying merchandise in front of backer material
    Patent number: 8091714
    Abstract: A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar. A product fixture is then placed in front of the backer piece to support products, with the ends of the product fixture being attached to the first and second uprights, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Arradondo, Jeremy A. Clark, Joseph J. Hines
  • Systems and Methods for Displaying Backer Material
    Publication number: 20110185558
    Abstract: A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar. A product fixture is then placed in front of the backer piece to support products, with the ends of the product fixture being attached to the first and second uprights, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Arradondo, Jeremy A. Clark, Joseph J. Hines
  • System for displaying merchandise in front of backer material
    Patent number: 7950536
    Abstract: A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar A product fixture is then placed in front of the backer piece to support products, with the ends of the product fixture being attached to the first and second uprights, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Arradondo, Jeremy A. Clark, Joseph J. Hines
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING BACKER MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20080251479
    Abstract: A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Christine Arradondo, Jeremy A. Clark, Joseph J. Hines