Patents by Inventor M. Scott Bryson

M. Scott Bryson 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: 10159360
    Abstract: A stacked can merchandiser includes a floor component. The floor component has a glide surface allowing movement of merchandise, a plurality of engagement tabs disposed on the sides of the floor component, and a plurality of interfit spaces disposed on the sides of the floor component. The plurality of engagement tabs has a thickness equal to a thickness of the track component, and at least one engagement tab includes a snap lock feature disposed thereon. At least one of the interfit spaces includes a snap lock feature. The stacked can merchandiser further includes a divider extending upwardly from the track component. At least one finger element is disposed at a front edge of the divider and extends laterally therefrom. At least one pusher element is coupled to the divider and configured to travel along a length of the divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Terrence G. Berglund, Daniel Momsen
  • Publication number: 20170164762
    Abstract: A stacked can merchandiser includes a floor component. The floor component has a glide surface allowing movement of merchandise, a plurality of engagement tabs disposed on the sides of the floor component, and a plurality of interfit spaces disposed on the sides of the floor component. The plurality of engagement tabs has a thickness equal to a thickness of the track component, and at least one engagement tab includes a snap lock feature disposed thereon. At least one of the interfit spaces includes a snap lock feature. The stacked can merchandiser further includes a divider extending upwardly from the track component. At least one finger element is disposed at a front edge of the divider and extends laterally therefrom. At least one pusher element is coupled to the divider and configured to travel along a length of the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Terrence G. Berglund, Daniel Momsen
  • Patent number: 9131787
    Abstract: A shelf clamp for connecting a rack unit to a display shelf has a flat body with a clasp extending from the top end of the flat body, a support lip extending from the mid-section of the flat body, and a front fin extending diagonally upward from the front face of the flat body, wherein the front fin is comprised of flexible material such that the front fin can flex towards the flat body. The bottom end of the shelf clamp is fashioned to slide down between an edge of the shelf and a wall, causing the front fin to flex upward toward the flat body as it presses between the shelf and the wall, and then return to its diagonally upward position once it passes the shelf. Thereby, the shelf clamp engages the edge of the shelf and the support rib and the front fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Berglund, Dan Momsem, Chris Harrell, M. Scott Bryson
  • Patent number: 9103580
    Abstract: A display tray system includes a union tray section having a center wall and first and second trays extending away from the center wall. A first center tray assembly includes a first center tray section secured to a first base and defining a first gap therebetween. The first tray is movably secured within the first gap. A second center tray assembly includes a second center tray section secured to a second base and defines a second gap therebetween. The second tray is movably secured within the second gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Terry Berglund, Dowie Soetenga
  • Patent number: 8967393
    Abstract: The system of the present application includes a display tray assembly having base and center tray sections that are configured to form a gap that receives a side tray section on either side. The side tray sections are configured such that they may move laterally with respect to the base and center tray section in order to adjust the width of the entire display tray assembly to accommodate any size product in a retail environment. In lieu of side tray sections, the display tray assembly may include union tray sections that may engage two separate base and center tray section assemblies in order to create a continuous display tray assembly with adjustable widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Terry Berglund, Dowie Soetenga
  • Patent number: 8939421
    Abstract: A glide floor for use in supporting a number of containers, e.g. for retail display, includes a series of ribs on a top surface defined by the glide floor, in combination with a series of valleys between the ribs. Each rib defines a radiused uppermost tangency point that serves to minimize the contact area between the rib and a bottom surface of each container while providing smooth contact with the bottom surface of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Dowie Soetenga
  • Publication number: 20140001132
    Abstract: A shelf clamp for connecting a rack unit to a display shelf has a flat body with a clasp extending from the top end of the flat body, a support lip extending from the mid-section of the flat body, and a front fin extending diagonally upward from the front face of the flat body, wherein the front fin is comprised of flexible material such that the front fin can flex towards the flat body. The bottom end of the shelf clamp is fashioned to slide down between an edge of the shelf and a wall, causing the front fin to flex upward toward the flat body as it presses between the shelf and the wall, and then return to its diagonally upward position once it passes the shelf. Thereby, the shelf clamp engages the edge of the shelf and the support rib and the front fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Process Retail Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Berglund, Dan Momsem, Chris Harrell, M. Scott Bryson
  • Publication number: 20120255922
    Abstract: The system of the present application includes a display tray assembly having base and center tray sections that are configured to form a gap that receives a side tray section on either side. The side tray sections are configured such that they may move laterally with respect to the base and center tray section in order to adjust the width of the entire display tray assembly to accommodate any size product in a retail environment. In lieu of side tray sections, the display tray assembly may include union tray sections that may engage two separate base and center tray section assemblies in order to create a continuous display tray assembly with adjustable widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: PROCESS RETAIL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Terry Berglund, Dowie Soetenga
  • Publication number: 20080314852
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a first divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall and a second divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall. The first divider is coupled to the second divider to form a compartment for the articles between the sidewall of the first compartment and the sidewall of the second compartment. The compartment has a front and a back. A support for the articles is provided within the compartment between the sidewall of the first divider and the sidewall of the second divider from adjacent the front of the compartment to adjacent the back of the compartment by the member on the first divider and the member on the second divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: GARY M. RICHTER, ALLEN E. JOHNSON, M. SCOTT BRYSON, DANIEL J. SHIFFER, TERRENCE G. BERGLUND
  • Publication number: 20080164229
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a first divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall and a second divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall. The first divider is coupled to the second divider to form a compartment for the articles between the sidewall of the first compartment and the sidewall of the second compartment. The compartment has a front and a back. A support for the articles is provided within the compartment between the sidewall of the first divider and the sidewall of the second divider from adjacent the front of the compartment to adjacent the back of the compartment by the member on the first divider and the member on the second divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Daniel J. Schiffer, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Publication number: 20080156752
    Abstract: A merchandising system may comprise a first base comprising a horizontal surface and at least one vertical panel and a member configured to couple the merchandising system to a shelf system. The member may be configured to be provided in a first position where the member engages the shelf system and the member may be configured to be provided in a second position where the member is in a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Gary M. Richter, Terrence G. Bgerglund, Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080156751
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a first divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall and a second divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall. The first divider is coupled to the second divider to form a compartment for the articles between the sidewall of the first compartment and the sidewall of the second compartment. The compartment has a front and a back. A support for the articles is provided within the compartment between the sidewall of the first divider and the sidewall of the second divider from adjacent the front of the compartment to adjacent the back of the compartment by the member on the first divider and the member on the second divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, M.Scott Bryson, Daniel J. Schiffer, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Publication number: 20070272634
    Abstract: A merchandising system and methods for merchandising products within a well display case are disclosed. The merchandising system includes a platform movably coupled to a base member and may include an advancement mechanism for automatically advancing multiple rows and/or stacks of products within well display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, M. Scott Bryson
  • Patent number: 7168579
    Abstract: A merchandising system provides for the presentation and storage of articles comprising a base having a front and a back, the base being configured to support the articles and defining a first space for containing the articles. In addition, the merchandising system comprises an assembly for advancing the articles toward the front of the base, wherein the assembly comprises a member configured to extend beyond the base to create a second space for containing the articles in addition to the first space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, M. Scott Bryson
  • Patent number: 7124898
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a connector, a first divider coupled to the connector, and a second divider coupled to the connector wherein a compartment of a first size is provided when the first divider is coupled to a portion of the connector and the second divider is coupled to a portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Daniel J. Schiffer, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Patent number: 7028852
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a merchandising system. The merchandising system includes a first divider, a second divider, and a third divider. The merchandising system further includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector couples the first divider and the second divider. The first connector provides for selective size adjustability between the first divider and the second divider. The second connector couples the second divider and the third divider. The second connector provides for selective size adjustability between the second divider and the third divider. The connector may be provided in a variety of configurations, including teeth configured to engage with the divider. The connector may alternatively include a flexible member configured to engage and disengage with the divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson
  • Patent number: 6886699
    Abstract: Systems and methods for merchandising product. A merchandising system includes a base having a first set of interfaces and a second set of interfaces, a first divider having a first engagement portion, and a second divider having a second engagement portion. The first engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the first set of interfaces and the second engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the second set of interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Gary Michael Richter, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Publication number: 20040084392
    Abstract: A merchandising system is disclosed. The merchandising system provides for the presentation and storage of articles comprising a frame comprising a plurality of generally horizontal members configured for attachment of a holder and at least one frame member provided to rigidify the plurality of horizontal members so that the frame is resistant to deformation when the holder is attached to one or more of the plurality of horizontal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, M. Scott Bryson, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Publication number: 20040079715
    Abstract: A merchandising system is disclosed. The merchandising system provides for the presentation and storage of articles comprising a base having a front and a back, the base being configured to support the articles and defining a first space for containing the articles. In addition, the merchandising system comprises an assembly for advancing the articles toward the front of the base, wherein the assembly comprises a member configured to extend beyond the base to create a second space for containing the articles in addition to the first space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, M. Scott Bryson
  • Publication number: 20030085187
    Abstract: Systems and methods for merchandising product are disclosed. A merchandising system includes a a base having a first set of interfaces and a second set of interfaces, a first divider having a first engagement portion, and a second divider having a second engagement portion. The first engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the first set of interfaces and the second engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the second set of interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Gary Michael Richter, Terrence G. Berglund