Patents by Inventor Merl Milton

Merl Milton 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: 5119944
    Abstract: A gravity feed merchandise apparatus for display and dispensing of consumer product items, e.g. in first-in-first-out manner, is formed of a plurality of side by side units, each having a holder with a vertical series of gravity feed product chutes open at one side for ready access, and a suspension mechanism to mount the holder on a support for independent movement from a retracted display and dispensing position to an extended, open access restocking position. The units may be added or removed to conform to the allotted aisle width of a retail area, for efficient use of the retail space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Marlboro Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Merl Milton