Abstract: A modular display assembly for displaying merchandise includes a pair of opposite side members and a plurality of shelves adjustably mounted to the side members. The side members have forward and rearward facing edges, which include a plurality of protrusions spaced therealong. The shelf includes a mounting assembly, which includes a handle and first and second movable arms for mounting the shelf to the side members. The arms are configured to engage at least one of the protrusions to limit vertical movement along the side members when the arms are engaged with the edges of the side members. The shelf is positionable between the side members at a desired location and the handle is movable to move the arms into engagement with the forward and rearward facing edges to substantially clamp the side member between the arms and thus to fixedly secure the shelf to and between the side members.

Abstract: A modular display assembly for displaying merchandise includes a pair of opposite side members and a plurality of shelves adjustably mounted to the side members. The side members have forward and rearward facing edges, which include a plurality of protrusions spaced therealong. The shelf includes a mounting assembly, which includes a handle and first and second movable arms for mounting the shelf to the side members. The arms are configured to engage at least one of the protrusions to limit vertical movement along the side members when the arms are engaged with the edges of the side members. The shelf is positionable between the side members at a desired location and the handle is movable to move the arms into engagement with the forward and rearward facing edges to substantially clamp the side member between the arms and thus to fixedly secure the shelf to and between the side members.

Abstract: A point of purchase display stand for displaying products includes shelving, lights, cabinets, signs, baskets, and other items that may be supported on a slot wall positioned in the back of the stand. The slot wall may be made up of horizontal slots that allow the aforementioned items to be positioned at a plurality of vertical locations and a virtually infinite number of horizontal locations. End panels and doors may also be added to the display stand for providing security to the contents of the display stand. The shelves may only require a small amount of rotation to be removed from the slot wall. The shelves may be oriented in a plurality of different angular orientations, and they may be optionally connected with adjacent shelves so that any sagging of a given shelf is transmitted to the adjacent shelves, thereby maintaining the shelves in horizontal alignment with each other.

Abstract: A point of purchase display stand for displaying products includes shelving, lights, cabinets, signs, baskets, and other items that may be supported on a slot wall positioned in the back of the stand. The slot wall may be made up of horizontal slots that allow the aforementioned items to be positioned at a plurality of vertical locations and a virtually infinite number of horizontal locations. End panels and doors may also be added to the display stand for providing security to the contents of the display stand. The shelves may only require a small amount of rotation to be removed from the slot wall. The shelves may be oriented in a plurality of different angular orientations, and they may be optionally connected with adjacent shelves so that any sagging of a given shelf is transmitted to the adjacent shelves, thereby maintaining the shelves in horizontal alignment with each other.

Abstract: A dispensing rack comprises a back panel joined to a pair of side panels by a pair of corner brackets, and a variety of shelf configurations, each of which enables products to be supported in a different orientation. Each corner bracket is formed with a channel dimensioned to accept an upright support therein. Each shelf configuration is provided with a pair of side support flanges having a plurality of fingers which are received by the apertures of the upright supports to thereby secure the shelves within the interior of the dispensing rack. A header member attached to the top region of the rack is provided with a translucent strip of material which attracts consumers' attention to the products positioned within the interior. A top cover has an upwardly arched surface to thereby prevent product from being placed thereon. Nesting of the upright supports within the interior of the corner brackets permits the entire interior of the rack to be utilized to support and display product.

Abstract: A headphone jack extended outlet which amplifies and splits the output signal from a single conventional headphone jack to power multiple headphone jacks. The extended outlet includes a conventional headphone plug that inserts directly into the headphone jack of a sound system and includes multiple headphone jacks for powering multiple headsets. The extended outlet further includes circuitry which amplifies the output signal received from the sound system to a level sufficient to power multiple headsets.

Abstract: An improved display rack for the commercial display of tableware comprising a back panel, having two side panels attached thereto, a plurality of full shelves in parallel relationship to one another, each abutting the back panel and side panels, at least one rotatably hinged front panel corresponding to each full shelf, each front panel positioned so that a bottom edge is aligned with a corresponding full shelf, a display pad detachably affixed to at least one front panel, at least one hinge rotatably affixing each front panel to the rack, and at least one retainer for retaining tableware on the front of the display pad for display thereof.

Abstract: A display system includes a plurality of upright dividers with shelf supporting fasteners located therein, and further includes shelves that engage the protruding ends of the fasteners to form a rigid assembly. In one version aspect, the display system is freestanding, and includes a back panel and connectors for drawing the upright dividers against the back panel to form a freestanding, rigid arrangement. In those applications where a wood shelf or composite material shelf is desirable, a reinforcement bracket is provided for increased service life. In another aspect, headers are provided for supporting a graphic insert. In yet another aspect, a work surface is mounted between dividers, and shelves are used to stabilize the pair of dividers that support the work surface. Also, a modular display system is disclosed including modules positionable between dividers, the modules including notched sides configured to engage fastener ends protruding from the sides of the dividers.

Abstract: A display system includes a plurality of upright dividers with shelf-supporting pins located therein, and further includes shelves that engage the protruding ends of the pins to form a rigid assembly. In one version of the display system, the upright dividers are anchored in an upright and structurally square position on conventional gondola shelving by a top bracket that engages the top rear corners of the upright dividers, which top bracket also releasably engages a back of the conventional gondola shelving. Locators engage the bottoms of the upright dividers to insure that the position of the upright dividers does not become skewed, the locators engaging a base of the conventional gondola shelving. In another version of the display system, the upright dividers are anchored in an upright and structurally square position by a top bracket and a bottom bracket, the top and bottom brackets being L-shaped and attached to studs in a wall.

Abstract: A display assembly which is adjustable between an open display and a flat storage position which includes a rack member adapted to support items for display thereon in the display position, at least one leg having an end which is pivotally connected to the rack member, and a base pivotally connected to the other end of the leg and adjustably positioned such that the base underlies and supports the rack member and the leg in the display position, and is received between the rack member and the leg in the storage position. The display assembly further includes a releasable latch structure which releasably locks the rack member to the base in the display position to thereby form a triangular configuration.

Abstract: A security system for a knock-down dispensing rack on which cigarette cartons are stacked, includes a shield across the rack opening associated with each shelf and having a lower edge spaced above the shelf the cross-sectional height of a carton of cigarettes to inhibit shoplifting by allowing only one carton at a time to be removed from a stack. The shield is pivoted to the rack to permit restocking. An optional lockup system includes a lower shield pivotally mounted to each upper shield so that it may be positioned to cover the access space under the upper shield. A pair of vertically oriented locking bars are provided. The bars lockably cover ends of the shields with the lower shields in either the position for dispensing of individual cartons, or pivoted downwardly to cover the access opening to provide a night lockup mode. A locking bracket is mounted to preclude disassembly of the security system while in a night lockup mode.

Abstract: A display assembly which is adjustable between an open display and a flat storage position which includes a rack member adapted to support items for display thereon in the display position, at least one leg having an end which is pivotally connected to the rack member, and a base pivotally connected to the other end of the leg and adjustably positioned such that the base underlies and supports the rack member and the leg in the display position, and is received between the rack member and the leg in the storage position. The display assembly further includes a releasable latch structure which releasably locks the rack member to the base in the display position to thereby form a triangular configuration.

Abstract: A dispensing rack has a knockdown construction that permits quick and easy assembly and disassembly without any tools. The rack construction is also modular to facilitate varying the size and shape of the rack, and to greatly reduce manufacturing and transportation costs. Hanging row dividers stabilize and separate adjacent stacks of articles. Adjustable shelf jacks and casters provide additional rigidity for the shelves, and facilitate moving the rack from one location to another. A header assembly permits use of common parts to construct a low profile version of the rack.