公开(公告)号：US20120273442A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13544363

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F1/04

CPC classification number: A47F3/002 ,  A47B57/585 ,  A47B57/586 ,  A47B65/15 ,  A47B73/006 ,  A47B87/0223 ,  A47B87/0269 ,  A47F1/04 ,  A47F1/12 ,  A47F1/125 ,  A47F1/126 ,  A47F3/02 ,  A47F3/14 ,  A47F5/0025 ,  A47F5/005 ,  A47F5/0068 ,  A47F7/0007 ,  A47F7/28 ,  A47F7/281 ,  B42F7/12 ,  E05B73/00 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall mounted to the base at an angle. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base. The system may further include an opening defined by the first side wall and the front retaining wall through which product may be removed.

Abstract translation: 一种商品销售系统，通过限制产品可以从例如商品货架中移除的数量和频率来改善商品的销售。 商品销售系统可以包括被配置为支持产品的基座和被配置为接合基座的壳体。 壳体可包括以一定角度安装到基座的顶壁，第一侧壁，第二侧壁和前挡土墙。 该系统还可以包括可移动地安装在基座上的弹簧推动推动器。 该系统还可以包括由第一侧壁和前挡土墙限定的开口，产品可通过该前挡土墙移除。

公开(公告)号：US08127944B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12917158

申请日：2010-11-01

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F7/00

CPC classification number: A47F1/04 ,  A47F1/125 ,  A47F1/126

Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. The pusher mechanism of the invention also includes a pusher paddle and a floor that extends forward of the pusher paddle. A flat coiled spring or other biasing element may be operatively connected behind the pusher paddle and extend across the floor of the pusher mechanism and to the front of the shelf. In use, the product to be merchandised may be placed on the coiled spring and on the floor of the pusher mechanism. With this configuration, the pusher paddle is prevented from tipping or bending backwards during operation. The invention may be used with the merchandising of product on horizontal or non-inclined shelves or surfaces, as well as with gravity-fed systems, or systems that use gravity as a mechanism to urge product toward the front of the shelf.

Abstract translation: 用于在货架上商品销售的产品管理显示系统包括使用沿着放置产品的表面行进的无轨推送机构。 本发明的推动器机构还包括推动器桨叶和在推动器桨叶前方延伸的地板。 扁平螺旋弹簧或其它偏置元件可以可操作地连接在推动器桨叶的后面并且延伸穿过推动器机构的底板并且延伸到搁架的前部。 在使用中，要销售的产品可以放置在螺旋弹簧和推动器机构的地板上。 利用这种构造，可以防止在操作期间推动桨板倾斜或向后弯曲。 本发明可以用于在水平或非倾斜的货架或表面上以及重力馈送系统或使用重力作为将产品推向货架前部的机构的系统上进行商品化。

公开(公告)号：US20090184069A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12357860

申请日：2009-01-22

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F1/04

CPC classification number: A47F1/126

Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. The pusher mechanism of an exemplary embodiment includes a pusher surface and a pusher floor that extends forward of the pusher surface. A flat coiled spring or other biasing element may be operatively connected behind the pusher mechanism and extend across a divider and to the front of the shelf In use, the product to be merchandised may be placed on the pusher floor. With this configuration, the pusher surface is prevented from tipping or bending backwards during operation. In an alternative aspect, the end of the coiled spring may be mounted to a retainer, or alternatively, may be mounted to a divider.

Abstract translation: 用于在货架上商品销售的产品管理显示系统包括使用沿着放置产品的表面行进的无轨推送机构。 示例性实施例的推动器机构包括推动器表面和在推动器表面的前方延伸的推动器底板。 扁平螺旋弹簧或其他偏置元件可以可操作地连接在推动器机构的后面并且跨越分隔件并延伸到搁架的前部。在使用中，待商品化的产品可以被放置在推动器地板上。 通过这种结构，可防止推动器表面在操作期间向后倾斜或弯曲。 在替代方面，螺旋弹簧的端部可以安装到保持器上，或者可以安装到分隔件。

公开(公告)号：US06964235B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10474490

申请日：2002-05-17

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47B65/00 ,  A47B57/00 ,  A47F1/12 ,  A47F5/00 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: A47F1/126 ,  A47F5/005

Abstract: An integrated “T” assembly (500) combines into a single integrated assembly, a track portion along both sides of a divider (504). The T assembly may have a wide-base portion (518), which may include a spring-urged-pusher track, on one side of the divider and a narrow-base portion (520) on the opposite side of the divider. An offset pusher (700) may have an upper portion that is offset, via an angled offset portion, from a lower portion of the pusher. Additional supporting bases, any of which may include spring-urged-pusher tracks and/or a spring-urged pusher, may be used under a wide product. Left and right side finisher (600) components may be paired with T assemblies near the sides of a merchandise-display shelf. The T assembly, base, and/or end finishers may be coupled to a front rail via a complimentary tongue and groove arrangement and/or a non-slidable engagement, such as mating teeth.

Abstract translation: 集成的“T”组件（500）组合成单个集成组件，沿着分隔器（504）的两侧的轨道部分。 T组件可以具有在分隔器的一侧上的宽基部（518），其可以包括弹簧推动推动器轨道，并且在分隔器的相对侧上具有窄基部（520）。 偏移推动器（700）可以具有经由倾斜的偏移部分从推动器的下部偏移的上部。 其中任何一个可包括弹簧推动的推动器轨道和/或弹簧推动的推动器，可以在宽的产品下使用。 左侧和右侧装订器（600）组件可以与商品展示架的侧面附近的T组件配对。 T组件，底座和/或端部修整器可以经由互补的舌和槽布置和/或不可滑动的接合（例如配合的齿）联接到前轨道。

公开(公告)号：US4949849A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-21

申请号：US308660

申请日：1989-02-09

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F7/14

CPC classification number: A47F7/145

Abstract: Adjustable greeting card display assembly. This assembly has a supporting structure and a display panel formed by a plurality of pocket forming central dividers and a pair of pocket forming end dividers. Each central divider includes a plurality of half pockets in step relationship, formed by a vertical sheet which forms a common side wall for the half pockets, and sheets extending laterally in both directions from the vertical sheet to form the fronts, backs and bottoms of the half pockets. The end dividers are like the central divider except that the sheets forming the fronts, backs and bottoms of the half pockets extend in only one direction from the vertical sheet. The supporting structure includes at least one transversely extending slotted support rail. Each of the dividers includes a transverse socket for the support rail, and a vertical web which engages a selected slot in the support rail. Each pair of adjacent dividers together form a series of whole pockets for cards. The dividers can be moved closer together or farther apart as desired, depending on the width of the cards to be displayed.

公开(公告)号：US4744473A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-17

申请号：US832427

申请日：1986-02-24

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47B87/02 ,  A47F1/14 ,  A47F7/00

CPC classification number: A47B87/0246

Abstract: A knock-down merchandise display unit adapted for use as an end cap device for an elongated merchandise display structure, and comprising a plurality of generally vertically spaced trays having pockets formed therein for receiving and displaying merchandise, with the trays being vertically spaced with respect to one another by separate spacer members supporting the trays in spaced relation. The spacer members provide for either lateral offsetting the trays with respect to one another so that the trays are disposed in a generally terraced arrangement, or for generally aligning the trays vertically with respect to one another, to thus obtain a plurality of possible orientational and visual effects for the display unit.

Abstract translation: 一种倒装商品展示单元，适于用作细长商品展示结构的端盖装置，并且包括多个大致垂直间隔的托盘，其中形成有用于接收和显示商品的口袋，其中托盘相对于 通过以间隔关系支撑托盘的分开的间隔件彼此相互连接。 间隔构件提供相对于彼此侧向偏移托盘的侧板，使得托盘以大致平坦的布置布置，或者用于使托盘相对于彼此垂直地对齐，从而获得多个可能的取向和视觉 显示单元的效果。

公开(公告)号：US08627965B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US11684253

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F1/04

CPC classification number: A47F1/126 ,  A47F1/04 ,  A47F1/125 ,  A47F5/005

Abstract: A multi-component divider including a first divider component and a connection mechanism for a second divider component. The second divider component connects to the first divider component when the first divider component is connected to a base. The second divider component extends above the first divider component, thereby extending the overall height of the divider. The base and multi-component divider can be used in locations where there is limited space between shelves, such as a shelf in a freezer or refrigerated display, or in any application where a higher divider may be preferred, but cannot be installed. The base can additionally include a pusher moveable along a longitudinal direction of the base, wherein the pusher is also adjustable linearly along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the base.

公开(公告)号：US08453850B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12357860

申请日：2009-01-22

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F1/126 ,  A47F1/125 ,  A47F5/005 ,  A47F1/12

CPC classification number: A47F1/126

Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. The pusher mechanism of an exemplary embodiment includes a pusher surface and a pusher floor that extends forward of the pusher surface. A flat coiled spring or other biasing element may be operatively connected behind the pusher mechanism and extend across a divider and to the front of the shelf In use, the product to be merchandised may be placed on the pusher floor. With this configuration, the pusher surface is prevented from tipping or bending backwards during operation. In an alternative aspect, the end of the coiled spring may be mounted to a retainer, or alternatively, may be mounted to a divider.

Abstract translation: 用于在货架上商品销售的产品管理显示系统包括使用沿着放置产品的表面行进的无轨推送机构。 示例性实施例的推动器机构包括推动器表面和在推动器表面的前方延伸的推动器底板。 扁平螺旋弹簧或其他偏置元件可以可操作地连接在推动器机构的后面并且跨越分隔件并延伸到搁架的前部。在使用中，待商品化的产品可以被放置在推动器地板上。 通过这种结构，可防止推动器表面在操作期间向后倾斜或弯曲。 在替代方面，螺旋弹簧的端部可以安装到保持器上，或者可以安装到分隔件。

公开(公告)号：US08235222B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13015426

申请日：2011-01-27

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: A47F5/00

CPC classification number: G08B13/08 ,  A47F3/002 ,  G08B13/19695 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A system for detecting the potential theft of product from a display shelf may comprise: at least one shelf for containing product, a barrier, and an alert device. The barrier may be movable between a closed position and an open position. The alert device may be operatively connected to the barrier by an air switch and a pressurized pneumatic tube connected to the air switch and located adjacent to the first end of the barrier, wherein the alert device detects movement of the barrier and provides an alert indicative of a potential theft of product from the shelf. When the barrier moves from the closed position to the open position, the barrier may engage the pneumatic tubing, thereby compressing the pneumatic tubing, activating the air switch, and sending a signal to the alert device.

Abstract translation: 用于检测来自显示架的产品的潜在盗窃的系统可以包括：用于容纳产品，障碍物和报警装置的至少一个货架。 屏障可以在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动。 警报装置可以通过空气开关和连接到空气开关并且邻近屏障的第一端定位的加压气动管可操作地连接到屏障，其中警报装置检测屏障的移动并提供指示 可能从货架上盗窃产品。 当障碍物从关闭位置移动到打开位置时，障碍物可以接合气动管道，从而压缩气动管道，启动空气开关，以及向警报装置发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US20110210084A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13015426

申请日：2011-01-27

Applicant: Stephen N. Hardy

Inventor： Stephen N. Hardy

IPC: E05B73/00 ,  A47F1/04

CPC classification number: G08B13/08 ,  A47F3/002 ,  G08B13/19695 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A system for detecting the potential theft of product from a display shelf may comprise: at least one shelf for containing product, a barrier, and an alert device. The barrier may be movable between a closed position and an open position. The alert device may be operatively connected to the barrier by an air switch and a pressurized pneumatic tube connected to the air switch and located adjacent to the first end of the barrier, wherein the alert device detects movement of the barrier and provides an alert indicative of a potential theft of product from the shelf When the barrier moves from the closed position to the open position, the barrier may engage the pneumatic tubing, thereby compressing the pneumatic tubing, activating the air switch, and sending a signal to the alert device.

Abstract translation: 用于检测来自显示架的产品的潜在盗窃的系统可以包括：用于容纳产品，障碍物和报警装置的至少一个货架。 屏障可以在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动。 警报装置可以通过空气开关和连接到空气开关并且邻近屏障的第一端定位的加压气动管可操作地连接到屏障，其中警报装置检测屏障的移动并提供指示 产品从货架上潜在的窃取当挡板从关闭位置移动到打开位置时，屏障可以接合气动管，从而压缩气动管，启动空气开关，并向警报装置发送信号。