IP Library Patent Application 12915644
Patent Application
App. No. 12/915,644

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOOTH ASSEMBLY

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App. No.
12/915,644
Abstract

A modular display booth system is disclosed. The booth comprises walls, inserts, and toolless fasteners. The system is configured for efficient assembly and disassembly. The modular display booth system may be stored entirely on a single dolly for ease of transportation, coordination, and in warehouse alterations.

Claims (54)

1 . A system for setting up a display system comprising:

a plurality of walls, wherein each wall comprises a frame, a first toolless fastener, and a first fastener receiver configured to receive a second toolless fastener, wherein at least a first wall is connected to a second wall without the use of tools; and

a connector post, wherein the connector post comprises a third toolless fastener and a second fastener receiver wherein the connector post connects the second wall and a third wall at a corner without the use of tools.

2 . The system of claim 1 further comprises:

a plurality of wall inserts, wherein each wall insert is operable to be inserted into each of the plurality of walls.

3 . The system of claim 1 further comprises:

a dolly, wherein the dolly is configured to contain and transport the plurality of walls, the connector post, and the plurality of wall inserts for display system.

4 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:

a locking mechanism comprising a pin and a detent, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to lock one wall section to another by preventing the toolless fastener from moving within the fastener receiver.

5 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:

an adjustable wall bracket configured to mount to a front of any one of the plurality of walls, wherein the adjustable wall bracket is configured to attach a fourth wall to any one of the plurality of walls.

6 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:

a floor support bracket comprising an adjustable foot, an upper fastener, and a lower fastener, wherein the floor support bracket is configured to mount to and support any one of the plurality of walls.

7 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:

a corner bracket attached over the top of two intersecting wall members.

8 . The system of claim 1 further comprising:

a door member, wherein the door member comprises a door insert panel located between a door twin upper receiver.

9 . A display booth wall member comprising:

a first vertical frame member;

a second vertical frame member;

an insert panel;

a twin upper receiver disposed between the first vertical frame member and the second vertical frame member, wherein the twin upper receiver comprises a receiver opening configured to receive the insert panel;

a lower frame member configured to support the insert panel;

a toolless fastener attached to the first vertical frame member and configured to engage at least one of a second wall member and a corner post; and

a fastener receiver disposed within the second vertical frame member and configured to engage at least one of a third wall member and a corner post.

10 . The display booth wall member of claim 9 further comprising:

a plurality of wall accessory receivers.

11 . The display booth wall member of claim 9 further comprising:

locking mechanism comprising a pin and a detent, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to lock one wall section to another by preventing the toolless fastener from moving within the fastener receiver.

12 . The display booth wall member of claim 9 wherein the twin upper receiver is configured to allow removal or installation of a wall panel when the wall member is on a dolly.

13 . The display booth wall member of claim 9 , wherein a lower frame member is offset from a lower end of the first frame member and a lower end of the second frame member, allowing for clearance between a floor and the lower frame member.

14 . The display booth wall member of claim 9 further comprising:

an accessory connected into an accessory receiver, wherein the accessory is selected from a group consisting of a shelf, a table, a rack, and a bracket.

15 . The display booth wall member of claim 9 further comprising:

an adjustable wall bracket configured to mount vertically between the twin receiver and the lower frame member, wherein the adjustable wall bracket is configured to attach another wall at any location between the first frame member and the second frame member.

16 . A process for setting up a display system comprising:

storing all display system parts on a dolly;

optionally interchanging a plurality of wall inserts while display system parts are stored on the dolly;

transporting the dolly to a setup location;

removing a plurality of walls from the dolly;

connecting the plurality of walls together with toolless fasteners;

connecting the plurality of walls together with a plurality of corner posts such that the plurality of walls form a corner, wherein the connecting is accomplished without the use of tools; and

connecting a plurality of wall accessories to the plurality of walls.

17 . The process of claim 16 further comprising:

supporting the corner with a corner bracket by attaching the bracket, without the use of tools, over the top of two walls forming the corner.

18 . The process of claim 16 further comprising:

supporting the plurality of walls with a floor support bracket.

19 . The process of claim 16 further comprising:

installing an adjustable wall bracket configured to mount to the front of any one of the plurality of walls, wherein the adjustable wall bracket is configured to attach a wall to any one of the plurality of walls at an angle.

20 . The process of claim 16 further comprising:

disassembling the plurality of walls, without the use of tools;

replacing the plurality of walls on the dolly;

transporting the dolly to the next exposition without returning the dolly to the warehouse; and

changing the insert panels installed in the walls with new insert panels while the walls are loaded on the dolly.

Assignments (1)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 20, 2013
From: GES EXPOSITION SERVICES, INC.
To: GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS, INC.
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