PUSHER AND PACK INCLUDING IT
The present invention relates to a pusher for use in packaging for displaying items for sale. In the preferred embodiment the pusher comprises an extendable member having a plurality of sections which are pivotally connected to each other at at least one pivot point and are configured to provide at least a pair of spaced apart portions. At least one resilient member is positioned about the spaced apart portions to bias them towards each other in a first direction. The biasing of the spaced apart portions towards each other results in an extension of the extendable member in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction.
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49 . A shelf ready pack for displaying items for sale, comprising:
a carton having a base, a rear wall, a front wall, and two side walls;
a rigid member arranged to sit in the carton; and
a resilient member; wherein
the rigid member and the resilient member are arranged such that the resilient member is biased to urge the rigid member towards the front wall of the carton.
50 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the resilient member is biased to pull the rigid member towards the front wall of the carton.
51 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the rigid member has a vertical configuration.
52 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the rigid member comprises a stabilising element.
53 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein an aperture is provided in each of the rigid member and the front wall for connection of the resilient member.
54 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein a channel is provided in the base of the carton for housing the resilient member.
55 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein:
the front wall is shorter than the side walls and rear wall;
the resilient member comprises a ring which is located around the side walls and rear wall; and
the rigid member is placed between the resilient member and the front wall.
56 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the resilient member is secured between the side walls, and the rigid member is placed between the resilient member and the front wall.
57 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the rigid member comprises cardboard.
58 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the resilient member comprises an elastic band.
59 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 49 , wherein the shelf ready pack comprises a plurality of stacked items arranged between the rigid member and the front wall of the carton.
60 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 59 , wherein the items are vertically stacked.
61 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 59 , wherein the items are horizontally stacked.
62 . A shelf ready pack for displaying items for sale, comprising:
a carton having a base, a rear wall, a front wall, two side walls, and a lid; and
a resilient member secured between the front wall and the lid; wherein
the resilient member is arranged such that the resilient member is biased to urge any items placed in front of it towards the front wall of the carton.
63 . A pusher for use in packaging for displaying items, comprising:
an extendable member having a plurality of sections which are pivotally connected to each other at at least one pivot point and are configured to provide at least a pair of spaced apart portions; and
at least one resilient member positioned about the spaced apart portions to bias them towards each other in a first direction; wherein
the biasing of the spaced apart portions towards each other results in an extension of the extendable member in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction.
64 . The pusher according to claim 63 , wherein the extendable member is formed from a single elongate element.
65 . The pusher according to claim 63 , wherein the sections of the extendable member define a quadrilateral section.
66 . The pusher according to claim 63 , wherein the at least one element is provided with at least one fold line.
67 . The pusher according to any one of claim 63 , wherein the element(s) comprise a generally rectangular strip.
68 . The pusher according to claim 67 , wherein the strip comprises at least one pivot formation point.
69 . The pusher according to claim 68 , wherein the at least one pivot formation point comprises a slit extending across at least half of the width of the strip.
70 . The pusher according to claim 68 , wherein a notch is provided where the slit meets the edge of the strip.
71 . The pusher according to claim 68 , wherein the slit comprises a slot having a width and a base.
72 . The pusher according to claim 63 , wherein the resilient member comprises an elastic band.
73 . The pusher according to claim 63 , wherein the extendable member is formed from cardboard.
74 . A pusher system, comprising:
a carton; and
a pusher, the pusher including:
an extendable member having a plurality of sections which are pivotally connected to each other at at least one pivot point and are configured to provide at least a pair of spaced apart portions; and
at least one resilient member positioned about the spaced apart portions to bias them towards each other in a first direction; wherein
the biasing of the spaced apart portions towards each other results in an extension of the extendable member in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction.
75 . A shelf ready pack for displaying items for sale, comprising:
a carton having a base, a rear wall, a front wall, and two side walls; and
a pusher, the pusher including:
an extendable member having a plurality of sections which are pivotally connected to each other at at least one pivot point and are configured to provide at least a pair of spaced apart portions; and
at least one resilient member positioned about the spaced apart portions to bias them towards each other in a first direction,
wherein the biasing of the spaced apart portions towards each other results in an extension of the extendable member in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction, and
wherein the pusher is arranged so that it abuts the back wall of the carton and extends towards the front wall of the carton.
76 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 75 , wherein the shelf ready pack comprises a plurality of stacked items arranged between the pusher and the front wall of the carton.
77 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 76 , wherein the items are vertically stacked.
78 . The shelf ready pack according to claim 76 , wherein the items are horizontally stacked.