IP Library Granted Patent US 10,966,546
Granted Patent B2
US 10,966,546 · App. 16/410,020 · Granted Apr 6, 2021

Product management display system

Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy (Wadsworth, OH)
Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 10,966,546
App. No.
16/410,020
Granted
Apr 6, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure, a pusher to move product, a barrier, and a low product indicator device. The low product indicator device may be visible when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.

Claims (37)

1. A product management display system comprising:

a tray having a front curved portion and a surface defining a plurality of apertures;

a tip extending from the front curved portion of the tray wherein the tip has a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge and wherein at least two of the edges are substantially straight;

a front wall having an upper member, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, wherein the upper member and the first and second sidewalls define an opening, wherein the front wall is configured to engage at least a portion of the front curved portion of the tray;

a first divider having a forward edge and a second divider having a forward edge each of the first divider and the second divider attached to the tray, wherein a rear edge of the first sidewall is arranged proximate the forward edge of the first divider, and wherein a rear edge of the second sidewall is arranged proximate the forward edge of the second divider; and

a pusher configured to engage the tray, wherein the pusher further includes a paddle and a coil spring, and wherein a forward portion of the tray is configured to receive an end of the coil spring.

2. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the upper member is curved.

3. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the upper member is transparent.

4. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sidewalls are transparent.

5. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the sidewalls are substantially straight.

6. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein a front edge of each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall are angled.

7. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the front wall is configured to attach to the tray and wherein the front wall does not connect to the dividers.

8. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the upper member extends forward of the front curved portion.

9. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the pusher is trackless.

10. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the pusher is configured to push product forward along the surface of the tray.

11. The product management display system of claim 1 , wherein the coil spring is detachable from the forward portion of the tray.

12. A product management display system comprising:

a tray having a front curved portion, and a surface defining a plurality of apertures and a notch;

a tip extending longitudinally from the front curved portion of the tray, wherein the notch is positioned behind the tip, and wherein the tip has a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge and wherein at least two of the edges are substantially straight;

a front wall having an upper member, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, wherein the upper member and the first and second sidewalls define an opening, wherein the front wall is configured to engage at least a portion of the front curved portion of the tray; and

a plurality of dividers attached to the tray, the plurality of dividers each having a forward edge, wherein an edge of the each of the sidewalls is positioned proximate the forward edge of the plurality of dividers.

13. The product management display system of claim 12 , wherein the upper member is curved.

14. The product management display system of claim 13 , wherein the upper member is transparent.

15. The product management display system of claim 12 , wherein the upper member is transparent.

16. The product management display system of claim 15 , wherein the upper member extends forward of the front curved portion.

17. The product management display system of claim 12 further comprising a pusher mechanism including a paddle and a coil spring, wherein the coil spring is configured to engage the notch.

18. The product management display system of claim 12 , wherein a front edge of each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall are angled.

19. The product management display system of claim 18 , wherein the first and second sidewalls are transparent.

20. The product management display system of claim 19 , wherein the sidewalls are substantially straight.

21. The product management display system of claim 20 , wherein a portion of the edge of the first sidewall is substantially parallel to a portion of the forward edge of the plurality of dividers, and wherein a portion of the edge of the second sidewall is substantially parallel to a portion of the forward edge of the plurality of dividers.

22. The product management display system of claim 21 , wherein a front edge of each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall is angled.

23. The product management display system of claim 12 , wherein the front wall is configured to attach to the tray and wherein the front wall does not connect to the plurality of dividers.

24. A product management display system comprising:

a tray having a front curved portion, and a surface defining a plurality of apertures;

a tip extending from the front curved portion of the tray, wherein the tip has a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge and wherein at least two of the edges are substantially straight;

a front wall having an upper member wherein the upper member is curved and transparent, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, wherein the upper member and the first and second sidewalls define an opening, wherein the front wall is configured to engage at least a portion of the front curved portion of the tray; and

a plurality of dividers attached to the tray, the plurality of dividers each having a forward edge, wherein an edge of the each of the first and second sidewalls is positioned proximate the forward edge of the plurality of dividers, wherein the front wall is configured to attach to the tray, and wherein the front wall does not connect to the plurality of dividers.

Continuity (17)
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Continuation In Part 12357860 · Jan 22, 2009
Continuation In Part 11760196 · Jun 8, 2007
Continuation In Part 11411761 · Apr 25, 2006
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