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1.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH EXTENDED PUSHER TRAVEL

      
Application Number 18735877
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Syvuk, Max
  • Callahan, Brian

Abstract

A product management display system includes a pusher assembly configured to be coupled to a shelf. The pusher assembly includes a floor, a track, a channel, a mating interface, and a pusher. The floor has a front end and a back end of the floor opposite the front end. The track extends between the front end of the floor and the back end of the floor. The channel extends longitudinally in the floor between the front end and the back end of the floor. The pusher is movable along the track between an initial position adjacent the front end of the floor and an extended position. Both the channel and the mating interface are configured to receive an attachment that extends a length of the track beyond the back end of the floor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

2.

INVENTORY TRACKING SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18587558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-26
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Swafford, John

Abstract

A system includes a product shelf configured to store a product, an end point device coupled to the product shelf and including a sensor configured to detect movement of the product towards a front of the product shelf, and a hub device with a processor, a memory, and a communication device. The end point device is configured to determine that a product is removed from the product shelf based on sensor data obtained from the sensor, and to transmit product removed data to the hub device based on the determination that the product was removed from the product shelf. The hub device is configured to obtain the product removed data from the end point device, and to calculate inventory data indicating a quantity of product stored on the product shelf based on the product removed data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
  • G07F 9/02 - Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when emptyAdvertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
  • G07F 11/16 - Delivery means
  • G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
  • G07G 1/00 - Cash registers
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

3.

In-store item alert architecture

      
Application Number 17511673
Grant Number 12008631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-27
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Grant Date 2024-06-11
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bynum, Anthony Eugene
  • Johnson, Bradley Thomas

Abstract

A method and apparatus for alerting an individual is described. A determination as to whether an individual is within a sensing area of a first device is made. The first device may be configured to provide information about a product on a shelf on which the first device is attached. In response to determining that the individual is within the sensing area, a determination as to whether to notify an occurrence of the determination that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device to at least one second device is made. In response to determining to notify, a notification may be transmitted to the at least one second device that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device. An alert may be triggered at the at least one second device based upon the transmitted notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G06Q 30/0251 - Targeted advertisements
  • G06Q 30/0601 - Electronic shopping [e-shopping]
  • G06Q 90/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences

4.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 17504577
Grant Number 11583108
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-19
First Publication Date 2022-04-07
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products. The adjustable tray may further include a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 45/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling enlarging in height, length, or depth
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

5.

Low voltage power supply for a merchandise display system

      
Application Number 17443712
Grant Number 11619371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-27
First Publication Date 2022-01-20
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicieja, Robert
  • Hubley, Thomas E.

Abstract

A merchandise display system may include a low voltage power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive rods and one or more mechanical connections, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive rods connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connections connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • F21V 21/35 - Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays

6.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 17389615
Grant Number 11583109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-30
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Grant Date 2023-02-21
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

7.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 17176030
Grant Number 11517126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-15
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a tray having a front curved portion and a surface defining a plurality of glide rails, 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 mounting member positioned behind the tip wherein the mounting member is a slot, a product retaining member positioned above the front curved portion of the tray, a first divider and a second divider, and a pusher configured to engage the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

8.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 17159636
Grant Number 11344138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-27
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

9.

Product securement and management system

      
Application Number 17192487
Grant Number 11659943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2023-05-30
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A method of providing a merchandising system that includes a base supporting a product, configuring a housing to engage the base, wherein the base comprises a top wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall, configuring a rotatable door assembly to slidably engage the housing and the base, wherein the rotatable door assembly is configured with a door to hold the product, wherein the door is configured to move from a closed position to an open position, connecting a door spacer to the door and configuring the door spacer bar to rotate away from a front of the door, and mounting a locking assembly to the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass

10.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 17178024
Grant Number 11484131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-17
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2022-11-01
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

11.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 17353158
Grant Number 11464346
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-21
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A product management display system may include a tray having a front rounded portion and a surface defining a plurality of apertures, a front wall having a top portion and two side legs. The side legs may define a bottom portion, and the top portion, the two side legs, and the bottom portion form an opening, and a strip of advertising may be present on the front wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

12.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 17203442
Grant Number 11730286
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-16
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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. A plurality of thin dividers separate the product into rows. The dividers may be formed separately and attached and secured by being inserted into a plurality of grooves arranged along the lower surface and the forward and rear support posts of the product dispensing tray. The dividers are configured to self-adjust by laterally shifting within the grooves when the product is moved forward by the pusher to being loaded by an operator to allow the product to be positioned in a tight fitting manner to maximize the amount of product that can be accommodated horizontally across the tray. In addition, the dividers may have a bottom wall spaced from the surface with a support column that is inserted into an elongated pocket to provide the structural support for the divider.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

13.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 17175931
Grant Number 11452386
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-15
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

14.

Display Management Systems

      
Application Number 17197613
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-10
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Costello, Patrick
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony

Abstract

Sensor-equipped display management systems and methods that may be used to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. Additionally, the systems and methods may be used to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system. Audible and/or visual notifications can be provided when an attempted theft is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise

15.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 17085606
Grant Number 11178982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-30
First Publication Date 2021-04-22
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products. The adjustable tray may further include a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

16.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16917398
Grant Number 11259652
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-30
First Publication Date 2020-12-24
Grant Date 2022-03-01
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

17.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16912795
Grant Number 11076707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-26
First Publication Date 2020-12-24
Grant Date 2021-08-03
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

18.

Low voltage power system for a merchandise display

      
Application Number 16831419
Grant Number 11140980
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-26
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Breslow, David S.
  • May, Scott

Abstract

A low voltage power system with a rail member that fits on the front portion of a shelf of a merchandise display, where is the rail member has a pair of conductive members positioned within an upper channel of the rail member is disclosed. The rail member may have supply power to a variety of low voltage power devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 11/10 - Arrangements of light sources
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

19.

LED lighting assembly and method of lighting for a merchandise display

      
Application Number 16814754
Grant Number 11274808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-10
First Publication Date 2020-09-03
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Breslow, David S.
  • Swafford, Jr., John W.

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise two opposing support arms and a lighting bar extending between the two opposing support arms, a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs mounted to the inside of the lighting bar; and a plurality of reflective surfaces located adjacent to the plurality of LEDs, wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are positioned such that the LEDs project a first light beam in a first direction and a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 11/10 - Arrangements of light sources
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
  • F21K 9/60 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting deviceSnap action mounting
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays

20.

Low voltage power supply for a merchandise display system

      
Application Number 16746634
Grant Number 11118770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-17
First Publication Date 2020-08-13
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicieja, Robert
  • Hubley, Thomas E.

Abstract

A merchandise display system may include a low voltage power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive rods and one or more mechanical connections, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive rods connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connections connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/35 - Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays

21.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16790040
Grant Number 10905258
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-13
First Publication Date 2020-07-02
Grant Date 2021-02-02
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

22.

Goal securement system and method

      
Application Number 16800772
Grant Number 10774984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-25
First Publication Date 2020-06-18
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Barenbrugge, Joel
  • Dempsey, Gregory
  • Fuchs, Michael James

Abstract

A goal securement device includes a ground engagement system, a ground securement system, a goal securement system, and a goal securement monitoring system. In an embodiment, the systems work cooperatively to secure a goal to the ground and monitor the status of such securement. Embodiments of each system and embodiments of various components, aspects, or features of each system are described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • A63B 63/00 - Targets or goals for ball games
  • A63B 71/02 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups for large-room or outdoor sporting games
  • E02D 5/80 - Ground anchors
  • A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
  • A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • A63B 102/22 - Hockey
  • A63B 102/14 - Lacrosse

23.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16567896
Grant Number 11051637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-11
First Publication Date 2020-06-04
Grant Date 2021-07-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a tray on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The tray may include a notch for accessing the merchandising product from below and the product management display system may be thin to minimize vertical height. The trays may also be engaged with the shelf and may be, locked and unlocked.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 5/10 - Adjustable or foldable display stands
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

24.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16694631
Grant Number 11058232
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-25
First Publication Date 2020-03-26
Grant Date 2021-07-13
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system may include a tray having a front rounded portion and a surface defining a plurality of apertures, a lip extending from the front rounded portion of the tray, a front wall, and a plurality of dividers attached to the tray, the plurality of dividers may be configured to separate product into one or more rows. The front wall may be formed as a separate component from the tray and the plurality of dividers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

25.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16570293
Grant Number 10835056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-13
First Publication Date 2020-03-12
Grant Date 2020-11-17
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products. The adjustable tray may further include a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

26.

Application system for inventory management

      
Application Number 16671740
Grant Number 11468401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-01
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Costello, Patrick
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony

Abstract

Sensor-equipped display management systems and methods that may be used to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. Additionally, the systems and methods may be used to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets

27.

System for inventory management

      
Application Number 16671894
Grant Number 12141743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-01
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2024-11-12
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Costello, Patrick
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony

Abstract

Sensor-equipped display management systems and methods that may be used to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. Additionally, the systems and methods may be used to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets

28.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16672020
Grant Number 11490743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-01
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

29.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16549911
Grant Number 10959542
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-23
First Publication Date 2020-02-20
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

30.

Collapsible insulating device

      
Application Number 16540583
Grant Number 10955181
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-14
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Schlessinger, Gideon
  • Geiger, Fred
  • Lozano, Julio

Abstract

A portable insulating device kit may be configured to fit within a smaller container for easier shipment. In one example, the assembly may include a base, a top wall having an opening, an inner liner configured to extend into the opening of the top wall to form an interior cavity defining a volumetric storage capacity and an exterior wall. The container can have a flat configuration defining a length, height, and width. The base, the top wall, the inner liner, and the exterior wall may be configured to be assembled into a portable insulating device. The volume of the container may be less than the volumetric storage capacity of the assembled portable insulating device, and the base, the inner liner, and the exterior wall are configured to be detached from one another and shipped in the container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/18 - Storing ice
  • B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
  • F25C 5/182 - Ice bins therefor
  • B65D 6/24 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor collapsible with detachable components

31.

In-store item alert architecture

      
Application Number 16540689
Grant Number 11188973
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-14
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bynum, Anthony Eugene
  • Johnson, Bradley Thomas

Abstract

A method and apparatus for alerting an individual is described. A determination as to whether an individual is within a sensing area of a first device is made. The first device may be configured to provide information about a product on a shelf on which the first device is attached. In response to determining that the individual is within the sensing area, a determination as to whether to notify an occurrence of the determination that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device to at least one second device is made. In response to determining to notify, a notification may be transmitted to the at least one second device that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device. An alert may be triggered at the at least one second device based upon the transmitted notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06Q 90/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences

32.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16597064
Grant Number 10952549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-09
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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. A plurality of thin dividers separate the product into rows. The dividers may be formed separately and attached and secured by being inserted into a plurality of grooves arranged along the lower surface and the forward and rear support posts of the product dispensing tray. The dividers are configured to self-adjust by laterally shifting within the grooves when the product is moved forward by the pusher to being loaded by an operator to allow the product to be positioned in a tight fitting manner to maximize the amount of product that can be accommodated horizontally across the tray. In addition, the dividers may have a bottom wall spaced from the surface with a support column that is inserted into an elongated pocket to provide the structural support for the divider.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

33.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16410020
Grant Number 10966546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-13
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks

34.

Goal securement system and method

      
Application Number 16459943
Grant Number 10584826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-02
First Publication Date 2019-10-24
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Barenbrugge, Joel
  • Dempsey, Gregory
  • Fuchs, Michael James

Abstract

A goal securement device includes a ground engagement system, a ground securement system, a goal securement system, and a goal securement monitoring system. In an embodiment, the systems work cooperatively to secure a goal to the ground and monitor the status of such securement. Embodiments of each system and embodiments of various components, aspects, or features of each system are described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • A63B 63/00 - Targets or goals for ball games
  • A63B 71/02 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups for large-room or outdoor sporting games
  • E02D 5/80 - Ground anchors
  • A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
  • A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • A63B 102/14 - Lacrosse
  • A63B 102/22 - Hockey

35.

Systems and methods for merchandizing electronic displays

      
Application Number 16434354
Grant Number 11109692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-07
First Publication Date 2019-09-19
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Swafford, John

Abstract

Systems and methods for a merchandizing display related to a continuous display formed by electronic displays embedded along product shelves and on the packages stored on the product shelves. An electronic label device may detect the presence of a consumer and send a trigger to the packages on its product shelf. The electronic label device may also send a trigger to surrounding electronic label devices. A streaming video may then be apportioned among displays on electronic label devices and the packages. Each of the displays may simultaneously output a different portion of the streaming video.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • A47F 10/00 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

36.

System for Inventory Management

      
Application Number 16426597
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-30
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Swafford, John
  • Costello, Patrick

Abstract

Systems and methods related to sensor-equipped display management systems. In one aspect, the systems and methods may be utilized to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. In another aspect, the systems and methods may be utilized to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

37.

Low voltage power system for a merchandise display

      
Application Number 16257402
Grant Number 10631635
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-25
First Publication Date 2019-08-01
Grant Date 2020-04-28
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Breslow, David S.
  • May, Scott

Abstract

A low voltage power system with a rail member that fits on the front portion of a shelf of a merchandise display, where is the rail member has a pair of conductive members positioned within an upper channel of the rail member is disclosed. The rail member may have supply power to a variety of low voltage power devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 11/10 - Arrangements of light sources
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

38.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16365896
Grant Number 10702075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-27
First Publication Date 2019-07-18
Grant Date 2020-07-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

39.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16255216
Grant Number 10568438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-23
First Publication Date 2019-06-06
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

40.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 16268872
Grant Number 10631666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-06
First Publication Date 2019-06-06
Grant Date 2020-04-28
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

41.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16234730
Grant Number 10702079
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-28
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2020-07-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

42.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16184143
Grant Number 10952546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-08
First Publication Date 2019-04-11
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

43.

System for inventory management

      
Application Number 16135151
Grant Number 11182738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-19
First Publication Date 2019-01-17
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Costello, Patrick
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony

Abstract

Sensor-equipped display management systems and methods that may be used to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. Additionally, the systems and methods may be used to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets

44.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 16009644
Grant Number 10448756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-15
First Publication Date 2018-12-20
Grant Date 2019-10-22
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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. A plurality of thin dividers separate the product into rows. The dividers may be formed separately and attached and secured by being inserted into a plurality of grooves arranged along the lower surface and the forward and rear support posts of the product dispensing tray. The dividers are configured to self-adjust by laterally shifting within the grooves when the product is moved forward by the pusher to being loaded by an operator to allow the product to be positioned in a tight fitting manner to maximize the amount of product that can be accommodated horizontally across the tray. In addition, the dividers may have a bottom wall spaced from the surface with a support column that is inserted into an elongated pocket to provide the structural support for the divider.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

45.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15774865
Grant Number 10413090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-21
First Publication Date 2018-11-15
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products. The adjustable tray may further include a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

46.

Goal securement system and method

      
Application Number 16034990
Grant Number 10371316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-13
First Publication Date 2018-11-08
Grant Date 2019-08-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Barenbrugge, Joel
  • Dempsey, Gregory
  • Fuchs, Michael James

Abstract

A goal securement device includes a ground engagement system, a ground securement system, a goal securement system, and a goal securement monitoring system. In an embodiment, the systems work cooperatively to secure a goal to the ground and monitor the status of such securement. Embodiments of each system and embodiments of various components, aspects, or features of each system are described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • A63B 63/00 - Targets or goals for ball games
  • E02D 5/80 - Ground anchors
  • A63B 71/02 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups for large-room or outdoor sporting games
  • A63B 71/00 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups
  • A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
  • A63B 102/14 - Lacrosse
  • A63B 102/22 - Hockey

47.

Goal securement system and method

      
Application Number 14019231
Grant Number 10024487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-05
First Publication Date 2018-07-17
Grant Date 2018-07-17
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Barenbrugge, Joel
  • Dempsey, Gregory
  • Fuchs, Michael James

Abstract

A goal securement device includes a ground engagement system, a ground securement system, a goal securement system, and a goal securement monitoring system. In an embodiment, the systems work cooperatively to secure a goal to the ground and monitor the status of such securement. Embodiments of each system and embodiments of various components, aspects, or features of each system are described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • A63B 63/00 - Targets or goals for ball games
  • E02D 5/80 - Ground anchors
  • A63B 71/02 - Games or sports accessories not covered in groups for large-room or outdoor sporting games

48.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 15892087
Grant Number 10555624
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-08
First Publication Date 2018-06-14
Grant Date 2020-02-11
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

49.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15873295
Grant Number 10206520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-17
First Publication Date 2018-05-24
Grant Date 2019-02-19
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable

50.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15817877
Grant Number 10278516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-20
First Publication Date 2018-05-17
Grant Date 2019-05-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

51.

Low voltage power supply for a merchandise display system

      
Application Number 15789677
Grant Number 10571103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-20
First Publication Date 2018-04-19
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicieja, Robert
  • Hubley, Thomas E.

Abstract

A merchandise display system may include a low voltage power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive rods and one or more mechanical connections, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive rods connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connections connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • F21V 21/35 - Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays

52.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15677567
Grant Number 10285510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-15
First Publication Date 2018-03-15
Grant Date 2019-05-14
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable

53.

In-store item alert architecture

      
Application Number 15808983
Grant Number 10410277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-10
First Publication Date 2018-03-08
Grant Date 2019-09-10
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bynum, Anthony Eugene
  • Johnson, Bradley Thomas

Abstract

A method and apparatus for alerting an individual is described. A determination as to whether an individual is within a sensing area of a first device is made. The first device may be configured to provide information about a product on a shelf on which the first device is attached. In response to determining that the individual is within the sensing area, a determination as to whether to notify an occurrence of the determination that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device to at least one second device is made. In response to determining to notify, a notification may be transmitted to the at least one second device that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device. An alert may be triggered at the at least one second device based upon the transmitted notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06Q 90/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing

54.

LED lighting assembly and method of lighting for a merchandise display

      
Application Number 15718552
Grant Number 10619824
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-28
First Publication Date 2018-03-01
Grant Date 2020-04-14
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Breslow, David S.
  • Swafford, Jr., John W.

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise two opposing support arms and a lighting bar extending between the two opposing support arms, a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs mounted to the inside of the lighting bar; and a plurality of reflective surfaces located adjacent to the plurality of LEDs, wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are positioned such that the LEDs project a first light beam in a first direction and a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
  • F21K 9/60 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • A47F 11/10 - Arrangements of light sources
  • F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting deviceSnap action mounting
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays

55.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 15648799
Grant Number 10165871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-13
First Publication Date 2017-10-26
Grant Date 2019-01-01
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

56.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15583688
Grant Number 10226137
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-01
First Publication Date 2017-08-31
Grant Date 2019-03-12
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a pusher extender that increases the pushing surface of the pusher. The pusher extender may define an elongated pusher body having a cavity. The pusher extender may be configured to slide over the pusher wall via the cavity like a sleeve. The pusher extender with an enlarged, substantially planar surface thereby creates an enlarged pushing surface for pushing larger products toward the front of the display system. The pusher extender can also be provided with an angled pusher surface to accommodate larger products. The display system can be mounted to a rear hang bar located towards the back of the shelf. A hanger may be positioned within a cavity formed in the divider and extend the length of the divider. The hook end of the hanger may then be positioned on the hang bar and the entire system may cantilever out from the hang bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles

57.

Anti-splay device for merchandise display system

      
Application Number 15406287
Grant Number 10178909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-13
First Publication Date 2017-07-13
Grant Date 2019-01-15
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony

Abstract

A merchandising display system can include one or more of a front rail configured to mount to a shelf, a first divider assembly, a second divider assembly, and a central track or floor, and a pusher assembly. In one example aspect, the example merchandising display system can be configured to prevent splaying of the divider assemblies when a row of product is loaded toward the rear of the shelf or when displaying the product in rows on the shelf. In one example, the central track in conjunction with the weight of the product can be configured to maintain even spacing between the first divider assembly and the second divider assembly, such that the first divider assembly and the second divider assembly are maintained in position on the shelf thereby maintaining the product organized in their respective rows on the shelf.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

58.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15452960
Grant Number 09968206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-08
First Publication Date 2017-06-22
Grant Date 2018-05-15
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system has a surface of the display system, a pusher mechanism having a pusher surface, the pusher mechanism configured to slide across at least a portion of the surface of the display system, and at least one divider for dividing product into rows. The display system further has a front retaining wall configured to attach to the front portion of the display system. The front retaining wall has a bottom surface comprising detents. The front portion of the surface of the display system has correspondingly shaped sockets for receiving the detents when the front retaining wall is attached to the front portion of the display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

59.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15291579
Grant Number 10441092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-12
First Publication Date 2017-05-04
Grant Date 2019-10-15
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a tray on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The tray may include a notch for accessing the merchandising product from below and the product management display system may be thin to minimize vertical height. The trays may also be engaged with the shelf and may be, locked and unlocked.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 5/10 - Adjustable or foldable display stands
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

60.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15330834
Grant Number 09750354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-07
First Publication Date 2017-05-04
Grant Date 2017-09-05
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements

61.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15372254
Grant Number 09918565
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-07
First Publication Date 2017-03-30
Grant Date 2018-03-20
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements

62.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 15362270
Grant Number 09895007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-28
First Publication Date 2017-03-16
Grant Date 2018-02-20
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/04 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for tyresShow stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for wheels
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

63.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 15340243
Grant Number 10045640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-01
First Publication Date 2017-02-16
Grant Date 2018-08-14
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

64.

Low voltage power supply for a merchandise display system

      
Application Number 15164174
Grant Number 09885467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-25
First Publication Date 2017-02-02
Grant Date 2018-02-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicieja, Robert
  • Hubley, Thomas E.

Abstract

A merchandise display system may include a low voltage power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive rods and one or more mechanical connections, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive rods connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connections connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/35 - Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

65.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 15225380
Grant Number 09930973
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-01
First Publication Date 2016-11-24
Grant Date 2018-04-03
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Barenbrugge, Joel

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 7/14 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for pictures, e.g. in combination with books or seed-bags
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 45/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling enlarging in height, length, or depth
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

66.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15050076
Grant Number 09713393
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-22
First Publication Date 2016-09-22
Grant Date 2017-07-25
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system having a pusher structure slidably-coupled to a track. The pusher structure comprises a lock arm configured to selectively engage with a ratchet rack to allow for selective unidirectional motion of pusher structure upon application of a manual force to a pusher face of the pusher structure. Further, selective disengagement of the ratchet rack from the lock arm is facilitated by a manually-actuated pull strip having a ramp structure that slidably engages with the lock arm to lift a pawl out of the ratchet rack. This selective disengagement allows for bidirectional sliding of said pusher structure along said track, thereby allowing displayed products to be moved towards a front of a display shelf, or for products to be reloaded into the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

67.

Collapsible insulating device

      
Application Number 15095978
Grant Number 09777955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-11
First Publication Date 2016-08-04
Grant Date 2017-10-03
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Schlessinger, Gideon
  • Geiger, Fred
  • Lozano, Julio

Abstract

A portable insulating device kit may be configured to fit within a smaller container for easier shipment. In one example, the assembly may include a base, a top wall having an opening, an inner liner configured to extend into the opening of the top wall to form an interior cavity defining a volumetric storage capacity and an exterior wall. The container can have a flat configuration defining a length, height, and width. The base, the top wall, the inner liner, and the exterior wall may be configured to be assembled into a portable insulating device. The volume of the container may be less than the volumetric storage capacity of the assembled portable insulating device, and the base, the inner liner, and the exterior wall are configured to be detached from one another and shipped in the container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/18 - Storing ice
  • B65D 6/24 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor collapsible with detachable components
  • B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation

68.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 15043168
Grant Number 09820585
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-12
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2017-11-21
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony
  • Hearn, Barry

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes at least one tray having a front rounded portion and defining a plurality of apertures and having two sides. A lip may extend upward from the front rounded portion of the at least one tray. A front shelf may extend forward from the lip. The at least one tray may include one divider extending upwardly from each of the two sides and a front wall. The front wall may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side legs. The front wall, bottom wall, and two side legs may form a wall aperture and the front wall may include a plurality of projections configured to engage with the plurality of apertures on the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 43/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like
  • A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
  • A47B 57/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

69.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 15043287
Grant Number 09635957
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-12
First Publication Date 2016-06-09
Grant Date 2017-05-02
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a pusher extender that increases the pushing surface of the pusher. The pusher extender may define an elongated pusher body having a cavity. The pusher extender may be configured to slide over the pusher wall via the cavity like a sleeve. The pusher extender with an enlarged, substantially planar surface thereby creates an enlarged pushing surface for pushing larger products toward the front of the display system. The pusher extender can also be provided with an angled pusher surface to accommodate larger products. The display system can be mounted to a rear hang bar located towards the back of the shelf. A hanger may be positioned within a cavity formed in the divider and extend the length of the divider. The hook end of the hanger may then be positioned on the hang bar and the entire system may cantilever out from the hang bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

70.

System for inventory management

      
Application Number 14939220
Grant Number 10339495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-12
First Publication Date 2016-05-12
Grant Date 2019-07-02
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Swafford, John
  • Costello, Patrick

Abstract

Systems and methods related to sensor-equipped display management systems. In one aspect, the systems and methods may be utilized to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. In another aspect, the systems and methods may be utilized to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/10 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from bottom having mechanical dispensing means
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features

71.

Systems and methods for merchandizing electronic displays

      
Application Number 14713809
Grant Number 10357118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-15
First Publication Date 2016-05-12
Grant Date 2019-07-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Swafford, John

Abstract

Systems and methods for a merchandizing display related to a continuous display formed by electronic displays embedded along product shelves and on the packages stored on the product shelves. An electronic label device may detect the presence of a consumer and send a trigger to the packages on its product shelf. The electronic label device may also send a trigger to surrounding electronic label devices. A streaming video may then be apportioned among displays on electronic label devices and the packages. Each of the displays may simultaneously output a different portion of the streaming video.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a Bluetooth® network
  • H04N 21/2668 - Creating a channel for a dedicated end-user group, e.g. by inserting targeted commercials into a video stream based on end-user profiles
  • H04N 21/81 - Monomedia components thereof
  • H04N 21/41 - Structure of clientStructure of client peripherals
  • H04N 21/442 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. detecting the failure of a recording device, monitoring the downstream bandwidth, the number of times a movie has been viewed or the storage space available from the internal hard disk
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

72.

LED lighting assembly and method of lighting for a merchandise display

      
Application Number 14965514
Grant Number 09829178
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-10
First Publication Date 2016-03-31
Grant Date 2017-11-28
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Breslow, David S.
  • Swafford, John

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise two opposing support arms and a lighting bar extending between the two opposing support arms, a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs mounted to the inside of the lighting bar; and a plurality of reflective surfaces located adjacent to the plurality of LEDs, wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are positioned such that the LEDs project a first light beam in a first direction and a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 11/10 - Arrangements of light sources
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21K 9/60 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting deviceSnap action mounting
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

73.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14930391
Grant Number 09820584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-02
First Publication Date 2016-03-24
Grant Date 2017-11-21
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally a cam can be coupled to the divider. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

74.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14879232
Grant Number 09504321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-10-09
First Publication Date 2016-02-04
Grant Date 2016-11-29
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/04 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for tyresShow stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for wheels
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

75.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14856304
Grant Number 09532658
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-16
First Publication Date 2016-01-07
Grant Date 2017-01-03
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Parsons, Stuart

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure and a barrier that is moveable by rotation between a folded position and an upright position without a rotation biasing element. A product positioned in the system can contact the barrier when the product moves toward the forward end of the system and rotate the barrier from the folded position to the upright position. The system may include a rotational mounting structure to which the moveable barrier is connected. The rotational mounting structure may be removably connected to the forward end of the divider. The merchandise display system may be used in conjunction with a product tray which provides for product stored in the product tray to be slid from in the product tray into the product pocket of the merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

76.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14838695
Grant Number 09730531
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-28
First Publication Date 2015-12-31
Grant Date 2017-08-15
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

77.

Product management display system with rail mounting clip

      
Application Number 14746355
Grant Number 09510677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-22
First Publication Date 2015-12-24
Grant Date 2016-12-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising products on a shelf includes a rail mounting clip structure for removably coupling a front rail to a shelf, the shelf having a channel structure extending along a portion of a front edge. Upon removable engagement with the shelf, the front rail may be used to engage with one or more divider and pusher devices configured to display products on a shelf.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

78.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14802549
Grant Number 09486088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-17
First Publication Date 2015-11-12
Grant Date 2016-11-08
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony
  • Pirone, John
  • Parsons, Stuart

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 comprising a protruding portion. The protruding portion is configured to extend forward of the barrier when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

79.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14689672
Grant Number 09179788
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-17
First Publication Date 2015-08-06
Grant Date 2015-11-10
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

80.

Angled support for displaying products

      
Application Number 14685346
Grant Number 09693642
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
First Publication Date 2015-08-06
Grant Date 2017-07-04
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Topping, Howard
  • Fridrich, Jeff

Abstract

A support structure may be mounted to an existing vertical support. In an embodiment, the support structure may include a plurality of horizontal support members. Two or more vertical uprights are mounted to the horizontal supports. The vertical uprights and one of the horizontal support members provide channels for retaining a peg board panel in position. The support structure may be configured so as to cause the peg board panel to at an angle compared to the vertical supports. Multiple support structures may be coupled together to provide runs of peg board panels. Furthermore, the peg board panel may include a graphic that correspond to products being supported by the peg board panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 5/12 - Tiltable stands
  • B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
  • A47F 5/16 - Platform type show stands with flat, inclined, or curved upper surface
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features

81.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14262420
Grant Number 09138076
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-25
First Publication Date 2015-07-30
Grant Date 2015-09-22
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack

82.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14626053
Grant Number 09237816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-19
First Publication Date 2015-06-18
Grant Date 2016-01-19
Owner RTC Industries, Incorporated (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise

83.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14611767
Grant Number 09402485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-02
First Publication Date 2015-06-18
Grant Date 2016-08-02
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Barenbrugge, Joel

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 45/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling enlarging in height, length, or depth
  • A47F 7/14 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for pictures, e.g. in combination with books or seed-bags
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

84.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14579604
Grant Number 09232864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-22
First Publication Date 2015-04-23
Grant Date 2016-01-12
Owner RTC Industries, Incorporated (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Pirone, John

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf or tray includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. In one example, the tray or shelf can include a first product retaining member which prevents products from being pushed off of the tray. The pusher mechanism of an exemplary embodiment includes a pusher surface, a second product retaining member, and a pusher floor that extends forward of the pusher surface and between the pusher surface and the second product retaining member. A flat coiled spring or other biasing element may be operatively connected behind the pusher mechanism. In use, the product to be merchandised may be placed on the pusher floor. With this configuration, the pusher surface is prevented from pushing the last product off of the shelf and onto the floor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

85.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14532167
Grant Number 09185999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-04
First Publication Date 2015-02-26
Grant Date 2015-11-17
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/04 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for tyresShow stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for wheels
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 1/00 - Racks for dispensing merchandiseContainers for dispensing merchandise
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials

86.

Dispenser with wedge for rolling products

      
Application Number 14472354
Grant Number 09361747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-28
First Publication Date 2015-01-01
Grant Date 2016-06-07
Owner
  • Giraffx Design, LLC (USA)
  • RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Jamie D.
  • Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A serpentine dispenser and cartridge system provides simplified stocking and restocking of the dispenser, as well as jam-free dispenser feeding. Cartridge opening flaps allow a cartridge be inverted and inserted into a dispenser while products in the cartridge are prevented from falling out. A dispenser wedge applies pressure on rolling products as the cartridge is inserted into the dispenser, forcing a retaining flap open so that rolling products may exit the cartridge and enter the dispenser. The wedge may also constrain rolling products to exit the cartridge in an order that prevents jamming.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 1/00 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated
  • G07F 11/28 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are inclined
  • A47F 1/08 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from bottom
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • B65D 71/36 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles completely or mainly held together by packaging elements, e.g. under tension the packaging elements being formed by folding a single blank characterised by having end walls

87.

Product management display system with rail mounting clip

      
Application Number 14332088
Grant Number 09060624
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-15
First Publication Date 2014-11-20
Grant Date 2015-06-23
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising products on a shelf includes a rail mounting clip structure for removably coupling a front rail to a shelf, the shelf having a channel structure extending along a portion of a front edge. Upon removable engagement with the shelf, the front rail may be used to engage with one or more divider and pusher devices configured to display products on a shelf.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

88.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14328976
Grant Number 09173505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-11
First Publication Date 2014-11-13
Grant Date 2015-11-03
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for shoes
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

89.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14444296
Grant Number 08998005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-28
First Publication Date 2014-11-13
Grant Date 2015-04-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 43/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like
  • A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
  • A47B 57/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

90.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14444357
Grant Number 09072394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-28
First Publication Date 2014-11-13
Grant Date 2015-07-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

91.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14326625
Grant Number 09107515
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-09
First Publication Date 2014-11-06
Grant Date 2015-08-18
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/12 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for tiesShow stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for collars
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

92.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14326588
Grant Number 09498057
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-09
First Publication Date 2014-11-06
Grant Date 2016-11-22
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

93.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14326612
Grant Number 09149132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-09
First Publication Date 2014-11-06
Grant Date 2015-10-06
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

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 and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47G 29/087 - Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 73/00 - Bottle cupboardsBottle racks
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
  • A47F 3/14 - Display trays
  • A47B 87/02 - Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units stackable
  • A47B 65/00 - Book-troughsAccessories specially adapted for book-storing, e.g. book-ends
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
  • B42F 7/12 - Stacked trays

94.

In-store item alert architecture

      
Application Number 13785082
Grant Number 09818148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-05
First Publication Date 2014-09-11
Grant Date 2017-11-14
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bynum, Anthony Eugene
  • Johnson, Bradley Thomas

Abstract

A method and apparatus for alerting an individual is described. A determination as to whether an individual is within a sensing area of a first device is made. The first device may be configured to provide information about a product on a shelf on which the first device is attached. In response to determining that the individual is within the sensing area, a determination as to whether to notify an occurrence of the determination that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device to at least one second device is made. In response to determining to notify, a notification may be transmitted to the at least one second device that the individual is within the sensing area of the first device. An alert may be triggered at the at least one second device based upon the transmitted notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searchingRoute guidance
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06Q 90/00 - Systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not involving significant data processing

95.

Angled support for displaying products

      
Application Number 14175705
Grant Number 09003629
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-07
First Publication Date 2014-08-14
Grant Date 2015-04-14
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Topping, Howard
  • Fridrich, Jeff

Abstract

A support structure may be mounted to an existing vertical support. In an embodiment, the support structure may include a plurality of horizontal support members. Two or more vertical uprights are mounted to the horizontal supports. The vertical uprights and one of the horizontal support members provide channels for retaining a peg board panel in position. The support structure may be configured so as to cause the peg board panel to at an angle compared to the vertical supports. Multiple support structures may be coupled together to provide runs of peg board panels. Furthermore, the peg board panel may include a graphic that correspond to products being supported by the peg board panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices

96.

Low voltage power supply for a merchandise display system

      
Application Number 14254873
Grant Number 09360196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-16
First Publication Date 2014-08-14
Grant Date 2016-06-07
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicieja, Robert
  • Hubley, Thomas E.

Abstract

A merchandise display system may include a low voltage power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive rods and one or more mechanical connections, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive rods connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connections connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/35 - Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • F21W 131/405 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for shop-windows or displays
  • F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)

97.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14245779
Grant Number 09173504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-04
First Publication Date 2014-08-07
Grant Date 2015-11-03
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally a cam can be coupled to the divider. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally

98.

Product securement and management system

      
Application Number 14172617
Grant Number 09706857
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-04
First Publication Date 2014-07-10
Grant Date 2017-07-18
Owner RTC Industries, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Breslow, David S.
  • Schlessinger, Gideon

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. The system may also include the use of over-the-air power to power any of the shelf components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 3/00 - Showcases or show cabinets

99.

Product management display system with trackless pusher mechanism

      
Application Number 14103577
Grant Number 09259102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-11
First Publication Date 2014-06-05
Grant Date 2016-02-16
Owner RTC Industries, Incorporated (USA)
Inventor
  • Hardy, Stephen N.
  • Dipaolo, Tony
  • Hearn, Barry

Abstract

A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes at least one tray having a front rounded portion and defining a plurality of apertures and having two sides. A lip may extend upward from the front rounded portion of the at least one tray. A front shelf may extend forward from the lip. The at least one tray may include one divider extending upwardly from each of the two sides and a front wall. The front wall may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side legs. The front wall, bottom wall, and two side legs may form a wall aperture and the front wall may include a plurality of projections configured to engage with the plurality of apertures on the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47B 43/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like
  • A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
  • A47B 57/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions
  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles

100.

Product management display system

      
Application Number 14166552
Grant Number 09265358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-28
First Publication Date 2014-05-22
Grant Date 2016-02-23
Owner RTC Industries, Incorporated (USA)
Inventor Hardy, Stephen N.

Abstract

A merchandise display system can include a pusher extender that increases the pushing surface of the pusher. The pusher extender may define an elongated pusher body having a cavity. The pusher extender may be configured to slide over the pusher wall via the cavity like a sleeve. The pusher extender with an enlarged, substantially planar surface thereby creates an enlarged pushing surface for pushing larger products toward the front of the display system. The pusher extender can also be provided with an angled pusher surface to accommodate larger products. The display system can be mounted to a rear hang bar located towards the back of the shelf. A hanger may be positioned within a cavity formed in the divider and extend the length of the divider. The hook end of the hanger may then be positioned on the hang bar and the entire system may cantilever out from the hang bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
  • A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
  • A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
  • A47F 1/12 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from the side of an approximately horizontal stack
  • A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
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