A protection rail is described that includes apertures that may be located at positions along the protection rail so as to correspond to one or more apertures of the shelving unit. The dimensions of the apertures and associated spatial relationships, as well as the spatial relationship to one or more other groups of apertures, may be configured such that the protection rail may provide a layout of apertures adapted to allow the protection rail to be mounted to various types of shelving units having different aperture layouts, different sized apertures, and/or different shaped apertures. This advantageously provides the protection rail with a universal aperture pattern that allows the protection rail to be universally used for various types of commercially available shelving units.
A channel insert may be inserted into and secured within a sign board. The channel insert may include a concave surface and a convex surface opposite the concave surface. When the channel insert is inserted into a panel of the sign board, the concave surface may engage an inner surface of a channel track of the panel, and the convex surface may engage a surface of the panel to secure the channel insert in the sign board.
G09F 7/14 - Constructional features of the symbol-bearing or -forming elements
G09F 7/10 - Signs, plates, panels, or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits and slidably mounted
An apparatus, system and method for mounting and removing electronic shelf label (ESL) modules includes a channel having a first portion for receiving an ESL module and a second portion for receiving a display holder. A tool aids in removal of the ESL from the first portion and aids in removal of the display holder from the second portion. The display holder has an engagement edge that fits into the second channel and a sign gripper with a movable portion connected to a fixed portion. A peg on the movable portion extends through the sign and into a hole in the fixed portion.
G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
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
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Shelf label holder with breakaway guide and method
A holder for electronic shelf labels includes a channel having upper and lower ledges with upper and lower gripping flanges defining an engagement space into which a back of the electronic shelf label is mounted. A fin extends from a backplane of the channel, the fin having one side perpendicular to the backplane. The front of the upper and lower gripping flanges have inwardly-directed bevels. A breakaway guide is connected by a thinned portion to the backplane to engaging an edge of a mounting structure. The breakaway guide is removable following mounting of the channel.
A system and method for mounting a display or sign includes an elongated channel having magnets that are affixed to a ceiling grid and mounting hooks or the like to suspend the sign or display from the channel. The channel includes high friction strips on a neck for engagement by a pole end gripper on a pole for mounting the channel on the ceiling while the user stands on the floor. End caps may be mounted on the channel. Mounting plates may be affixed to the ceiling or wall for magnetically engaging the channel. A wall mount channel includes an offset neck for gripping by the pole end gripper. A magnetic clip including a string for suspending a display may be mounted with the pole end gripper. An embodiment of the channel includes hooks for engaging an open girder ceiling, horizontal member, or other structure.
G09F 7/22 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for rotatably or swingably mounting, e.g. for boards adapted to be rotated by the wind
B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
A sign support includes a mounting bracket and a sign holder. The mounting bracket selectively engages an associated fixture. The sign holder has a mounting bracket engaging member and a sign holding member that engages and holds a sign. An adhesive fastens the mounting bracket engaging member to the mounting bracket. The adhesive is an upstream adhesive such that the user receives the mounting bracket already bonded to the sign holder.
A system and method for magnetically mounting a sign flush at a ceiling, window, or wall location that includes modular panels that are removably connected to one another to form a sign board stack. The sign board stack is mounted or unmounted from a prominent display location using a pole end gripper without the need for a ladder. The sign stack extends from a mounting strip having a holder at which the sign stack is fastened, and the gripper engages the mounting strip at an offset grasping portion disposed laterally of the holder. The panels have flanges at the top edge to fit into the holder of the mounting strip and clips at the bottom edge to hold a flange of a panel connected below it. Channel tracks are formed on the panels to hold strip sign elements, some of which may include accordion or spiral bound numbers or messages.
G09F 7/22 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for rotatably or swingably mounting, e.g. for boards adapted to be rotated by the wind
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
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
G09F 7/10 - Signs, plates, panels, or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits and slidably mounted
A track and cleat system includes a track attached by suction cups or other means to a window or other vertical surface. The track has a projection onto which a cleat is attached. The cleat includes a track receiving opening that fits onto the track. A banner holder is provided adjacent to the track receiving opening. The banner holder may use friction grips or magnets to hold a banner, sign or display. The cleat has an offset grip portion in a T-shape that is spaced from the banner holder and gripped by a gripper on a pole to move the banner and cleat to a display position on the track and to remove the banner and cleat from the display position by removing the cleat from the track. Various banner holding devices are provided, as well as various track and cleat shapes and various means of attachment.
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
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
A ceiling clip for mounting a sign or display includes a spool portion on which is wound a cord that is selectively unwound to a desired length and attached in a line clip for suspending the sign or display from the cord. The ceiling clip includes first and second flanges wherein the second flange is shaped to fit into a channel. The second flange is tapered for insertion into the channel and is of a width to frictionally engage the channel. Multiple ceiling clips may be inserted into the channel. The channel has magnets, hooks, interlocking cleats, or other mounting means that engage a mounting location to mount the channel, ceiling clips, and the sign or display at the mounting location with a single mounting motion. The channel may be mounted or unmounted using a gripper on a pole.
A holder for a display arm includes a body from which extend two bent arms for mounting in a pegboard or slat wall. A tapered slot at the top receives a mounting end of the display arm. The body is inverted and flipped over and magnetically attached to a steel surface by a magnet in the body. A second tapered slot at the top of the body in the inverted orientation receives a mounting end of the display arm.
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
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
A system and method for mounting a display or sign to a ceiling, wall or window frame includes an elongated channel having magnets that are affixed to a ceiling grid and mounting hooks or the like to suspend the sign or display from the channel. The channel includes high friction strips on a neck for engagement by a pole end gripper on a pole for mounting the channel on the ceiling while the user stands on the floor. End caps may be mounted on the channel. Mounting plates may be affixed to the ceiling or wall for magnetically engaging the channel. A wall mount channel includes an offset neck for gripping by the pole end gripper. A magnetic clip including a string for suspending a display may be mounted with the pole end gripper. An embodiment of the channel includes hooks for engaging an open girder ceiling.
G09F 7/22 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for rotatably or swingably mounting, e.g. for boards adapted to be rotated by the wind
B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
A sign holder has a main portion, a sign or display holding member, a detachable portion, and a breakaway portion. The main portion has a first gripping member and at least first and second receiving members. The sign or display holding member is attached to the main portion and is arranged to releasably and frictionally hold a sign or display. The detachable portion includes a second gripping member and an engagement member. The breakaway portion detachably attaches the main portion and the detachable portion to one another. The engagement member is arranged to engage one of the first and second receiving members in a manner permitting the first and second gripping members to grip a fixture so as to hold the sign holder to the fixture.
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