Method and apparatus for retail display of cabinets, countertops and related items
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47B-046/00
출원번호
US-0286503
(2002-11-01)
발명자
/ 주소
Wells,Andrew D.
Weary, III,Rollin D.
출원인 / 주소
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
Czarnowski Exhibit Service Specialists
대리인 / 주소
Calfee, Halter, & Griswold LLP
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
6인용 특허 :
27
초록▼
A portable, modular apparatus for displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting. The displayed fixtures can be cabinets, cabinets or the like and allow for display in a finished look to allow consumers to view the fixtures in a finished setting. A method of displaying fixtures a
A portable, modular apparatus for displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting. The displayed fixtures can be cabinets, cabinets or the like and allow for display in a finished look to allow consumers to view the fixtures in a finished setting. A method of displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting wherein the portions of the display are preassembled prior to in-store set up, thereby allowing quick and easy in-store set up of the display.
대표청구항▼
We claim: 1. A fixture display system comprising: a frame comprising an upright portion and a portion forming a plane that lies flat against the ground and is substantially perpendicular to the upright portion; one or more baseboards attached to said frame; one or more display items affixed to said
We claim: 1. A fixture display system comprising: a frame comprising an upright portion and a portion forming a plane that lies flat against the ground and is substantially perpendicular to the upright portion; one or more baseboards attached to said frame; one or more display items affixed to said base-board; wherein said display items include at least one structure that rests on and is supported by said portion that lies flat against the ground; and a rotatable end cap attached to a side portion of said frame by a support means. 2. The fixture display system of claim 1 wherein said rotatable end cap comprises two or more display panels. 3. The fixture display system of claim 2 wherein said rotatable end cap comprises a foot located at a base of the end cap at a center of axis of the end cap. 4. The fixture display system of claim 1 further comprising one or more sets of display drawers or doors attached to said end cap. 5. A method of displaying cabinets, countertops, and the like comprising the steps of: forming a structural frame; securing a baseboard to said frame by any conventional securing means; fastening one or more display items to the baseboard by any conventional securing means thereby forming a display; transporting the display to a location of sales; setting the display in the location of sales; and attaching an end cap to the display, wherein the end cap comprises two or more display panels which are connected to the display by a support structure and wherein the end cap rests on a foot at the center of axis of the end cap such as to allow the end cap to rotate the display panels. 6. The method of claim 5 further comprising the steps of forming at least one additional display and arranging said display and said at least one additional display separately or as a joined unit. 7. The method of claim 6 wherein pin frame connectors are used to join two displays together. 8. The method of claim 6 wherein the displays are set up back-to-back with the display items facing outward in opposite directions. 9. The method of claim 6 wherein the displays are connected together at approximately a right angle. 10. The method of claim 6 wherein a total of six displays are arranged such that two sets of two displays are connected at approximate right angles and are placed opposite and inverse to one another and two other display units are placed against the back of the free sides of the connected displays. 11. A fixture display system comprising: two or more frames, each frame having a set of ends, wherein said two or more frames are connected at one of each of their respective ends at approximate right angles by a means for connecting said two or more frames, wherein each of said two or more frames comprise an upright portion and a portion forming a plane that lies flat against the ground and is substantially perpendicular to the upright portion; one or more baseboards attached to said frame; one or more display items affixed to said base-board; wherein said display items include at least one structure that rests on and is supported by said portion that lies flat against the ground. 12. A method of displaying cabinets, countertops, and the like comprising the steps of: forming a structural frame; securing a baseboard to said frame by any conventional securing means; securing one or more display items to the baseboard by any conventional securing means thereby forming a display; transporting the display to a location of sales; setting the display in the location of sales; and attaching an end cap to the display, wherein the end cap comprises two or more display panels which are connected to the display by a support structure and wherein the end cap rests on a foot at the center of axis of the end cap such as to allow the end cap to rotate the display panels. 13. The method of claim, 5 wherein said fixtures include one or more of base cabinets, cupboards, shelves, drawers, vanities and countertops, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwave ovens and ranges, shelving systems, bookcases, sinks, toilets, showers, spas, lighting fixtures, safes, fireplaces, desks and office systems.
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