Deposit and collection receptacles – Separate inlet and outlet openings
Reexamination Certificate
1997-02-19
2001-06-26
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3628)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Separate inlet and outlet openings
C232S00100D, C232S044000, C312S211000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06250546
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to merchandising units, and more particularly, to merchandising units for ordering of photofinishing services, displaying of associated photographic products, and storing of product inventory.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various different merchandising units are presently available for displaying of products and providing of services. Single use cameras and photographic films are typically sold by placing them in a merchandising display unit wherein customers can self-serve themselves by taking the desired number and type of products. It is also known to provide self-service units where customers can order photofinishing services. However, these two type self-serve units are separate and distinct units. Furthermore, prior art merchandising units do not typically take into consideration the storage of an inventory, or showcasing of products in a-secure manner.
The present invention provides a unique combined storage, display, and order merchandising unit. The unit includes a workstation whereby a customer can obtain an order envelope, fill out the order envelope, and drop off the envelope for ordering photofinishing services. Additionally, the merchandising unit includes display sections which are used for displaying of associated products. The various display sections and workstation are arranged such that a secure storage area is provided. Further, the display unit is designed to provide a degree of privacy when filling out orders for photofinishing services. A display case is provided which allows featuring of products in a relatively secure manner.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided a combined photofinishing storage, display, and ordering merchandising unit, comprising:
an order workstation having a front wall, and a writing surface extending from the wall, a dispenser for dispensing order envelopes, and a collection bin for receiving filled order envelopes;
a pair of display sections for displaying of merchandise, one of said display sections being positioned on each side of the order workstation so as to define a storage area between the pair of display sections and workstation, at least one of the display sections is movable so as to allow access to the storage area; and
a display tower disposed adjacent the shelf for highlighting a featured product or providing a product display area.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention there is provided a combined photofinishing storage, display, and ordering merchandising unit, comprising:
an order workstation having a dispenser for dispensing order envelopes for ordering of photofinishing services, a writing surface for filling out of the order envelopes, and a collection bin for receiving filled order envelopes containing photographic materials;
a pair of display sections for displaying of photographic merchandise, one of said display sections is positioned on each side of the order workstation; and
a display tower disposed adjacent the shelf.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention there is provided a combined photofinishing display, and ordering merchandising unit, comprising:
an order workstation having a front wall having substantially S shaped configuration such that one end is forward of the other end, and a planar writing surface extending from the wall;
a pair of display sections for displaying of merchandise, one of the display sections being positioned on each side of the order workstation; and
a display tower disposed adjacent the shelf and at the back end of the shelf so as provide a semi-private writing area.
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Alesina Inna
Bradley David W.
Hadtke Frederick B.
Karsten Richard A.
Toh Kiat-Cheong
Browne Lynne H.
Eastman Kodak Company
Miller William L.
Pincelli Frank
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