Supports: cabinet structure – Knockdown or setup type
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-31
2001-02-13
Barfield, Anthony D. (Department: 3636)
Supports: cabinet structure
Knockdown or setup type
C312S258000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06186607
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a display and storage unit and more particularly to a display and storage unit used for storing and displaying various products for sale and use.
Many department stores and malls have specialized departments or areas for gift wrapping. In particular, once a purchase of a product or a gift is made, the customer must locate and proceed to the specific location within the store or mall in order to get a purchased item gift wrapped. Not only is this inconvenient for the customer, it also takes up valuable space in the store which could be used for displaying additional merchandise. Additionally, since such gift wrapping stations are by their very nature stationary, if a special event is being held where it would be advantageous to wrap a product immediately, such stationary locations would be unacceptable. Further, depending upon what season it is, it may be necessary to provide more than one gift wrapping location due to the high volume of shoppers requiring gift wrapping. Further, it may be necessary for a store to be remodeled and the designated location for gift wrapping may have to be moved or relocated. This adds to the cost for remodeling and also further adds to the confusion of having a customer relocate the gift wrapping department.
The present invention is designed to obviate and overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings associated with having a single specified location for gift wrapping. The present invention can be easily used to locate a display and storage unit at various locations within a department store or a mall. A display and storage unit of the present invention may be easily moved from one location to another at various times during a day. Additionally, a display and storage unit of the present invention may be stored at a remote location during the time the store is closed to be later moved to a location within the store prior to the store opening.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The display and storage unit of the present invention comprises a base unit having a front and a storage area within the base unit, a pair of movable sides attached to the base unit capable of being positioned between an open position and a closed position, a counter top attached to the front of the base unit capable of being positioned between an open position and a closed position, the counter top being positioned in the open position when the movable sides are in the open position, the pair of movable sides being secured to the counter top for securing the counter top and the sides in the open position and a display unit capable of being positioned on the base unit when the counter top and the sides are in the open position.
In another form of the present invention, a display and storage unit comprises a base unit having a front and a storage area within the base unit, a pair of movable sides attached to the base unit capable of being positioned between an open position and a closed position, a counter top attached to the front of the base unit capable of being positioned between an open position and a closed position, the counter top being positioned in the open position when the movable sides are in the open position, the pair of movable sides being secured to the counter top for securing the counter top and the sides in the open position, the movable sides further each comprising a pair of spaced apart blocks and a display unit capable of being positioned on the base unit when the counter top and the sides are in the open position, the display unit comprising a spline, the spaced apart blocks for receiving the spline for securing the display unit to the base unit.
In still another form of the present invention, a display and storage unit comprises a base unit having a front and a storage area within the base unit, a pair of movable sides attached to the base unit capable of being positioned between an open position and a closed position, a counter top attached to the front of the base unit capable of being positioned between an open position and a closed position, the counter top being positioned in the open position when the movable sides are in the open position, the pair of movable sides being secured to the counter top for securing the counter top and the sides in the open position, the movable sides each further comprising a leveling mechanism for leveling the unit when the counter top and the sides are in the open position and a display unit capable of being positioned on the base unit when the counter top and the sides are in the open positions.
In light of the foregoing comments, it will be recognized that a principal object of the present invention is to provide an improved display and storage unit for gift wrapping services and supplies.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a display and storage unit which is of simple construction and design and which can be easily employed with highly reliable results.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a display and storage unit which is easy to operate, move, and store at various locations within a department store, a mall, or at a location outside of either of the department store or the mall.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a display and storage unit which is easily assembled for use and disassembled for storage.
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Barfield Anthony D.
Fisher Michael J.
Polster Lieder Woodruff & Lucchesi LC
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