Supports: cabinet structure – Show-case type – With compartments
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-22
2001-03-27
Brown, Peter R. (Department: 3636)
Supports: cabinet structure
Show-case type
With compartments
C312S249200, C211S078000, C211S131100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06206493
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
Not Applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a point of purchase display case and display modules for use in the home. Collectibles, such as stuffed animals, dolls, miniatures or toys may be housed within the display case.
2. Discussion of Related Art
Point of purchase display cases and merchandise racks for use in commercial establishments are well known. Since they are designed for commercial use, they are generally not found in the home.
Collectibles have become increasingly popular as the current BEANIE BABIES craze has shown, which has created a need for owners to store their collectibles in the home. In addition to mere storage, owners want their collectibles displayed for their enjoyment and for show to others. Further, in addition to storage and display, the owners may want contamination of their collectibles minimized. A display case or merchandise rack would fulfill these objectives, but it must be designed for use in the home to meet commercial acceptance by individual collectible owners.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One aspect of the invention resides in a modular display structure that has a base and a transparent cover. The base and cover may separate to allow insertion of a collectible and may then join to close them and contain the collectible. The base and cover cooperate to define a top, a bottom and sides.
Another aspect of the invention resides in a stationary display structure having a column sandwiched between two compartment holders. Each holder is wider than the column and defines partitions spaced apart from each other. The partitions on one holder are in registry with counterparts in the other holder. The modular display structure may be inserted between any pair of neighboring partitions of both holders that are in registry and then snapped into place.
A base may be provided beneath a lower one of the holders and either a top is placed on the upper one of the holders or additional stacking is effected with further columns and holders such that the columns are in alignment with each other and thus the holders are each in alignment with each other.
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Curtis Kenneth
Sanchez-Levin Vilma
Brown Peter R.
Cobrin & Gittes
Collector's Museum, LLC
Fisher Michael J.
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