Shelf assembly with powered back panels
US10617229B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2220/0077
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shelf assembly includes a plurality of fins, a plurality of powered back panels and a plurality of shelves. Each powered back panel has a pair of conductive uprights that are vertically oriented and horizontally spaced apart, is located between two of the plurality of fins and is electrically coupled to another of the plurality of powered back panels. Each shelf is mounted to and electrically coupled to the pair of conductive uprights of the powered back panel and is configured to power a plurality of lights located on the shelf based on the electrical coupling of each shelf to the pair of conductive uprights. Two of the plurality of shelves mounted to the same powered back panel and two of the plurality of fins located on either side of that same powered back panel are configured to form a cuboid with an open front to display merchandise.
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