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Inventory restraining device for merchandise display hook

US4217986A · kind A · utility

13Cited by
8References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 1978
Grant dateAug 19, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 8, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44906
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A generally horseshoe shaped inventory restraining device of a unitary and resilient construction comprising two arms extending from a base and having inner walls which define a longitudinally extending re-entrant cavity therebetween for clipping onto and tight securement to a rod-like merchandise display hook. A method is presented for using the device in conjunction with the merchandise display hook.

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