Gem storage, display and inventory control system
US4387806A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42F5/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gem storage, display and inventory control system includes a storage container, a display unit, and a control package. The control package is a multi-part, folding, card type unit which includes two sheets joined by a perforated seam and a third, loose, sheet. The outer face of the first sheet contains indicia and space for describing the gem and a an aperture in which the gem itself can be received. The reverse side of the first sheet contains the customer's name, address, etc., and various sales data. The second sheet of the multi-part combination contains, on its inner surface, information comparable to that on the front of the first sheet and its reverse is essentially a postage reply card which can be used for reordering the particular gem. The third part of the control package is a loose index card which can be retained in the storage container until the inventory is replenished. The control package is receivable within a box-like storage container for inventory control and storage purposes. The display unit of the system consists of a foldable pad which is divided into three substantially equal sized sections interconnected by hinges. This pad also contains various display…
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