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Rack merchandising system

US6405880B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2001
Grant dateJun 18, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F7/28
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A rack merchandising system comprising a movable pallet base having openings to receive lifting forks, and a central support structure, the central support structure perpendicularly attached to the moveable pallet base and having two vertically extending sides. The central support structure may also comprise at least one transverse support member extending between the two vertically extending sides. The system further has at least two vertical upright supports that are spaced apart from each other and are located at or near a peripheral edge of a top surface of the movable pallet base, each vertically extending side being aligned with one of the vertical upright supports. The system further has at least one inclined shelf having a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side and the fourth sides being parallel to each other and perpendicular to the second and third sides. The system further comprises a first attachment means for attaching the shelf to the central support structure, wherein the central support structure supports the shelf at a first side of the shelf, and a second attachment means for attaching the shelf to the vertical upright supports…

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