Food display with shelving system
US7971943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J39/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A food storage device for storing a food product, a shelf positioned at least partially within the housing, and a coupling assembly coupling the shelf to the housing and adjustable (e.g., infinitely) to position the shelf in one of a plurality of different angles relative to the housing. Preferably, the housing comprises a frame creating a surface coupled to the coupling assembly, and a translucent panel coupled to the frame to facilitate viewing food product positioned in the housing. In one embodiment, the coupling assembly comprises a magnetic assembly including a magnet secured to the shelf and magnetically coupled to the housing. Preferably, the magnetic assembly further comprises a magnet holder secured to the shelf, wherein the magnet is secured to the holder. In this embodiment, the magnet can be secured to the magnet holder by an intermediate material (e.g., plastic) positioned between the magnet and the magnet holder. The coupling assembly preferably includes a bracket that is positioned in an opening in the shelf. For example, the bracket can include an upper protrusion that engages an upper surface of the shelf and a lower protrusion that engages a lower surface of the …
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