Inductively coupled product positioning system
US8910801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F5/0043
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A product positioning apparatus for use on display shelves is provided. The system has a track with opposed sides, and a front portion that houses an inductive transmission coil. A product pusher is coupled to the track, and is guided down the track along the sides. The pusher has an inductive receiving coil in it, that provides power to a display element on the front face of the pusher, when the receiving coil is in proximity to the transmission coil within the track. The system also includes a biasing element that biases the pusher to the front of the track. A forward stop element is coupled directly in front of the track, and stops products on the track at the front of the shelf.
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