Title: Modular rack for displaying merchandise

Abstract: A modular rack is formed of two identical end members each with three vertically spaced openings. The end members are interconnected by tubular storage compartments which fit within each of the openings. A rectangular display card is fitted into a vertical slot laterally adjacent each of the end openings in at least one of the end members with the display card being adapted to carry a sample of the merchandise within the adjacent compartment. Additional rack units can be stacked on top of one another or can be connected together in endwise adjacency. When racks are connected in endwise adjacency the vertical slots of the two abutting end members can be coaligned so that a splicing board can be interfitted into the slots to lock the abutting end members together.

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Inventors: Mitchell, Patrick J. (Tukwila, WA, US)

Application Number: 881419
Filing Date: 1978-02-27
Publication_date: 1979-12-18
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Primary Class(es): 211/60.1 211/45, 211/189
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

449734	Apr, 1891	Eastman	312/287.
2545171	Mar, 1951	Schroeder	211/60.
2992012	Jul, 1961	Herold	211/60.
3164185	Jan, 1965	Ingoldt	211/60.
3287075	Nov, 1966	Batke et al.	312/108.
3529730	Sep, 1970	Thompson	211/84.
3552579	Jan, 1971	Simon et al.	211/126.
3746178	Jul, 1973	Wagschal	211/194.
3757934	Sep, 1973	Taub	40/124.
3986756	Oct, 1976	Kranich	312/117.

Other Refs: 550178947357

Oct, 1956	IT
Jan, 1964	GB

Primary Examiner: Bonck, Rodney H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Seed, Berry, Vernon & Baynham