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    • 专利摘要:
    An apparatus for displaying eyeglasses which contains a display panel removably attached to from about 2 to about 9 wall mount rails. The display panel has at least about 10 first clips attached to it, and at least about 10 second clips removably attached to the first clips.An accessory structure, such as an eyeglass holder, is attached to each of the second clips.
    公开号:CA2300623A1
    申请号:C2300623
    申请日:2000-03-10
    公开日:2000-09-12
    发明作者:Martin S. Cross；Andre Van Der Linde；Adrian W. Pynenburg
    申请人:Storeimage Programs Inc；
    IPC主号:A47F7-02
    专利说明:
    ' . ' ~nl CA 02300623 2000-06-06 APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING EYEGLASSES AND ACCESSORIES Field of the invention An apparatus for displaying eyeglasses and eyeglass accessories which is comprised of a multiplicity of horizontally extending wall mount rails, display panel removably attached to said wall mount rails, a first clip attached to the display panel, and a second clip removably attached to the first clip. Back~ound of the invention Eyeglass display racks are well known to those skilled in the art and are described, e.g., in United States patents 5,861,941, 5,839,708, 5,819,957, and the like. The disclosure of each of these United States patents is hereby incorporated by reference into this specification.To the best of applicants' knowledge, none of the prior art eyeglass display systems can readily be set up or removed from a retail establishment, and can readily be provided with a substantial number of differently colored components, and are capable of displaying a wide range of eyeglasses and eyeglass accessories. It is an object of this invention to provide an eyeglass display system with these advantages. This and other objects of the invention will be more readily apparent upon an examination of the drawings and of the specification which follows. Summary of the invention In accordance with this invention, there is provided an apparatus for displaying eyeglasses and eyeglass accessories. The apparatus contains a multiplicity of wall mount rails, display panel removably attached to said wall mount rails, a first clip attached to the display ' " . ' ' CA 02300623 2000-06-06 panel, and a second clip removably attached to the first clip. Brief description of the drawings The claimed invention will be described by reference to the following drawings, in which like numerals refer to like elements, and in which:Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred eyeglass display system of the invention;Figure 2 is a partial exploded view of the eyeglass display system of Figure 1;Figure 3 is a partial exploded view of the system of Figure 1, illustrating how two clips used in such system are attached to each other;Figures 4, 5, and 6 illustrate how the second clip assembly of the system of Figure 1 is preferably assembled; Figure 7 is a front view of the system of Figure 1; Figure 8 is a side view of the system of Figure l;Figures 9A and 9B are partial views illustrating how the display panel of the apparatus of Figure 1 is removably attached to a preferred wall mount rail;Figure 10 is a perspective view of one preferred accessory structure which may be used in applicants' claimed system;Figure 11 is a perspective view of another preferred accessory structure which may be used in conjunction with applicants' claimed system;Figures 12 and 14 are each perspective views of other preferred accessory structures which may be used in conjunction with applicants' claimed system;Figure 14A is an exploded view of a framing system which may be used in conjunction with the apparatus of this invention;
    Figure 14B is a sectional view of the aluminum framing member of the framing system of Figure 14A;Figure 15 is a perspective view of one preferred clip used in the system of this invention;and Figure 16 is a perspective view of another preferred clip used in the system of this invention. Description of the preferred embodiments Figure 1 is perspective view of a system 10 for displaying a multiplicity of eyeglasses 12.In the embodiment depicted, only eyeglasses are being displayed with system 10. In other embodiments, not shown, other accessory items, such as eyeglass cleaner fluid, eyeglass straps, eyeglass cases, and the like, also may be displayed.Referring to Figure 1, it will be seen that, in the preferred embodiment depicted, a multiplicity of wall mount rails 14, 16, 18, and 20 are used. One may use from about 2 to about 9 of such wall mount rails, but it generally is preferred to use from 2 to about 6 of such wall mount rails. In one embodiment, from about 3 to about 5 of such wall mount rails are used.Any of the wall mount rails known to the art may be used in system 10 as long as they possess means for attaching such rails to a wall, and means for removably attaching a display panel to the rails.Figure 2 is a partial exploded view of the eyeglass display system 10. Referring to Figure 2, it will be seen that a panel 22 whose back surface 24 is comprised of a multiplicity of hangers 26 may be removably attached to a multiplicity of wall mount rails 16, 18, and 20 which are attached to a wall 28. One preferred wall mount rail which may be used in the system 10 of this CA 02300623 2000-06-06 , ~i invention is illustrated in Figures 9A and 9B.Referring to Figure 9A, and in the preferred embodiment depicted therein, it will be seen that wall mount rail 16 is attached to wall 28 by means of conventional fastener 30. In the preferred embodiment depicted, wall mount rail is comprised of an extrusion capping 32 which snaps over the extrusion body 34. In one preferred embodiment, extrusion body 34 is formed from plywood.The extrusion capping 32, in addition to hiding the presence of the fastener 30, can be supplied in different colors, depending upon the desire of the customer. Furthermore, in the embodiment depicted in Figures 9A and 9B, it also is comprised of channels 36 and 38 which may be used to connect a decor strip or other inserts. Referring to Figure 1, it will be seen that portions of wall mounts rails 14, 16, 18, and 20 are often visible even with panels attached to them, and thus it is often desirable to have decor strips and or other information (such as words or pictures) inserted into channels 36.Referring again to Figure 9A, it will be seen that hanger 26 is attached to display panel 22 by means of fastener 40. The hanger 26 is moved in the direction of arrow 42 until hanger surface 44 mates with wall mount rail surface and, simultaneously, safety clip 48 engages surface 50. As will be apparent, when these conditions occur, as depicted in Figure 9B, display panel 22 is securely and removably attached to wall mount rail 16. As will also be apparent, and as is illustrated in Figure 1, when a multiplicity of such wall mount rails are so attached to a multiplicity of such hangers, a very secure connection is made.Other fastening means may be used instead of the means depicted in Figures 9A and 9Bas long as they provide means for removably connecting the display panel to a multiplicity of ' , ' ° ) CA 02300623 2000-06-06 wall hangers.Referring again to Figure 1, and in the preferred embodiment depicted, it will be seen that a eyeglass panel 22, a mirror panel 52, a graphics panel 54, a header panel 56, and other appropriate panels (not shown) may be attached by means of the rail/hanger system illustrated in Figures 9A and 9B.In one embodiment, not shown, storage cabinets containing eyeglass accessories (such as eyeglass cases, eyeglass cleaner, and the like) may be attached to one or more of wall mount rails 14, 16, 18, and/or 20 by the means depicted in Figures 9A and 9B.Figure 2 is a side view of display panel 22. Any conventional display panel may be used as panel 22. Thus, by way of illustration, one may use one or more of the display panels disclosed in United States patents 5,593,045, 5,337,903, 5,281,957, 5,255,796, 4,890,745, 4,723,666, 4,671,416, 4,157,760, D374,366, D373,949, and the like. The entire disclosure of each of these United States patents is hereby incorporated by reference into this specification.It is preferred that display panel 22 be substantially rectangular and have a panel thickness of from about 0.1 to about 0.8 inches.In one embodiment, the panel is an integral structure comprised of only one material, such as hardboard. In another embodiment, illustrated in Figures 14A and 14B, a substrate (such as hardboard) is framed by a framing system.Figure 14A is an exploded view of one preferred framing system 60 which may be used in this invention. A system similar to the system depicted is sold as "Speed Frame" by the Storeimage Programs, Inc. of Brantford, Ontario.Referring to Figure 14A, it will be seen that the framing system 60 is comprised of an :_ --) CA 02300623 2000-06-06 aluminum extrusions 62 connected to each other by corner connectors 64 and comprising a channel 66 within which hardboard panel 22 may be received. The hardboard panel 22 may have one or more orifices 68 to receive a clip 58. Attached to the back surface 24 of hardboard panel 22 is plywood hanger 26 by means of a conventional fastener (not shown in Figure 19A).Attached to a wall (not shown in Figure 14A) is a plywood hanger 34 which, in the embodiment depicted, is covered extrusion capping 32.Figure 14B is a sectional view of one preferred embodiment of aluminum extrusion 62.Panel 22 is adapted to be received within slot 66. Corner connector 64 is adapted to be received within slot 74. Slot 76 can be used for double-sided signage, as required.Referring again to Figure 2, panel 22 may consist essentially of a relatively lightweight material such as, e.g., polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride, and the like. Panel 22 generally has a substantially rectilinear shape and may range, e.g., from about 12" x 12" to about 4' by 8'.It is preferred to have panel 22 framed by a metal framing system similar to or identical to the aluminum framing system depicted in Figures 14A and 14B in order to reduce warpage.Referring to Figure 3, it will be seen that panel is comprised of a multiplicity of cut outs 68 adapted to receive clip 58 (see Figure 14A). In the preferred embodiment depicted in Figure 3, both cut out 68 and clip 58 have a substantially square cross-sectional shape. In other embodiments, not shown, other complementary cross-sectional shapes may be used.When panel 22 is used to display eyeglasses, it is preferred to have at least about one cutout 68, and one corresponding clip 58, for each eyeglass to be displayed. It is preferred that the panel 22-comprise at least about 10 cutouts 68 per panel. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, the eyeglass panel 22 contains 58 such cut outs. a CA 02300623 2000-06-06 Figure 15 is a perspective view of one preferred embodiment of clip 58. In the preferred embodiment depicted, ribs and flexible tabs 72 help grip the panel 22 after the clip 58 is force fitted into the orifice 68 of the panel. A channel 78 may be utilized to remvvably connect other accessory structure to the panel.In the embodiment depicted, channel 78 extends around the entire perimeter of clip 58. Channel 78 generally has a width of from about 0.06" to about 0.125".In another embodiment, not shown, the channel 78 only extends around two opposing parallel sides of the clip 58.It is preferred that clip 58 consist essentially of injection moldable plastic. In one aspect of this embodiment, a graphical display and/or a company logo or printed on one end of the clip.Referring again to Figure 3, it will be seen that a second clip 80 is adapted to be removably attached to clip 58 and, in particular, to the channel 78 of such clip. The preferred structure of clip 80 is shown in more detail in Figure 16.Referring to Figure 16, it will be seen that clip 80 is attached to some accessory structure 82 which is described elsewhere in this specification. The clip 80 is comprised of a slot defined by a bottom surface, side surfaces 86 and 88, and inwardly-extending lips 90 and 92. The inwardly extending lips 90 and 92 fit within channel 78 of clip 58. The stop surface 94 of clip 80 abuts against the top surface 96 of clip 58 to form a secure connection when the two clips are removably attached to each other.Referring again to Figure 3, and in the preferred embodiment depicted, the clip 80 is moved in the direction of arrow 98 to removably connect it to clip 58. In the preferred embodiment depicted in Figure 3, the accessory structure 82 is an eyeglass holder. Means for ~ CA 02300623 2000-06-06 ' producing the eyeglass holder 82 are described in more detail in Figures 4,5, and 6.Referring to Figures 4, 5, and 6, it will be seen that legs 100 and 102 may be removably connected to each other through slots 104 and 106 to form accessory structure 82 connected to clip 80. As will be apparent, and referring to Figure 3, the presence of slots 108 and 110 assists in securely mounting the arms 112 and 114 of eyeglasses 12. Similarly, the presence of slot assists in securely mounting the bridge 118 of eyeglasses 12.The accessory structure 82 may consist essentially of plastic or metal. Because it can be readily assembled, and disassembled, it can easily be stored.The accessory structure may be different in form and/or function than the accessory structure 82 depicted in Figures 4, 5, and 6. Some or all of the clips 80 may be connected to one accessory structure, such as structure 82, and some or all of the clips 80 may be connected to another accessory structure. In one embodiment, e.g., at least eight of the clips 80 are used to attach a storage bin. In another embodiment, e.g., at least two of the clips 80 are used to attach a shelf.Thus, by way of illustration and not limitation, one may use the accessory structure 120 illustrated in Figure 10. This accessory structure preferably comprises metal wires 122 and 124;metal wire 124 is connected to metal clip 80, which can be removably attached to clip 58. Arubber tip 126 serves to cushion the eyeglasses (not shown) and also serves to prevent injury.Figure 11 is a perspective view of an accessory structure 128, which forms an adjustable bin. A multiplicity of clips 80 (not shown) are attached to the back surface of bin 128 and are adapted to connect to clips 58. The bin 128 contains several adjustable dividers 130.Figure 12 is a partial perspective view of an accessory structure in the form of a shelf ~ CA 02300623 2000-06-06 support 132 adapted, in conjunction with another such shelf support (not shown), to support shelf 134.Figure 13 is a partial perspective view of an accessory structure in the form of an eyeglass strap holder In one embodiment, not shown, the clips 58 and 80 are modified so that they are magnetically attached to each other rather than being attached by means of channel 78 and arms 90 and 92.It is to be understood that the aforementioned description is illustrative only and that changes can be made in the apparatus, in the ingredients and their proportions, and in the sequence of combinations and process steps, as well as in other aspects of the invention discussed herein, without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
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    [1] 1. An apparatus for displaying eyeglasses, wherein said apparatus is comprised of from about 2 to about 9 wall mount rails, and a first display panel removably attached to said wall mount rails, at least about 10 first clips attached to said first display panel, and at least about 10 second clips removably attached to said first clips, wherein:(a) said first display panel is comprised means for removably attaching said panel to said wall mounts;(b) said first display panel is comprised of a front surface, a back surface, and at least about 10 cutouts extending from said front surface to said back surface, wherein said first clips are disposed in said cut outs, (c) each of said first clips is comprised of a channel extending around at least a portion of the perimeter of said first clip, and (d) each of said second clips is comprised of two inwardly extending arms disposed within said channel.
    [2] 2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said first display panel is comprised of a panel substrate disposed within an aluminum frame.
    [3] 3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said panel substrate consists essentially of hardboard.
    [4] 4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said wall mount rails is comprised of a body an a capping disposed over said body.
    [5] 5. The apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said body consists essentially of plywood.
    [6] 6. The apparatus as recited in claim 5, wherein said capping consists essentially of plastic.
    [7] 7. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said apparatus is comprised of from about 2 to about 6 of said wall mount rails.
    [8] 8. The apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said apparatus is comprised of from about 3 to about 5 of said wall mount rails.
    [9] 9. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further comprising a second display panel.
    [10] 10. The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said second display panel is comprised of a graphics display.
    [11] 11. The apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein said second display panel is comprised of a mirror.
    [12] 12. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said cutouts has a substantially square cross-sectional shape.
    [13] 13. The apparatus as recited in claim 12, wherein each of said first clips has a substantially square cross-sectional shape.
    [14] 14. The apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein each of said first clips is comprised of a first flexible tab and a second flexible tab.
    [15] 15. The apparatus as recited in claim 14, wherein each of said first clips is comprised of a multiplicity of ribs.
    [16] 16. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein at least about eight of said second clips are attached to a storage bin.
    [17] 17. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein at least about two of said second clips are each attached to shelf support.
    [18] 18. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein at least about 48 of said second clips are each attached to an eyeglass support.
    [19] 19. The apparatus as recited in claim 18, wherein said eyeglass support is comprised of a first arm and a second arm removably attached to each other.
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