Merchandising system
First Claim
1. A merchandising system comprising:
- a first divider, a second divider, and a third divider;
a first connector and a second connector;
wherein the first connector couples the first divider and the second divider;
wherein the first connector provides for selective size adjustability between the first divider and the second divider;
wherein the second connector couples the second divider and the third divider; and
wherein the second connector provides for selective size adjustability between the second divider and the third divider.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing a merchandising system is disclosed. The merchandising system includes a first divider, a second divider, and a third divider. The merchandising system further includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector couples the first divider and the second divider. The first connector provides for selective size adjustability between the first divider and the second divider. The second connector couples the second divider and the third divider. The second connector provides for selective size adjustability between the second divider and the third divider. The connector may be provided in a variety of configurations, including teeth configured to engage with the divider. The connector may alternatively include a flexible member configured to engage and disengage with the divider.
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Citations
100 Claims
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1. A merchandising system comprising:
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a first divider, a second divider, and a third divider;
a first connector and a second connector;
wherein the first connector couples the first divider and the second divider;
wherein the first connector provides for selective size adjustability between the first divider and the second divider;
wherein the second connector couples the second divider and the third divider; and
wherein the second connector provides for selective size adjustability between the second divider and the third divider. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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16. A modular divider system comprising:
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at least three dividers configured to be spaced apart relative to each other;
at least two interfaces, wherein an individual interface is provided between two adjacent dividers and wherein the individual interface provides for selective adjustability between two adjacent dividers.
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40. The divider system of Clam 39 wherein the two adjacent dividers engage with the individual interface with a friction engagement.
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41. The divider system of Clam 39 wherein the two adjacent dividers engage with the individual interface with a “
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engagement.
- snap”
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42. A merchandising system for providing compartments for merchandise or the like comprising:
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a plurality of divider members, wherein individual divider members are spaced relative apart relative to each other; and
a plurality of connectors, wherein an individual connector is provided between two adjacent divider members and wherein the individual connector provides for selective adjustment of the spacing of the two adjacent divider members;
so that the size of the compartments is determined by the spacing of the adjacent divider members. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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52. A merchandising system for a product, the merchandising system comprising:
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at least three divider panels, the three divider panels being spaced apart relative to each other;
a first connector configured to couple a first set of adjacent divider panels; and
a second connector configured to couple a second set of adjacent divider panels;
wherein the first and second connectors further comprise a series of alternating teeth and grooves. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96)
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68. A divider system for providing selective size adjustment of compartments for merchandise or the like comprising:
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a first panel;
a first interface coupled to the first panel;
a second panel coupled to the first interface;
a second interface coupled to the second panel; and
a third panel coupled to the second interface;
wherein the first and second panels may be selectively moved relative to each other;
wherein the second and third panels may be selectively moved relative to each other.
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97. A merchandising system having a number of dividers, wherein a pair of adjacent dividers forms a facing, and the merchandising system has at least two facings, the merchandising system comprising:
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at least one connector provided between each pair of dividers;
wherein the connector provides for the selective width adjustment of a facing without altering the width of an adjacent facing.
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98. A method of repairing a divider system, the divider system having sets of adjacent divider panels, the method comprising:
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providing a connector between each set of adjacent divider panels;
wherein the connector provides for the selective width adjustability of the set of adjacent divider panels.
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99. A merchandising system comprising:
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two divider panels, each divider panel having at least one leg provided on a bottom side of the divider panel;
a connector provided between the two divider panels;
wherein the connector further comprises an index of grooves and teeth configured to selectively coact with the at least one leg of the two divider panels.
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100. A method for providing selective spacing adjustment for a merchandising system, the merchandising system having a number of panels, the method comprising:
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providing a number of connectors, wherein an individual connector is provided between two adjacent panels;
selectively engaging and disengaging the connector with one or more adjacent panels to provide for selective width adjustment of adjacent panels;
wherein adjusting the width of a first set of dividers does not alter the width of a second set of adjacent dividers.
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Specification