David S Ireland

US Patent:

63118521, Nov 6, 2001

Filed:

Aug 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/379251

Inventors:

David S. Ireland - Akron OH

Assignee:

Darko Company, Inc. - Twinsburg OH

International Classification:

A47F 104

US Classification:

211 592

Abstract:

A fixture (10) for displaying merchandise such as cans (C) includes shelves (15) having slots (17) in their upper surface (16). A plurality of inserts (20) divides the shelves (15) into rows of merchandise receiving areas. The inserts (20) each include a base member (21) having a tab (22) in one embodiment, and a plurality of tabs (22, 26) in another embodiment, each adapted to be received in a slot (17). A divider strip extending upwardly from the base member (21), and rails (25) extending upwardly from the base member (21) at its lateral edges. The rails (25) of adjacent inserts (20) provide a surface on which the cans (C) may rest, and the shelves (15) may be inclined so that the cans (C) may slide on the rails (25) toward the front of the shelves (15). A bracket (27) is mounted at the front of the shelves (15) to keep the cans (C) on the shelves (15), and the bracket can carry an indicia displaying insert (35) therein.

US Patent:

62269100, May 8, 2001

Filed:

Jun 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/327267

Inventors:

David S. Ireland - Akron OH

Assignee:

Darko Company, Inc. - Twinsburg OH

International Classification:

G09F 320

US Classification:

4066103

Abstract:

A bracket (10) includes a back wall (18) having hooks (19, 20) to engage hooks (14, 15) on the edge (13) of a shelf (11). A ledge (16) is formed at one end of the wall (18) and a hinge (26) is formed at the other end of the wall (18). The hinge (26) connects the wall (18) to a cover (25) such that when the cover (25) is pivoted relative to the wall (18), the ledge (16) and any indicia (34) positioned on the ledge (16) is exposed. A transparent panel (30) is connected to the cover (25) and is spaced from the cover (25) to form a channel (31) therebetween. An insert (32) carrying indicia (33) may be received in the channel (31), and the indicia (33) is thereby visible through the panel (30).

US Patent:

63186845, Nov 20, 2001

Filed:

Jan 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/490428

Inventors:

David S. Ireland - Akron OH
Jeffry A. Myler - Stow OH

Assignee:

Darko Company, Inc. - Twinsburg OH

International Classification:

F16M 1100

US Classification:

248201

Abstract:

A valance assembly (10) for a merchandising fixture (11) includes a bracket (15) positioned at both longitudinal ends of the valance assembly (10) and adapted to be connected to the fixture (11). An arm (16) is pivotally carried by each bracket (15), and a panel (39) extends between the arms (16). The panel (39) is formed with a nose (40) at one lateral edge thereof and an attachment assembly (41) along the other lateral edge thereof. The longitudinal edges of the nose (40) and the attachment assembly (41) are received in a hollowed-out area (29) formed in each of the arms (16), and the panel (39) is connected to the arms (16) at that location. Each bracket (15) includes a flexible arm (26) having a notch (27) therein. Each arm (16) includes a cam surface (35) having a lug (36) formed thereon. When the arms (16) are pivoted relative to the brackets (15) to move the panel (39) from a generally vertical orientation to a generally horizontal orientation, the cam surface (35) deflects the flexible arms (26) until the lug (36) is received in the notch (27) which thereby holds the panel (39) in the horizontal orientation.