Jon J Walker

US Patent:

6944981, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Apr 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/424434

Inventors:

Dennis D. Garberg - Overland Park KS, US
Steve Kucharski - Olathe KS, US
Jon Walker - Overland Park KS, US
Mark J. Hunter - Omaha NE, US

Assignee:

Dennis Garberg & Associates, Inc. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

G09F003/00

US Classification:

40308, 4060603, 280 33992, 186 27

Abstract:

A mobile dispensing display, method for conversion of shopping cart into dispensing display and a method of advertising and dispensing products involves the use of a conventional shopping cart. The shopping cart is provided from a store where the promotional activity is to be conducted and converted into a mobile dispensing display by mounting an advertising display onto the basket and mounting a product sample support panel on the shopping cart over the child seat. The mobile display may be moved intermittently to advantageous locations throughout the store where shoppers congregate. Product to be sold and/or sampled, as well as coupons or other promotional materials may be placed in the cart, whereby the cart becomes a mobile promotional and sales display as the user functions as a shoppers assistant providing information, samples or coupons. The user is not restricted to a single location, and may maintain personal and promotional items under direct supervision.

US Patent:

7195155, Mar 27, 2007

Filed:

Jun 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/859760

Inventors:

Dennis D. Garberg - Overland Park KS, US
Steve Kucharski - Olathe KS, US
Jon Walker - Overland Park KS, US
Mark J. Hunter - Omaha NE, US

Assignee:

Dennis Garberg & Associates, Inc. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

G06K 7/01

US Classification:

235383, 280 33992, 40308

Abstract:

A mobile dispensing display, method for conversion of shopping cart into dispensing display and a method of advertising and dispensing products involves the use of a conventional shopping cart. The shopping cart is provided from a store where the promotional activity is to be conducted and converted into a mobile dispensing display by mounting an advertising display onto the basket and mounting a product sample support panel on the shopping cart over the child seat. The mobile display may be moved intermittently to advantageous locations throughout the store where shoppers congregate. Product to be sold and/or sampled, as well as coupons or other promotional materials may be placed in the cart, whereby the cart becomes a mobile promotional and sales display as the user functions as a shoppers assistant providing information, samples or coupons. The user is not restricted to a single location, and may maintain personal and promotional items under direct supervision.