Michael P Eckert

US Patent:

6401942, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Mar 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/519490

Inventors:

Michael P. Eckert - Lake Bluff IL 60044

International Classification:

A47F 100

US Classification:

211 593, 211184

Abstract:

A point of sale display tray with multiple rows and product advance for each row that transforms the number of rows to accommodate varying sizes of display product and still provides product advance for each row without the need of removing parts. The point of sale display tray is a display and holding device that transforms from a primary configuration with a number of primary bays to a secondary configuration with a reduced number of secondary bays.

US Patent:

7059482, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Mar 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/395513

Inventors:

Patrick Reid - Middleton WI, US
Morton Kader - Chicago IL, US
Stephanie Husk - Atlanta GA, US
Brian Lump - Oak Park IL, US
Michael P. Eckert - Lake Bluff IL, US

Assignee:

Springs Window Fashions LP - Middleton WI

International Classification:

A47F 7/16

US Classification:

211 45, 211 50, 211118, 211 8701

Abstract:

An apparatus for displaying samples of window coverings including a base having a front and a rear and at least one suction cup mounted on the rear of the base and adapted to releasably engage a flat surface. The base includes at least one support. The support is adapted to releasably receive and hold a first fabric sample and a second fabric sample, such that the samples are suspended substantially parallel to the flat surface. The second fabric sample is positioned at a greater distance from the flat surface than the first fabric sample, to define a space between the first and second fabric samples.

US Patent:

20040070317, Apr 15, 2004

Filed:

Jul 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/620498

Inventors:

Michael Eckert - Lake Bluff IL, US

International Classification:

A47B081/06

US Classification:

312/009460, 312/009580

Abstract:

A display device for holding DVDs, video cassettes and/or other similar content media, includes a housing having a substantially tubular shape with a lateral opening; a case disposed in the lateral opening and rotatable about an axis with respect to said housing; and a shelf adapted to hold a stack of media articles. The case is rotatable between an open position, in which the content media can be removed from the shelf, and a closed position in which the articles are inaccessible. A lock is also provided to selectively prevent or block movement of the case.

US Patent:

20060180603, Aug 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/059273

Inventors:

Michael Eckert - Lake Bluff IL, US

Assignee:

Design Phase, Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

B65G 59/00
G07F 11/16

US Classification:

221279000, 211059300

Abstract:

A display and dispensing device including a dispensing end, and a rearward end for a product having a predetermined height and thickness, the device comprising: a base member extending between the dispensing end and the rearward end, the base member including an upward projecting product stop at the dispensing end the base member further including a notch disposed therethrough proximate the dispensing end to facilitate product removal by a purchaser; a ceiling member including a ceiling panel above the base member, the ceiling panel and base member defining a path between the dispensing end and the rearward end for lateral product movement; and a biasing mechanism biased toward the dispensing end, the biasing mechanism biasing a product within the device against an inner surface of the product stop; wherein the distance between the ceiling member and base member defines a clearance which is sufficient to permit the product to traverse the stop when the product is moved vertically within the device, thereby allowing the product to be removed from the device.

US Patent:

D377713, May 8, 1990

Filed:

Jul 29, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/891605

Inventors:

William C. Cesaroni - Glenview IL
Anthony M. Kulusic - Chicago IL
Michael P. Eckert - Prospect Heights IL

Assignee:

Bally Manufacturing Corporation - Chicago IL

US Classification:

D21 38

Address:

3053 Birch Holw Way, Columbus, OH 43231

VIN:

WP0AA29867U761821

Make:

PORSCHE

Model:

CAYMAN

Year:

2007