Container Display Device

Abstract

A container display device configured to abut a wall and display at least one container. Such a device can include a first face positioned about 45 degrees from the wall and extending along a first plane, and a second connected to the first face, positioned about 45 degrees from the wall, and extending along a second plane about 90 degrees from the first plane. A container has a container width and a container length greater than the container width, and the second face can include a support structure configured to statically support the container that extends lengthwise away from the second face and parallel to the first plane.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention pertains to container display devices for displaying containers and methods of using the same.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Container display devices can be configured to hold and display containers for various purposes, such as for storage purposes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a container display device.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a container display device configured to display at least one container.

It is another object of the invention to provide methods of using such a container display device.

In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a container display device can be configured to abut a wall and display at least one container, with such a device including a first face positioned about 45 degrees from the wall with the first face extending along a first plane; and a second face connected to the first face and positioned about 45 degrees from the wall with the second face extending along a second plane about 90 degrees from the first plane.

In an exemplary aspect of the present invention, the at least one container can have a container width and a container length greater than the container width, and the second face can include at least one support structure configured to statically support the at least one container such that the at least one container extends lengthwise, away from the second face, and parallel to the first plane.

In another exemplary aspect, the first and/or second faces can be planar.

In a further exemplary aspect, the first face can have a first face width and a first face height greater than the first face width.

In still another exemplary aspect, the second face can have a second face width and a second face height greater than the second face width.

In yet additional exemplary aspects, the first and second face heights can be equal and/or the first and second widths can be equal.

In yet a further exemplary aspect, the second face can include another support structure configured to statically support a second container having a second container width and a second container length greater than the second container width, with the second container being oriented parallel to the first plane and the second container extending lengthwise away from the second face.

In still yet another exemplary aspect, one of the first face and the second face can include a slot, and a portion of the other of the first face and the second face can be positioned within the slot.

In another exemplary aspect, the device can further include a light source that can be positioned within the slot.

In a further exemplary aspect, the at least one support structure can include a plurality of rods extending from the second face.

In yet another exemplary aspect, a support structure can be provided as a cradle.

In still another exemplary aspect, such a wall can be planar at least in part.

In another exemplary aspect, a container display device can attach to a wall.

In yet another exemplary aspect, the first and second faces can form a v-shape.

In still a further exemplary aspect, a container display device can further include a rear brace having a first rear brace side connected to the first face and a second rear brace side connected to the second face.

In an additional exemplary aspect, a rear brace can be configured to attach to the wall.

In still another exemplary aspect, a container can be provided with a cylindrical shape.

These and other exemplary embodiments and aspects of the present invention are further described herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an exemplary container display device having a first face, a second face, and a plurality of support structures.

FIG. 1B illustrates another front view of an exemplary container display device illustrating first and second planes along which first and second faces respectively extend.

FIG. 1C illustrates another front view of an exemplary container device having a plurality of containers engaged with respective support structures.

FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary container display device having a support structure provided as a cradle.

FIG. 2B illustrates another exemplary container display device having a plurality of support structures that include cradles.

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary first face having a slot with a light source positioned therein.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top section view an exemplary container display device having an optional rear brace and a plurality of attachment elements.

FIG. 5 illustrates plural container display devices that abut or connect to each other.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

It should be noted that this disclosure includes a plurality of embodiments, with a plurality of elements and aspects, and such elements and aspects need not necessarily be interpreted as being conjunctively required by one or more embodiments of the present invention. Rather, all combinations of the one or more elements and/or aspects can enable a separate embodiment of the present invention, which may be claimed with particularity in this or any one or more future filed Non-Provisional Patent Applications. Moreover, any particular materials, structures, and/or sizes disclosed herein, whether expressly or implicitly, are to be construed strictly as illustrative and enabling, and not necessarily limiting. Therefore, it is expressly set forth that such materials, structures, and/or sizes independently or in any combination thereof, are merely illustratively representative of one or more embodiments of the present invention and are not to be construed as necessary in a strict sense.

Further, to the extent the same element or aspect is defined differently within this disclosure, whether expressly or implicitly, the broader definition is to take absolute precedence, with the distinctions encompassed by the narrower definition to be strictly construed as optional.

Illustratively, perceived benefits of the present invention can include functional utility, whether expressly or implicitly stated herein, or apparent herefrom. However, it is expressly set forth that these benefits are not intended as exclusive. Therefore, any explicit, implicit, or apparent benefit from the disclosure herein is expressly deemed as applicable to the present invention.

According to the present invention, a container display device can be formed of any one or more desired materials, including but not limited to, plastic, rubber, metal, wood, a fabric, animal skin, a crystalline material, or any other naturally-occurring or man-made material, insofar as functionally compatible with the present invention.

In an exemplary application, a container display device can abut a wall and statically support one or more containers, which can be provided with any functionally compatible shape, such as cylindrical, for example and not in limitation.

FIG. 1A-1C illustrate one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in which a container display device 100 can be configured to abut a wall 1 and display at least one container 2. As illustrated, device 100 can include a first face 102 and a second face 104 connected thereto, which can form a v-shape.

As further illustrated, first face 102 can be positioned about 45 degrees from wall 1 and can extend along a first plane P₁; whilst second face 104 can be positioned about 45 degrees from the wall and can extend along a second plane P₂ about 90 degrees from the first plane.

As additionally illustrated, container 2A can have a container width C_W and a container length C_L greater than the container width, and second face 104 can include at least one support structure 108 configured to statically support the container such that the container extends lengthwise away from the second face and parallel to first plane P₁. As illustratively shown, support structure 108 can be provided as a pair of rods 108, for example and not in limitation. Notably, the present invention contemplates the display of a container having any shape and/or size, insofar as functionally compatible. Further, support structure 108 can be provided as any one or more elements functionally consistent with the present invention, such as a shelf, a sleeve, a pocket, a support structure, etc. For example and not in limitation, as illustrated in FIG. 2, support structure 108 (or 108A, as shown in FIG. 1B) can include a cradle.

In an additional exemplary aspect, first and/or second face 102,104 can be provided with planar shapes, for example and not in limitation; however, either face can be provided with any shape or shapes desired insofar as functionally compatible with the present invention.

In additional exemplary aspects, first face 102 can have a first face width FF_W and a first face height FF_H greater that the first face width; second face 104 can have a second face width SF_W and a second face height SF_H greater than the second face width; the first and second face heights can be equal; and the first and second face widths can be equal. While these relative heights and widths provide an exemplary application of the present invention, the same is not limited thereto, and therefore, can include various relative widths and heights to accommodate custom applications of the present invention to the extent desired.

As illustratively shown in FIGS. 1A-1C, second face 104 can optionally include another support structure 108A configured to statically support a second container 2A having a second container width 2C_W and a second container length 2C_L greater than the second container width, with the second container being orientated parallel to first plane P₂ and extending lengthwise away from second face 104.

As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, optionally, first face 102 can include a slot S and at least a portion of second face 104 can be positioned with the slot. Further optionally, a light source L, such as an LED for example and not in limitation, can additionally be positioned in slot S for illumination purposes. It should be noted that slot S and light source L can alternatively be provided with second face 104 with at least a portion of first face 102 being positioned therein to the extent desired.

As illustrated in FIG. 1A, an exemplary application of the present invention can include wall 1, against/to which a container display device 100 can abut and/or attach. In an exemplary aspect, device 100 can lean against wall 1. In another exemplary aspect, attachment can be effectuated with any one or more attachment elements insofar as functionally compatible, such as for example and not in limitation, one or more of a bolt, nut, screw, nail, adhesive, ferromagnetic element, clamp, strap, etc. As illustratively shown in FIG. 4, attachment of device 100 to wall 1 can be effectuated with one or more screws 132.

In still a further exemplary aspect, as illustrated in FIG. 4, a container display device can further include a rear brace 106, which can include a first rear brace side 106A connected to first face 102 and a second rear brace side 106B connected to second face 104.

In yet a further exemplary aspect, as illustrated in FIG. 5, multiple container display devices 100 can be configured to abut with or connect to each other, such as to span taller, wider, and/or irregularly shaped areas.

It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the manner of making and using the claimed invention has been adequately disclosed in the above-written and attached description of the exemplary embodiments and aspects of the present invention.

It should be understood, however, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the specific embodiments, aspects, arrangement, and components shown and described above, but may be susceptible to numerous variations within the scope of the invention. For example, the present invention contemplates various shapes and types of containers, which can include sealed or vented containers, such as wine or liquor bottles, for example and not in limitation.

Therefore, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative and enabling, rather than a restrictive, sense.

Accordingly, it will be understood that the above description of the embodiments of the present invention are susceptible to various modifications, changes, and adaptations, and the same are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.

Claims

1. A container display device configured to abut a wall and display at least one container, said device comprising: a first face positioned about 45 degrees from the wall, said first face extending along a first plane;a second face connected to said first face and positioned about 45 degrees from the wall, said second face extending along a second plane about 90 degrees from the first plane;wherein the at least one container has a container width and a container length greater than the container width, and said second face includes at least one support structure configured to statically support the at least one container such that the at least one container extends lengthwise, away from said second face, and parallel to the first plane.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of said first and second faces are planar.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said first face has a first face width and a first face height greater than the first face width.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein said second face has a second face width and a second face height greater than the second face width.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the first and second face heights are equal.

6. The device of claim 4, wherein the first and second face widths are equal.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein said second face includes another support structure configured to statically support a second container having a second container width and a second container length greater than the second container width, with the second container being orientated parallel to the first plane and the second container extending lengthwise away from said second face.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein one of said first and second faces includes a slot and at least a portion of the other of said first and second faces is positioned within the slot.

9. The device of claim 8, further comprising a light source positioned within the slot.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one support structure includes a plurality of rods extending from said second face.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one support structure includes a cradle.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the wall is planar.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to attach to the wall.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein said first and second faces form a v-shape.

15. The device of claim 1, further comprising a rear brace having a first rear brace side connected to said first face and a second rear brace side connected to said second face.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein said rear brace is configured to attach to the wall.

17. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one container is cylindrical.