Claims
- 1. A modular display platform comprising:
at least two sections of substantially the same shape, wherein each section is fixedly disposed next to at least one adjacent section in staggered relationship such that a perimeter of the at least two sections cooperate to form a stepped pattern for facilitating the abutting and interlocking of additional platforms at the perimeter, the at least two sections cooperating to include:
a support surface for products disposed thereon extending generally over an area bounded by the perimeter; a sidewall disposed generally along at least a portion of the perimeter and extending in a direction generally transverse to that of the support surface from a proximal end adjacent to the support surface to a distal end having an edge for engaging an external mounting surface, the support surface and the sidewall cooperating to define a recess; and at least one standoff disposed within the recess and having a surface extending in a direction generally parallel to that of the sidewall from a proximal end adjacent to the support surface to a distal end for engaging the external surface in order to strengthen the support surface at locations inwardly of the perimeter.
- 2. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein three standoffs are associated with each of the at least two sections.
- 3. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the surface of the at least one standoff defines a generally hollow interior, and the support surface defines an opening exposing the hollow interior of the at least one standoff.
- 4. A modular display platform as defined in claim 3, wherein the at least one standoff further includes a floor disposed at the distal end of the at least one standoff and extending substantially over an area bounded by the surface of the at least one standoff.
- 5. A modular display platform as defined in claim 4, wherein the floor defines a hole extending therethrough.
- 6. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the surface of the at least one standoff is generally cylindrical.
- 7. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein a portion of the support surface corresponding to each of the at least two sections is generally rectangular.
- 8. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least two sections form a unitary structure.
- 9. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least two sections include three sections.
- 10. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least two sections include four sections.
- 11. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least two sections are fabricated from a material including high density polyethylene.
- 12. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least two sections are fabricated from a material including high density polyethylene injection molded plastic.
- 13. A modular display platform as defined in claim 12, wherein the at least two sections are integrally molded with one another.
- 14. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein each of the at least two sections approximately conforms to the shape of a rectangular box for packaging cans of beverages.
- 15. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein each of the at least two sections is rectangular and has a width of about 10 inches, a length of about 19 inches, and a height of about 3 inches.
- 16. A modular display platform as defined in claim 15, wherein each of the at least two sections is offset from an adjacent segment by about 4.75 inches in a direction along a length of the sections.
- 17. A modular display platform as defined in claim 1, wherein the sidewall is disposed substantially along the entire perimeter.
- 18. A modular display platform comprising:
at least two sections each having a generally rectangular shape, wherein each section is fixedly disposed next to at least one adjacent section in staggered relationship such that a perimeter of the at least two sections cooperate to form a stepped pattern for facilitating the abutting and interlocking of additional platforms at the perimeter, the at least two sections cooperating to include:
a support surface for products disposed thereon extending generally over an area bounded by the perimeter; a sidewall disposed generally along the perimeter and extending in a direction generally transverse to that of the support surface from a proximal end adjacent to the support surface to a distal end having an edge for engaging an external mounting surface, the support surface and the sidewall cooperating to define a recess; and at least one standoff disposed within the recess and having a generally cylindrical surface extending in a direction generally parallel to that of the sidewall from a proximal end adjacent to the support surface to a distal end for engaging the external surface in order to strengthen the support surface at locations inwardly of the perimeter.
- 19. A modular display platform comprising:
at least two sections fabricated from a material including high density polyethylene, and integrally molded with one another to form a unitary structure, each of the at least two sections having a generally rectangular shape, wherein each section is fixedly disposed next to at least one adjacent section in staggered relationship such that a perimeter of the at least two sections cooperate to form a stepped pattern for facilitating the abutting and interlocking of additional platforms at the perimeter, the at least two sections cooperating to include:
a support surface for products disposed thereon extending generally over an area bounded by the perimeter; a sidewall disposed generally along the perimeter and extending in a direction generally transverse to that of the support surface from a proximal end adjacent to the support surface to a distal end having an edge for engaging an external mounting surface, the support surface and the sidewall cooperating to define a recess; and at least one standoff disposed within the recess and having a generally cylindrical surface extending in a direction generally parallel to that of the sidewall from a proximal end adjacent to the support surface to a distal end for engaging the external surface in order to strengthen the support surface at locations inwardly of the perimeter.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/459,597 filed on Apr. 2, 2003 entitled “Modular Display Platform”, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60459597 |
Apr 2003 |
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