Product display tray

Abstract

A product display tray configured for use on a shelf is disclosed. The product display tray includes a base and at least one side wall. The base includes a front end, a back end, a left side, a right side, a lower surface and an upper surface for supporting items. The side wall is selectively positionable a distance from a side of the base and is substantially parallel to the side.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a product display tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the product display tray of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a product display tray with the side walls in a partially extended position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the product display tray of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 illustrates a partial perspective view of a handle portion of the product display tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the product display fray of FIG. 5 positioned on a shelf;

FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a product display tray with the side walls in a partially extended position and including a ledge in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a side wall including a ledge and an arm in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 8A-8C illustrate cross-sectional views of product display trays in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of a product display tray having a notch and positioned on a shelf in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of three product display trays positioned on a shelf in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 11-13 are enlarged views of a locking portion of a product display tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of a lower surface of a product display tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 15-17 illustrate a product display tray having an adjustable handle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of a pusher for use with a product display tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A product display tray configured for use on a shelf, comprising: a base including a front end, a back end, a left side, a right side, a lower surface and an upper surface for supporting items; andat least one side wall selectively positionable a distance from a side of the base and being substantially parallel to the side.

2. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein the at least one side wall includes an arm disposed in mechanical cooperation with the side wall and being slidable relative to a portion of the base.

3. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein the at least one side wall includes a ledge extending towards the base.

4. The product display tray of claim 3, wherein ledge is disposed substantially level with the upper surface of the base.

5. The product display tray of claim 3, wherein the ledge is disposed above the upper surface of the base.

6. The product display tray of claim 3, wherein the ledge is disposed below the upper surface of the base.

7. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein the base includes a handle disposed adjacent the front end, the handle configured to engage a front lip of a shelf.

8. The product display tray of claim 7, further including a base lip disposed adjacent the front end of the base, the base lip being in mechanical engagement with the handle and defining a gap therebetween and wherein the handle is configured to releasably engage the base lip.

9. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein at least one of the base and the side wall includes a notch thereon, the notch being configured to engage a front lip of the shelf.

10. The product display tray of claim 9, wherein the notch is disposed distally of the front end of the base.

11. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein the at least one side wall is lockable in a desired position relative to the base.

12. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein the base further includes a tab having teeth, the teeth being configured to engage teeth disposed on the arm.

13. The product display tray of claim 12, wherein the tab is deflectable from the upper surface of the base, and wherein deflecting the tab away from the upper surface of the base moves the teeth of the tab out of alignment with the teeth of the arm.

14. The product display tray of claim 1, wherein the base includes a plurality of ribs thereon, the ribs extending at least partially between the front end and the back end and are raised above the upper surface.

15. The product display tray of claim 14, wherein adjacent ribs form a channel therebetween, the channel being configured to direct liquid towards at least one of the front end and the back end of the base.

16. The product display tray of claim 1, further including a plurality of beams disposed adjacent the lower surface and wherein the beams form a substantial grid-like pattern.

17. The product display tray of claim 1, further including a pusher disposed at least partially above the upper surface, the pusher being biased towards the front end of the base.

18. The product display tray of claim 17, wherein the pusher is biased towards the front end of the base via at least one spring.

19. The product display tray of claim 17, further including a glide rib disposed on the pusher, the glide rib configured to slide at least partially within a channel on the upper surface of the base.