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US 12,567,345 B1Granted
Pallet signage apparatuses and methods of using the same
AssigneeRetail First, Inc.
InventorsBrian King, Frank Cannone
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Abstract
Pallet sign apparatuses comprise a base configured to fit within a space between the top and bottom decks of a pallet or the top deck of the pallet and the ground and rigidly hold the same upright. Signage having indicia thereon is displayable on the pallet sign apparatus. Methods of using the same are further provided.
Claims18
A pallet signage apparatus comprising:
- a base comprising a first plate;
- a rod extending upwardly from the first plate;
- a movable platform comprising a second plate having an aperture therein, wherein the rod is disposed through the aperture in the second plate, wherein the movable platform is slidable on the rod,
- wherein the first plate and the second plate are roughly parallel to each other;
- a spring disposed between the base and the movable platform, wherein the spring biases the movable platform along the rod away from the base;
- and
- a signage platform extending from the rod wherein the signage platform comprises signage bearing indicia.
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A method for holding signage, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a pallet signage apparatus comprising a base comprising a first plate;
- a rod extending upwardly from the first plate;
- a movable platform comprising a second plate having an aperture therein, wherein the movable platform is slidable on the rod;
- a spring disposed between the base and the movable platform;
- and a signage platform extending from the rod wherein the signage platform comprises signage bearing indicia;
- providing a pallet having a top deck, a bottom deck, and a space beneath the top deck;
- pressing down on the movable platform to contract the spring;
- placing at least a portion of the base and the movable platform in the space beneath the top deck;
- releasing the movable platform allowing the spring to push upwardly against the movable platform, thereby holding the movable platform against the top deck of the pallet;
- and
- displaying indicia on the signage platform.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.