Folded Slatwall Inserts
AssigneeSouthern Imperial, Inc.
InventorsPatrick J. Barkdoll, Thomas E. Valiulis
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Abstract
A folded slatwall insert is provided. A slatwall cover is illustrated anchored to a typical slatwall and covering at least one slat of the slatwall. A folded slatwall insert as disclosed prevents surface damage to a typical slatwall, allows for rapid and cost effective customization of the aesthetics of the slatwall, and can be used to mount custom graphics to the slatwall.
Claims20
A slatwall cover for a slatwall, the slatwall having a plurality of channels and a plurality of slats defined between adjacent channels, the slats having a slatwall width defined between adjacent channels, the slatwall cover comprising:
- a center portion having a width substantially corresponding to the slatwall width for covering a selected one of the plurality of slats;
- first and second anchor portions on opposed sides of the center portion, the first and second anchor portions adapted for anchoring the slatwall cover into adjacent channels;
- first fold lines connecting the center portion and the anchor portions;
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- wherein the first and second anchor portions each have a folded stated wherein each of the first and second portions forms a general z-shape with the center portion.
A slatwall display system, comprising:
- a slatwall having a plurality of channels and a plurality of slats defined between adjacent channels, the slats having a front face defined between adjacent channels;
- at least one slatwall cover having a center portion and first and second anchor portions, wherein the center portion covers the front face of at least one of the slats;
- first fold lines connecting the center portion and the first and second anchor portions, the first and second anchor portions being pivotable relative to the center portion about the first fold lines;
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- wherein, in a folded state, the first and second anchor portions each form a general z-shape with the center portion and project into and anchor the center portion over the front face.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.