# US 2014/0151316 A1 · Display device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0151316 A1 - Document ID: US20140151316A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/095,232 - Filed: 2013-12-03 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-12-04 - Inventors: Therese BEACH - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140151316A1 ## CPC - A47F 5/01: made of tubes or wire ({A47F5/0807 takes precedence} foldable or adjustable A47F5/13) - A47F 7/02: for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, or the like - A47G 29/087: Devices for fastening household utensils, or the like, to tables, walls, or the like (for kitchen utensils A47J45/02) - A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) ## Abstract A display device has a forwardly-protruding portion extending forwardly (and optionally, upwardly or downwardly) from the device; a U-shaped support portion connected to each end of the forward-protruding portion; and vertical connection sections connecting each of the U-shaped support portions to a rearwardly directed support arm connected to the respective vertical connection section. The U-shaped support portion is shaped to abut a first horizontal surface of a shelf, the vertical connection section is shaped to abut a front vertical surface of the shelf, and the rearwardly directed support arm is shaped to abut a second horizontal surface of the shelf, such that the U-shaped support portion, the vertical connection section, and the rearwardly directed support arm abut their respective surfaces of the shelf so as to slidably mount the display device onto the shelf with the forwardly-protruding portion extending forwardly of the front surface of the shelf. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A display device, comprising: a forwardly-protruding portion having an arcuate shape extending forwardly from the device; a U-shaped support portion connected to each end of the forwardly-protruding portion; and vertical connection sections connecting each one of the U-shaped support portions to a rearwardly directed support arm connected to the respective vertical connection section, wherein the U-shaped support portion is shaped and adapted to abut a first horizontal surface of a shelf, the vertical connection section is shaped and adapted to abut a front vertical surface of the shelf, and the rearwardly directed support arm is shaped and adapted to abut a second horizontal surface of the shelf, such that the U-shaped support portion, the vertical connection section, and the rearwardly directed support arm abut their respective surfaces of the shelf so as to slidably mount the display device onto the shelf with the forwardly-protruding portion extending forwardly of the front surface of the shelf. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display device is formed of one contiguous piece of metal or wire. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The display device according to claim 2, wherein the piece of metal or wire is formed in a shape having a generally circular cross section. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The display device according to claim 2, wherein an exterior surface of the piece of metal or wire is zinc coated. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The display device according to claim 2, wherein an exterior surface of the piece of metal or wire is chrome plated. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The display device according to claim 2, wherein an exterior surface of the piece of metal or wire is painted or powder-coated. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a vinyl or rubber cap mounted on a rear end of the rearwardly directed support arm. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The display device according to claim 2, further comprising a vinyl or rubber cap mounted on a rear end of the rearwardly directed support arm. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The display device according to claim 6, wherein the piece of metal or wire is formed in a shape having a generally circular cross section, and the device further comprises a vinyl or rubber cap mounted on a rear end of the rearwardly directed support arm. ### Claim 10 A display device, comprising: a forwardly-protruding portion having a pair of upwardly-extending arms connected to a center horizontal segment; a U-shaped support portion connected to each end of the forwardly-protruding portion; and vertical connection sections connecting each one of the U-shaped support portions to a rearwardly directed support arm connected to the respective vertical connection section, wherein the U-shaped support portion is shaped and adapted to abut a first horizontal surface of a shelf, the vertical connection section is shaped and adapted to abut a front vertical surface of the shelf, and the rearwardly directed support arm is shaped and adapted to abut a second horizontal surface of the shelf, such that the U-shaped support portion, the vertical connection section, and the rearwardly directed support arm abut the respective surfaces of the shelf so as to slidably mount the display device onto the shelf with the forwardly-protruding portion extending forwardly of the front surface of the shelf. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The display device according to claim 10, wherein the display device is formed of one contiguous piece of metal or wire. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The display device according to claim 11, wherein the piece of metal or wire is formed in a shape having a generally circular cross section. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The display device according to claim 11, wherein an exterior surface of the piece of metal or wire is zinc coated. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The display device according to claim 11, wherein an exterior surface of the piece of metal or wire is chrome plated. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The display device according to claim 11, wherein an exterior surface of the piece of metal or wire is painted or powder-coated. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The display device according to claim 10, further comprising a vinyl or rubber cap mounted on a rear end of the rearwardly directed support arm. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The display device according to claim 11, further comprising a vinyl or rubber cap mounted on a rear end of the rearwardly directed support arm. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The display device according to claim 15, wherein the piece of metal or wire is formed in a shape having a generally circular cross section, and the device further comprises a vinyl or rubber cap mounted on a rear end of the rearwardly directed support arm.