# US 2017/0254071 A1 · Modular self checkout wall panel system

> Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt

- Number: US 2017/0254071 A1
- Document ID: US20170254071A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/446,555
- Filed: 2017-03-01
- Published: 2017-09-07
- Earliest claimed: 2016-03-01
- Assignees: Display Source Alliance, LLC
- Applicants: Display Source Alliance, LLC
- Inventors: Henry C. Leaverton; Thomas H. Leaverton
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170254071A1

## CPC

- E04B 2/7425: {Details of connection of panels (E04B2/7427 takes precedence)}
- A47B 91/022: {using screw means}
- A47F 5/105: {Adjustable partition panels for displaying articles (for furniture A47B96/1416; partition walls in buildings E04B2/78)}
- A47F 5/103: {Display shelving racks with the uprights aligned in only one plane}
- E04B 2002/742: {Details of panel top cap}
- E04B 2002/7461: {Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts}
- E04B 2002/7483: {Details of furniture, e.g. tables or shelves, associated with the partitions}
- E04B 2002/749: {Partitions with screw-type jacks}
- E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001})
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)
- A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS

## Abstract

A wall panel system includes two side frames, each side frame defining an interior channel configured to carry two adjacently positions wall panel inserts facing in opposite directions. A bottom support frame is perpendicular to and joined to each of the two side frames. A removable wall panel insert is carried by the interior channels defined by the two side frames and a removable top frame is configured to couple with the top surfaces of the two side frames to secure the removable wall panel insert within the channels defined by the two side frames. A bottom frame supports the wall panel support system on a surface and a support leg provides support along an axis perpendicular to a plane formed by the wall panel insert.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A wall panel system, comprising:
two side frames, each side frame defining an interior channel configured to carry two adjacently positions wall panel inserts facing in opposite directions;
a bottom support frame perpendicular to and joined to each of the two side frames;
a removable wall panel insert carried by the interior channels defined by the two side frames;
a removable top frame configured to couple with the top surfaces of the two side frames and to secure the removable wall panel insert within the channels defined by the two side frames;
a bottom frame for supporting the wall panel support system on a surface; and
a support leg for providing support along an axis perpendicular to a plane formed by the wall panel insert.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the button support frame defines an interior channel.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the bottom support frame defines an interior channel.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the top frame defines an interior channel.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, comprising one or more coupling mechanism configured to be attached to one or more of the two side frames.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the bottom frame comprises one or more leveling feet.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the wall panel insert is a member of the group consisting of a slatwall, gridwall, or sight blocker.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, comprising a second wall panel insert positioned adjacent to the wall panel insert and facing in a direction opposite to the direction faced by the wall panel insert.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the support leg is configured to be adjustable.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The wall panel system of claim 9, wherein the support leg is adjustable along the horizontal axis.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The wall panel system of claim 10, wherein the support leg is adjustable along the vertical axis.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, comprising a space maintainer carried by a particular channel defined by a particular side frame.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The wall panel system of claim 12, wherein the space maintainer comprises a defined channel for carrying the edges of the wall panel insert and a maintaining extension.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The wall panel system of claim 13, wherein the maintaining extension fills the space within the channel defined by the particular side frame that would otherwise be occupied by a second wall panel insert to secure the wall panel insert within the channel defined by the particular side frame.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, wherein the support leg comprises a lower coupling bracket, an upper coupling bracket, and one or more leveling feet.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The wall panel system of claim 15, wherein the lower coupling bracket engages with the bottom frame and the upper coupling bracket engages with the bottom support frame when the support leg is rotated ninety-degrees from horizontal.

### Claim 17 (depends on 1)

The wall panel system of claim 1, comprising a multi-position shelf bracket that attaches to the wall panel insert.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The wall panel system of claim 17, wherein the multi-position shelf bracket is configured to permit an attached shelf to rest in either a horizontal position or a downwardly-angled position.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The wall panel system of claim 18, wherein the multi-position shelf bracket comprises upper engagement slots and lower engagement slots.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The wall panel system of claim 19 wherein the multi-position shelf bracket comprises a locking tab and a support tab.
