Display stand for merchandising chilled products and the like
AssigneePaul Flum Ideas, Inc.
InventorsChristopher C. Bidwell, Rebecca J. Bidwell, Andrew J. Covault, Keith Harbour
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AssigneePaul Flum Ideas, Inc.
InventorsChristopher C. Bidwell, Rebecca J. Bidwell, Andrew J. Covault, Keith Harbour
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A display stand for supporting a conventional cooler chest or other product holding container including a first member foldable to form a shell for receiving the cooler chest, a second member positionable within the shell for supporting the cooler chest when positioned thereon, and a third member positionable within the shell providing a floor surface for holding the cooler chest, the third member being located within the shell such that the shell wraps around the side walls of the cooler chest when the cooler chest is positioned on the third member. The third member further includes an extension portion foldable to form a drain spout, the drain spout being positionable through a door assembly associated with the first member for funneling the waste water away from the cooler chest to a suitable container positioned exterior of the display stand.
A display stand for supporting a container adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, said display stand comprising a sheet of material having top, bottom and opposed side edges, said sheet of material being bendable so as to form a shell having an opening associated therewith adaptable for receiving the container, a support structure positionable within the shell opening adaptable for supporting the container when positioned thereon, said support structure being located relative to said shell such that the container is substantially housed within said shell when the container is positioned within the shell opening, and a member having a floor portion for engaging at least a portion of the container, said floor portion including a portion formable into a drain trough for channeling waste water which may accumulate within the container to a suitable receptacle positioned exterior of the display stand, said sheet of material including a drain door positioned and located so as to lie in registration with the drain trough associated with said floor portion when said sheet of material is formed into said shell, said drain door being positionable as to allow the drain trough to extend through the opening formed by said drain door.
A display stand for supporting a cooler chest adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, the cooler chest having a plurality of side walls associated therewith, said display stand comprising a first member having top, bottom and opposed side portions, said first member being foldable so as to form a shell defining a cavity adaptable for receiving the cooler chest, a second member positionable within said shell cavity adaptable for supporting the cooler chest when positioned thereon, and a third member positionable within said shell cavity for resting upon said second member, said third member providing a floor surface for engaging and holding the cooler chest, said third member including opposed side portions and an extension portion associated with one of said opposed side portions, said extension portion being foldable to form a drain spout adaptable for receiving and channeling waste water which may accumulate within the cooler chest to a suitable container positioned exterior of said display stand.
A display stand for supporting a cooler chest adaptable for merchandising products therefrom wherein the cooler chest includes a pair of handle members and a plurality of side walls, said display stand comprising a first member having top, bottom and opposed side portions, said first member being foldable so as to form a shell which is conformable to the shape of the cooler chest, a second member positionable within said shell adaptable for supporting the cooler chest when positioned thereon, and a third member positioned within said shell for resting upon said second member, said third member including opposed side portions and providing a substantially flat surface for holding the cooler chest, said third member being positioned and located within said shell such that the side walls of the cooler chest are substantially hidden from view when the cooler chest is positioned on said third member, said third member further including an extension portion associated with one side portion thereof, said extension portion being foldable to form a drain trough adaptable for receiving and channeling waste water away from the cooler chest, said first member including at least one pivotally movable flap member positioned and located so as to lie in registration with said drain trough when said first member is formed into said shell, said at least one flap member being movable so as to allow said drain trough to extend through the opening formed by said at least one flap member, said first member further including a pair of cutouts positioned and located so as to lie in substantial alignment with the pair of handle members associated with the cooler chest when said first member is formed into said shell and when the cooler chest is positioned on said third member, the cooler chest handle members being positionable so as to extend through said pair of cutouts.
A display stand for supporting a container adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, said display stand comprising a sheet of material having top, bottom and opposed side edges, said sheet of material including means for weakening said sheet at various locations therealong, said weakening means enabling said sheet to be bendable so as to form a shell having an opening associated therewith adaptable for receiving the container, a support structure positionable within the shell opening adaptable for supporting the container when positioned thereon, said support structure being located relative to said shell such that the container is substantially housed within said shell when the container is positioned within the shell opening, and a pole sign having product graphics associated therewith, said sheet of material including a plurality of flap members which are positionable to hold and support said pole sign when engaged therewith.
A display stand for supporting a container adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, said display stand comprising a sheet of material having top, bottom and opposed side edges, said sheet of material including means for weakening said sheet at various locations therealong, said weakening means enabling said sheet to be bendable so as to form a shell having an opening associated therewith adaptable for receiving the container, a support structure positionable within the shell opening adaptable for supporting the container when positioned thereon, said support structure being located relative to said shell such that the container is substantially housed within said shell when the container is positioned within the shell opening, and a graphic panel member and a pair of channel members for mounting said panel member in overlaying relationship to the outer surface of the shell formed by said sheet of material, said graphic panel member having opposed side edge portions, said pair of channel members being attachable to the outer surface of the shell formed by said sheet of material in opposed relationship so as to engage the opposed side edge portions of said graphic panel member when said panel member is slidably positioned therebetween.
A display stand for supporting a cooler chest adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, the cooler chest having a plurality of side walls associated therewith, said display stand comprising a first member having top, bottom and opposed side portions, said first member being foldable so as to form a shell defining a cavity adaptable for receiving the cooler chest, a second member positionable within said shell cavity adaptable for supporting the cooler chest when positioned thereon, and a third member positionable within said shell cavity for resting upon said second member, said third member providing a floor surface for holding the cooler chest, said third member being positioned and located within said shell cavity such that said shell wraps around the side walls of the cooler chest when the cooler chest is positioned on said third member, said third member further including opposed side portions and an extension portion associated with one of said opposed side portions, said extension portion being foldable to form a drain spout adaptable for receiving and channeling waste water which may accumulate within the cooler chest to a suitable container positioned exterior of said display stand, said first member including a door member operable to allow said drain spout to be positioned through the opening formed by said door member.
A display stand for supporting a cooler chest adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, the cooler chest having a plurality of side walls associated therewith, said display stand comprising a first member having top, bottom and opposed side portions, said first member forming a shell defining a cavity adaptable for receiving the cooler chest, a second member positionable within said shell cavity adaptable for supporting the cooler chest when positioned thereon, and a third member positionable within said shell cavity for providing a floor surface for holding at least a portion of the cooler chest, said third member including a portion formable into a drain spout for channeling waste water which may accumulate within the cooler chest to a suitable container positioned exterior of the display stand, said first member including a door member operable to allow said drain spout to be positioned through the opening formed by said door member.
A display stand for supporting a container adaptable for merchandising products therefrom, the container including a pair of handle members, said display stand comprising a sheet of material having top, bottom and opposed side edges, said sheet of material being bendable so as to form a shell having an opening associated therewith adaptable for receiving the container, a support structure positionable within the shell opening adaptable for supporting the container when positioned thereon, said support structure being located relative to said shell such that the container is substantially housed within said shell when the container is positioned within the shell opening, and a member having a floor portion for engaging at least a portion of the container, said floor portion including a portion formable into a drain trough for channeling waste water which may accumulate within the container to a suitable receptacle positioned exterior of the display stand, said sheet of material including a pair of cutouts positioned and located so as to lie in registration with the pair of handle members associated with the container when said sheet of material is formed into said shell and when the container is supported by said support structure.
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