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US 6,588,863 B1Granted
Sneeze guards and methods for their construction and use
AssigneeBrass Smith, LLC
InventorsSteven Yatchak, Chuck DeWitt
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Abstract
A sneeze guard includes at least one post and a bracket assembly that is coupled to the post. The bracket assembly is configured to be moveable relative to the post and includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post. Further, a panel is coupled to the bracket assembly.
Claims24
A sneeze guard comprising:
- at least one post having a longitudinal axis defining a length;
- a bracket assembly coupled to the post such that the bracket assembly is movable lengthwise relative to the longitudinal axis of the post;
- an arm pivotally coupled to and extending from the bracket assembly;
- a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location relative to the post;
- and
- a panel coupled to the bracket assembly by the arm, wherein the panel is movable to different angular locations relative to the post by pivoting the arm.
3 more elements
A sneeze guard comprising:
- at least one post;
- a bracket assembly coupled to the post such that the bracket assembly is movable relative to the post, wherein the bracket assembly includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post;
- and
- a panel coupled to the bracket assembly;
- wherein the bracket assembly further comprises a housing that is receivable about the post and an arm pivotally coupled to the housing, wherein the panel is coupled to the arm, wherein the arm defines an aperture, and wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a cap insertable into the aperture and a screw to secure the cap to the housing, and wherein the panel is held between the cap and the arm, and wherein the arm defining the aperture and the cap are keyed to prevent rotation of the cap relative to the arm.
2 more elements
A sneeze guard comprising:
- at least one post;
- a bracket assembly coupled to the post such that the bracket assembly is movable relative to the post, wherein the bracket assembly includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post;
- a panel pivotally coupled to the bracket assembly;
- and
- a second post and a second bracket assembly coupled to the second post, and wherein the second bracket assembly is also pivotally coupled to the panel to permit the panel to be pivoted relative to the posts.
2 more elements
A sneeze guard comprising:
- at least one post;
- a bracket assembly coupled to the post such that the bracket assembly is movable relative to the post, wherein the bracket assembly includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post;
- a panel coupled to the bracket assembly;
- and
- a second bracket assembly coupled to the post and a second panel coupled to the second bracket assembly, wherein at least one of the first panel or the second panel is pivotally coupled to the bracket assembly to permit pivotal movement relative to the posts.
2 more elements
A sneeze guard comprising:
- at least one post;
- a bracket assembly coupled to the post such that the bracket assembly is movable relative to the post, wherein the bracket assembly includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post;
- and
- a panel coupled to the bracket assembly;
- wherein the bracket assembly includes a pair of arms, and further comprising a panel coupled to each arm.
2 more elements
A method for protecting displayed food items, the method comprising:
- providing a sneeze guard comprising at least one post having a longitudinal axis defining a length, a bracket assembly coupled to the post such that the bracket assembly is movable relative to the post, wherein the bracket assembly includes a locking mechanism that is operable to lock the bracket assembly to the post at a certain location on the post, and a panel coupled to the bracket assembly;
- and
- positioning the sneeze guard such that the panel is positioned between displayed food and a viewing location by moving the bracket assembly lengthwise along the longitudinal axis of the post.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.