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ANTI-THEFT MERCHANDISE HOOK

An anti-theft merchandise hook that includes a top wire connected to a housing at a first end of the top wire, and to a mounting portion, used to mount the anti-theft merchandise hook to a stationary surface, at a second end of the top wire opposite the first end. A bottom wire is attached to the mounting portion and extends from the mounting portion towards the housing. The bottom wire is configured to hold retail merchandise. A hanger is at least partially disposed within the housing. The hanger is configured to move between a closed position in which the hanger abuts the bottom wire, and an open position in which the hanger is spaced some distance from the bottom wire. A motor is configured to move the hanger between the closed position and the open position.

APPARATUS FOR INHIBITING DISLOCATION OF AN ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL (ESL) ASSEMBLY
20230215300 · 2023-07-06 ·

Apparatus firmly holds and protects an ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) assembly (ESL attached to a basket clip) installed onto a retail basket wire member so that the ESL assembly is prevented from being dislocated off the wire member by impact or disturbance. Apparatus confines the ESL assembly on a retail basket wire member with a rear lip engaged behind the rear portion of the basket clip, and a front face that engages with the front face of the ESL. A bottom tongue engages with the bottom edge of the ESL to immobilize apparatus on ESL assembly. Apparatus has two protruding shoulders or a friction coating to prevent horizontal dislocation of apparatus off ESL assembly. Another embodiment of apparatus in the form of a strip is adapted to engage with a plurality of ESL assemblies. Apparatus has holes so it can be additionally immobilized onto the wire member with fasteners.

Shoe organizer
11547232 · 2023-01-10 ·

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted vertically oriented shoe organizer, the shoe organizer formed from: a backboard, the backboard having a planar shape and the backboard being mounted to the wall and extending in a plane parallel to the wall; a frame, the frame covering the perimeter of the backboard and extended outward therefrom in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the backboard; a plurality of cylinders secured to the backboard, each cylinder extending in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the blackboard and each cylinder defining a recess therein suitable of insertion of a shoe heel; and one or more ledges secured to the backboard, each ledge extending perpendicular from the plane of the backboard and oriented such that each ledge is parallel to the ground when the backboard is mounted to the wall, wherein the shoe organizer stores one or more pairs of shoes, with each shoe in each pair of shoes being supported on the shoe organizer via one of: inserting the shoe heel of the each shoe into one of the cylinders and resting the shoe heel of the each shoe along one of the ledges.

Mounting system for animal trophies
11535051 · 2022-12-27 · ·

Mounting systems and methods, including those for mounting animal trophies, are disclosed. Embodiments can include a ball, a coupling member for coupling the animal trophy to the ball, and a base having a locking feature. The base can further include a bearing seat which is configured to support a portion of the ball and permit the ball to simultaneously rotate about three axes. Embodiments can further include a cap having a retaining feature at a first end and a second locking feature at a second end. The cap can be configured to mate with the first locking feature of the base and form a locked connection with the base. The cap can retain the ball in a position between the retaining feature and the base, providing increased force onto the ball and securing the position of the ball and animal trophy relative to the base.

Variable planform shelving system
11528990 · 2022-12-20 · ·

Variable planform shelving systems include a variable support platform and a support surface assembly that is supported by the variable support platform. The variable support platform includes frames that can be repositioned relative to each other to vary the planform of the variable support platform. The support surface assembly provides a support surface for supported items. The support surface assembly is flexible and/or comprised of a plurality of linked panels so that the support surface provided varies in response to variation in the planform of the variable support platform.

Variable planform shelving system
11528990 · 2022-12-20 · ·

Variable planform shelving systems include a variable support platform and a support surface assembly that is supported by the variable support platform. The variable support platform includes frames that can be repositioned relative to each other to vary the planform of the variable support platform. The support surface assembly provides a support surface for supported items. The support surface assembly is flexible and/or comprised of a plurality of linked panels so that the support surface provided varies in response to variation in the planform of the variable support platform.

WALL-MOUNTABLE COLLECTIBLE DISPLAY CASE
20220386791 · 2022-12-08 ·

A display case stores collectibles each having a standard height and a standard width. The case has a front layer, a foam layer, and a back layer. A plurality of openings are located in the front layer and the foam layer, the height and width of each opening being configured to receive one of the collectibles. One or more mounting holes are accessible via one of the openings.

Wall Mounted Shower Rack
20220386824 · 2022-12-08 ·

A shower rack fastened on the wall above the shower enclosure for more secure mounting that can allow a second shower rack to mount below the wall mounted shower rack. Accordingly, a shower rack that can be disassembled and can be transported with a mostly flat package and can be assembled without the need for tools.

Shoe holder
11517133 · 2022-12-06 ·

An improved shoe holder designed as a shoe storage and display in a vertical disposition. The improved shoe holder includes a frame formed of an upright plate. First and second support arms are disposed on the upright plate. Finally, first and second footwear receiving elements are mounted respectively on the first and second support arms to receive and store the shoe.

System and method for a grazing wall for food and beverages
11517128 · 2022-12-06 ·

A grazing wall that includes several shelves configured to hold several containers of food or drink. The grazing wall is aesthetically unique and pleasing with either decorative cover panels or decorative greenery, flowers, or plants arranged to cover a back structure of the grazing wall. The containers of the food or drink are aesthetically appealing and can be in the form of cones or drinking glasses, whereby the containers of food or drink can be removed from each individual slot included in the multiple slots on each shelf. The grazing wall can further include a base and a top finishing piece. The grazing wall can have adjustable heights depending on the number of modules connected in a vertical orientation to form the grazing wall. The grazing wall can include cover panels configured to removably attach to a set of grid panels.