Curved panel construction for a merchandiser
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Dec 17, 1996
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Oct 17, 1994
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Oct 17, 1994
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Abstract
This panel assembly (30) for a merchandiser (10) includes frame assembly (34) includes attached to the merchandiser and wall (22) and an aracuate translucent sheet (34). The frame assembly (34) includes opposed side retaining rails (36) receiving the flexed arcuate sheet (34) in retained relation, a lower base member (46) having an arcuate front wall (52), and an upper cap member (56) having an arcuate front wall (62). The panel assembly (30) includes a back-lighting assembly (80) for illuminating the translucent sheet (34).
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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TRUE MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC | 2001 EAST TERRA LANE O'FALLON MO 63366 |
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- 1994 Application Filing Year
- A47B Class
- 424 Applications Filed
- 126 Patents Issued To-Date
- 29.72 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Trulaske, Sr Steven L | Ladue, MO | 20 | 419 |
# of filed Patents : 20 Total Citations : 419 |
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- 41 Citation Count
- A47B Class
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- 29 Age
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