Merchandising System

Abstract

A merchandising system may comprise a first base comprising a horizontal surface and at least one vertical panel and a member configured to couple the merchandising system to a shelf system. The member may be configured to be provided in a first position where the member engages the shelf system and the member may be configured to be provided in a second position where the member is in a stowed position.

1 . A merchandising system comprising:
 a first base comprising a front, a back, a horizontal surface and at least one vertical panel;   a member configured to couple the first base to a shelf system; and   an interface coupling the member to the first base;   wherein the member is configured to be provided in a first position so that the member engages the shelf system thereby coupling the first base to the shelf system; and   wherein the member is configured to be provided in a second position so that the member is in a stowed position.   
   
   
       2 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the member comprises a pin configured to be inserted into an aperture formed in a shelf surface. 
   
   
       3 . The merchandising system of  claim 2  wherein the pin is configured to be held in place in the aperture by a friction-fit. 
   
   
       4 . The merchandising system of  claim 2  wherein the pin is configured to fit loosely within the aperture. 
   
   
       5 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the base comprises an opening for stowing the member so that the member does not engage the shelf system when in the stowed position. 
   
   
       6 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the member is configured to rotate between the first position and the second position. 
   
   
       7 . The merchandising system of  claim 1  wherein the first base further comprises a first interface and a first connector, and further comprising a second base having a second interface and a second connector;
 wherein the first connector releasably couples to the second interface;   wherein a compartment of a first size is provided when the first interface is coupled to a first portion of the second connector;   wherein a compartment of a second size is provided when the first interface is coupled to a second portion of the second connector; and   wherein at least one base comprises a pusher for advancing articles.   
   
   
       8 . The merchandising system of  claim 7  wherein the first connector comprises at least two grooves and the second connector comprises at least two grooves. 
   
   
       9 . The merchandising system of  claim 7  wherein the first base further comprises a member configured to couple a rear portion of the first base to the shelf system. 
   
   
       10 . The merchandising system of  claim 7  wherein the first interface of the first base comprises a recess configured to engage the second connector. 
   
   
       11 . A merchandising system for articles comprising:
 a first track comprising a horizontal surface having a first interface and a second interface provided on the horizontal surface;   a second track comprising a horizontal surface having a third interface and a fourth interface provided on the horizontal surface;   a first vertical panel having a first protrusion; and   a second vertical panel having a second protrusion;   wherein the first track further comprises a connector that releasably couples the first track to the second track;   wherein a compartment of a first size is provided when the first protrusion of the first vertical panel is coupled to the first interface of the first track and the second protrusion of the second vertical panel is coupled to the third interface of the second track; and   wherein a compartment of a second size is provided when the first protrusion of the first vertical panel is coupled to the second interface of the first track and the second protrusion of the second vertical panel is coupled to the third interface of the second track.   
   
   
       12 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the protrusions-fit within openings of the interfaces. 
   
   
       13 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the connector is integrally formed with the first track. 
   
   
       14 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the first protrusion is integrally formed with the first track and the second protrusion is integrally formed with the second track. 
   
   
       15 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the first track further comprises a pin configured to be received within an aperture provided on a shelf system to secure the first track to the shelf system. 
   
   
       16 . The merchandising system of  claim 11  wherein the second track further comprises an interface configured to engage one or more grooves provided on the connector. 
   
   
       17 . A merchandising system for articles comprising:
 a first member having a first connector and a horizontal surface that comprises a series of apertures;   a second member having a second connector and a horizontal surface that comprises a series of apertures;   a first divider comprising a first protrusion configured to engage one of the series of apertures; and   a second divider comprising a second protrusion configured to engage one of the series of apertures;   wherein the first connector releasably couples the first member to the second member; and   wherein the first member comprises a pin configured to be inserted into an aperture provided on a shelf system to secure the first member to the shelf system.   
   
   
       18 . The merchandising system of  claim 17  wherein the series of apertures form rows of apertures. 
   
   
       19 . The merchandising system of  claim 17  wherein the first member further comprises a member configured to couple a rear portion of the first member to the shelf system. 
   
   
       20 . The merchandising system of  claim 17  wherein the first connector comprises a series of grooves and the second connector comprises a series of grooves.