Dispenser and Display Device

Abstract

A dispenser and display device for articles on a store shelf includes a pair of vertically disposed panels that define a space there between to guide the articles from an upper portion to a lower portion. A pin extending from each of the panels allows a display assembly, having an access door, a frame, and a card, to movably attach to the dispenser and display device. The display assembly is therefore movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The frame is movably connected to the access door such at a volume is defined between the access door and the frame. The volume is configured to complementarily receive the card in order to display advertising indicia disposed on the front of the card. A display panel is also described.

1 . A dispenser and display device for articles on a store shelf, comprising:
 a pair of vertically disposed panels that define a space there between to guide the articles from an upper portion to a lower portion;   a pin extending from each of the panels, wherein the pin defines a lower extent of the upper portion; and   a display assembly connected to each pin and moveable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the display assembly includes an access door, a frame, and a card, wherein the frame is movably connected to the access door such that a volume is defined between the access door and the frame, wherein the volume is configured to complementarily receive the card in order to display advertising indicia disposed on a front of the card that corresponds to the articles.   
   
   
       2 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the access door further comprises an aperture generally centrally disposed. 
   
   
       3 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the access door is movable to an open position and the card further comprises identification indicia disposed on a back for registration with the aperture such that the identification indicia is viewable when the access door is disposed in the open position. 
   
   
       4 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a latch to secure the frame to the access door. 
   
   
       5 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 4  further comprising:
 a second latch, wherein the second latch is keyed such that the frame may only properly sit upon the access door when correctly oriented.   
   
   
       6 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 5  further comprising an extended portion on the second latch, thereby keying the latch such that the frame may only properly sit upon the access door when correctly oriented. 
   
   
       7 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 a contoured surface for retaining three-dimensional advertising indicia, forming part of the top surface of the frame extending over at least a portion of the viewing area and extending away from the access door.   
   
   
       8 . A display assembly for a dispenser and display device comprising:
 a display panel comprising a front and rear surface and top, bottom, and side margins, wherein a shoulder is defined in each side margin; and   a frame movably connected to the display panel comprising a front and rear surface and an opening defining a viewing area bounded by top and bottom rails and side stiles, wherein a lip extends from the rear surface along the side stiles and bottom rail, wherein each side lip engages one of the shoulders and the bottom lip is disposed adjacent the door bottom such that the frame rear surface is disposed from the door front surface to define a volume configured to complementarily receive a card bearing advertising indicia.   
   
   
       9 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the display panel is an access door. 
   
   
       10 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the access door further comprises an aperture generally centrally disposed within the viewing area. 
   
   
       11 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the access door is movable to an open position and the card further comprises identification indicia disposed on a back for registration with the aperture such that the identification indicia is viewable when the access door is disposed in the open position. 
   
   
       12 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the side stiles include a latch to secure the frame. 
   
   
       13 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 12  further comprising:
 a second latch, wherein the second latch is keyed such that the frame may only properly sit upon the display panel when correctly oriented.   
   
   
       14 . The dispenser and display device as recited in  claim 13  further comprising an extended portion on the second latch, thereby keying the latch such that the frame may only properly sit upon the display panel when correctly oriented. 
   
   
       15 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the frame is movably connected to the display panel by a hinge. 
   
   
       16 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the front surface of the top of the display panel and the rear surface of the top rail of the frame define a passage through which the card may be inserted into the volume. 
   
   
       17 . The display assembly as recited in  claim 8  further including:
 a contoured surface for retaining three-dimensional advertising indicia, forming part of the top surface of the frame extending over at least a portion of the viewing area and extending away from the display panel.