Multi-Level Product Display Device

Abstract

A display device for presenting product in a hanging orientation includes a plurality of hanging locations spaced apart from each other both laterally and longitudinally. The longitudinal spacing of the hanging locations provides for a layered display of product, while the lateral spacing of the hanging locations provides for the arrangement of products of varying sizes. In some embodiments, the hanging locations are also spaced apart from each other vertically. The vertical spacing of the hanging locations provides for a cascading display of product. The display device is designed to be coupled to and supported by a display fixture.

1 . A multi-level product display device comprising:
 a first element having a first hanging location;   a second element having a second hanging location; and   a connecting member for coupling the first element with the second element;   wherein the first hanging location is spaced apart from the second hanging location both laterally and longitudinally.   
   
   
       2 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein both hanging locations are defined at a rearward end by a vertical stop. 
   
   
       3 . The display device of  claim 2 , wherein both hanging locations are defined at a forward end by an upwardly cantered end portion. 
   
   
       4 . The display device of  claim 1 , further comprising a third element having a third hanging location, wherein the first, second, and third hanging locations are spaced apart from each other both laterally and longitudinally. 
   
   
       5 . The display device of  claim 4 , wherein the first, second, and third hanging locations are also spaced apart from each other horizontally. 
   
   
       6 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the first hanging location is further spaced apart from the second hanging location horizontally. 
   
   
       7 . The display device of  claim 1 , wherein both the first and second elements are generally sideways U-shaped hook members having an upper prong and a lower prong, wherein the upper prongs are generally parallel to the lower prongs, wherein the upper prongs and the lower prongs are generally coplanar, and wherein the hook members are cantilevered from the connecting member. 
   
   
       8 . The display device of  claim 7 , wherein the lower prongs terminate at a distal end with an upwardly cantered end portion and wherein the upper prongs terminate at a distal end with a face plate for receiving product identifying indicia. 
   
   
       9 . The display device of  claim 8 , wherein both hanging locations are on the lower prongs and are defined at a rearward end by a vertical stop. 
   
   
       10 . The display device of  claim 9 , wherein the elements and the connecting member are formed from wire and wherein the elements and connecting member are welded together. 
   
   
       11 . The display device of  claim 1 , further comprising a means for attaching the display device to a display fixture. 
   
   
       12 . A display device for supporting hanging product in a layered arrangement, the display device adapted for coupling with a fixture, the display device comprising:
 a first generally sideways U-shaped element having an upper prong and a lower prong, the lower prong having a vertical displacement therein, an upwardly cantered distal end portion, and a first hanging location intermediate the vertical displacement and the distal end portion;   a second generally sideways U-shaped element having an upper prong and a lower prong, the lower prong having a vertical displacement therein, an upwardly cantered distal end portion, and a second hanging location intermediate the vertical displacement and the distal end portion; and   a connecting member for coupling the first and second elements, wherein the first and second elements are generally perpendicular to the connecting member, wherein the first and second elements are spaced laterally from each other, and wherein the distal end portion of the second hanging location is longitudinally rearward of the vertical displacement of first hanging location.   
   
   
       13 . The display device of  claim 12 , further comprising a third generally sideways U-shaped element having an upper prong and a lower prong, the lower prong having an upwardly cantered distal end portion and a third hanging location rearward of the distal end portion, wherein the first, second, and third hanging locations are spaced apart from each other laterally, and wherein the distal end portion of the third hanging location is longitudinally rearward of the vertical displacement of second hanging location. 
   
   
       14 . The display device of  claim 13 , wherein the first, second, and third hanging locations are also spaced apart from each other horizontally. 
   
   
       15 . The display device of  claim 12 , wherein the upper prongs terminate at a distal end with a face plate for receiving product identifying indicia. 
   
   
       16 . The display device of  claim 12 , wherein the connecting member further includes hooks for receipt in holes in the fixture. 
   
   
       17 . A display device for supporting hanging product in a layered arrangement, the display device adapted for coupling with a fixture, the display device comprising:
 first, second, and third generally sideways U-shaped elements having an upper prong and a lower prong, the lower prongs having an upwardly cantered distal end portion and hanging location rearwardly thereof, wherein the hanging locations are defined at their rearward ends by a vertical stop, wherein the first, second and third elements each lie in a vertical plane, wherein the vertical planes are generally parallel, wherein the elements are spaced apart laterally, and wherein the hanging locations are spaced apart longitudinally; and   a connecting member for coupling the elements, wherein the connecting member is generally perpendicular to the vertical planes and wherein the elements are connected to the connecting member adjacent rearward ends of the elements, whereby the elements are in a cantilevered arrangement.   
   
   
       18 . The display device of  claim 17 , wherein the first, second, and third hanging locations are also spaced apart from each other horizontally. 
   
   
       19 . The display device of  claim 17 , wherein the upper prongs terminate at a distal end with a face plate for receiving product identifying indicia. 
   
   
       20 . The display device of  claim 17 , further comprising a means for attaching the display device to the fixture.