Support for modular containers with outwardly-extending access panels
CA 2493931 C · Owner: Mars, Incorporated · Inventors: Friedman, Rob; Bucalo, Carmine; Wintermute, Bill
Overview
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A module support for forming a unitary display preferably from containers having outwardly extending access panels. The invention provides in , particular, a common module support for creating an array from two or more container modules. The invention may be advantageously utilized as a stand alone display for floor, shelf, and/or counter placement. The module support may also be hung on a wall or column using hanging means e.g. double-sided , adhesives, hook and loop fastening means and hook and/or aperture means.
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- Filed July 24, 2003 and granted October 2, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 24, 2023.
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