Paul David O'Brien

US Patent:

20020099625, Jul 25, 2002

Filed:

Jan 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/767754

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Long Beach CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/027000, 705/026000, 705/029000

Abstract:

A web-based method used over the internet to select a particular type and measurement of a unit package, then pricing a display stand to carry a plurality of such pre-selected unit packages. The computer user, after connecting to the web site and installation of the appropriate software, can select a particular type of hanging unit package having pre-selected dimensions, then determine the number of such unit packages that can be mounted to a display rack panel. The panel and display hook can then be ordered over the internet.

US Patent:

20050072746, Apr 7, 2005

Filed:

Aug 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/942057

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Long Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A47F005/08

US Classification:

211059100, 248174000, 211057100, 211087010

Abstract:

A display rack and hook combination comprising a rack hung on a pre-existing wire frame. The rack has a plurality of spaced slots therein in horizontally and vertically aligned rows. Support fixtures having products suspended therefrom may be inserted into these slots. The support fixtures are of various shapes and have face places configured to snap into the slots and hold the fixtures in a firm and stabilized manner so products can be hung therefrom.

US Patent:

55053149, Apr 9, 1996

Filed:

May 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/441091

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Seal Beach CA

Assignee:

O.B.I. Industries - Cypress CA

International Classification:

B42F 1300

US Classification:

211 591

Abstract:

A display rack having interconnecting sides, back and bottom. The back has a plurality of spaced slots in vertically and horizontally aligned rows. Trays are provided which connect to the back and the side walls. The same slots can be used to hold the trays in position or support fixtures having products suspended therefrom.

US Patent:

54641039, Nov 7, 1995

Filed:

Aug 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/104189

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Seal Beach CA

Assignee:

Side-Kik Corporation - Cypress CA

International Classification:

A47F 314

US Classification:

211133

Abstract:

A display rack having interconnecting sides, back and bottom. The back has a plurality of spaced slots in vertically and horizontally aligned rows. Trays are provided which connect to the back and the side walls. The same slots can be used to hold the trays in position or support fixtures having products suspended therefrom.

US Patent:

46714170, Jun 9, 1987

Filed:

Dec 20, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/811175

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Seal Beach CA

Assignee:

O.B.I. Co. - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 591

Abstract:

A retail product display system which may be pre-packed with product before shipment has a support fixture and a support stand made up of at least one sheet of thin, planar material foldable along a plurality of lines and assemblable into a rigid, three-dimensional, free-standing, upright, folded-plane structure containing a plurality of horizontal, rectangular apertures for mounting the support fixture therein. The support fixtures have one end cantilevered outwardly from the stand at a slight inclination to the horizontal for suspending the product therefrom, and a mounting end adapted to permit insertion into the mounting apertures from one side only of the display stand with means located thereat for gripping the support stand material through the mounting aperture and for coupling loads applied to the fixture from any direction to the support stand such that the fixture is resistant to withdrawal from the mounting aperture regardless of the attitude of the support stand. 7.

US Patent:

48303186, May 16, 1989

Filed:

Jun 24, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/210974

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

O.B.I. Inc. - Anaheim CA

International Classification:

F16M 1132

US Classification:

248165

Abstract:

A knockdown display stand for presenting a display board in a generally upright position. The board is retained to the stand but quickly and easily removable therefrom. The stand has a pair of spaced Y-shaped base members, the shorter legs resting on the floor with the longer leg upright. A tube interconnects the two spaced base members and the uprights each have vertical channels for receiving the board therein.

US Patent:

55032770, Apr 2, 1996

Filed:

Jun 22, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/263753

Inventors:

Paul O'Brien - Seal Beach CA

Assignee:

Side-Kik Corporation - Cypress CA

International Classification:

A47H 100

US Classification:

211 94

Abstract:

A display hook and rack combination. The rack has a plurality of spaced openings into which the support fingers of a hook may be inserted. The rack has spaced protrusions thereon associated with the spaced openings and engaging the face plate of the hook providing support and stabilization to the hook so that it cannot be easily dislodged when a product, suspended on the hook, is removed therefrom.