U.S. patent application number 15/542165 was filed with the patent office on 2018-09-20 for display means for spectacles.
The applicant listed for this patent is Nordic Solutions, S.L.. Invention is credited to Javier Nieto Cubero, Andreas Roxe, Oriol Ventura Roda.
Application Number | 20180263381 15/542165 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53520112 |
Filed Date | 2018-09-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180263381 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Roxe; Andreas ; et
al. |
September 20, 2018 |
Display Means for Spectacles
Abstract
The invention relates to a display for spectacles, including at
least one front panel having a support for the spectacles with a
rod (11) for the bridge and a number of holes (5) for the insertion
of the arms, and a zone for the storage of cases with the different
models of spectacles, the zone being formed by a cabinet (6) with a
set of containers (12) disposed next to each model of spectacles
(9) displayed, wherein the containers are designed to accommodate
respective carrying boxes of the model of spectacles (9) of
different prescriptions, as well as including a zone for checking
the prescription and a viewing mirror. The display can have one or
a number of frontal modules, or form an essentially prismatic
support, which can be rotary, and is suitable for use on a desktop
or on the floor, depending on its height.
Inventors: |
Roxe; Andreas; (Barcelona,
ES) ; Nieto Cubero; Javier; (Barcelona, ES) ;
Ventura Roda; Oriol; (Barcelona, ES) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Nordic Solutions, S.L. |
Barcelona |
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ES |
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Family ID: |
53520112 |
Appl. No.: |
15/542165 |
Filed: |
January 12, 2016 |
PCT Filed: |
January 12, 2016 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/ES2016/070006 |
371 Date: |
July 7, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47F 5/02 20130101; A47F
5/00 20130101; A47F 7/021 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47F 7/02 20060101
A47F007/02; A47F 5/02 20060101 A47F005/02 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jan 13, 2015 |
ES |
P201530029 |
Claims
1. A display case for glasses, comprising: at least one front panel
forming a support for the glasses, the at least one front panel
including at least one rod for supporting a nose bridge of the
glasses and corresponding holes for inserting side pieces of the
glasses, a zone for storing packages with different models of the
glasses, the storing zone being formed of a set of pigeonholes with
a number of niches, wherein said niches are arranged beside each
model of glasses displayed, the niches being set up to house
different boxes holding the models of glasses of different
graduations, a viewing mirror which is tilted from 0.degree. to
60.degree. depending on the height of the display case, and a zone
for verifying the graduation, in which a set of glasses of the
different graduations displayed in the display case is placed,
along with images or reference texts in which the user can find out
which graduation is best suited for his or her sight.
2. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, wherein the
niches are arranged in rows, and each row of niches in the
pigeonhole is made up of three niches.
3. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, further
comprising a body and a support stand for holding the body of the
display case on said support stand.
4. A display case for glasses, according to claim 3, wherein the
body of the display case rotates in respect of the support
stand.
5. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, including an
essentially prismatic body formed of at least two display
sides.
6. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, including a
set of modules placed side by side.
7. A display case for glasses, according to claim 1, wherein each
package of glasses displayed has at least on an outer side thereof,
at least one of: both the graduation and the model of glasses
contained in this and a graphic representation of said model of
glasses.
8. A display case for glasses, according to claim 3, further
comprising at least one decorative base for holding the body of the
display case on said support stand.
Description
[0001] This invention refers to a display case for glasses,
specifically for the display and self-service of ready-to-wear
glasses, ideal for being located in commercial establishments of
any kind.
[0002] In short, the display case comprises a support base, a
display body, a supply body, a body for verifying the graduation
and a mirror in which users can see themselves with the glasses
on.
STATE OF THE ART
[0003] There are many different kinds of display cases for
glasses.
[0004] Some of these are display cases for one unit. Although this
may be suitable for decorating shop windows it is not however ideal
for self-service display in shops.
[0005] Another type of display cases is conceived for multiple
units. One example of these is ES 0 160 057 U, which is a table-top
display case conceived for a few units with a hinged rear support.
The glasses are shown in these with the side pieces or temples
folded.
[0006] There are also numerous standing display cases, for example
of the rotating type. In these the glasses are placed in different
places designed for this purpose. Some examples of this kind of
display cases can be seen in ES 0 134 778 U, which defines the
different housings of glasses by means of a wire structure. ES 0
227 565 U also describes a display case, in this case provided with
arms instead of the wire structure of the one mentioned above,
forming a protuberance for supporting the nose bridge and also
provided with central rings in which the side pieces of the glasses
rest. In this display case, there is a hinged upper mirror held on
a fork formed by the structure itself.
[0007] Other display cases are formed of a column fitted with rods
for supporting the nasal indent of the glasses, which can also be
provided with a crosspiece for supporting the side pieces. ES 1 067
991 discloses an example of this type of display case, held at the
top and the bottom to a structure such as a panel or rear wall. In
this it describes an anti-theft device which closes the zone with
the support for the nose bridge and prevents this from being
withdrawn from its location in the closed position. ES 1 605 741 U
also uses columns for holding the glasses, according to one of the
forms of embodiment, or individual supports in another, without
specifying the way these are held, and has a frontal mirror in the
display case.
[0008] ES 1 015 977 U describes a fixed or rotating display case
with a support for the glasses, in which the nasal bridge is made
to go through a hollow and in which the side pieces are folded
behind the support module.
[0009] ES 1 049 880 U discloses a display case with a radial
support plate for the bridge of the glasses and a pair of rear
holes for each location intended to house the ends of the side
pieces. These types of housing for glasses can also be seen in the
display cases described in ES 1 003 953 U, ES 1 050 269 U, or in ES
1 042 535 U.
[0010] One can also find panels in which a number of support rods
are used for the nose bridge and with holes into which the ends of
the side pieces are placed, as disclosed in ES 1 042 535 U.
[0011] Nonetheless, even though these earlier versions are suitable
for displaying different models of glasses, and some of them have a
mirror in the body of the display case, none of them is designed
for self-service so that the user can both check their graduation,
choose a model of glasses and take these in their suitable
graduation from a storage unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The invention being proposed consists of a display case for
glasses, specifically conceived for the user's self-service,
comprising a support body which is divided into different zones, as
follows: [0013] A zone for holding and displaying the different
models of glasses; [0014] A zone for storing the packages which
contain a model of glasses with different graduations; [0015] A
zone for checking the graduation; [0016] A zone with a mirror in
which users can see themselves with the glasses on.
[0017] The zone for holding the glasses consists of a surface
provided with rods for supporting the glasses, with the
corresponding holes for the side pieces;
[0018] The storage zone is made up of a set of niches or
pigeonholes in which the packages holding the glasses are placed.
It is intended for each model of glasses displayed in the display
zone to have several housings for glasses of this model with
different graduation values, for example +1, +1.5, +2, +2.5, +3,
and +3.5 dioptres. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, some
of the models have a corresponding zone for housing glasses of
three different graduations and others for glasses of six different
graduations. The number of boxes (corresponding to different
graduations) displayed for each model of glasses is however given
without constituting any limitation thereto.
[0019] In the verification zone a set of glasses in the different
graduations displayed in the display case is arranged, and possibly
some pictures or reference texts, normally beside the reflecting
mirror. The user can thus try on some of the verification glasses
and decide which ones adapt to their sight best. After determining
the graduation and the model of glasses to be chosen from the ones
displayed, the user will only have to take the corresponding
package located beside this model and with the graduation also
clearly shown on this.
[0020] As well as said characteristics, depending on whether the
display case is a table-top case or for placing on the ground, this
will have the corresponding support stand, which could be
rotating.
[0021] The display case may also comprise different display and
storage zones, for example in four or more sides of a rotating
prism, or arranged beside each other, in an unlimited number.
[0022] It is thus only necessary for the attendant at the
establishment, such as a chemists' shop, to charge the customer the
proper amount.
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to illustrate the following explanation, we are
enclosing with this descriptive report two sheets of drawings, in
which four figures represent the essence of this invention as an
example, without implying any limitation thereby, and in which the
following can be appreciated:
[0024] FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an example of
the display case according to the invention, without any glasses
displayed or containing boxes;
[0025] FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective view, similar to that
of FIG. 1, in which the display case is provided with different
models of glasses with the corresponding graduations;
[0026] FIG. 3 shows a schematic view as an example of a section of
the display case at the level of the holes in which the side pieces
of each of the glasses displayed are inserted and the housings of
the carrying boxes; and
[0027] FIG. 4 shows a detail of the zone for viewing and verifying
the graduation according to a preferential embodiment.
[0028] The following reference numbers are used in these figures
[0029] 1 body of the display case [0030] 2 support stand [0031] 3
decorative sustaining bases [0032] 4 panel for holding the glasses
[0033] 5 holes for inserting the side pieces or temples [0034] 6
set of pigeon holes [0035] 7 mirror [0036] 8 zone for checking the
graduation [0037] 9 glasses [0038] 10 boxes holding the glasses
[0039] 11 rod for supporting the nose bridge of the glasses [0040]
12 one of the pigeon holes
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED FORMS OF EMBODIMENT
[0041] A display case for glasses (9) is described, particularly
for graduated glasses with set graduation, for self-service at
commercial establishments such as chemists, but also at any other
kind of establishment run by shop assistants.
[0042] The display case consists of a body (1), normally a usually
prismatic body comprising a support stand (2), and possibly
decorative bases (3) for holding the body of the display case on
said support stand. This body has one or more sides for displaying
and housing the products on sale. As has already been stated, the
base can be rotating, especially when the display case has more
than one side for displaying and holding the products.
[0043] This body comprises several differentiated zones.
[0044] A first zone constitutes the zone for holding and displaying
the different models of glasses; this zone comprises a front panel
(4) which is provided with items for holding the glasses (9). These
holding items consist of different support rods (11), also
comprising a pair of holes (5) in the position for each of the
glasses for inserting the side pieces. The glasses (9) are thus
simply supported so that any user can see them and try them on if
they so wish.
[0045] Beside the zone for holding and displaying the glasses there
is a set of pigeonholes (6), comprising a plurality of niches (12)
in which the boxes (10) holding the glasses are held. Each of these
boxes clearly indicates the graduation of the glasses (9) contained
in this, as well as any other indication, such as the reference
number or some other identification of the model in question.
[0046] The display case also comprises, generally in an upper zone,
a zone for verifying the graduation (8), where there are texts or
other illustrations in which glasses with different graduations can
be tried out.
[0047] In particular, according to one example of an embodiment,
the zone for holding and display has at its top, beside the mirror
and verification zone, a set of glasses (9) of the same model, each
one with a different graduation, for example between +1.00 and
+3.50 dioptres at intervals of half a dioptre, coming to a total of
six units, so that the user wishing to find out what is the most
appropriate graduation for them will try one or another, looking at
the verification zone (8). According to this embodiment, there is a
zone with a mirror (7) beside the verification zone in which users
can look at themselves with the chosen model or with the reference
model on, where they can finally decide whether to purchase this
model. The mirror will be tilted at a suitable angle depending on
the height at which this mirror is located, from 0.degree. to
60.degree..
[0048] Still in accordance with the preferential embodiment, not
limiting this, the glasses of different graduation for the model in
question are placed beside each model of glasses, normally in their
box or corresponding support, which means that it will be simple
for the user to select and take the required glasses with no
significant possibility of error.
[0049] Insofar as the most commonly required graduations lie
between +1.50 and +2.50 dioptres, it is intended for some of the
models to have only glasses provided with this graduation, while
others may have a wider range, for example from +1.00 to +3.50
dioptres at intervals of half a dioptre.
[0050] According to the preferential embodiment described, the set
of pigeonholes will be three niches wide, in general corresponding
to each model of glasses, except for some models which will group
two or more rows of niches, for example six niches, as
described.
[0051] Each package of glasses will obviously have on the outside
(the side visible when placed in the display case), normally one of
the smaller sides, both the graduation and the model of glasses
contained in this or even a graphic representation of said model of
glasses.
[0052] The display case will optionally be formed of a set of
modules placed side by side.
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