Redondo Beach, CA, United States of America

William Merit

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 1997-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Merit. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-merit

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 250(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Years Active: 1997-1999

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: William Merit: Inventor of Shelf-Separation Systems

Introduction

William Merit is an inventor based in Redondo Beach, California. His work includes inventions for selectively attaching shelf separators to display shelves. He is credited with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Merit’s listed patent, “Method and Apparatus for Selective Engagement of Shelf Separation,” describes ways to secure shelf-separator structures to display shelves. The system uses openings in the shelves and resilient clips that connect the separator structure to selected openings.

In one design, split retaining clamps on the clips engage the separator’s extrusion, while opposing projections fit into shelf openings. In another design, portions of the clips slide into a longitudinal groove in the extrusion, with projections that can be inserted into selected shelf openings. The extrusion may also include recessed display panels extending over the shelf edge for displaying message cards.

Career Highlights

The available information highlights Merit’s work on practical shelf-display hardware, particularly adjustable attachment methods for shelf-separator arrays. His listed location is Redondo Beach, California.

Collaborations

Merit’s listed coworker is Jo A. Merit.

Conclusion

William Merit’s patent work focuses on resilient clip and extrusion designs that allow shelf separators to be selectively secured and configured for retail displays.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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