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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2001
Daniel W. Marihugh, Chicago, IL (US);
Goran Simic, Lombard, IL (US);
Sears Brands, LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Abstract
A modular electrical power and/or signal distribution system for store product displays can include a plurality of product display fixtures each defining at least one product display surface. An electrical distribution grid can be provided above the plurality of display fixtures within the store. The electrical distribution grid can have a plurality of spaced apart junction boxes each linked at least to a power source. A riser can be removably coupled to part of the fixture. The riser can have a lower box section with at least one power receptacle and an upper conduit section with a power cable extending from the conduit section. The power cable can have a power plug adapted for electrical connection with a selected one of the junction boxes and for electrically coupling the at least one power receptacle to the distribution grid. The system can also provide various signal connections for different products displayed, as needed. The system can be provided as separate modular components, as a single system, or as a kit including one or more risers, cable connections, and cable mask and support grids attachable near the store ceiling.