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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2003
Daniel W. Marihugh, Chicago, IL (US);
Daniel W. Marihugh, Chicago, IL (US);
Sears Brands, L.L.C., Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Abstract
A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right and left platforms all may assume multiple positions for displaying and demonstrating different audio visual components of varying sizes. In a first upright position, the right and left platforms provide an open three walled platform for holding a large speaker or other component in an inclined position. In second inverted positions, the right and left platforms are useful for supporting a component, such as a smaller speaker, in an elevated position above the base. In a first upright position, the center platform provides an elevated platform for a larger component, such as a monitor with or without other components such as a DVD player and a video cassette recorder. In the first upright position, the center platform also provides space beneath the top panel thereof for accommodating other components such as a center speaker, subwoofer, amplifier and the like. In a second inverted position, the center platform provides a front wall and an elevated support surface. Ceiling mounted speaker enclosures are also provided which enable a retailer to easily suspend smaller speaker components from the ceiling either in front of or behind the multiple configuration shelving system.