Apparatus for displaying retail items

Abstract

Traditionally, RMUs have posed a significant problem for retailers in that they can be cumbersome. A modified RMU is, therefore, provided. This modified RMU utilizes a number of interconnected display units that allow for various configurations so that the RMU can be arranged for a variety of situations. For example, the modified RMU can be arranged to have a flat back side that allows it to be placed against a wall so as to reduce congestion of moving patrons and further prevent wasteful usage of valuable retail floor space. Hence, the modified RMU provides a solution for a long felt need for improved logistics by retailers.

1 . An apparatus for display retail items having a plurality of modular components, comprising: 
 a central display unit adapted to be interconnected to at least one modular component;    a canopy; and    at least one support column that is secured to the canopy and the central display unit.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising at least one modular component secured to the central display unit.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of modular components are selected from a group comprising a cash counter, a display wall, a shelving unit, a puck unit, an arcuate display unit, a half-circle display unit, a rectangular display unit, or a custom-shaped display unit.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  configured so as to be placed against a wall or other flat surface.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the central display unit has a substantially rectangular shape.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the central display unit has a substantially curvilinear shape.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the system further comprises at least one access door on at least one of the central display unit or at least one modular component.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the system further comprises at least one drawer on at least one of the central display unit or at least one modular component.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the canopy further comprises a grid.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the apparatus further comprises track lighting that is coupled to the grid.  
   
   
       11 . A modular apparatus for displaying retail items, comprising a plurality of interconnected modular units, wherein at least one unit of the plurality of modular units employs at least one column to support a canopy.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein at least one modular unit further comprises: 
 a signpost protruding therefrom; and    signage that is coupled to at least a portion of the signpost.    
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the signpost provides support to the canopy.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein at least one modular unit is a central unit having at least one substantially vertical column protruding therefrom to support the canopy.  
   
   
       15 . An apparatus comprising a central unit for displaying retail items adapted to have alternate modular units coupled thereto.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein at least one canopy is coupled to the central unit.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein at least one column protrudes from the central unit to support the canopy.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the alternate modular units are selected from a group comprising a cash counter, a display wall, a shelving unit, a puck unit, an arcuate display unit, a half-circle display unit, a rectangular display unit, or a custom-shaped display unit.