Adjustable product display system

Abstract

An adjustable product display system includes a plurality of pusher mechanisms each positionable on a planar support surface in a coextensive spaced-apart manner for defining therebetween a product area with front and rear ends, wherein the product area is adapted to hold one or more products in a continuous arrangement. Each pusher mechanism is configured for magnetic engagement to the planar support surface, and includes a pusher having a contact portion, and a partition fixedly attached thereto proximate the pusher. The pusher is configured for applying a force via said contact portion on the one or more products to advance the products toward the front end of the corresponding product area. The system further includes means for retaining the one or more products against the contact portion of the pusher within the corresponding product area.

1 . An adjustable product display system, comprising:
 a plurality of pusher mechanisms each positionable on a planar support surface in a coextensive spaced-apart manner for defining therebetween a product area with front and rear ends, wherein said product area is adapted to hold one or more products in a continuous arrangement;   said pusher mechanism being configured for magnetic engagement to said planar support surface, said pusher mechanism including a pusher having a contact portion, and a partition fixedly attached thereto proximate said pusher;   said pusher being configured for applying a force via said contact portion on said one or more products to advance the products toward the front end of the corresponding product area; and   means for retaining said one or more products against the contact portion of the pusher within the corresponding product area.   
     
     
         2 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 1  further comprising an end divider having a base configured for magnetic engagement to said planar support surface, said end divider being adapted for placement coextensively along the product area on the side opposite from an adjacent pusher mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 2  wherein the end divider comprises a bearing surface extending along the base for holding up one end of the product within the product area of an adjacent pusher mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 1  wherein the retaining means comprises a fence positioned laterally across the front end of the product area. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 4  wherein the fence is secured to the planar support surface via a fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 1  wherein the pusher mechanism comprises:
 an elongate base having at least one magnet attached to a bottom portion thereof;   a track extending longitudinally along a top portion of the elongate base for receiving said pusher; and   a spring operatively engaged to said pusher and base for urging the pusher to slidably move along the track.   
     
     
         7 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 6  wherein the partition is integrally attached to the base, and extends offset along the track. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 7  wherein the pusher mechanism comprises a bearing surface extending along the length of the partition on the side opposite from the track for holding up at least a portion of the product within the product area of an adjacent pusher mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 6  wherein the spring is a coil spring. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 1  wherein the planar support surface comprises a magnetic material. 
     
     
         11 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 10  wherein the magnetic material is ferromagnetic. 
     
     
         12 . An adjustable product display system, comprising:
 a pusher mechanism being configured for magnetic engagement to a planar support surface, said pusher mechanism including a pusher having a contact portion, and a partition fixedly attached thereto proximate said pusher;   an end divider having a base portion configured for magnetic engagement to said planar support surface, said end divider being adapted for placement in a coextensive spaced-apart manner with said pusher mechanism to define therebetween a product area with front and rear ends, wherein said product area is adapted to hold one or more products in a continuous arrangement;   said pusher being configured for applying a force via said contact portion on said one or more products to advance the products toward the front end of the corresponding product area; and   means for retaining one or more products against the contact portion of the pusher within the corresponding product area.   
     
     
         13 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 12  wherein the retaining means comprises a fence positioned laterally across the front end of the product area. 
     
     
         14 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 13  wherein the fence is secured to the planar support surface via a fastener. 
     
     
         15 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 12  wherein the pusher mechanism comprises:
 an elongate base having at least one magnet attached to a bottom portion thereof;   a track extending longitudinally along a top portion of the elongate base for receiving said pusher; and   a spring operatively engaged to said pusher and base for urging the pusher to slidably move along the track.   
     
     
         16 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 15  wherein the partition is integrally attached to the base, and extends offset along the track. 
     
     
         17 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 16  wherein the pusher mechanism comprises a bearing surface extending along the length of the partition on the side opposite from the track for holding up at least a portion of the product within the product area of an adjacent pusher mechanism. 
     
     
         18 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 15  wherein the spring is a coil spring. 
     
     
         19 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 12  wherein the planar support surface comprises a magnetic material. 
     
     
         20 . The adjustable product display system of  claim 19  wherein the magnetic material is ferromagnetic.