Label enlarging device

Abstract

A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information including an optical magnification member; a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving; the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket. A connector is preferably provided connecting the magnification member to the bracket and preferably allows the magnification member to be moved into one of a plurality of positions to enable the magnification member to be provided into a position allowing the merchandise labeling to be displayed.

1. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information comprising:
 an optical magnification member;  
 a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving, the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket;  
 further comprising a connector connecting the magnification member to the bracket;  
 further comprising a holder for the magnification member, and wherein the connector connects the holder for the magnification member to the bracket; and  
 wherein the connector comprises a shaft, the holder including an aperture therethrough through which the shaft is mounted enabling the holder to pivotally mount on the shaft.  
 
     
     
       2. The device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder is slidable on the shaft. 
     
     
       3. The device of  claim 1 , wherein the shaft is rotatable in the bracket. 
     
     
       4. The device of  claim 1 , wherein two brackets are provided with one end of the shaft provided in each bracket. 
     
     
       5. The device of  claim 1 , wherein the magnifying member is a circular lens. 
     
     
       6. The device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder for the magnification member is coupled to the bracket via a hinge. 
     
     
       7. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information comprising:
 an optical magnification member;  
 a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving, the optical magnification member attached to the bracket; and  
 further comprising a connector comprising a shaft connecting the magnification member to the bracket;  
 wherein the connector includes a swivel joint connecting the shaft to the bracket.  
 
     
     
       8. The device of  claim 7 , wherein the swivel joint comprises a ball and socket joint. 
     
     
       9. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information comprising:
 an optical magnification member;  
 a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving, the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket;  
 further comprising a connector connecting the magnification member to the bracket;  
 further comprising a holder for the magnification member, and wherein the connector connects the holder for the magnification member to the bracket; and  
 wherein the connector comprises a shaft disposable in an opening provided in the bracket.  
 
     
     
       10. The device of  claim 9 , wherein the shaft is slidable in the opening in the bracket. 
     
     
       11. The device of  claim 9 , wherein the connector is removable from the bracket so that the magnification member held by the holder can be removed from the bracket and held by hand. 
     
     
       12. The device of  claim 9 , wherein the shaft is removable from the bracket so that the magnification member held by the holder can be removed from the bracket and held by hand. 
     
     
       13. The device of  claim 9 , further comprising a coupling member connected between the holder and the bracket. 
     
     
       14. The device of  claim 13 , wherein the coupling member comprises a flexible member. 
     
     
       15. The device of  claim 14 , wherein the flexible member comprises a chain or string. 
     
     
       16. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information comprising:
 an optical magnification member;    a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving, the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket;    further comprising a connector connecting the magnification member to the bracket; and    wherein the connector comprises a flexible arm that maintains its position when moved.    
     
     
       17. The device of  claim 16 , wherein the connector allows the magnification member to be moved into one of a plurality of positions to enable the magnification member to be provided into a position allowing the merchandise labeling to be displayed. 
     
     
       18. The device of  claim 16 , wherein the magnification member comprises a generally planar lens. 
     
     
       19. The device of  claim 16 , wherein the magnification member comprises a generally planar plastic lens. 
     
     
       20. The device of  claim 16 , wherein the magnification member comprises a generally planar plastic Fresnel lens. 
     
     
       21. The device of  claim 16 , further comprising a holder comprising a frame for the magnification member. 
     
     
       22. The device of  claim 21 , wherein the frame has an area for graphical or written material. 
     
     
       23. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information comprising:
 an optical magnification member;    a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving, the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket; and    wherein the bracket comprises an adjustable clamp for clamping to the merchandise shelving.    
     
     
       24. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving to magnify merchandise labeling information, the magnification device comprising:
   an optical magnification member to magnify the merchandise labeling information;        a bracket configured to be attached to the merchandise shelving for removably holding the optical magnification member; and        a flexible connector coupled to the optical member and to the bracket, the flexible connector having a length and being incapable of maintaining a fixed position without external support;        wherein the optical member is usable in a plurality of first positions when the optical member is held by the bracket and in a plurality of second positions limited only by the length of the flexible connector when the optical member is removed from the bracket.     
     
     
       25. The magnification device of  claim 24 , wherein the flexible connector includes a chain. 
     
     
       26. The magnification device of  claim 24 , wherein the flexible connector includes twine. 
     
     
       27. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving to magnify merchandise labeling information, the magnification device comprising:
   an optical magnification member to magnify the merchandise labeling information;        a bracket configured to be attached to the merchandise shelving for removably holding the optical magnification member; and        a chain coupled to the optical member and to the bracket to prevent the optical magnification member from being one of lost and dropped to a floor,        wherein the optical member is usable in a plurality of first positions when the optical member is held by the bracket and in a plurality of second positions limited only by the length of the chain when the optical member is removed from the bracket.     
     
     
       28. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving to magnify merchandise labeling information, the magnification device comprising:
   an optical magnification member to magnify the merchandise labeling information;        a bracket configured to be attached to the merchandise shelving for removably holding the optical magnification member; and        twine coupled to the optical member and to the bracket to prevent the optical magnification member from being one of lost and dropped to a floor,        wherein the optical member is usable in a plurality of first positions when the optical member is held by the bracket and in a plurality of second positions limited only by the length of the twine when the optical member is removed from the bracket.     
     
     
       29. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving having at least one track for receiving price label information, and for magnifying merchandise labeling information, the magnification device comprising:
   an optical magnification member;        a bracket for attachment to the merchandise shelving for removably holding the optical magnification member and enabling the optical magnification member to be used in a plurality of first positions when held by the bracket;        further comprising a flexible connector connecting the magnification member to the bracket, the flexible connector preventing the magnification member from being lost or dropped to the floor when the magnification member is removed from the bracket and enabling the optical magnification member to be used in a plurality of second positions when removed from the bracket; and        wherein said bracket comprises a fixture adapted to couple to a track of the merchandise shelving so as to thereby attach the bracket to the merchandise shelving.     
     
     
       30. A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving having at least one track for receiving price label information, and for magnifying merchandise labeling information, the magnification device comprising:
   an optical magnification member;        a bracket for attachment to the merchandise shelving for removably holding the optical magnification member;        further comprising a flexible connector connecting the optical magnification member to the bracket, the flexible connector having a length and being incapable of maintaining a fixed position without external support;        wherein the optical magnification member is usable in a plurality of first positions when the optical member is held by the bracket and in a plurality of second positions limited only by the length of the flexible connector when the optical member is removed from the bracket; and        wherein said bracket comprises a fixture adapted to couple to a track of the merchandise shelving so as to thereby attach the bracket to the merchandise shelving.