WO2007115360A1 - distributeur de rubans - Google Patents

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WO2007115360A1
WO2007115360A1 PCT/AU2007/000446 AU2007000446W WO2007115360A1 WO 2007115360 A1 WO2007115360 A1 WO 2007115360A1 AU 2007000446 W AU2007000446 W AU 2007000446W WO 2007115360 A1 WO2007115360 A1 WO 2007115360A1
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ribbon
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James Anthony Castley
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SSS Pty Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
    • A47F7/16—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for carpets; for wallpaper; for textile materials
    • A47F7/17—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for carpets; for wallpaper; for textile materials in rolls or rolled tapes

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  • the present invention relates to the sale of ribbons and, in particular, to displaying for purchase ribbons of different types or styles.
  • the traditional manner to display and dispense ribbons in retail stores is that the ribbons to be sold are stored on rolls or spools. These rolls are usually made of cardboard or plastics material, and are usually approximately 50-150 mm in diameter and have widths depending on the width of the ribbon.
  • the customer purchasing the ribbon usually takes the roll to the counter where a quantity of ribbon is rolled off and cut.
  • the roll is left on the counter or is thrown into a basket for the staff to return to the rack at a later date, which is usually at the end of the day or the next morning.
  • This procedure can result in situations where another customer looking for a particular ribbon, having a specific colour, style and size cannot find it on the shelf or rack.
  • the customer often believes the store is out of stock or does not sell that colour, style or size. This may lead to a reduction in sales.
  • the traditional roll has no cover and no device for securing the loose end of the ribbon, As a result, the ribbon can become unwound and soiled.
  • the genesis of the present invention is a desire to provide a storage and dispensing unit fox ribbons and other piece goods which substantially overcomes or ameliorates the above mentioned disadvantages.
  • a set of ribbon dispensers for displaying for purchase ribbons of different types or styles, said set comprising a multiplicity of cassettes each, having a corresponding spool of ribbon, and a base on which said cassettes are retained to form an array of said cassettes.
  • each cassette is releasably mounted on the base.
  • the base is preferably substantially rectangular and the array comprises rows and columns of the cassettes.
  • each cassette carries an indicium or indicia indicative of the contents of the spool.
  • the space on the base visible following release of the cassette carries the same indicium or indicia as the released cassette.
  • a method of displaying ribbons of different types or styles for sale comprising the steps of: i) locating a spool of each type or style of ribbon in a corresponding cassette ii) locating each said cassette on a corresponding position on a base to thereby form an array of said cassettes
  • a cassette containing a ribbon roll with the ribbon of the roll extending through a slot in the front of the cassette.
  • a stop located adjacent the slot prevents the ribbon from moving into and out of said cassette.
  • the ribbon is preferably prevented from being pulled further than about 4 to 6 cm from the slot.
  • the cassette has a Hd opening to allow the roll of ribbon to be inserted therein.
  • the cassette is adapted to be used with a counter holding means whereby the cassette is held in position on a counter whilst the ribbon is dispensed.
  • the cassette has a release mechanism to release ribbon from the stop when interacting with the counter holding means.
  • the counter holder includes a measuring device and cutting device.
  • Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a cassette ribbon dispenser of the preferred embodiment
  • Fig. 2 is a ftont view of a set of cassette ribbon dispensers located on a base
  • Fig. 3 is a side view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 4 is a front view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1 , being inserted or removed from a base
  • Fig. 6 is a side view of the cassette ribbon, dispenser shown being inserted in the base,
  • Fig. 7 is a side view similar to Fig. 3 showing a security tag inserted therein
  • Fig. 8 is perspective view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1 showing the Hd slightly open
  • F5g,9 is a cross-sectional view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1 being inserted into a release mechanism
  • Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view similar to Fig, 9 showing application of the release mechanism
  • Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a cassette ribbon dispenser of another embodiment
  • Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a cassette ribbon of Fig. 11 being inserted into the release mechanism
  • Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view similar to fig. 12 showing application of the release mechanism
  • Fig. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1 shown mounted on a counter holder used for measuring and dispensing the ribbon, and
  • Fig. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cassette ribbon dispenser of Fig. 1 shown mounted on a counter holder used for measuring and dispensing the ribbon without a cutting implement.
  • a ribbon display unit 10 as seen in Fig. 2 is used to display ribbons for sale in a retail store and the like.
  • the unit 10 includes a number of cassettes 11 releasably secured to a base 12.
  • the base 12 can be a display stand which is able to be stood on a counter or the l ⁇ ke, or can be attached to a wall.
  • Each of the cassettes 11 contains a ribbon roll 13 with the ribbon 14 of the roll being lead through a slot 15 in the front of the cassette 1 1.
  • a stop 16 adjacent the slot 15, the stop 16 being used to prevent the ribbon 14 from rewinding and being pulled into or from the cassette 11.
  • the stop 16 is preferably made from a soft grip plastics material.
  • the end of the ribbon 14 preferably extends outside the slot 15 and hangs out the front like a tongue when on display. The end of the ribbon 14 is therefore also on display making a much more attractive display where the customer can see the design of the ribbon 14 and can even take hold of so as to establish its feel, including thickness, smoothness, tenacity etc. It is preferable that the ribbon 14 cannot be pulled further than about 4 to 6 cm from the slot 15, such 4 to 6 cms being set by store staff.
  • stop 16 can be interchanged with different thicknesses to allow for accommodation of different thicknesses of ribbons 14.
  • the cassette 11 in the preferred embodiment is enclosed with a lid 17.
  • the lid ⁇ 7 opens to allow the user to insert the ribbon roll 13 which is allowed to sit inside the cassette 11.
  • the end of the ribbon 14 is placed outside the cassette 11 and the lid 17 is closed and locks down over a catch 18.
  • the stop 16 is attached to the lid 17 and forms the slot 15 and is preferably made from a soft plastics material to be able to grip the end of the ribbon 14.
  • The. lid 17 of the cassette 11 is not easily opened by the consumer thus the consumer is prevented from either stealing or handling the ribbon 14.
  • the ribbon roll 13 can be replaced by another roll when finished and as such each cassette 11 can be used for a substantial amount of time before any cassette 11 needs replacing.
  • the cassette 11 can be supplied with the single ribbon and can be disposed of and recycled when the roll of ribbon is finished. That is, the cassette 11 is supplied with every replacement roll of ribbon 14.
  • cassettes 111 as seen in Figs. 11 to 13.
  • This cassette 1 11 has sides which are opened for replacing the ribbon rolls 13 and the slot 15 is formed in the body of a cassette with a suitable spring loaded stop 116 being provided, in this arrangement, the spring loaded stop 116 can have variable positions so as to vary the opening height of the slot 15.
  • the cassettes 11 are ⁇ eleasably mounted on the base 12 by means of a plurality of brackets 19.
  • Each bracket 19 includes a u-shaped shell 20 into which the cassette is placed.
  • the top portion of the shell 20 has a resilient ridge 21 which aligns with a corresponding groove 22 formed on the top of the cassette 11.
  • the cassette 11 is easily manipulated into and out of position with the bottom surface of the cassette 11 having a friction fit the lower portion 23 of the shell 20.
  • the set of cassettes 11 in the display unit 10 are selected for size so that there are many differing sizes, types and colours of ribbons 14 displayed for sale.
  • the display of the cassettes 11 provide a colour, style and size coordination from which it is easy for the customer to make an appropriate selection of the product as well as providing a pleasing arrangement to the eye. It is believed that the use of such a display arrangement enhances potential sales of the ribbons 14.
  • the cassette 11, in another arrangement can be used by the customer to dispense the ribbon 14 at the display unit 10 by releasing the stop 16 or 16 from the cassette 11 or by providing suitable instructions so that the customer can release the locking device and dispense the ribbon 14.
  • the cassette 11 is preferably removed from the display unit 10 and taken to a sales counter or the like where the ribbon 14 can be dispensed either using the usual methods or as to be described later.
  • a release mechanism 25 is used to release the stop 16 by placing the cassette 11 in a well 26.
  • the release mechanism when pressed by the sides of the well 26 release the stop allowing the ribbon 14 to be pulled from the cassette 11 through the slot 15.
  • the cassette 11 of Figs. 11 to 13 also has a release mechanism 25 for the spring loaded stop 116.
  • the cassette 11 has an electronic source tag 27 (eg an RPID tag) located within its casing.
  • the source-tags 27 are used far the prevention of theft and as they are fitted inside the cassette 11 they can not be easily removed by the consumer.
  • the cassette 11 can be used for a number of ribbon rolls 13 as described above, the cost of a source-tag can be amortized to an extent which is acceptable to the retailer.
  • a backing label 30 which is located at each cassette location on the base 12 is then visible.
  • the backing label 30 is used to indicate which cassette 11 has been removed from that location and has the same indicia as the cassette 11. If the incorrect cassette 11 is replaced into the any position, it is easily noticed as the pattern of the types of ribbons and colours of the display unit 10 looks out of place.
  • the cassette 1 1 can be placed on a counter holder 31 as seen in Figs. 14 and 15.
  • the counter holder 31 of the preferred embodiment sits upright in a well 32 such that when so placed in the well 32 the locking device is released so that the ribbon can be dispensed. In this manner, the cassette 11 is secured whilst dispensing the ribbon 14 therefrom.
  • the holder 31 includes a measuring device 33 and a cutter tool 34 arranged for the user to measure out the length required and cut the ribbon respectively.
  • a slot 35 in the counter holder 31 allows the positioning of lower blade of scissors (not illustrated) such that the ribbon 14 can be cut at exactly the right angles.
  • the counter holder 31 preferably has a release mechanism (not illustrated) to release the lid 17 or side cover of the cassette 111.
  • the ribbons rolls 13 are sitting within the cassette 11 but can be placed on an axle spool (not illustrated) as an alternative.
  • the cassette 11 can be opened and refilled with a new roll of ribbon 13. Therefore the rollsl 3 can be more inexpensively manufactured as they do not require all the printing and packaging that is currently necày on a free standing traditional roll.
  • the lid 17 of the cassette 11 is easily opened in a manner known to the staff but not immediately obvious to the consumer.
  • the cassettes Il of the preferred embodiment can also be sold to the customer as a set, whereby the customer can also enjoy the unique advantages of the cassette system for their own home use.
  • the use of the set of cassettes 11 can prevent the damage that can presently occur to a roll of ribbon when stored at home in a drawer or sewing box.
  • the size and design of the cassettes for home use can be of a smaller size than for retailance as it is generally the case as a lesser quantity of ribbon is required for home use than for retailance.

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L'invention concerne une unité de présentation de rubans (10) utilisée pour présenter des rubans (14) destinés à la vente dans un magasin de détail et similaires. L'unité (10) comprend un certain nombre de cassettes (11) fixées de manière amovible sur une base (12). La base (12) peut être un stand de présentation qui est en mesure d'être dressé sur un comptoir ou similaire, ou peut être fixé sur un mur. Chacune des cassettes (11) contient un rouleau de ruban (13), le ruban (14) du rouleau étant amené à travers une fente (15) sur l'avant de la cassette (11). De préférence il existe un butoir (16) adjacent à la fente (15), le butoir (16) étant utilisé pour empêcher le ruban (14) de s'enrouler de nouveau dans la cassette (11), l'extrémité du ruban (14) s'étend de préférence en dehors de la fente (15) et est suspendue sur l'avant comme une languette en cas de présentation. L'extrémité du ruban (14) est donc également en présentation constituant une présentation beaucoup plus attirante où le client peut voir le modèle du ruban (14) et peut même le tenir de façon à établir son toucher, notamment son épaisseur, sa douceur, sa ténacité, entre autres. Il est préférable que le ruban (14) ne puisse pas être tiré de plus d'environ 4 à 6 cm de la fente (15), une distance définie par le détaillant.
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AU2007236542A AU2007236542B2 (en) 2006-04-10 2007-04-05 Ribbon dispenser

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AU2006901858A AU2006901858A0 (en) 2006-04-10 Dispenser for Ribbons
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WO2009023914A1 (fr) * 2007-08-23 2009-02-26 Sss Pty Limited Distributeur de ruban, bague de distribution de ruban et étiquette d'information de ruban
GB2457461A (en) * 2008-02-13 2009-08-19 William Palastre Lockable, Portable, Surgical Tape Dispenser.

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AU7260687A (en) * 1986-05-09 1987-11-12 Alan Lindsay Dickson Ribbon display device
US20040222248A1 (en) * 2003-05-08 2004-11-11 Harrison Huang Tape dispenser for installation of multi-roll

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US2589192A (en) * 1949-07-07 1952-03-11 Bethlehem Silk Company Retractable ribbon dispenser
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US3709445A (en) * 1970-10-02 1973-01-09 J Adams Coiled material dispenser
US3948455A (en) * 1974-11-13 1976-04-06 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Dispenser package
AU7260687A (en) * 1986-05-09 1987-11-12 Alan Lindsay Dickson Ribbon display device
US20040222248A1 (en) * 2003-05-08 2004-11-11 Harrison Huang Tape dispenser for installation of multi-roll

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WO2009023914A1 (fr) * 2007-08-23 2009-02-26 Sss Pty Limited Distributeur de ruban, bague de distribution de ruban et étiquette d'information de ruban
GB2465318A (en) * 2007-08-23 2010-05-19 Sss Pty Ltd Ribbon dispenser, ribbon dispensing clip & ribbon information label
GB2465318B (en) * 2007-08-23 2013-01-02 Sss Pty Ltd Ribbon dispenser, ribbon dispensing clip & ribbon information label
AU2008288688B2 (en) * 2007-08-23 2013-05-02 Sss Pty Limited Ribbon dispenser, ribbon dispensing clip & ribbon information label
GB2457461A (en) * 2008-02-13 2009-08-19 William Palastre Lockable, Portable, Surgical Tape Dispenser.

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