Patent ID: 8777170
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A45F,A47F,A63H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A display article support system, comprising: a C-shaped support comprising opposing arcuate arms extending from a medial portion; and a mounting device comprising a dual-orientation support clip removably coupled to the C-shaped support by an engagement mechanism, the engagement mechanism comprising a first mating portion and a second mating portion and the dual-orientation support clip comprising a first support arm and a second support arm integrated with dual instances of the second mating portion, wherein the dual instances of the second mating portion are oriented relative to the first and second support arms for holding the C-shaped support in a vertical orientation while engaging any one of a substantially horizontal or vertical surface, wherein a first one of the dual instances of the second mating portion is located on the first support arm, and a second one of the dual instances of the second mating portion is located on the second support arm, and wherein the first mating portion includes a post configured for slideable engagement with the second mating portion comprising a slot in an outwardly offset portion of the mounting device, whereby when the post is engaged in the slot, the post is located entirely between an innermost surface of the mounting device adjacent to the outwardly offset portion and an outer surface of the outwardly offset portion where the post enters the slot.