Patent ID: 6241105
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A47F

Abstract:
A merchandise display stand, comprising:a center post supporting at its upper end an array of hanger elements and anti-removal elements cooperating with said hanger elements, each said hanger element being movable between a first position where said hanger element is in engagement with one of said cooperating anti-removal elements preventing merchandise from being removed from said hanger element and a second position where said hanger element is separated from said anti-removal element permitting merchandise to be placed on and removed from said hanger element, wherein said hanger elements are biased upward towards said second position and means are provided to retain said hanger elements in said first position against the upward bias, wherein the means for retaining said hanger elements comprises a cap mounted on the upper end of said center post having a lower edge adapted to engage and depress said hanger elements, wherein said cap is provided with a slot permitting entry of one of said hanger elements and permitting said hanger element to rise, and wherein said cap is rotatable about a vertical axis to permit said slot to be aligned with a selected one of said hanger elements.