Patent ID: 7497341
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: A47F,G08B,G09B

Abstract:
1. A product management and securement system, comprising: a first shelf and a top wall, the first shelf having a first front edge; a plurality of vertical dividers positioned between the first shelf and the top wall; a plurality of pushers for urging items toward the front of the system, a retaining wall positioned adjacent the first front edge and extending toward the top wall, the retaining wall having a height for obstructing access to the items placed between the first shelf and the top wall; and a barrier mounted to the system above the first shelf, wherein the barrier is configured (a) to pivot between an open and closed position and (b) to substantially obstruct access to items placed between the first shelf and the top wall when in the closed position, wherein the system is configured to urge the barrier to pivot toward the closed position, and, wherein the retaining wall and the barrier substantially block access to items placed between the first shelf and the top wall when the barrier is in the closed position, and wherein the barrier permits the removal of a single product when the barrier is in the open position.