Patent Publication Number: US-10783811-B2

Title: Signage clip system

Description:
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/263,843, filed Jan. 31, 2019, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/864,403, filed Jan. 8, 2018, which issued into U.S. Pat. No. 10,388,197 on Aug. 20, 2019, both of which are hereby specifically incorporated by reference herein in their entireties. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     Field of Use 
     This disclosure relates to brackets for removably attaching a panel to a frame. More specifically, this disclosure relates to brackets for removably attaching a display panel to a rack inside a store. 
     Related Art 
     Display systems such as used inside a retail business often serve the dual purposes of storing product and advertising or otherwise drawing attention to the product. It can be beneficial to position a printed display panel—containing graphics describing the product and its features and benefits, for example—between uprights in a frame used to store and display the product. The size of the frame and the display panel and the distance between any fastening holes in the structural members can present challenges for mounting a display panel in a stable position. The same display panels that are typically used cannot be easily and securely attached to the frame without degrading the appearance of the display system and also requiring more time-consuming, and therefore costly, fasteners or attachment methods. 
     SUMMARY 
     It is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not restrictive, and it is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain concepts of the disclosure as an introduction to the following complete and extensive detailed description. 
     In one aspect, disclosed is a display system comprising: a first upright oriented vertically; a second upright oriented vertically and offset horizontally from the first upright by a frame separation distance, the first upright and the second upright defining a display opening therebetween; a first clip bracket secured to the first upright with a first clip fastener; and a second clip bracket secured to the second upright with a second clip fastener, each of the first clip bracket and the second clip bracket comprising a base portion and a clip portion, the base portion and the clip portion defining an insertion slot, a main entrance of the insertion slot of each of the first clip bracket and the second clip bracket facing forward, the clip portion configured to hold a display panel inside the insertion slot, the clip portion configured to hold an edge of the display panel against the base portion. 
     In a further aspect, disclosed is a clip bracket comprising: a base portion defining a clearance hole configured to receive a fastener securing the base portion to a structure; and clip portion connected to the base portion, the base portion and the clip portion defining an insertion slot, a one of the base portion and the clip portion of the clip bracket comprising an engagement rib defining an effective width of the insertion slot that is less than a nominal width of the insertion slot. 
     In yet another aspect, disclosed is a method of assembling a display system comprising: securing a first clip bracket to a first upright of the display system with a first clip fastener, a longitudinal direction of an insertion slot of the first clip bracket and the first upright oriented vertically, the first clip bracket comprising a base portion and a clip portion, the base portion and the clip portion of the first clip bracket defining the insertion slot of the first clip bracket; securing a second clip bracket to a second upright of the display system with a second clip fastener, a longitudinal direction of an insertion slot of the second clip bracket and the second upright oriented vertically, the second clip bracket comprising a base portion and a clip portion, the base portion and the clip portion of the second clip bracket defining the insertion slot of the second clip bracket; and inserting a display panel horizontally into the insertion slot of the first clip bracket and the insertion slot of the second clip bracket. 
     In yet another aspect, disclosed is a clip bracket assembly comprising: a clip bracket comprising a base portion and a clip portion, the base portion defining a clearance hole, the base portion and the clip portion together defining an insertion slot, the clip portion configured to hold a display panel inside the insertion slot; and a clip fastener comprising a head and a shank, the shank extending through the clearance hole defined in the clip bracket. 
     Various implementations described in the present disclosure may comprise additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the systems, methods, features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several aspects of the disclosure and together with the description, serve to explain various principles of the disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity. 
         FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of a store display in accordance with one aspect of the current disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the store display of  FIG. 1  in accordance with another aspect of the current disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded perspective view of the store display of  FIG. 2  comprising a display panel and clip brackets. 
         FIG. 4A  is a top sectional view of the store display of  FIG. 2  taken along line  4 A- 4 A of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4B  is a top sectional view of the store display of  FIG. 2  taken along line  4 B- 4 B of  FIG. 1   
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the clip bracket of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 6  is a side view of the clip bracket of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is a sectional view of the clip bracket of  FIG. 5  taken along line  7 - 7  of  FIG. 6 . 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a clip fastener of the store display of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 9  is a sectional view of the clip fastener of  FIG. 8  taken along line  9 - 9  of  FIG. 8 . 
         FIG. 10A  is an exploded detail view of a portion of one side of the store display of  FIG. 2  before assembly of the clip bracket of  FIG. 5  and the clip fastener of  FIG. 8  to a frame of the store display. 
         FIG. 10B  is an exploded detail view of a portion of one side of the store display of  FIG. 2  during assembly of the clip bracket of  FIG. 5  and the clip fastener of  FIG. 8  to the frame of the store display. 
         FIG. 10C  is an exploded detail view of a portion of one side of the store display of  FIG. 2  after assembly of the clip bracket of  FIG. 5  and the clip fastener of  FIG. 8  to the frame of the store display. 
         FIG. 11  is a partial perspective view of the clip bracket of the store display of  FIG. 2  in accordance with another aspect of the current disclosure. 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of a portion of one side of the store display of  FIG. 2  during assembly of the clip bracket of  FIG. 11  and the clip fastener of  FIG. 8  to the frame of the store display. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and their previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, as such can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting. 
     The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in their best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof. 
     As used throughout, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a quantity of one of a particular element can comprise two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise. 
     Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect comprises from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about” or substantially,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint. 
     For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances. 
     As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description comprises instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. 
     The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also comprises any combination of members of that list. 
     To simplify the description of various elements disclosed herein, the conventions of “left,” “right,” “front,” “rear,” “top,” “bottom,” “upper,” “lower,” “inside,” “outside,” “inboard,” “outboard,” “horizontal,” and/or “vertical” may be referenced. Unless stated otherwise, “front” describes that end or side of a store display in a store nearest to and occupied by a customer in the store; “rear” is that end of the store display that is opposite or distal from the front; “left” is that which is to the left of or facing left from the customer while the customer faces towards the front; and “right” is that which is to the right of or facing right from that same person in the same position. “Horizontal” or “horizontal orientation” describes that which is in a plane extending from left to right and aligned with the horizon. “Vertical,” “oriented vertically,” or “vertical orientation” describes that which is in a plane that is angled at 90 degrees to the horizontal. 
     In some aspects, a clip bracket and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatuses are disclosed herein. In some aspects, the clip bracket can define an insertion slot configured to receive a side end of a display panel. In other aspects, the clip bracket can be secured with a push-in clip fastener. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , a display system  50  can comprise a frame  100  comprising a first upright  110  and a second upright  120 . The display system  50  can further comprise a third upright  130  and a fourth upright  140 . As shown, each of the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  can be oriented vertically. Moreover, each of the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  can comprise a frame member, a vertical rail, a post, or a column. The first upright  110  and the second upright  120  can be considered front uprights, and the third upright  130  and the fourth upright  140  can be considered rear uprights. The second upright  120  can be offset horizontally from the first upright  110  by a frame separation distance  190 . Likewise, the fourth upright  140  can be offset horizontally from the third upright  130  by the frame separation distance  190 , although the offset or frame separation distance between the third upright  130  and the fourth upright  140  can be different than the offset or frame separation distance between the first upright  110  and the second upright  120  in other aspects. The first upright  110  and the second upright  120  can define a display opening  180  therebetween. 
     The frame  100  can further comprise a plurality of cross rails  150  and shelves  160 , each of which can extend between a one of the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  to another of the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140 . A space between any two uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140 , including on a floor beneath the frame  100  or on the shelves  160 , can be used for storage of material such as, for example and without limitation, a palletized load  60 , product (not shown) for display to users of the display system  50  (including, for example and without limitation, customers and employers of a business), a first display panel  200 , or a second display panel  300 . 
     The display panel  200  can comprise a center subpanel  250 , and the display panel  300  can comprise a center subpanel  350 . As shown, the display panel  200  can further comprise a first intermediate subpanel  230  and a second intermediate subpanel  240 . The center subpanel  250  can extend from the first intermediate subpanel  230  to the second intermediate subpanel  240 . Moreover, the center subpanel  250  can be connected to each of the first intermediate subpanel  230  and the second intermediate subpanel  240 . 
     In some aspects, each of the display panels  200 , 300  can be secured to uprights such as, for example and without limitation, the first upright  110  and the second upright  120  using fasteners  170 . Such fasteners can include, for example and without limitation, wire ties, tape (such as, for example and without limitation, double-sided foam tape), adhesive, or screws. To drive sales, it can be advantageous for the display panel  200 , 300  to not only be informative but to also be attractive. It can also be advantageous for the display panel  200 , 300  to be able to be precisely secured at any X, Y, or Z location relative to the frame  100  to maximize visibility and readability. 
     The display panel  200 , 300  itself can comprise any one of a number of materials receptive to printing processes or a printed film. Such materials can include, for example and without limitation, paper, plastic, or metal. Where a paper-based material is used, the display panel  200 , 300  can comprise a material such as, for example and without limitation a corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard can combine the benefits of light weight, low cost, and strength. In other aspects, the display panel  200 , 300  can comprise a corrugated plastic material. 
     As shown, however, the use of wire ties as the fastener  170  can result in uneven and unsightly gaps and loose connections between the display panel  200  and each of the uprights  110 , 120 . Furthermore, use of wire ties as the fastener  170  can mean that the display panel  200  must be supported by the shelf  160  and cannot be suspended above the shelf  160 —or must be secured so tightly with the wire ties so as to cause deformation to the display panels  200 , 300 . Using other fasteners can be accompanied by other problems. For example and without limitation, tape and adhesive can be time-consuming and messy to install and remove and can permanently damage the display panel  200  in the process. Screws and other mechanical fasteners can also be time-consuming to install, they can be visible and therefore can detract from the aesthetic appeal of the display panel  200  and thus render the installed display panel  200  unattractive, and their use can require adapters, spacers, or shims that are cumbersome and ineffective. In some aspects requiring removable fasteners  170 , long bolts extending through holes  1090  (shown in  FIG. 10A ) defined in the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  can be required to secure the display panel  200 , 300 . This can be because the holes  1090  in the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  of the frame  100  may not be designed for mounting of the display panels  200 , 300  shown but rather to mount other items or to facilitate attachment of the cross rails  150  and the shelves  160  to the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  at any one of dozens of vertical positions  1000  (shown in  FIG. 10A ). Nonetheless, the display system  50  can be adapted to fit even pre-existing features of the frame  100 . 
     In some aspects, the frame  100  can define holes  1050  (shown in  FIG. 10A ), which can have a keyhole shape and, while used at times to loosely secure the fastener  170 , can also be used to facilitate assembly of the frame  100 . The holes  1050  can facilitate assembly by accepting an assembly fastener (not shown) connecting, for example and without limitation, the cross rail  150  to the upright  110 . The assembly fastener can be installed through the larger end of the hole  1050  and lock in the smaller end of the hole  1050 . In some aspects, the holes  1090  can have the shape of the holes  1050  and can function by receiving a clip fastener  800  (shown in  FIG. 4A ) as the holes  1090  receive the assembly fastener. 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , the display system  50  can comprise the display panel  200 , which can be secured to the frame  100  with a first clip bracket  500   a  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) and a second clip bracket  500   b  (also shown in  FIG. 3 ). The display opening  180  can define a display opening width  182  and a display opening height  184 . In some aspects, the first clip bracket  500   a , the second clip bracket  500   b , and the display panel  200  can together cover or extend at least partially across the display opening width  182  of the display opening  180  from the first clip bracket  500   a  to the second clip bracket  500   b . In other aspects, the first clip bracket  500   a , the second clip bracket  500   b , and the display panel  200  can together cover or extend across the full display opening width  182  of the display opening  180  from the first clip bracket  500   a  to the second clip bracket  500   b . In some aspects, as shown, a height  204  of the display panel  200  can extend only partially across the full display opening height  184 . In other aspects, the height  204  of the display panel  200  can extend the full display opening height  184 . In some aspects, the height  204  of the display panel  200  can be consistent across a width of the display panel  200 . In other aspects, the height  204  of the display panel  200  can vary across the width of the display panel  200 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , the display panel  200  can comprise additional subpanels such as a first end subpanel  210  proximate to a first end  205  and a second end subpanel  220  proximate to a second end  206 . Again, the display panel  200  can comprise the first intermediate subpanel  230 , which can be connected to the first end subpanel  210 . Likewise, the display panel  200  can comprise the second intermediate subpanel  240 , which can be connected to the second end subpanel  220 . Each of the subpanels  210 , 220 , 230 , 240 , 250  can be angled with respect to one another. For example and without limitation, each of the first intermediate subpanel  230  and the second intermediate subpanel  240  can be angled with respect to the center subpanel  250  by bend angles  238 , 248 , respectively. 
     The frame  100 , meanwhile, can comprise side rails  156  extending horizontally from or in a substantially horizontal orientation from the front uprights (e.g., the first upright  110  and the second upright  120 ) to the rear uprights (e.g., the third upright  130  and the fourth uprights  140 ). The frame can further comprise struts  158  extending from the front uprights (e.g., the first upright  110  and the second upright  120 ) to the rear uprights (e.g., the third upright  130  and the fourth uprights  140 ) at an angle to the side rails  156  or otherwise at an angle from the horizontal. 
     Each of the first upright  110  and the second upright  120  of the frame  100  can define a front surface  101  of the frame  100  and of the display system  50 . The display panel  200  itself can define an outside surface  201  and an inside surface  202 . In some aspects, at least a portion of the outside surface  201  of the display panel  200 , which can comprise an outside surface  251  of the center subpanel  250  of the display panel  200 , can be offset behind the front surface  101  (shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B ). In other aspects, at least a portion of the outside surface  201  of the display panel  200  can be offset in front of the front surface  101 . The outside surface  201  of the display panel  200  can further comprise an outside surface  211  defined by the first end subpanel  210 , an outside surface (not shown) defined by the second end subpanel  220 , an outside surface  231  (shown in  FIG. 4A ) defined by the first intermediate subpanel  230 , and an outside surface  241  defined by the second intermediate subpanel  240 . The inside surface  202  can likewise comprise an inside surface  212  defined by the first end subpanel  210 . 
     Each of the first upright  110  and the second upright  120  of the frame  100  can further define inward-facing surfaces  112 , 122 , respectively ( 112  shown in  FIG. 4A ), each of which can also be considered side-facing surfaces. More specifically, the first clip bracket  500   a  can be secured to the inward-facing surface  112  of the first upright  110 , and the second clip bracket  500   b  can be secured to the inward-facing surface  122  of the second upright  120 . 
     The aforementioned structure can comprise the frame  100  or any other movable or immovable structure comprising an upright such as the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  able to support the clip brackets  500   a,b . In some aspects, the structure can comprise, for example and without limitation, a single upright or a pair of uprights extending from the floor or from the ceiling or from the floor to the ceiling or from a horizontal structure such as the shelf  160  (including where only supported in a cantilever arrangement by a wall from which the shelf  160  can be made to extend). In some aspects, as will be described below, the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  can be oriented vertically. In other aspects, the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  can be oriented at an angle with respect to the vertical direction and still accommodate the display system  50  disclosed herein. In some aspects, the longitudinal direction  503  of each of the clip brackets  500   a,b  can be oriented horizontally on a structure such as, for example and without limitation, the cross rails  150 , and the clip brackets  500   a,b  can secure the display panel  200 , 300  when the display panel  200 , 300  extends from one of the cross rails  150  to another of the cross rails  150 . 
       FIGS. 4A and 4B  show sectional views of a connection between the display panels  200 , 300  and the frame  100 .  FIG. 4A  specifically shows a sectional view of a connection between the display panel  200 , the first clip bracket  500   a , and the first upright  110 , which is representative of (but a mirror image of) a connection between the display panel  200 , the second clip bracket  500   b , and the second upright  120 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG. 4A , the first end subpanel  210  of the display panel  200  can be angled with respect to the first intermediate subpanel  230  by a bend angle  218 . Likewise, the second end subpanel  220  of the display panel  200  can be angled with respect to the second intermediate subpanel  240  by a bend angle  228  (shown in  FIG. 3 ). As shown, in some aspects, the bend angles  218 , 228  can each measure approximately 45 degrees. In other aspects, the bend angles can measure less than 45 degrees or more than 45 degrees, including as much as 90 degrees or more, and can be different from each other. 
       FIG. 4B  specifically shows a sectional view of a connection between the display panel  300 , the first clip bracket  500   a , and the first upright  110 , which is representative of (but a mirror image of) a connection between the display panel  300 , the second clip bracket  500   b , and the second upright  120 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG. 4B , a first end subpanel  310  of the display panel  300  can be angled with respect to the center subpanel  350  by the bend angle  318 . Likewise, a second end subpanel of the display panel  300  can be angled with respect to the center subpanel  350  by a bend angle (not shown), which can be equal to the bend angle  318  or can have a different value. As shown, in some aspects, the bend angle  318  and the bend angle between the second end subpanel and the center subpanel  350  can each measure approximately 90 degrees. In other aspects, the bend angles can measure less than 90 degrees or more than 90 degrees. 
     As shown in both  FIGS. 4A and 4B , the first clip bracket  500   a  can be secured to the first upright  110  with the clip fastener  800 . Likewise, the second clip bracket  500   b  can be secured to the second upright  120  with a second clip fastener  800 . Each of the clip fasteners  800  can comprise a head  810  and a shank  820 . In some aspects, as shown, a gap  490  can remain between the clip bracket  500   a,b  and the respective upright  110 , 120 . In other aspects, the clip fasteners  800   a,b  can be pushed completely into the upright  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  so that the gap  490  disappears. 
     Each of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second clip bracket  500   b  can comprise a base portion  510  and a clip portion  520 . The base portion  510  and the clip portion  520  can together define an insertion slot  550 . Either of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second clip bracket  500   a  can be secured to the frame  100  such that a main entrance  552  (shown in  FIG. 4B ) of the insertion slot  550  of each of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second clip bracket  500   a  can face forward. The clip portion  520  can be configured to hold the display panel  200  inside the insertion slot  550 . For example and without limitation, the first end  205  of the display panel  200 —and a corresponding structure of the display panel  300  including a first end  305  (shown in  FIG. 4B )—can be secured inside the insertion slot  550  of the first clip bracket  500   a , and the second end  206  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) of the display panel  200 —and a corresponding structure of the display panel  300  including a second end (not shown)—can be secured inside the insertion slot  550  of the second clip bracket  500   b . More specifically, the clip portion  520  can be configured to hold the first end subpanel  210 , 310  or the second end subpanel  220  of the display panel  200 , 300  against the base portion  510 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 4A , the first end subpanel  210  of the display panel  200  can extend backwards into the insertion slot  550  of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second end subpanel  220  can extend backwards into the insertion slot  550  of the second clip bracket  500   b . Likewise, as shown in  FIG. 4B , the first end subpanel  310  of the display panel  300  can extend backwards into the insertion slot  550  of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second end subpanel can extend backwards into the insertion slot  550  of the second clip bracket  500   b.    
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIG. 4B , a portion of the display panel  300  such as, for example and without limitation, the first end subpanel  310 , can define a relief hole  318 . The relief hole  318  can reduce or eliminate interference between the first end subpanel  310  and the head  810  of the first fastener  800 . In other aspects, including where the center subpanel is offset behind the front surface  101  of the frame  100  and even behind the position of the fastener  800   a,b , no such relief hole need be present. 
     The display panel  300  can define an outside surface  301  and an inside surface  302 . In some aspects, at least a portion of the outside surface  301  of the display panel  300 , which can comprise an outside surface  351  of the center subpanel  350  of the display panel  300 , can be even with or flush with the front surface  101  of the frame  100 . In other aspects, at least a portion of the outside surface  301  of the display panel  300  can be offset behind or in front of the front surface  101 . The outside surface  301  of the display panel  300  can comprise an outside surface  311  defined by the first end subpanel  310 , and the inside surface  302  can likewise comprise an inside surface  312  defined by the first end subpanel  310 . 
       FIG. 5  shows a clip bracket  500 , which can be representative of both clip brackets  500   a,b , which can be identical to each other in some aspects. As shown in  FIG. 5 , the clip bracket  500  can comprise the base portion  510  and the clip portion  520 , which can be connected to the base portion. In one aspect, the clip portion  520  can be connected to the base portion  510  similarly to a first leg of a common hairpin being connected to a second leg of the hairpin. In some aspects, the clip bracket  500  can be symmetrical about a transverse centerline  508  parallel to a transverse direction  504  of the clip bracket  500   a,b . When the bracket  500  is symmetrical about the transverse centerline  508 , flipping the clip bracket  500   a  upside down about the transverse centerline  508  will result in the clip bracket  500   b , and vice versa. In some aspects, the base portion  510  can define one or more clearance holes  580  configured to receive the fastener  800 , which can secure the base portion  510  to a structure such as the frame  100 . 
     In some aspects, each of the base portion  510  and the clip portion  520  of the clip bracket  500  can comprise an engagement rib  530   a,b,c , described in further detail below, which can extend along a longitudinal direction  503  of the clip bracket  500   a,b . In other aspects, the base portion  510  and the clip portion  520  can comprise any number of engagement ribs  530  in any desired position. In other aspects, no engagement rib  530   a,b,c  is present on either or both of the clip portion  520  or the base portion  510 . As shown, a position of any of the engagement ribs  530   a,b,c  can be offset in the transverse direction  504  of the clip bracket  500  from each other. The insertion slot  550  of each of the clip brackets  500   a,b  can define side entrances  555 , 556  at longitudinal ends  505 , 506 . In other aspects, the clip brackets  500   a,b  can comprise fewer than three or more than three engagement ribs  530   a.    
     In some aspects, when a portion of the display panel  200 , 300  such as, for example and without limitation, one of the end subpanels  210 , 310 , 220  is inserted into the insertion slot  550  of the clip bracket  500 , the engagement ribs  530   a,b,c , can apply localized pressure to the portions of the display panel  200 , 300  that the engagement ribs  530   a,b,c  contact without requiring deformation of the entire surface of any portion of the display panel  200 , 300 . Such localized pressure can be sufficient to hold the full weight of the display panel  200 , 300 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , the plurality of clearance holes  580  can be aligned along a line  610 , which can be parallel to the longitudinal direction  503  of the clip bracket  500 . In some aspects, each of adjacent pairs of the plurality of clearance holes  580  can be spaced apart by a hole spacing  585  along the line  610 . The hole spacing  585  can be made to match the spacing between adjacent vertical positions  1000  (shown in  FIG. 10A ) on the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  so that the clearance holes align with through holes  1090 . In other aspects, the clearance holes  580  need not be aligned nor be spaced apart evenly by the hole spacing  585 . In some aspects, a center of each of the plurality of clearance holes  580  can be offset from a forward edge  620  of the clip portion  520  of the clip bracket  500   a,b  by an offset distance  630 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , the base portion  510  of the clip bracket  500  can be longer in the transverse direction  504  than the clip portion  520 . More specifically, the forward edge  620  of the clip portion  520  can be offset from a forward edge  770  of the base portion  510  by an offset distance  740 . A portion of the forward edge  620  of the clip portion  520  can be offset from a portion of the base portion  510  by a slot entrance height  710 . The clip bracket  500  can define an insertion slot height  720  measured from an inside surface  511  of the base portion  510  to an inside surface  521  of the clip portion  520 , where each of the inside surface  511  of the base portion  510  and the inside surface  521  of the clip portion  520  can define the insertion slot  550 . The inward-facing surfaces defined by the engagement ribs  530   a,b,c  can define an effective slot height  730 . The effective slot height  730  can be less than the insertion slot height  720 , which can be a nominal width of the insertion slot  550 , to facilitate retention of the display panel  200 , 300  inside the clip bracket  500 . The effective slot height  730  can also be less than a thickness of the display panel  200 , 300  measured from the inside surface  201 , 301  of the display panel  200 , 300  to the outside surface  202 , 302  of the display panel  200 , 300 , which can help ensure that each of the engagement ribs  530   a,b,c  applies pressure to the end subpanels  210 , 220 , 310  of the display panel  200 , 300  sufficient to secure the display panel  200 , 300  even when the display panel  200 , 300  is not otherwise supported. 
     The clip portion  520  can comprise an edge flange  750  defining the forward edge  620 . In some aspects, the edge flange  750  can be angled with respect to a main portion  525  of the clip portion  520  and to the transverse direction  504 , as well as with respect to the base portion  510 , by a bend angle  780 . In other aspects, the edge flange  750  can be parallel to a remaining portion of the clip portion  520  and to the base portion  510 . In some aspects, the bend angle  780  of the edge flange  750  and the slot entrance height  710  being greater than the insertion slot height  720  can facilitate insertion of the display panel  200 , 300  inside the clip bracket  500 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , each of the clip fasteners  800  can comprise the head  810  and the shank  820 . The head  810  can be rounded as shown to reduce interference between each of the clip fasteners  800  and the display panel  200 , 300  during insertion of the display panel  200 , 300  into the clip bracket  500 . The head  810  can further be configured to lay substantially flat against the base portion  510 , and the shank  820  can be sized to extend through the clearance hole  580  of the clip bracket  500  and through the hole  1090  of the frame  100 . The shank  820  can comprise a tip  840 , which can be tapered, rounded, or otherwise shaped to facilitate entry of the fastener  800  into the clearance hole  580  of the clip bracket  500  and through the hole  1090  of the upright  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  of the frame  100 . The shank  820  of the clip fastener  800  can comprise a plurality of locking ribs  850 , which can be configured to secure the clip fastener inside the hole  1090  defined in the upright  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  of the frame  100 . The locking ribs  850  can be spaced close enough to accommodate a wide range of thicknesses of the material forming the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  (where a smaller spacing between the locking ribs  850  will generally accommodate a wider range of thicknesses). Each of the locking ribs  850  can be angled with respect to the shank  820  of the clip fastener  800  to facilitate installation and prevent unintentional removal, not unlike the barb on a fishhook is angled to facilitate one-way insertion into a material. The locking ribs  850  can individually designed to be sufficiently weak to bend during installation into a hole such as the hole  1090  but be withstand most loads without failure except those intended specifically to remove the fastener. The clip fastener  800  can thus be considered a “Christmas tree” fastener in some aspects. In other aspects, the clip fastener  800  can be considered a panel clip, a push-in rivet, or a canoe clip. 
       FIGS. 10A-10C  show a method of assembling the display system  50 . The method can comprise aligning the clearance holes  580  of the first clip bracket  500   a  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) with the holes  1090  of the first upright  110  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) of a structure such as, for example and without limitation, the frame  100  of the display system  50 . As shown in  FIG. 10A , the method can further comprise similarly aligning clearance holes  580  of the second clip bracket  500   b  with the holes  1090  of the second upright  120  of the frame  100 . 
     The method can further comprise securing the first clip bracket  500   a  to the first upright  110  of the display system  50  with the clip fastener  800 . The longitudinal direction  503  of the insertion slot  550  of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the first upright  110  can be oriented vertically. As shown, the method can further comprise similarly securing the second clip bracket  500   b  to the second upright  120  of the display system  50  with the clip fastener  800 , and the longitudinal direction  503  of the insertion slot  550  of the second clip bracket  500   b  and the second upright  120  can be oriented vertically. Securing the first clip bracket  500   a  can comprise inserting the shank  820  of the first clip fastener  800  through the base portion  510  of the first clip bracket  500   a  and into the first upright  110  by pushing the head  810  of first clip fastener  800 . Securing the second clip bracket  500   b  can comprise inserting the shank  820  of the clip fastener  800  through the base portion  510  of the second clip bracket  500   b  and into the second upright  120  by pushing the head  810  of the clip fastener  800 . 
     In some aspects, two clip fasteners  800  can be used to secure each clip bracket  500   a,b . In other aspects, more than two clip fasteners  800  or only one clip fastener  800  can be used to secure each clip bracket  500   a,b . In other aspects, a different fastener such as the fastener  170  can be used to secure each clip bracket  500   a,b  to the respect uprights  110 , 120 , and the clearance holes  580  can be sized, shaped, and spaced differently than shown. For example and without limitation, instead of a single clearance hole  580 , a pair of clearance holes  580  can be positioned directly adjacent each other and each pair of clearance holes  580  can be spaced apart by the same distance by which the vertical positions  1000  are spaced apart. 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , the method can further comprise inserting one of the end subpanels  210 , 220 , 310  of the display panel  200 , 300  horizontally into the main entrance  552  (shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B ) of the insertion slot  550  of the first clip bracket  500   a  and into the main entrance  552  of the insertion slot  550  of the second clip bracket  500   b . The method can further comprise securing or holding the respective first end subpanel  210 , 310  of the display panel  200 , 300  inside the insertion slot  550  of the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second end subpanel  210  of the display panel  200  (or the corresponding second end subpanel of the display panel  300 ) in the insertion slot  550  of the second clip bracket  500   b.    
     Securing or holding the display panel  200 , 300  can comprise applying pressure to the display panel  200 , 300  with the engagement ribs  530   a,b,c  of the clip portions  520  and the base portions  510  of clip brackets  500   a,b . The method can further comprise bending the first end subpanel  210 , 310  and the second end subpanel  220  of the display panel  200 , 300  with respect to the center subpanel  250 , 350  of the display panel  200 , 300  before inserting the display panel  200 , 300  into the first clip bracket  500   a  and the second clip bracket  500   b.    
     In some aspects, more than a single quantity of the clip bracket  500   a,b  can be used to secure each end  205 , 206  of the display panel  200  (or corresponding ends of the display panel  300 ). For example and without limitation, a pair of the clip brackets  500   a  can be used to secure the first end subpanel  210 , and a pair of the clip brackets  500   b  can be used to secure the second end subpanel  220 . On each end  205 , 206 , one of the pair of the clip brackets  500   a,b  can be positioned proximate to a top end of the display panel  200 , and another of the pair of the clip brackets  500   a,b  can be positioned proximate to a bottom end of the display panel  200 . The location of each of the clip brackets  500   a,b  can vary. More specifically, for example and without limitation, each of the clip brackets  500   a,b  can be placed at any height on the uprights  110 , 120 . 
       FIG. 11  shows another aspect of a clip bracket  500 . As shown in  FIG. 11 , the clip bracket  500  can define a mounting slot  1180  in the base portion  510 . The mounting slot  1180 , which can be defined by a first slot rail  1160  and a second slot rail  1170 , can be sized to receive and capture the head  810  of the clip fastener  800  when the mounting slot  1180  is made to slide over the head  810  of the clip fastener in the longitudinal direction  503  of the clip bracket  500 . In some aspects, the clip bracket  500  can comprise a web portion  1110 , which can extend between the base portion  510  and the clip portion  520 . In other aspects, the clip bracket  500  can comprise a rear clip portion  1120  defining an insertion slot  1150 , which can define a rear entrance  1152 . As shown, the clip portion  520  and the web portion  1110  can define the insertion slot  550  and the main entrance  552 . In some aspects, the web portion  1110  can be angled with respect to the base portion by a bend angle  1118 . As shown, the clip bracket  500  can receive a portion of the display panel  200 , 300  from the front or from the rear when the clip bracket  500  is installed as in  FIG. 12 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , a method of assembling the display system  50  can comprise installing a plurality of clip fasteners  800  into holes  1090  in a structure such as, for example and without limitation, the upright  120  of the frame  100 . The method can further comprise placing the clip bracket  500  against the inward facing surfaces  112 , 122  and aligning the clip bracket  500  above—or below—the plurality of clip fasteners  800  such that the mounting slot  1180  can slide over the head  810  of each of the plurality of clip fasteners  800  in the longitudinal direction  503  of the clip bracket  500 . The method can further comprise inserting the display panel  200 , 300  into the insertion slot  550  via the main entrance  552  or into the insertion slot  1150  via the rear entrance  1152 . 
     In some aspects, as shown, the clip brackets  500  need not be removed to replace the display panel  200 , 300 , which is common in a retail environment products and seasons change. In addition, the clip brackets  500  facilitate repeated installation and removal of display panels  200 , 300  and yet hide the clip brackets  500  used to secure them. Especially in installations where access to behind the uprights  110 , 120 , 130 , 140  or inside the frame  100  is not practical, the flared or widened slot entrance height  710  of the clip bracket  500  can facilitate “blind” installation of the end subpanels  210 , 310 , 220  of the display panel  200 , 300 . 
     One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily comprise logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect. 
     It should be emphasized that the above-described aspects are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which comprise one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described aspect(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.