Patent ID: 7303067

Claim:
A display structure comprising: a base having a first surface; a gripping member extending from the base and movable into a position for receipt and clasping of an article, the gripping member comprising: a shell having a first end and a second end; a shaft positioned within and extending outward from the first end of the shell; a set of gripping prongs attached to the shaft and disposed within the shell in a first position, and disposed outside of the shell when in the position for receipt and clasping of the article; and a spring biasing the shaft and the shell for movement relative to each other; and a platform member having a second surface positioned above the base so that the second surface is opposite the first surface and defines an area therebetween, the platform member coupled to the gripping member such that downward movement of the platform member towards the base moves the gripping member into the position for receipt and clasping of the article.