Overview
This patent protects a modular, tension-based storage and display system designed for flexible merchandising and space-efficient organization. Filed on August 14, 2015 and granted on January 10, 2017, the application was prosecuted for an applicant based in Panhandle, TX and credits inventors based in Panhandle, TX and Amarillo, TX. The disclosure describes a variable-length tension rod that secures between ceiling and floor with high-friction upper and lower feet, supporting a rotatable outer body made from stacked, screw-threaded segments. The outer body accepts interchangeable pegs, hooks and poster hangers via arrays of apertures and pegboard-style panels, enabling retailers or end users to customize display configurations without permanent fixtures. A top segment rotatably couples to the upper foot so the outer body can spin independently while central supports and optional setscrews provide lateral stability and the option to lock rotation.
Key Features
- Adjustable tension rod (screw‑adjustable two‑piece inner rod) for tool‑free height setting
- Stackable, threaded storage segments that rotate around the rod yet lock with setscrews
- Pegboard apertures and multiple peg/hook configurations for flexible merchandising
- High‑friction feet and central supports for secure, stable installation
The resulting combination of modular construction, secure tension mounting, and configurable peg-based display makes this system particularly well suited to retail environments and modern space-conscious storage solutions. It reflects practical engineering and careful claim drafting that facilitate manufacturing and commercial deployment.
Granted: 2017-01-10
