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In-store display systemsRelated Patent Categories: Supports: Racks, Special ArticleIn-store display systems description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070215564, In-store display systems. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/778,996, filed Mar. 3, 2006. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to in-store display systems, and to methods for displaying products in stores. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] In the case of some products, such as interior paints, in-store displays generally consist of samples of paint "chips" that are placed in a rack. The display rack of paint chips may be lit with an overhead light. [0004] There are a number of drawbacks associated with display racks such as those that display paint chips. Several drawbacks are that the samples of paint chips are typically quite small, and often do not correspond exactly to the color of the paint when it is applied from a can of paint onto a surface, such as a wall. Another drawback is that the lighting associated with the display rack may be different from that used in the room (or other environment) in which the customer intends to apply the paint. This may be one of the reasons that the color of the sample paint chip does not correspond exactly to the color of the paint when it is applied onto the intended surface. [0005] In addition, to the foregoing drawbacks, current in-store displays are not suitable for displaying, demonstrating, and/or instructing customers how to use new products, such as specialty decor products. Examples of specialty decor products are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2004/0200564 A1, Kinsey, et al., published on Oct. 14, 2004. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention relates to in-store display systems, and to methods for displaying products in stores. There are numerous, non-limiting embodiments of the in-store display systems and methods described herein, including the following embodiments. [0007] In one embodiment, an in-store display system is provided for use in conjunction with an architectural surface covering product. In this embodiment, the in-store display system comprises a display structure and at least one sample surface material which may be in the form of an interchangeable board or panel that may be displayed on the display structure. The in-store display system may further comprise at least one sample of an architectural surface covering product for applying to the sample surface material. The architectural surface covering product may be in the form of a sheet having a length, a width, a pair of opposed surfaces. The architectural surface covering product may further comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive on one of its surfaces. The in-store display system may also have associated therewith one or more applicators for applying the architectural surface covering product to the sample surface material. [0008] In another embodiment, a method for demonstrating an architectural surface covering product to a potential purchaser is provided. The method may include a step of allowing a prospective purchaser to apply a sheet of an architectural surface covering product to a surface. [0009] In another embodiment, a method for demonstrating an architectural surface covering product to a potential purchaser is provided which includes a step of marring an area of a first sheet of an architectural surface covering product while a potential purchaser is viewing the surface, and a step of applying a second sheet of architectural surface covering product to the surface over the marred area of the first sheet of architectural surface covering product while a potential purchaser is viewing the surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the invention, it is believed that the present invention will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: [0011] FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of an in-store display system. [0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an in-store product display system. [0013] FIG. 3 is a simplified perspective view of another embodiment of an in-store product display. [0014] FIG. 4 is a simplified perspective view of another embodiment of an in-store product display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0015] The present invention relates to in-store display systems, and to methods for displaying products in stores. [0016] FIG. 1 shows one non-limiting embodiment of an in-store display system 20 that comprises a display structure 22 comprising at least one sample surface material 24. The display structure 22 can comprise any type of structure that is suitable for holding the sample surface material 24. The display structure may be distinct from the interior architectural surfaces of a store or other building. Suitable types of structures include, but are not limited to display boards, display stands, display booths, and kiosks. When the in-store display system 20 is intended to display a wall decor product, it may be desirable for the display structure 22 to hold the sample surface material 24 in a generally vertical position to simulate the surface of a wall. [0017] The display structure 22 can comprise a surface, such as a backing, or a wall (or "back wall") 26. The backing 26 may be at least temporarily fixed in a stationary position so that the backing 26 and sample surface material 24 will not move when the wall decor product is applied to the sample surface material 24. In other embodiments, it is possible that the backing 26 may be eliminated, and the remainder of the display structure 22 can be attached directly to a wall, or other surface. [0018] The display structure 22 can comprise any suitable article for holding the sample surface material 24 therein, or to the backing 26. Suitable articles include, but are not limited to clamps, clips, frames, and other types of articles or structures. In this particular embodiment, the display structure 22 further comprises a frame 28 joined to the backing 26 for holding the sample surface material 24 to the backing 26. The frame 28 provides a large open window type area inside its boundaries. The frame 28 can be made of any suitable material including, but not limited to wood. 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