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EP 1 862 096 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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11.03.2009 Bulletin 2009/11 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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05.12.2007 Bulletin 2007/49 |
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Date of filing: 27.04.2007 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO
SE SI SK TR |
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AL BA HR MK RS |
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Priority: |
02.06.2006 GB 0610963
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Applicant: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V. |
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6824 BM Arnhem (NL) |
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Inventor: |
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- Weir, Kate
Berkshire, RG10 9NX (GB)
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Representative: Schalkwijk, Pieter Cornelis et al |
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Akzo Nobel N.V.
Legal & IP
P.O. Box 9300
6800 SB Arnhem
6800 SB Arnhem (NL) |
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(57) An apparatus is described which permits products, such as containers of paint, to
be stored within product holders which may be positioned proximal to each other to
produce a display stand. Each product holder is provided with a device or other means
to indicate a characteristic of the product within the container, such as, when the
product is paint, a colour of the paint. The product holders are arranged to be stackable
in a display stand so as to save space, and the combination of storing the products
within the actual product display saves on retail space, whilst providing an enhanced
consumer experience.