Stocking level indication apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9911048
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15585246

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In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are described herein including a shelf assembly that utilizes the accumulated weight of products stocked thereon to compress a compression member disposed within the assembly. An electronic imaging device can be mounted proximate to the assembly and can be oriented to capture an image of the compression member to determine whether a particular shelf needs to be restocked and avoid having to manipulate or remove products from a shelf to determine a current stock level.

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  • WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jones, Matthew A Bentonville, US 166 1280
Jones, Nicholaus A Fayetteville, US 163 850

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