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US3645486A
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Modular wall shelving
Assignee: Hirsh Co
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Filing: 1970-02-05
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-02-05
Abstract
Abstract Modular knockdown shelving having vertical pilasters comprising a baseplate secured to the wall with hook end brackets that slidably interlock with metal channel supports in supporting relation. The channel supports have spaced apertures which receive adjustably located shelf support brackets upon which fabricated shelf members are slipped horizontally in place. End lock elements on the pilasters hold the elements in assembled relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin J Ferdinand
- 👤 Irwin R Kulbersh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
In knockdown shelving the combination of a pilaster including a plate having a recess, means for securing said plate against a wall surface including bracket means providing an outwardly accessible hook element at a predetermined point spaced from the end of the plate, and including an element for fastening said bracket and plate to a wall, a channel member received in said recess and having vertically spaced slots therethrough disposed intermediate its front and back sides, at least one of said slots releasable receiving said hook element in weight-bearing relationship when installed with relative movement therebetween in one direction, decorative means carried by said pilaster plate at the sides of said recess for supporting said channel member in a vertical position against lateral movement in said weight-bearing position, support means engaging said channel member at its lower end, carried by said plate and conformed to hold said channel against release from said securing means below a predetermined level by relative movement in a direction laterally of said one direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
In knockdown shelving the combination of a pilaster including a plate having a recess, means for securing said plate against a wall surface including bracket means providing an outwardly accessible hook element at a predetermined point spaced from the end of the plate, and including an element for fastening said bracket and plate to a wall, a channel member received in said recess and having vertically spaced slots therethrough disposed intermediate its front and back sides, at least one of said slots releasable receiving said hook element in weight-bearing relationship when installed with relative movement therebetween in one direction, decorative means carried by said pilaster plate at the sides of said recess for supporting said channel member in a vertical position against lateral movement in said weight-bearing position, support means engaging said channel member at its lower end, carried by said plate and conformed to hold said channel against release from said securing means below a predetermined level by relative movement in a direction laterally of said one direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination called for in claim 1 in which said decorative means includes elements releasably interengaging that end of the channel member and the end of said plate towards which said hook element opens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination called for in claim 1 in which said channel element is moved in one direction into engagement with said hook member and including stop means engageable with said channel member to hold said channel member against movement in the opposite direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination called for in claim 1 in which said decorative means defines a recess receiving said channel member for endwise movement at least a distance equal to the distance the channel member moves to disengage from the hook element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination called for in claim 1 in which said decorative means defines a recess receiving the other end of said channel to a depth greater than at least the distance said other end of the channel travels when engaging said hook element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination called for in claim 1 in which said decorative means includes a releasable stop means at the end of the channel member towards which said hook member opens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination called for in claim 1 in which said support means includes an interlocking joint between said plate and support means including male and female elements of dovetail joint.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
In knockdown shelving the combination of a pilaster including a plate having a recess in the front face thereof, means for securing said plate against a wall surface including a bracket received in said recess, an elongated channel member of a length less than the length of the recess and having vertically spaced slots therethrough for relative movement in one direction to engage said securing means in supported relationship at predetermined slots, said decorative means including a releasable element insertable between said plate and channel member to hold said channel member against movement thereof in a direction opposite to said one direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
In knockdown shelving the combination of a pilaster including a plate having a recess in the front face thereof, means for securing said plate against a wall surface including a bracket received in said recess, an elongated channel member of a length less than the length of the recess and having vertically spaced slots therethrough for relative movement in one direction to engage said securing means in supported relationship at predetermined slots, said decorative means including a releasable element insertable between said plate and channel member to hold said channel member against movement thereof in a direction opposite to said one direction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination called for iN claim 16 including a bracket member having a hook end with an upwardly turned tab received through a selected aperture and having a support arm extending therefrom, and a shelf member having spaced top and bottom walls receiving said support arm therebetween in supported relation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
161 words
In knockdown shelving the combination of a pilaster including a plate having an elongated channel, means for securing said plate against a wall surface including bracket means defining an outwardly accessible hook element, and including an element for fastening said bracket and plate to a wall, an elongated channel member received in said elongated channel and having vertically spaced slots therethrough at least one of which receives said hook element in weight-bearing supported relationship when installed with relative movement therebetween in one direction, decorative means carried by said pilaster plate bordering said channel member for supporting said channel member against lateral movement, stop members covering said channel member at its ends, and interlocking joint elements between said plate and stop members securing the stop members against movement to hold said channel member against release from said securing means by relative movement in a direction reverse to said one direction, said interlocking elements including male and female elements of a dovetail joint.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
161 words
In knockdown shelving the combination of a pilaster including a plate having an elongated channel, means for securing said plate against a wall surface including bracket means defining an outwardly accessible hook element, and including an element for fastening said bracket and plate to a wall, an elongated channel member received in said elongated channel and having vertically spaced slots therethrough at least one of which receives said hook element in weight-bearing supported relationship when installed with relative movement therebetween in one direction, decorative means carried by said pilaster plate bordering said channel member for supporting said channel member against lateral movement, stop members covering said channel member at its ends, and interlocking joint elements between said plate and stop members securing the stop members against movement to hold said channel member against release from said securing means by relative movement in a direction reverse to said one direction, said interlocking elements including male and female elements of a dovetail joint.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |