US3814489A
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Interlocking compression support member
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1973-04-02
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1993-04-02
Abstract
Abstract An interlocking compression support member having an elongated three sided body with integral fins or blades extending away from two sides and substantially parallel with the third side of the body. The support member may be used to secure a plurality of stacked modular units together, such as may be formed during construction of furniture, cabinets, display cases and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 H Clark
- 👤 B Trombley
- 👤 C Eicholtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/821; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
An interlocking compression support member useful in securing together a plurality of stacked modular units comprising an elongated three sided body, a first blade integral to and extending away from a first side of said body and a second blade integral to and extending away from a second side of said body, said first and second blades generally parallel to the third side of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
An interlocking compression support member useful in securing together a plurality of stacked modular units comprising an elongated three sided body, a first blade integral to and extending away from a first side of said body and a second blade integral to and extending away from a second side of said body, said first and second blades generally parallel to the third side of said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support member of claim 1 wherein said three sided body has an equilateral triangular shaped cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support member of claim 1 wherein said first and second blades are defined by a single plane generally parallel with the third side of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support member of claim 3 wherein said first and second blades are located at the two adjacent intersecting ends of said first and second side of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support member of claim 1 wherein said first and second blades are defined by two different planes generally parallel with the third side of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support member of claim 1 wherein said support member is formed of a thermoplastic synthetic resinous material.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |