US3836009A
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Shelving system having wall-mounted fixtures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-23
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A shelving system formed by fixtures adapted to support both horizontal shelf pieces and vertical partition or divider pieces to make possible the erection of an assembly of open-ended shelves and enclosures in a variety of interesting and useful structural patterns. The fixtures are attachable to a wall at selected positions to provide support for the pieces. Each fixture is constituted by a flat mounting plate from which four cantilever arms project in an array defining a cruciform socket having a horizontal branch intersected by a vertical branch. Shelves are set up by bridging pieces between horizontally spaced fixtures, the ends of the pieces being received in the horizontal branches of the socket. Enclosures are formed by extending pieces between vertically spaced fixtures, the ends of the pieces being received in the vertical branches of the socket, the vertical pieces cooperating with horizontal pieces to define an enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 L Horowitz
- 👤 J Tam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/0025; A47B47/0033; A47B47/04; A47B47/042; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A vertical shelving system mountable on a wall and comprising: A. a plurality of fixtures each formed by a wall-attachable mounting plate having four rigid cantilever arms projecting therefrom at equi-spaced positions to define a cruciform socket having a horizontal branch intersected by a vertical branch, said arms each having a square cross-section of substantially uniform size defining relatively broad supporting surfaces, said mounting plate extending laterally beyond said arms and including means for attaching said plate to the wall. B. shelf and divider pieces, said shelf pieces being bridgeable between horizontally-spaced fixtures, the ends thereof being received in said horizontal branches, said divider pieces extending between vertically-spaced sections, the ends thereof being receivable in said vertical branches; C. each of the arms of said fixture having vertically extending bores therethrough receiving pins locking said shelf pieces to said fixture and having horizontally-extending bores therethrough receiving pins locking said divider pieces to said fixture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A vertical shelving system mountable on a wall and comprising: A. a plurality of fixtures each formed by a wall-attachable mounting plate having four rigid cantilever arms projecting therefrom at equi-spaced positions to define a cruciform socket having a horizontal branch intersected by a vertical branch, said arms each having a square cross-section of substantially uniform size defining relatively broad supporting surfaces, said mounting plate extending laterally beyond said arms and including means for attaching said plate to the wall. B. shelf and divider pieces, said shelf pieces being bridgeable between horizontally-spaced fixtures, the ends thereof being received in said horizontal branches, said divider pieces extending between vertically-spaced sections, the ends thereof being receivable in said vertical branches; C. each of the arms of said fixture having vertically extending bores therethrough receiving pins locking said shelf pieces to said fixture and having horizontally-extending bores therethrough receiving pins locking said divider pieces to said fixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mounting plate has a square form whose corners have openings to admit wall fastening elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said arms are hollow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
A wall-attachable fixture for a shelving system, said fixture comprising a mounting plate from which project four rigid cantilever arms at equi-spaced positions defining a cruciform socket having a horizontal branch intersected by a vertical branch, said arms each having a square cross-section of substantially uniform size defining relatively broad supporting surfaces, said horizontal and vertical branches being dimensioned to receive shelf and divider pieces, respectively, said arms having vertically-extending bores therethrough to receive pins for locking said shelf pieces to said fixture and horizontally-extending bores therethrough to receive pins for locking said divider pieces to said fixture, said mounting plate extending laterally beyond said arms and including means for attaching said plate to a wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A wall-attachable fixture for a shelving system, said fixture comprising a mounting plate from which project four rigid cantilever arms at equi-spaced positions defining a cruciform socket having a horizontal branch intersected by a vertical branch, said arms each having a square cross-section of substantially uniform size defining relatively broad supporting surfaces, said horizontal and vertical branches being dimensioned to receive shelf and divider pieces, respectively, said arms having vertically-extending bores therethrough to receive pins for locking said shelf pieces to said fixture and horizontally-extending bores therethrough to receive pins for locking said divider pieces to said fixture, said mounting plate extending laterally beyond said arms and including means for attaching said plate to a wall.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |