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US3865337A
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Shelving arrangement or the like
Assignee: MARINE MIDLAND BANK NA
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Filing: 1973-02-22
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A shelving arrangement having a number of transversely spaced vertical standards receives a shelf bracket in each standard. The connection between each shelf bracket and its associated standard is slidable to permit the shelf bracket to be positioned at any heightwise location along the length of its respective standard. The connective end of each bracket fits within a T-shaped channel in the standard and is retained by special cooperation of the bracket, the channel and a transverse pin secured to the bracket, the ends of the transverse pin being retained within the T-shaped slot. In the preferred embodiment, the location and configuration of the bracket, pin and T-shaped channel define a toggle-like retaining mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Keivan Towfigh
- 👤 Douglas E Ritchie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/54; A47B57/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
A supporting structure comprising: an elongate standard defining a longitudinal channel having a rear wall, a pair of spaced side walls extending forwardly from said rear walls, said channel having a forwardly facing restricted opening formed along its length and at the forward region thereof, said restricted opening being defined by a pair of flanges extending inwardly toward each other from the forward edge of said side walls; means enabling said standard to be secured in an upright position without presenting any obstruction to said channel; a bracket having an inner connective end and an upper supporting surface at least along a portion of its length, said inner end of said bracket being receivable within said restricted opening to enable the inner edge of said bracket to abut the rear wall of said channel at least when said bracket is connected to said standard and extends therefrom in a member-supporting configuration; and a pin connected to and extending transversely through said bracket, said pin being spaced from that region of the inner edge of said bracket which abuts the rear wall of said channel in an amount greater than the distance between said rear wall to the rearwardly facing surface of said flanges such that when said bracket is in said member supporting configuration with the inner bracket edge abutting said rear wall of asid channel, the transversely extending ends of said pin will bear forwardly and will be wedged against the rearwardly facing surfaces of said flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
A supporting structure comprising: an elongate standard defining a longitudinal channel having a rear wall, a pair of spaced side walls extending forwardly from said rear walls, said channel having a forwardly facing restricted opening formed along its length and at the forward region thereof, said restricted opening being defined by a pair of flanges extending inwardly toward each other from the forward edge of said side walls; means enabling said standard to be secured in an upright position without presenting any obstruction to said channel; a bracket having an inner connective end and an upper supporting surface at least along a portion of its length, said inner end of said bracket being receivable within said restricted opening to enable the inner edge of said bracket to abut the rear wall of said channel at least when said bracket is connected to said standard and extends therefrom in a member-supporting configuration; and a pin connected to and extending transversely through said bracket, said pin being spaced from that region of the inner edge of said bracket which abuts the rear wall of said channel in an amount greater than the distance between said rear wall to the rearwardly facing surface of said flanges such that when said bracket is in said member supporting configuration with the inner bracket edge abutting said rear wall of asid channel, the transversely extending ends of said pin will bear forwardly and will be wedged against the rearwardly facing surfaces of said flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein the corner region between said inner edge of said bracket and said supporting surface of said bracket is reduced to enable said bracket to be pivoted about said pin between said member-supporting position and a non-supporting position when said pin is retained within said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2 wherein said pin is splined.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement as defIned in claim 2 wherein at least one end of said channel is open and unobstructed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2 further comprising: said pin being mounted on said bracket at a location which is below the juncture of said inner edge and said reduced corner region when said bracket is in said member-supporting position thereby to require a toggle-like action between said inner end of said bracket and said standard while pivoting the outer end of said bracket between member-supporting and non-supporting positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1 further comprising: supplemental side wall means extending along the length of said standard on each side thereof, said supplemental side wall means extending from the forward ends of each of said side walls outwardly and rearwardly, the free edges of said supplemental side walls being disposed in substantially the same plane as the rear wall defining said channel whereby when said standard is secured to said wall, the edges of said supplemental wall means and said rear wall of said channel will bear firmly against said supporting wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A support arrangement as defined in claim 6 further comprising: the outer surface of each of said supplemental side wall means being reduced slightly to receive a thin decorative tape strip along the length of each of said supplemental side walls.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |