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Device for lockably securing appurtenances to a decorative wall
Assignee: Harter Corp
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Filing: 1976-09-30
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-09-30
Abstract
Abstract An appurtenance may be lockably secured to a decoratable wall by the disclosed device. The decoratable wall includes a decoratable panel with a resilient edge, at least one spline with a plurality of slots therein, and a frame supporting the panel and spline. The device includes a bracket to which the appurtenance may be attached having at least one hook member for removable insertion into a first slot in the spline, and a safety lock carried by and movable with respect thereto into engagement with a second slot of the same spline. The safety lock ensures the hook member may not be disengaged from the spline while the safety lock is engaged with the second slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne W. Good
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for lockably securing an appurtenance to a decoratable wall, the wall having at least one decoratable panel, and at least one spline with a plurality of slots therein, and a frame supporting the panel and splines, comprising: bracket means to which the appurtenance may be attached having at least one hook member for removable insertion into a first slot in a spline, and locking means mounted on said bracket means and movable with respect thereto into engagement with a second slot of the same spline, for preventing disengagement of said hook member from said spline while said locking means is engaged with said second slot.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for lockably securing an appurtenance to a decoratable wall, the wall having at least one decoratable panel, and at least one spline with a plurality of slots therein, and a frame supporting the panel and splines, comprising: bracket means to which the appurtenance may be attached having at least one hook member for removable insertion into a first slot in a spline, and locking means mounted on said bracket means and movable with respect thereto into engagement with a second slot of the same spline, for preventing disengagement of said hook member from said spline while said locking means is engaged with said second slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device, as in claim 1, wherein said locking means is pivotably attached to said bracket means for removable engagement with said second slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device, as in claim 2, wherein said second slot is adjacent to said first slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device, as in claim 3, wherein said locking means includes notch means for facilitating forceable disengagement of said locking means with said second slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device, as in claim 1, wherein said panel has a resilient edge, said resilient edge removably maintaining said locking means engaged in said second slot.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |