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US3240352A
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Safety lock for adjustable storage racks
Assignee: Palmer Shile Co
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Filing: 1963-05-31
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edward A Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ADJUSTABLE STORAGE RACK OF THE TYPE HAVING A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL POSTS WITH OUTWARDLY EXTENDING EQUIDISTANTLY SPACED PRESSED-OUT PORTIONS FORMING SLOTS AND A PLURALITY OF RAILS HAVING END CONNECTING MEMBERS WITH HOOKS INSERTED DOWNWARDLY IN SAID SLOTS SO THAT THE UPPER EDGE OF EACH HOOK IS SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BELOW THE LOWER EDGE OF THE PRESSED-OUT PORTION NEXT ABOVE, A LOCKING DEVICE MOUNTED ON SAID RACK COMPRISING A MEMBER HAVING A HORIZONTAL LOCKING PORTION AND A VERTICAL MOUNTING PORTION, SAID MOUNTING PORTION EXTENDING FROM SAID LOCKING PORTION AND INCLUDING MEANS BIASING SAID LOCKING PORTION AGAINST SAID POST, SAID LOCKING PORTION HAVING A VERTICAL DIMENSION SUCH THAT ITS OCCUPIES A MAJOR PORTION OF SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID EDGES WHEN BIASED AGAINST SAID POST WHEREBY DISLODGMENT OF THE END CONNECTING MEMBER FROM THE POST TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED WILL BE PREVENTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ADJUSTABLE STORAGE RACK OF THE TYPE HAVING A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL POSTS WITH OUTWARDLY EXTENDING EQUIDISTANTLY SPACED PRESSED-OUT PORTIONS FORMING SLOTS AND A PLURALITY OF RAILS HAVING END CONNECTING MEMBERS WITH HOOKS INSERTED DOWNWARDLY IN SAID SLOTS SO THAT THE UPPER EDGE OF EACH HOOK IS SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BELOW THE LOWER EDGE OF THE PRESSED-OUT PORTION NEXT ABOVE, A LOCKING DEVICE MOUNTED ON SAID RACK COMPRISING A MEMBER HAVING A HORIZONTAL LOCKING PORTION AND A VERTICAL MOUNTING PORTION, SAID MOUNTING PORTION EXTENDING FROM SAID LOCKING PORTION AND INCLUDING MEANS BIASING SAID LOCKING PORTION AGAINST SAID POST, SAID LOCKING PORTION HAVING A VERTICAL DIMENSION SUCH THAT ITS OCCUPIES A MAJOR PORTION OF SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID EDGES WHEN BIASED AGAINST SAID POST WHEREBY DISLODGMENT OF THE END CONNECTING MEMBER FROM THE POST TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED WILL BE PREVENTED.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |