US3294043A
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Shelf frame
Assignee: American Metal Products Co
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Filing: 1965-04-29
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Joyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/02; A47B96/024; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B96/14; A47B2096/1491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A SHELF FRAME COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF UPRIGHT POST MEMBERS; A PLURALITY OF SHELVES EACH HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR SURFACE; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SHELVES TO VARIOUS ONES OF SAID UPRIGHT POST MEMBERS; EACH OF SAID SHELVES HAVING AN INTEGRAL FLANGE EXTENDING FROM SAID SURFACE ALONG AT LEAST TWO EDGES THEREOF; EACH OF SAID FLANGES HAVING A RECESS THEREIN WHICH IS DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SURFACE; EACH OF SAID FLANGES FIRST EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY, THEN INWARDLY, THEN DOWNWARDLY, THEN OUTWARDLY, AND THEN DOWNWARDLY TO FORM SAID RECESS IN SAID FLANGE AND TO PROVIDE A PORTION TO ENGAGE SAID MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A SHELF FRAME COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF UPRIGHT POST MEMBERS; A PLURALITY OF SHELVES EACH HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR SURFACE; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SHELVES TO VARIOUS ONES OF SAID UPRIGHT POST MEMBERS; EACH OF SAID SHELVES HAVING AN INTEGRAL FLANGE EXTENDING FROM SAID SURFACE ALONG AT LEAST TWO EDGES THEREOF; EACH OF SAID FLANGES HAVING A RECESS THEREIN WHICH IS DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SURFACE; EACH OF SAID FLANGES FIRST EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY, THEN INWARDLY, THEN DOWNWARDLY, THEN OUTWARDLY, AND THEN DOWNWARDLY TO FORM SAID RECESS IN SAID FLANGE AND TO PROVIDE A PORTION TO ENGAGE SAID MEANS.
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |