US3368784A
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Assignee: C Hager and Sons Hinge Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-06-09
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Granted: 1968-02-13
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Expires: 1986-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis C Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/54; A47B57/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ADJUSTABLE SHELF BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A VERTICAL SUPPORT HAVING A FORWARD SURFACE WITHOUT OPENINGS THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID BRACKET, SAID BRACKET BEING FORMED FROM TWO BRACKET PORTIONS WITH AN ARM POSITIONED THEREBETWEEN AND PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON A PIN CONNECTING THE TWO PORTIONS, SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT BEING ADPATED TO RECEIVE SAID BRACKET PORTIONS IN SLIDING RELATION ALONG TRACKS PROVIDED IN THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT, ONE OF SAID BRACKET PORTIONS HAVING MEANS THEREON POSITIONED ADAJCENT SAID FORWARD SURFACE OF SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT, SAID ARM BEING DIMENSIONED SO AS TO BE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID MEANS WHEN AT AN ACUTE ANGLE THERETO AND IN TIGHT CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID MEANS WHEN AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO TO FORCE SAID MEANS INTO TIGHT CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID BRACKET AND SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ADJUSTABLE SHELF BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A VERTICAL SUPPORT HAVING A FORWARD SURFACE WITHOUT OPENINGS THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID BRACKET, SAID BRACKET BEING FORMED FROM TWO BRACKET PORTIONS WITH AN ARM POSITIONED THEREBETWEEN AND PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON A PIN CONNECTING THE TWO PORTIONS, SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT BEING ADPATED TO RECEIVE SAID BRACKET PORTIONS IN SLIDING RELATION ALONG TRACKS PROVIDED IN THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT, ONE OF SAID BRACKET PORTIONS HAVING MEANS THEREON POSITIONED ADAJCENT SAID FORWARD SURFACE OF SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT, SAID ARM BEING DIMENSIONED SO AS TO BE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID MEANS WHEN AT AN ACUTE ANGLE THERETO AND IN TIGHT CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID MEANS WHEN AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO TO FORCE SAID MEANS INTO TIGHT CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID BRACKET AND SAID VERTICAL SUPPORT.
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) | 1971-02-12 | 1971-08-14 | 1972-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-12 | 1975-08-14 | 1976-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-12 | 1979-08-14 | 1980-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |