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Pyramid knockdown rack with adjustable shelf for tire storage
Assignee: PALTIER CORP
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Filing: 1969-06-23
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1989-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A pyramid-type tiering rack for tire storage having removable vertical posts which are shorter than the length of the rack so that they may be compactly stored in the rack base when not used, but which may be assembled to form a structure taller than the length of said rack and thus capable of storing large tractorsize tires or double layers of regular-size tires. The rack includes a shelf that is removably supported in an elevated position on said vertical posts by means of C-shaped retainer brackets which limit vertical and horizontal movement of said shelf with respect to said bracket without auxiliary fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy F Skubic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A tiering rack for tire storage comprising, in combination, a base for supporting a plurality of tires, said base having legs each formed with an upper socket and a lower outwardly tapered socket, a plurality of posts having a length less than the length of said base, said posts each being removably engageable with one of said upper leg sockets so as to be supported in an upright position and form a rack having a height greater than the length of said base, said posts having tapered end portions for supporting a second rack in tiered relation thereto, a shelf for supporting a plurality of tires, said posts having means for removably supporting and securing said shelf in an elevated position above said base, and said base having means for supporting said posts horizontally for storage when said posts are disengaged from said upper leg sockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A tiering rack for tire storage comprising, in combination, a base for supporting a plurality of tires, said base having legs each formed with an upper socket and a lower outwardly tapered socket, a plurality of posts having a length less than the length of said base, said posts each being removably engageable with one of said upper leg sockets so as to be supported in an upright position and form a rack having a height greater than the length of said base, said posts having tapered end portions for supporting a second rack in tiered relation thereto, a shelf for supporting a plurality of tires, said posts having means for removably supporting and securing said shelf in an elevated position above said base, and said base having means for supporting said posts horizontally for storage when said posts are disengaged from said upper leg sockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
The tiering rack of claim 1 in which said shelf comprises a plurality of tire support rods interconnected by a pair of end members, and said shelf supporting means includes a retainer bracket secured to each of said posts, said retainer brackets each having a horizontal flange for supporting said shelf end member, a vertical lip at the end of said flange for limiting horizontal movement of said shelf end member relative to said bracket, and an upper horizontal lip at the top of said bracket for limiting vertical movement of said shelf relative to said bracket, said bracket lips defining an opening through which said shelf end member may be passed for engaging and disengaging said shelf with said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The tiering rack of claim 1 in which said base comprises a plurality of tire support rods interconnected by a pair of end members, and said base means for supporting said posts for storage includes horizontal cross members connected between said tire support rods in a plane below the top of said rods, and said cross members support said posts for storage in substantially the plane of said base support rods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tiering rack of claim 3 in which said base legs each have an internal seat between said upper and lower sockets, and said posts are supported on said seat when engaged in said upper leg sockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
The tiering rack of claim 3 in which said shelf supporting means is a retainer bracket secured to each of said posts, said shelf comprising a plurality of tire support rods interconnected by a pair of end members, said shelf being positionable on said base support rods when removed from said retainer brackets, said shelf end members having downwardly punched tabs for engaging said base support rods when said shelf is positioned on said base, and said shelf end members having additional downwardly punch tabs for engagement with said retainer brackets when said shelf is supported in an elevated position on said posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
The tiering rack of claim 1 in which said base legs each comprise a tubular member secured to said base, the upper portion of said tubular member defining said upper leg sockets, an outwardly flaring member secured to the lower end of said tubular member defining said lower flaring socket, and a longitudinal insert contained within said tubular member forming a seat upon which said posts rest when engaged in said upper socket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
The tiering frame of claim 6 in which said shelf supporting means is a retainer bracket having a horizontal shelf supporting flange secured to said post, a vertical lip at the end of said flange for limiting horizontal movement of said shelf relative to said bracket, an upper horizontal lip for limiting vertical movement of said shelf relative to said bracket, and said bracket lips defining an opening to permit disengagement of said shelf from said bracket.
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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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |