US3570683A
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Movable screen assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-28
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A movable support panel assembly for hanging and supporting articles is of modular construction provided by a number of modules within an outer rectangular frame. Each module has a panel for supporting the articles, and the outer frame has roller supports at the bottom for moving the assembly on the floor and guides at the side edges for extending into stationary overhead tracks. The guides may be retracted so that the assembly may be moved to positions which are not under the track. For such movements an outrigger transporter assembly is attached to each end of the screen.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Schultz
- 👤 Robert C Dickgiesser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0081; A47F5/0093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A movable support panel assembly for hanging and displaying articles, said support panel assembly being adapted to cooperate with a stationary overhead guide track and comprising in combination: a plurality of panel modules Each including a panel having a surface capable of supporting the articles and a frame member to hold the peripheral edges thereof, an outer frame of the shape to hold a plurality of assembled panel modules to provide a unitary assembly, a support roller assembly attached to a bottom edge of the outer frame, a guide attached to and extending above the top of the outer frame and being receivable within the stationary overhead guide track, said guide being retractable from the track so that the support panel assembly may be moved to a position away from the track, and a movable transporter assembly attachable to the outer frame to facilitate movement of the support panel assembly away from the track.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A movable support panel assembly for hanging and displaying articles, said support panel assembly being adapted to cooperate with a stationary overhead guide track and comprising in combination: a plurality of panel modules Each including a panel having a surface capable of supporting the articles and a frame member to hold the peripheral edges thereof, an outer frame of the shape to hold a plurality of assembled panel modules to provide a unitary assembly, a support roller assembly attached to a bottom edge of the outer frame, a guide attached to and extending above the top of the outer frame and being receivable within the stationary overhead guide track, said guide being retractable from the track so that the support panel assembly may be moved to a position away from the track, and a movable transporter assembly attachable to the outer frame to facilitate movement of the support panel assembly away from the track.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein the guide includes a roller on a shaft movable vertically from a position to engage or disengage from the stationary overhead guide track.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein the transporter assembly includes a base extending outwardly from the sides of the support panel assembly and mounting adjustable wheels thereon, the base being attachable to the bottom of the outer frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein the support roller assembly is formed from a pair of rails secured together in spaced relation and sandwiching the bottom of the outer frame while also providing a support for rollers carried thereby.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein the stationary track has outwardly flaring bottom edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein the outer frame and frame members include channel shaped holding portions so that there are no substantial lateral projections of the frames from the support panel faces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein the guide comprises a roller mounted on a shaft that is vertically movable on said outer frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 1 wherein a pair of transporter assemblies are removably secured to the outer frame at opposite sides thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support panel assembly as in claim 3 wherein the transporter assembly further includes a pair of upwardly extending braces adapted to be secured to the side of the outer frame.
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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |