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US3585944A
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Suspended shelving
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-14
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-08-14
Abstract
Abstract This application relates to shelving for suspension from the eaves of a roof. The suspended shelving includes a plurality of vertically spaced shelves which are carried on a frame having a hanger connected to the upper extremity thereof. The hanger includes a transversely projecting cleat for extension under the marginal extremity of the roofing and is formed with a plurality of claws for biting into the roof whereby the cleat may be inserted under the marginal edge of the roofing and secured to the roof without removal of such roofing.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis R Scheer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:03
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C21/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
Suspended shelving for suspension from the eaves of a roof having roofing thereon, said apparatus comprising: a frame; a plurality of vertically spaced shelves; means for securing said shelves on said frame; a hanger connected to the top of said frame and including a transversely projecting cleat for extension under the marginal extremity of the roofing and including claws for biting into the roof whereby said cleat may be extended under said roofing and said claws inserted to secure said hanger to said roof without removal of said roofing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
Suspended shelving for suspension from the eaves of a roof having roofing thereon, said apparatus comprising: a frame; a plurality of vertically spaced shelves; means for securing said shelves on said frame; a hanger connected to the top of said frame and including a transversely projecting cleat for extension under the marginal extremity of the roofing and including claws for biting into the roof whereby said cleat may be extended under said roofing and said claws inserted to secure said hanger to said roof without removal of said roofing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said cleat is pivotal to different angles to accommodate different pitch roofs and said hanger includes locking means for locking said cleat in different angular settings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 that includes: a wheel secured to the upper extremity of said frame for rolling along the upper edge of an eaves trough wall and including a radial extension for engagement behind said trough wall to maintain said wheel tracking along said upper edge of said trough wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said cleat is pivotally connected to said frame and includes an arm projecting rearwardly of the pivotal connection and said hanger includes a strut pivotally connected on one end to said frame and means for selectively connecting the opposite end of said strut with said cleat to hold said arm disposed horizontally and for selectively connecting said opposite end with said arm to hold said cleat at an angle whereby said apparatus may be suspended from an angled roof by said cleat or from a horizontal member by said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means for securing said shelves to said frame includes pivot elements about which said respective shelves may be rotated to a vertical orientation for storage of said apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 that includes: a dolly including a plurality of wheels for supporting said dolly on said roof, at least one of said wheels being adapted to be angled to tend to draw said dolly away from the edge of said roof as said dolly is moved in one direction therealong; a guide carried on said dolly and projecting downwardly to engage the edge of said roof to limit dolly travel thereaway from; and means for securing said cleat to said dolly whereby said dolly may be placed on said roof, said cleat secured thereto, and said dolly moved in said one direction to move said shelving along said roof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said frame includes a pair of upwardly opening vertical tubes, a bale connected on its upper end with said hanger and including a pair of downwardly projecting tines telescoped into said tubes and means for locking said tines into said tubes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 that includes: a pair of struts pivotally connected on their respective one ends to one side of the bottom shelf and selectively pivotal to extend horizontally to engage the wall of a building from which said shelving is suspended or to project downwardly in a supporting position; and a leg for connection to the side of said bottom shelf opposite said one extremity; and means for connecting one extremity of said leg to said bottom shelf.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
80 words
Suspended shelving as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said frame includes a pair of upwardly opening hollow frame members; a pair of extension elements having respective one ends extendable into the top end of said member; coupling means for coupling said elements to said members; and a bale having said hanger connected to the top thereof and including a pair of downwardly projecting tines; and means for connecting the upper ends of said respective extension elements with said tines.
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |