US3598464A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Knockdown showcase
Assignee: Garcy Corp
•
Filing: 1968-07-10
•
Granted: 1971-08-10
•
Expires: 1988-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A knockdown showcase comprises a plurality of rigid, rectangular, prefabricated frame sections, a bottom panel, a light fixture, a plurality of vertical panels, a rear closure assembly, and a top panel. Each frame section is fabricated by welding a pair of vertical uprights to top and bottom stretchers. The light fixture is secured to the front frame section, and the wiring for the fixture is concealed in a duct formed by either of the uprights of the front frame section. The front, back and two end frame sections are secured together, and the bottom panel is seated on panel retaining members extending inwardly from the bottom stretchers of each frame section. The rear closure assembly may be mounted any time after the bottom panel is positioned. The vertical end panels are slid into place adjacent the respective end frame sections, and the front panel is secured in place from the front of the showcase by a pair of bowed resilient retaining strips. The top panel is then seated on top of the frame sections and secured by a trim strip.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Moroziuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:18
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/42; E06B3/46; E06B3/4663; A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/04; A47B47/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections and a bottom panel mounted between the lower edge portions of said frame sections, a front frame section comprising a top stretcher, a bottom stretcher, and two vertical stretchers each connected to the corresponding ends of said top and bottom stretchers, an upwardly directed flange on said bottom stretcher in forwardly spaced relationship to the front edge of said bottom panel, a vertically disposed front panel having its lower edge seated on said bottom stretcher between said flange and the front edge of said bottom panel, and two panel-retaining strips overlying opposite edges of said front panel to hold it within said front frame section, and wherein each vertical edge of said front panel is spaced from the adjacent vertical stretcher, each of said panel-retaining strips has its lower end seated on said bottom panel rearwardly of said flange, and said top stretcher has means mounted thereon for holding the upper end of each of said panel-retaining strips against accidental displacement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections and a bottom panel mounted between the lower edge portions of said frame sections, a front frame section comprising a top stretcher, a bottom stretcher, and two vertical stretchers each connected to the corresponding ends of said top and bottom stretchers, an upwardly directed flange on said bottom stretcher in forwardly spaced relationship to the front edge of said bottom panel, a vertically disposed front panel having its lower edge seated on said bottom stretcher between said flange and the front edge of said bottom panel, and two panel-retaining strips overlying opposite edges of said front panel to hold it within said front frame section, and wherein each vertical edge of said front panel is spaced from the adjacent vertical stretcher, each of said panel-retaining strips has its lower end seated on said bottom panel rearwardly of said flange, and said top stretcher has means mounted thereon for holding the upper end of each of said panel-retaining strips against accidental displacement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections, a front frame section, a vertically disposed front panel positioned against the front side of said front frame section, a pair of bowed resilient panel-retaining strips positioned adjacent opposite ends of said front frame section, each of said strips overlying one vertical front edge of said front panel, and means for holding both ends of each of said strips against the front edge surface of said front panel against accidental displacement, whereby said strips hold each end of said front panel against the front surface of said front frame section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections, a front frame section, a vertically disposed front panel positioned against the front side of said front frame section, a pair of bowed resilient panel-retaining strips positioned adjacent opposite ends of said front frame section, each of said strips overlying one vertical front edge of said front panel, and means for holding both ends of each of said strips against the front edge surface of said front panel against accidental displacement, whereby said strips hold each end of said front panel against the front surface of said front frame section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections, a front frame section, a vertically disposed front panel positioned in said front frame section, a paiR of panel-retaining strips positioned adjacent opposite ends of said front frame section, each of said strips overlying one vertical edge of said front panel, means for holding both ends of each of said strips against accidental displacement, whereby said strips hold said front panel in said front frame section and in which said front frame section comprises top and bottom stretchers and connecting uprights secured together at the corners, and wherein said holding means comprises a flange extending upwardly from the outer edge of said bottom stretcher, each of said pair of panel-retaining strips having its lower end positioned rearwardly of said flange, and spring clips mounted on said top stretcher for engaging and holding the upper ends of said strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
150 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections, a front frame section, a vertically disposed front panel positioned in said front frame section, a paiR of panel-retaining strips positioned adjacent opposite ends of said front frame section, each of said strips overlying one vertical edge of said front panel, means for holding both ends of each of said strips against accidental displacement, whereby said strips hold said front panel in said front frame section and in which said front frame section comprises top and bottom stretchers and connecting uprights secured together at the corners, and wherein said holding means comprises a flange extending upwardly from the outer edge of said bottom stretcher, each of said pair of panel-retaining strips having its lower end positioned rearwardly of said flange, and spring clips mounted on said top stretcher for engaging and holding the upper ends of said strips.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A showcase as recited in claim 1, in which said means comprises a pair of spring clips, and the upper end of each of said panel-retaining strips has a lip engageable with one of said spring clips, whereby the upper end of each panel-retaining strip is resiliently held against said front panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A showcase as recited in claim 1, in which each edge of said bottom panel has a recess extending along its entire length, and each of said frame sections has a flange extending inwardly therefrom, each of said inwardly extending flanges engaging one of said recesses whereby said bottom panel is supported in horizontal position between the lower edge portions of said frame sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
159 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections and a bottom panel mounted between the lower edge portions of said frame sections, a front frame section comprising a top stretcher, a bottom stretcher, and two vertical stretchers each connected to the corresponding ends of said top and bottom stretchers, an upwardly directed flange on said bottom stretcher in forwardly spaced relationship to the front edge of said bottom panel, a vertically disposed lower front panel having its lower edge seated on said bottom stretcher between said flange and the front edge of said bottom panel, a trim strip seated on the upper edge of said lower front panel, an upper front panel having its lower edge seated on said trim strip, and a panel-retaining strip adjacent each of said vertical stretchers, each of said panel-retaining strips overlying corresponding vertical edges of said lower and upper front panels for holding them within said front frame section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
159 words
A knockdown showcase comprising a back frame section, two end frame sections and a bottom panel mounted between the lower edge portions of said frame sections, a front frame section comprising a top stretcher, a bottom stretcher, and two vertical stretchers each connected to the corresponding ends of said top and bottom stretchers, an upwardly directed flange on said bottom stretcher in forwardly spaced relationship to the front edge of said bottom panel, a vertically disposed lower front panel having its lower edge seated on said bottom stretcher between said flange and the front edge of said bottom panel, a trim strip seated on the upper edge of said lower front panel, an upper front panel having its lower edge seated on said trim strip, and a panel-retaining strip adjacent each of said vertical stretchers, each of said panel-retaining strips overlying corresponding vertical edges of said lower and upper front panels for holding them within said front frame section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
A showcase as recited in claim 6, in which each of said panel-retaining strips has its lower end seated on said bottom stretcher rearwardly of said flange, and said top stretcher has means mounted thereon for holding the upper end of each of said panel-retaining strips against accidental displacement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
A knockdown showcase comprising substantially rectangular front, back, and end frame sections each having a top stretcher and a bottom stretcher connected by a pair of uprights, a bottom panel having recesses extending inwardly from each edge, and a flange extending inwardly from the bottom stretcher of each of said end frame sections, said bottom panel being slidably engageable with said flanges whereby it may be positioned in a horizontal plane between the lower edge portions of said frame sections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
80 words
A knockdown showcase comprising substantially rectangular front, back, and end frame sections each having a top stretcher and a bottom stretcher connected by a pair of uprights, a bottom panel having recesses extending inwardly from each edge, and a flange extending inwardly from the bottom stretcher of each of said end frame sections, said bottom panel being slidably engageable with said flanges whereby it may be positioned in a horizontal plane between the lower edge portions of said frame sections.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
A showcase as recited in claim 8 and having flanges extending forwardly and rearwardly, respectively, from said back and front frame sections, said last mentioned flanges each being engageable with one of said recesses, whereby said bottom panel may be supported in said horizontal plane along each edge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3224823A
Cited
US3228736A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |