US3601432A
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Display fixture frame structure
Assignee: Security Pacific Business Credit Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-15
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-05-15
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a frame assembly having general utility and specific utility for a display fixture of a type commonly found in department stores. A horizontal sway brace for the fixture is connected by means of hooks to vertically extending members referred to as standards. A pivotally mounted locking device is provided for locking the hooks in their inserted position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay G Fenwick
- 👤 Earl Christensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/408; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/101; A47F5/103; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/22; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/20; F16B2200/69; F16B2200/71; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A structural assembly comprising, a vertically extending tubular member having vertically aligned and spaced-apart slots, a hook member having a plate portion with a vertically extending forward edge, at least two hooks protruding forwardly from said edge and being vertically spaced so as to register with two of said slots in said tubular member, said plate portion forming a recess relative to said forward edge immediately above and inwardly relative to one of said hooks, a lock member pivotally mounted on said plate portion and being movable between locked and unlocked positions, said lock member having a tab portion in the general plane of said plate portion, said tab portion being disposed in said recess to assume an unlocked position and being movable from said unlocked position to a locked position in one of said tubular member slots above said one of said hooks, and camming surfaces between said tab portion and said one of said hooks which effects tightening of said tab portion in its locked position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A structural assembly comprising, a vertically extending tubular member having vertically aligned and spaced-apart slots, a hook member having a plate portion with a vertically extending forward edge, at least two hooks protruding forwardly from said edge and being vertically spaced so as to register with two of said slots in said tubular member, said plate portion forming a recess relative to said forward edge immediately above and inwardly relative to one of said hooks, a lock member pivotally mounted on said plate portion and being movable between locked and unlocked positions, said lock member having a tab portion in the general plane of said plate portion, said tab portion being disposed in said recess to assume an unlocked position and being movable from said unlocked position to a locked position in one of said tubular member slots above said one of said hooks, and camming surfaces between said tab portion and said one of said hooks which effects tightening of said tab portion in its locked position.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |