US3604670A
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Shelf bracket adaptor
Assignee: FMP FABRICATING Ltd
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Filing: 1970-05-20
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1990-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A bracket adapter for use with any type of blade shelf bracket to aid in supporting a shelf; the adapter being in the nature of a sheath that is slipped on the outer end of a shelf bracket, having a recess on its upper side to nest a reinforcing channel on the underside of the shelf and a projecting nose for engagement of the shelf front return whereby the bracketsupported shelf is provided assured stability as the shelfreinforcing channel nested in the adapter''s recess prevents the forward displacement of the shelf and the shelf front return hooked under the adapter''s projecting nose precludes any accidental upward displacement of the front edge of the shelf.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Herbert Reeves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An adapter for a blade-type shelf bracket in the form of a unitary sheath for slip-on mounting over the outer end of a bracket; said sheath being relatively long and narrow with its underside inclined upwardly toward and end terminating in a forwardly projecting nose under which a shelf front return may be hooked, said sheath having a deep pocket extending in from the larger rear end for the accommodation of the outer end of a shelf bracket and a transverse recess on its upper side to receive a shelf reinforcement such as a channel on the shelf underside.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An adapter for a blade-type shelf bracket in the form of a unitary sheath for slip-on mounting over the outer end of a bracket; said sheath being relatively long and narrow with its underside inclined upwardly toward and end terminating in a forwardly projecting nose under which a shelf front return may be hooked, said sheath having a deep pocket extending in from the larger rear end for the accommodation of the outer end of a shelf bracket and a transverse recess on its upper side to receive a shelf reinforcement such as a channel on the shelf underside.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shelf bracket adapter according to claim 1, wherein said transverse recess descends to the top of said pocket and is located about midway of the length of the pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A shelf bracket adapter according to claim 1, wherein said pocket has a compartment of greater height at its inner end to accommodate the usual upstanding tip on the outer end of a shelf bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shelf bracket adapter according to claim 1 wherein the transversely recessed upper side of the sheath is stepped downwardly toward the rear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A shelf bracket adapter according to claim 1, wherein the upper side of said forwardly projecting nose has a forwardly declining bevel to facilitate the application of a shelf to the adapter with the shelf''s front return hooked on said nose.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |