US3612633A
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Shelf support kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-01
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A shelf support kit for the installation of shelves in any semienclosed area having two sidewalls and a bottom member, such as an alcove or closet. The bottom member, substantially perpendicular to both sidewalls, may be the flooring, or a previously installed shelf. Essentially an inverted ''''U'''', the shelf support provides a rigid shelf construction without requiring the use of tools and/or fasteners, and yet can be temporary if desired. The shelf and support can be easily dismantled without danger of marring or otherwise disfiguring either the sidewalls or the bottom member.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles C Bloom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B81/00; A47B81/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A shelf support kit, for the addition of a shelf to a semienclosed area, which comprises: a. lengths of rotated T-sections, the stems of which lie in a horizontal plane and the flanges of which line in a vertical plane, said stems forming ledges capable of receiving the edge of a shelf, the underside of said flanges being discontinuously enlarged below the plane of said stem to provide multiple female openings; and, b. vertical support members substantially flat on at least one side, one end of which is reduced in size to provide male projections approximating the size and shape of said female openings, and positioned such that a flat side of each vertical support member exists in coplanar relation with the outer surface of said flanges when the male projections are mated to the female openings of said T-sections; said shelf support kit further characterized in that said flanges are scored at a locus intermediate the enlargements thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A shelf support kit, for the addition of a shelf to a semienclosed area, which comprises: a. lengths of rotated T-sections, the stems of which lie in a horizontal plane and the flanges of which line in a vertical plane, said stems forming ledges capable of receiving the edge of a shelf, the underside of said flanges being discontinuously enlarged below the plane of said stem to provide multiple female openings; and, b. vertical support members substantially flat on at least one side, one end of which is reduced in size to provide male projections approximating the size and shape of said female openings, and positioned such that a flat side of each vertical support member exists in coplanar relation with the outer surface of said flanges when the male projections are mated to the female openings of said T-sections; said shelf support kit further characterized in that said flanges are scored at a locus intermediate the enlargements thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shelf support kit Of claim 1 further characterized in that said stem is scored at a locus intermediate said enlargements, and in coplanar relation with said flange scoring.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |