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US3669033A
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Modular shelving and furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-07
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-05-07
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a modular type of construction for expansible tables and shelving, the construction being formed solely from a plurality of identical units wherein each of said units may be easily, quickly and individually engaged and removed for attaining and altering the surface capacity of said tables and shelving.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfonso Murcia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/02; A47B47/021; A47B47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A modular article consisting of a plurality of resiliently and demountably interconnected modules each of same size and structure, each module comprising a rectangular framework having spaced intermediate transverse single rail members and having longitudinal lateral members, each of said lateral members consisting of connected spaced and parallel rail members, the ends of said transverse single rail members being secured to each of said longitudinal lateral members, a panel member for said framework mounted on the transverse single rail members, jointing means formed adjacent the ends of each rail member of the connected spaced and parallel rail members, whereby each pair of spaced and opposite vertically disposed modules are adapted to be demountably interconnected with a horizontally disposed module therebetween at portions of respective jointing means and whereby vertically and horizontally disposed and aligned modules are adapted to be demountably interconnected at portions of respective jointing means, each rail of the connected spaced and parallel rail members having formed therewith a series of intermediate jointing means, the intermediate jointing means of any pair of vertically disposed, spaced and opposite modules being demountably engagable with the end jointing means of an intermediate and horizontally disposed module to serve as shelving and reinforcement for said vertical modules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A modular article consisting of a plurality of resiliently and demountably interconnected modules each of same size and structure, each module comprising a rectangular framework having spaced intermediate transverse single rail members and having longitudinal lateral members, each of said lateral members consisting of connected spaced and parallel rail members, the ends of said transverse single rail members being secured to each of said longitudinal lateral members, a panel member for said framework mounted on the transverse single rail members, jointing means formed adjacent the ends of each rail member of the connected spaced and parallel rail members, whereby each pair of spaced and opposite vertically disposed modules are adapted to be demountably interconnected with a horizontally disposed module therebetween at portions of respective jointing means and whereby vertically and horizontally disposed and aligned modules are adapted to be demountably interconnected at portions of respective jointing means, each rail of the connected spaced and parallel rail members having formed therewith a series of intermediate jointing means, the intermediate jointing means of any pair of vertically disposed, spaced and opposite modules being demountably engagable with the end jointing means of an intermediate and horizontally disposed module to serve as shelving and reinforcement for said vertical modules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A modular article as set forth in claim 1 wherein the single transverse rail members and the connected spaced and parallel rail members have substantially same transverse cross-sectional dimensions intermediate the ends thereof and are rectangular in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A modular article as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ends of said transverse single rail members penetrate the spacing between each pair of said spaced and parallel rail members, said parallel spaced members being connected thereat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A modular article as set forth in claim 1 wherein the single transverse rail members and the connected spaced and parallel rail members have substantially same transverse cross-sectional dimensions intermediate the ends thereof and are rectangular in cross-section and wherein the ends of said single rail members penetrate the spacing between each pair of said spaced and parallel rail members, said parallel spaced members being connected thereat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A modular article as set forth in claim 1 wherein said jointing means comprises aligned grooves on opposite faces of the parallel rail members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |