US3674229A
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Shelving supports
Assignee: Keeler Brass Co
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract Supporting apparatus and method of assembly of the same for shelves, the apparatus featuring a cylindrical male bushing the neck of which mates with a circular hole in the shelf and with a cylindrical female bushing. Both bushings have a shoulder and a flange extending outwardly therefrom which allow the bushings to abut and support or be supported by steel tubes comprising the main legs of the shelving.
Inventors
- 👤 Miner S Keeler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B47/00; A47B47/02; A47B47/021; A47B47/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
Supporting apparatus for a shelving arrangement having at least one shelf with at least one hole therein; said apparatus comprising at least one male member having an elongated tubular neck portion, the exterior dimensions of said male neck portion corresponding to those of the hole; at least one female member having a corresponding elongated tubular neck portion, the interior dimensions of said female neck portion matching said exterior dimensions of said male member; said female member being force fitted over the elongated tubular neck portion of said male member such that said shelf is held normal to the longitudinal axis of, and between, said male and female members; and accommodating means including a shoulder on at least one of said members, the exterior dimensions of said shoulder matching the interior dimension of said tube, said shoulder including an annular flange extending between said shelf and the end of said tube such that said tube end abuts said flange thereby holding said member including said shoulder and said flange securely against said shelf.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
Supporting apparatus for a shelving arrangement having at least one shelf with at least one hole therein; said apparatus comprising at least one male member having an elongated tubular neck portion, the exterior dimensions of said male neck portion corresponding to those of the hole; at least one female member having a corresponding elongated tubular neck portion, the interior dimensions of said female neck portion matching said exterior dimensions of said male member; said female member being force fitted over the elongated tubular neck portion of said male member such that said shelf is held normal to the longitudinal axis of, and between, said male and female members; and accommodating means including a shoulder on at least one of said members, the exterior dimensions of said shoulder matching the interior dimension of said tube, said shoulder including an annular flange extending between said shelf and the end of said tube such that said tube end abuts said flange thereby holding said member including said shoulder and said flange securely against said shelf.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the hole is circular and said neck portions are cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
Supporting apparatus for a shelving arrangement having at least one shelf with at least one hole therein; said apparatus comprising at least one male member having an elongated tubular neck portion, the exterior dimensions of said male neck portion corresponding to those of the hole; at least one female member having a corresponding elongated tubular neck portion with open ends, the interior dimensions of said female neck portion matching said exterior dimensions of said male member; said female member being force fitted over the elongated, tubular neck portion of said male member such that said shelf is held normal to the longitudinal axis of, and between, said male and female members; at least one tube; means on at least one of said members radially spaced from said neck portion for accommodating in a supporting relationship said tube, said supporting apparatus further including a second tube means, said accommodating means including a shoulder on each member the exterior dimensions of which match the interior dimensions of said tubes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
Supporting apparatus for a shelving arrangement having at least one shelf with at least one hole therein; said apparatus comprising at least one male member having an elongated tubular neck portion, the exterior dimensions of said male neck portion corresponding to those of the hole; at least one female member having a corresponding elongated tubular neck portion with open ends, the interior dimensions of said female neck portion matching said exterior dimensions of said male member; said female member being force fitted over the elongated, tubular neck portion of said male member such that said shelf is held normal to the longitudinal axis of, and between, said male and female members; at least one tube; means on at least one of said members radially spaced from said neck portion for accommodating in a supporting relationship said tube, said supporting apparatus further including a second tube means, said accommodating means including a shoulder on each member the exterior dimensions of which match the interior dimensions of said tubes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein each of said members include a base, said shoulder and said neck for said each member extending therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said shoulder and said neck portion of said female member extend in the same direction from said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said shoulder and said neck portion of said male member extend from said base in opposite directions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said shoulder dimensions and said tube dimensions are the same for all of said members and of said tubes, respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3, and further including a flange extending outwardly from said shoulder a distance sufficient to abut against the end of any of said tubes when said any tube and said each member are assembled together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said tubes and said shoulders are cylindrical.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 9, wherein the hole is circular and said neck portions are cylindrical.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
156 words
Supporting apparatus for a shelving arrangement having at least one shelf with at least one hole therein; said apparatus comprising at leaSt two plastic members each having a base and at least one elongated tubular neck extending from said base; a portion of said one neck of one of said members having exterior dimensions which correspond to the dimensions of the hole, a portion of said one neck of the other of said members having matching dimensions so as to mate by force fitting with said one neck of said one member; and accommodating means including a shoulder on at least one of said members, the exterior dimensions of said shoulder matching the interior dimension of said tube, said shoulder including an annular flange extending between said shelf and the end of said tube such that said tube end abuts said flange thereby holding said member including said shoulder and said flange securely against said shelf.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
156 words
Supporting apparatus for a shelving arrangement having at least one shelf with at least one hole therein; said apparatus comprising at leaSt two plastic members each having a base and at least one elongated tubular neck extending from said base; a portion of said one neck of one of said members having exterior dimensions which correspond to the dimensions of the hole, a portion of said one neck of the other of said members having matching dimensions so as to mate by force fitting with said one neck of said one member; and accommodating means including a shoulder on at least one of said members, the exterior dimensions of said shoulder matching the interior dimension of said tube, said shoulder including an annular flange extending between said shelf and the end of said tube such that said tube end abuts said flange thereby holding said member including said shoulder and said flange securely against said shelf.
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |