US3675598A
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Adjustable shelving
Assignee: WILLIAM HODGES AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-04
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-11-04
Abstract
Abstract Adjustable shelving pieces supported on uprights, each piece of shelving including shelf collars at the corners thereof, each upright being provided with a shelf support that is secured to the upright by a tightening screw, the outer surface of the shelf support tapering outwardly downwardly, said shelf collar having an interior surface that also tapers outwardly downwardly with said shelf collar being placed about said shelf support in a snug fit and held in place by said shelf support.
Inventors
- 👤 Sol Kesilman
- 👤 Milton Kravitz
- 👤 Hyman B Penn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/06; A47B57/26; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/048; F16B7/0486; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7062; Y10T403/7064; Y10T403/7066; Y10T403/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
Adjustable shelving comprising a plurality of shelves supported on ground engaging uprights having a continuous, unscored outer surface, each shelf including shelf collars, each upright being provided with a unitary shelf support that is secured to the upright by engagement of a tightening screw which is in firm contact with the unscored surface of said uprights until at least the time said shelf collar is fitted upon said shelf support, the outer surface of the shelf support tapering outwardly downwardly, the interior surface of each shelf collar also tapering outwardly downwardly with said shelf collar being fitted upon said shelf support and held in place by said shelf support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
Adjustable shelving comprising a plurality of shelves supported on ground engaging uprights having a continuous, unscored outer surface, each shelf including shelf collars, each upright being provided with a unitary shelf support that is secured to the upright by engagement of a tightening screw which is in firm contact with the unscored surface of said uprights until at least the time said shelf collar is fitted upon said shelf support, the outer surface of the shelf support tapering outwardly downwardly, the interior surface of each shelf collar also tapering outwardly downwardly with said shelf collar being fitted upon said shelf support and held in place by said shelf support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 1 wherein each shelf support includes upstanding resilient fingers that are urged into contact with said upright by the inward pressure created by said shelf collar when seated upon said shelf support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 2 wherein the slope of both the interior surface of the shelf collar and the exterior surface of the shelf support is essentially the same so that the shelf collar is held on the shelf support in a snug fit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 3 wherein said shelves are composed of side frames and end frames with cross rods and long rods extending between said frames.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 3 wherein said shelves are comprised of sheet metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 3 wherein said shelves are comprised of plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 1 wherein said uprights have a circular cross-section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adjustable shelving of claim 1 wherein said uprights have a rectangular cross-section.
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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |