US3712698A
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Structural support system for drawers and the like
Assignee: Miller H Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A horizontal rail upon which drawer supporting frames and the like can be removably hung is used in a vertical post supporting system by being releasably secured to clips which in turn can be releasably mounted on spaced, vertical posts. The rail is provided with spaced studs which key into slots in the clip. The studs at one end of the rail are spaced from those at the other end a distance slightly less than the operable distance between the spaced vertical posts such that the clips tend to bind slightly between the posts and the rail when the system is assembled. This insures a positive, tight fit between the rail and the vertical posts.
Inventors
- 👤 R Propst
- 👤 J Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/42; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/407; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A system for removably supporting drawer or shelf supporting frames and the like such that their position can be varied both horizontally and vertically comprising: A pair of spaced, elongated vertical supports each including clip receiving means allowing positioning of clips at various vertical levels; a pair of clips each including means for releasably securing each of said clips to one of said vertical supports; a rail for supporting drawer supporting frames and the like; said rail and each of said clips including means cooperating to releasably fasten said rail to said clips; and a supporting frame for drawers or the like, said frame including a rearwardly and downwardly projecting hanger for removable mating engagement with said rail, whereby said frame can be positioned at different points along the length of said rail, said rail being movable to different vertical positions by relocating said clips in said vertical supports.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A system for removably supporting drawer or shelf supporting frames and the like such that their position can be varied both horizontally and vertically comprising: A pair of spaced, elongated vertical supports each including clip receiving means allowing positioning of clips at various vertical levels; a pair of clips each including means for releasably securing each of said clips to one of said vertical supports; a rail for supporting drawer supporting frames and the like; said rail and each of said clips including means cooperating to releasably fasten said rail to said clips; and a supporting frame for drawers or the like, said frame including a rearwardly and downwardly projecting hanger for removable mating engagement with said rail, whereby said frame can be positioned at different points along the length of said rail, said rail being movable to different vertical positions by relocating said clips in said vertical supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The system of claim 1 in which said rail comprises a lip projecting upwardly from the front edge thereof and extending the length thereof, the main boDy of said rail being thicker than said lip, and a ledge projecting rearwardly from the main body of said rail at the top thereof; said supporting frame hanger projecting rearwardly and downwardly over only said lip of said rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 in which means are provided for placing said clips in tension between said rail and said vertical supports to thereby positively hold said rail in position between said vertical supports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 3 in which said clip tension means comprises spacing said clips on said rail a distance slightly less than the operable distance between said vertical supports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
155 words
The system of claim 1 in which said clips comprise an elongated flange for abutment with the back of said rail; said flange including at least one aperture therein having a wide head portion narrowing down to a downwardly extending slot; said rail including a rearwardly projecting post having a head thereon which will fit through said head portion of said aperture, but which is sufficiently large that it will not fit through said slot portion of said aperture; at least one of said rearwardly projecting posts being positioned at each end of said rail and being spaced a distance slightly less than the operable distance between said vertical supports whereby when said clips are joined to said rail, and said clips are then releasably secured to said vertical supports, said clips are placed in tension between said rail and said vertical supports to thereby positively hold said rail in position between said vertical supports.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 5 in which said clip receiving means of said vertical supports comprise a plurality of vertically spaced slots and said hanger clips comprise a hook flange projecting rearwardly from said elongated flange and defining at least two hooks for insertion into said slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
The system of claim 1 in which at least three of said vertical supports are spaced a distance from one another approximately equal to the length of one of said rails; at least the center one of said three supports including fastening intelligence for releasably holding a pair of said clips, side by side such that two of said rails can be placed on said three vertical supports to provide one generally continuous rail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system of claim 7 in which said vertical supports comprise a plurality of vertically spaced slots and said central vertical support comprises a pair of adjacent, vertically slotted flanges; said hanger clips include at least one hook for insertion into said slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1 in which said supporting frame comprises a foot projecting rearwardly from the back thereof, spaced below said hanger, for engaging the wall to which said supports are secured.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 1 in which said rail is formed of sheet metal and comprises a curvilinear front face to thereby reinforce said rail and simultaneously provide an attractive appearance therefor; and in which the ends of said rail are capped by means of plastic end plugs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
A mounting system for detachably securing cabinets or the like to a wall comprising: a pair of spaced elongated vertical support members each including a plurality of clip receiving apertures; at least two clips including means for releasably securing said clips to said vertical support members; an elongated rail roll formed of sheet material and having a curvilinear front face to reinforce said rail and including a lip projecting upwardly from the front edge thereof and extending the length thereof, and a ledge projecting rearwardly from the main body of said rail at the top thereof, and means for releasably securing said clips to said rail at opposite ends thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
A mounting system for detachably securing cabinets or the like to a wall comprising: a pair of spaced elongated vertical support members each including a plurality of clip receiving apertures; at least two clips including means for releasably securing said clips to said vertical support members; an elongated rail roll formed of sheet material and having a curvilinear front face to reinforce said rail and including a lip projecting upwardly from the front edge thereof and extending the length thereof, and a ledge projecting rearwardly from the main body of said rail at the top thereof, and means for releasably securing said clips to said rail at opposite ends thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 11 in which means are provided for placing said clips in tension between said rail and said vertical supports to thereby positively hold said rail in position between said vertical supports.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 12 in which said clip tension means comprises spacing said clips on said rail a distance slightly less than the operable distance between said vertical supports.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
155 words
The system of claim 11 in which said clips comprise an elongated flange for abutment with the back of said rail; said flange including at least one aperture therein having a wide head portion narrowing down to a downwardly extending slot; said rail including a rearwardly projecting post having a head thereon which will fit through said head portion of said aperture, but which is sufficiently large that it will not fit through said slot portion of said aperture; at least one of said rearwardly projecting posts being positioned at each end of said rail and being spaced a distance slightly less than the operable distance between said vertical supports whereby when said clips are joined to said rail, and said clips are then releasably secured to said vertical supports, said clips are placed in tension between said rail and said vertical supports to thereby positively hold said rail in position between said vertical supports.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 11 in which the ends of said rail are capped by means of plastic end plugs.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
153 words
A system for detachably mounting frames for shelves, drawers or the like to vertical supports by means of horizontal supporting structure such that the mounted position of said frames can be vertically and horizontally selected and changed easily, said system comprising: elongated vertical support means fixedly positioned on a wall and extending vertically therealong, said vertical support means including receiving means at a plurality of vertically spaced positions; an elongated, narrow horizontal support rail including means for detachably securing said rail to said receiving means of said vertical support means at a desired vertical height relative to the wall and horizontally; and a frame for shelves, drawers or the like, said frame including rail engaging means for detachably positioning said frame onto said horizontally extending rail to suspend said frame from the wall in a cantilevered manner and to permit said frame to be slidably positioned at a selected position along said rail.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
153 words
A system for detachably mounting frames for shelves, drawers or the like to vertical supports by means of horizontal supporting structure such that the mounted position of said frames can be vertically and horizontally selected and changed easily, said system comprising: elongated vertical support means fixedly positioned on a wall and extending vertically therealong, said vertical support means including receiving means at a plurality of vertically spaced positions; an elongated, narrow horizontal support rail including means for detachably securing said rail to said receiving means of said vertical support means at a desired vertical height relative to the wall and horizontally; and a frame for shelves, drawers or the like, said frame including rail engaging means for detachably positioning said frame onto said horizontally extending rail to suspend said frame from the wall in a cantilevered manner and to permit said frame to be slidably positioned at a selected position along said rail.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as defined in claim 16 in which said vertical support means comprises a pair of horizontally spaced support members and wherein said receiving means comprises a plurality of vertically spaced apertures in each of said support members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system as defined in claim 17 wherein said means for detachably securing said rail to said vertical support means includes a pair of vertically spaced fastening means horizontally spaced in predetermined alignment with the horizontal spacing of said pair of vertical support means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system as defined in claim 18 wherein said means for detachably securing said rail to said vertical support means further includes a pair of clips having rearwardly extending hooks adapted to fit within said apertures of said vertical support means, and means cooperating to releasably hold said fastening means of said rail.
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |