US3737046A
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Filing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-09
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-09-09
Abstract
Abstract Shelving for open shelf filing of papers, preferably in file folders, has end faces and partitions extending from front to rear at an angle such as 45* to the front.
Inventors
- 👤 M Jeter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:16
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
Shelving for open front shelf filing, comprising parallel ends and partitions in perpendicular relation to a horizontal shelf surface and at an angle other than a right angle to the shelf front.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
Shelving for open front shelf filing, comprising parallel ends and partitions in perpendicular relation to a horizontal shelf surface and at an angle other than a right angle to the shelf front.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Shelving as in claim 1, having a back at a fixed distance from the shelf front.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Shelving as in claim 2, in which the angle of the ends and partitions is about 40* to 60* to the shelf front.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
8 words
Shelving as in claim 3, in modular units.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Shelving as in claim 4, having a horizontal surface at the top for supporting other similar units.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Shelving as in claim 5, having a back with vertical creases forming a surface which is zigzag in horizontal 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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |