US3758181A
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Pedestal system for tables, bookshelves, shop furnishings and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-28
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A modular pedestal construction composed of a plurality of like modules which may be stacked and/or disposed laterally adjacent one another to form a unit. Each module comprises a bottomless box frame of square horizontal cross section with thin side walls and peripherally extending shoulders having abutment surfaces whose width is equal to the thickness of the side walls so that the module frames may be stacked while their side walls are flush with each other. A thin-walled bottom plate of the same square cross section closes off each bottom module of the unit, each bottom plate having peripherally extending shoulders having abutment surfaces whose width is equal to the thickness of the side walls.
Inventors
- 👤 I Bolyos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B88/00; A47B88/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A modular pedestal construction composed of a plurality of like modules, each of the modules comprising a bottomless box frame of square horizontal cross section having relatively thin side walls and peripherally extending shoulders having abutment surfaces whose width is equal to the thickness of the side walls, said like modules being capable of assembly into a pedestal unit by disposing the modules laterally and vertically adjacent one another, the side walls of vertically superpOsed ones of the modules engaging the abutment surfaces of lower ones of the modules so that all side walls are flush with each other, and a bottom plate of the same square cross section closing off each of the bottomless box frames of bottom ones of the pedestal unit, each of the bottom plates having peripherally extending shoulders having abutment surfaces whose width is equal to the thickness of the side walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A modular pedestal construction composed of a plurality of like modules, each of the modules comprising a bottomless box frame of square horizontal cross section having relatively thin side walls and peripherally extending shoulders having abutment surfaces whose width is equal to the thickness of the side walls, said like modules being capable of assembly into a pedestal unit by disposing the modules laterally and vertically adjacent one another, the side walls of vertically superpOsed ones of the modules engaging the abutment surfaces of lower ones of the modules so that all side walls are flush with each other, and a bottom plate of the same square cross section closing off each of the bottomless box frames of bottom ones of the pedestal unit, each of the bottom plates having peripherally extending shoulders having abutment surfaces whose width is equal to the thickness of the side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The modular pedestal construction of claim 1, wherein at least one of the side walls defines a recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The modular pedestal construction of claim 1, further comprising a cover member of the same square cross section having peripherally extending flanges whose width is equal to the thickness of the abutment surfaces whereby the flanges are flush with the side walls.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |