US3788490A
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Erectible shelving
Assignee: FEATHERMAN
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Filing: 1972-08-22
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-08-22
Abstract
Abstract Erectible metal shelving having a plurality of verticle supporting posts and bracing members extending horizontally between and secured to the posts to brace the posts in an upright position. The bracing members are secured to the posts so that the shelving can be easily assembled or disassembled without the need of any special tools.
Inventors
- 👤 D Featherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/402; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B2096/1491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An erectible shelving comprising a hollow supporting post which is substantially rectangular in cross-section and has a plurality of longitudinally spaced openins in one wall thereof and a flange extending substantially perpendicularly outwardly from said one wall, a bracing member, and a connector secured to an end of the bracing member and releasably securing said bracing member to said supporting post, said connector having a front section engaging said flange, a middle section extending from the back edge of the front section and engaging said one wall of the supporting post, a rear section extending from the middle section away from the front section and engaging a wall of the supporting post adjacent the one wall and a plurality of fingers extending through the openings in the supporting post and engaging the inner surface of said one wall of the supporting post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An erectible shelving comprising a hollow supporting post which is substantially rectangular in cross-section and has a plurality of longitudinally spaced openins in one wall thereof and a flange extending substantially perpendicularly outwardly from said one wall, a bracing member, and a connector secured to an end of the bracing member and releasably securing said bracing member to said supporting post, said connector having a front section engaging said flange, a middle section extending from the back edge of the front section and engaging said one wall of the supporting post, a rear section extending from the middle section away from the front section and engaging a wall of the supporting post adjacent the one wall and a plurality of fingers extending through the openings in the supporting post and engaging the inner surface of said one wall of the supporting post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An erectible shelving in accordance with claim 1 in which the fingers of the connector extend from the back edge of the front section substantially parallel to but spaced from the rear section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An erectible shelving in accordance with claim 2 in which each of the fingers has a downwardly extending lip on its end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An erectible shelving in accordance with claim 3 in which each of the lips of the fingers has a camming edge which engages the inner surface of the one wall of the supporting post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An erectible shelving in accordance with claim 4 in which the camming edge of each of the lips is tapered downwardly and away from the back edge of the front section of the connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
An erectible shelving in accordance with claim 5 in which the connector has a mounting flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the rear edge of the rear section, said mounting flange being secured to the bracing member.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |