US3812976A
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Rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-13
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A rack for holding tools or similar objects, which comprises a channel and a transversely flexible ribbon. The flanges of the channel carry a pair of opposed ridges and the ribbon, formed into one or more open loops, is pressed into the channel against the back with each loop wedged between the ridges and projecting from the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 R Rempel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846; A47F5/0853; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44034; Y10T24/44043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A rack for holding tools and the like, comprising: a channel having a back and a pair of outstanding, opposed flanges, each flange having an inwardly projecting portion extending the length of the channel; and a ribbon having a width substantially equal to the distance between the flanges and greater than the distance between the projecting portions, the ribbon being transversely flexible forming at least one open loop and being sufficiently rigid in the lateral direction thereof but deformed along its edges when the loop is pressed into the channel whereby part of the ribbon lies in the channel against the back and the loop is wedged between the projecting portions to project outward from the channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A rack for holding tools and the like, comprising: a channel having a back and a pair of outstanding, opposed flanges, each flange having an inwardly projecting portion extending the length of the channel; and a ribbon having a width substantially equal to the distance between the flanges and greater than the distance between the projecting portions, the ribbon being transversely flexible forming at least one open loop and being sufficiently rigid in the lateral direction thereof but deformed along its edges when the loop is pressed into the channel whereby part of the ribbon lies in the channel against the back and the loop is wedged between the projecting portions to project outward from the channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which the channel is rigid polyvinylchloride and the ribbon is deformable and flexible polyvinylchloride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which each projecting portion is serrated to form a plurality of ridges parallel to said back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which each projecting portion is serrated in a saw-tooth configuration in a plane normal to said back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rack as claimed in claim 4 in which the serrations are slanted towards the back of the channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which each edge of the ribbon is flared.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A rack as claimed in claim 6 in which each face of each flared edge of the ribbon is notched at spaced intervals throughout the length of the ribbon, the opposed notches of each face of the ribbon being aligned.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rack as claimed in claim 7 in which the ribbon is scored across each face between aligned notches.
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |