US3845727A
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Folding shelving
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract Folded shelving having three shelves and four side panels hingedly secured together in such manner as to be collapsed with shelves and panels in flat side by side position or to be erected with horizontal vertically spaced shelving interconnected by vertical side panels. Manually operable locking means can be disposed on lids of a selected shelf to lock the structure in erect position.
Inventors
- 👤 H Chase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
Folded shelving comprising: FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD SHELVES OF LIKE LENGTH AND WIDTH; FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH LIKE PANELS WITH PINS THEREON, ALSO OF SAID WIDTH; MEANS HINGEDLY SECURING EACH END OF EACH FIRST AND SECOND PANEL TO A CORRESPONDING END OF A CORRESPONDING ONE OF THE FIRST AND SECOND SHELVES AND HINGEDLY SECURING EACH END OF EACH THIRD AND FOURTH PANELS TO A CORRESPONDING END OF A CORRESPONDING ONE OF THE SECOND AND THIRD SHELVES; AND MANUALLY OPERABLE LOCKING MEANS SECURED AT EACH END OF THE SECOND SHELF TO ENGAGE SAID PINS ON SAID PANELS TO LOCK THE STRUCTURE IN UPRIGHT POSITION, EACH LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING AN ELONGATED BAR SECURED PIVOTALLY AT ITS MIDPOINT TO A MIDPOINT OF AN END OF THE SECOND SHELF, EACH BAR ALWAYS EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF EXTENSION OF THE SHELF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
Folded shelving comprising: FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD SHELVES OF LIKE LENGTH AND WIDTH; FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH LIKE PANELS WITH PINS THEREON, ALSO OF SAID WIDTH; MEANS HINGEDLY SECURING EACH END OF EACH FIRST AND SECOND PANEL TO A CORRESPONDING END OF A CORRESPONDING ONE OF THE FIRST AND SECOND SHELVES AND HINGEDLY SECURING EACH END OF EACH THIRD AND FOURTH PANELS TO A CORRESPONDING END OF A CORRESPONDING ONE OF THE SECOND AND THIRD SHELVES; AND MANUALLY OPERABLE LOCKING MEANS SECURED AT EACH END OF THE SECOND SHELF TO ENGAGE SAID PINS ON SAID PANELS TO LOCK THE STRUCTURE IN UPRIGHT POSITION, EACH LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING AN ELONGATED BAR SECURED PIVOTALLY AT ITS MIDPOINT TO A MIDPOINT OF AN END OF THE SECOND SHELF, EACH BAR ALWAYS EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF EXTENSION OF THE SHELF.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Shelving of claim 1 further including means secured to the first shelf to detachably hang the shelving and panels from a wall.
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |