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US3849950A
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Functional and decorative trim and support bracket structures
Assignee: Knoll Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-02
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-03-02
Abstract
Abstract Structure serving as decorative trim and also to join panels together and to provide a support for the ''''hanging'''' of an item attached to an L-shaped support bracket. A base portion bears against the top edge of one or more panels, and a flange portion overlies the base portion. The upper and side surfaces of the flange portion serve as the exposed decorative trim. The flange portion has an outwardly and then downwardly extending outer part on each side thereof which terminates above a support surface to hold one leg of the L-shaped support bracket and to maintain the other leg of that bracket resting on the support surface. A bracket for supporting a shelf or the like is disclosed. The bracket includes a first horizontally extending leg that is supported on the top edge of one or more panels and which is held in place by the base portion of the decorative trim/panel joining/hanging support structure. A second downwardly extending leg is included which fits between adjacent edges of panels. A third leg extends horizontally away from the large exposed area of a panel.
Inventors
- 👤 D Albinson
- 👤 R Hopkins
- 👤 W Stephens
- 👤 C Cawley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/04; A47B95/043; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
Panel structure, comprising a pair of panels having abutting edge portions, and a bracket for supporting a fixture, said bracket comprising a vertically extending leg positioned between said abutting edge portions, and means attached to said leg and extending from said abutting edge portions for supporting a fixture, said bracket including a horizontally extending leg supported on the top edge of at least one of said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
Panel structure, comprising a pair of panels having abutting edge portions, and a bracket for supporting a fixture, said bracket comprising a vertically extending leg positioned between said abutting edge portions, and means attached to said leg and extending from said abutting edge portions for supporting a fixture, said bracket including a horizontally extending leg supported on the top edge of at least one of said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
A work station comprising at least two vertically disposed panels that together bound a work area, each panel having a top edge surface and a bottom edge surface, first panel joining means attached to said panels only adjacent the top edge surfaces thereof, and second panel joining means attached to said panels only adjacent the bottom edge surfaces thereof, said first and second panel joining means constituting the only means of joining together said panels, in which said first panel joining means includes means for securing a support bracket for support of the bracket by the top edge surface of at least one of said panels, and a support bracket resting on a part thereof on said top edge surface and secured in plane by said securing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
A work station comprising at least two vertically disposed panels that together bound a work area, each panel having a top edge surface and a bottom edge surface, first panel joining means attached to said panels only adjacent the top edge surfaces thereof, and second panel joining means attached to said panels only adjacent the bottom edge surfaces thereof, said first and second panel joining means constituting the only means of joining together said panels, in which said first panel joining means includes means for securing a support bracket for support of the bracket by the top edge surface of at least one of said panels, and a support bracket resting on a part thereof on said top edge surface and secured in plane by said securing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A work station according to claim 2, in which said first panel joining means comprises a base portion that bears against the top edge surface of at least one of said panels, and a flange portion overlying the base portion, said flange portion having an outwardly and then downwardly extending outer part which comprises said securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
A work station comprising a panel structure having a top edge surface, a trim structure comprising a base member that bears against said top edge surface and a flange member extending from above said top edge surface outwardly and downwardly and terminating above said top edge surface, and a support bracket resting on a part thereof on said top edge surface and held from moving off said top edge surface by said flange member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
A work station comprising a panel structure having a top edge surface, a trim structure comprising a base member that bears against said top edge surface and a flange member extending from above said top edge surface outwardly and downwardly and terminating above said top edge surface, and a support bracket resting on a part thereof on said top edge surface and held from moving off said top edge surface by said flange member.
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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |