US3851601A
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Display case stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-09
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A stand is disclosed herein for supporting a shelf holding a variety of articles intended to be displayed for public viewing. The display stand includes a modular framework having upright corner posts supporting releasable side rails that detachably retain a shelf panel. Each framework corner post consists of a plurality of extensions coupled at their opposing ends by a corner joint having a cylindrical body carrying laterally directed projections insertably receivable into openings provided in the terminating ends of the shelf panel supporting rails. The opposing ends of the framework post extensions carry interlocking couplings for snap locking the extensions together so as to capture and hold the corner joint in position whereby a unitary framework is produced.
Inventors
- 👤 J Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B87/0207; A47B87/0215; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341; Y10T403/342; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7005; Y10T403/7007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a modular display stand having a plurality of individual, readily assembled components, the combination comprising: a shelf panel for supporting a variety of items intended to be displayed; a plurality of posts disposed along the perimeter of said panel in fixed spaced apart relationship; each of said posts having at least two extensions arranged in end-to-end relationship; snap-lock fastening means releasably joining the opposing ends of said extensions so as to rigidize and stabilize said post; said snap-lock fastening means including a corner joint captured between said extensions and having a pair of laterally outward projecting members disposed at a 90* angle to each other; side rails detachably connected at their opposite ends to respective ones of said laterally projecting members and extending between said posts; and means carried on each of said side rails for supporting an adjacent edge marginal region of said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a modular display stand having a plurality of individual, readily assembled components, the combination comprising: a shelf panel for supporting a variety of items intended to be displayed; a plurality of posts disposed along the perimeter of said panel in fixed spaced apart relationship; each of said posts having at least two extensions arranged in end-to-end relationship; snap-lock fastening means releasably joining the opposing ends of said extensions so as to rigidize and stabilize said post; said snap-lock fastening means including a corner joint captured between said extensions and having a pair of laterally outward projecting members disposed at a 90* angle to each other; side rails detachably connected at their opposite ends to respective ones of said laterally projecting members and extending between said posts; and means carried on each of said side rails for supporting an adjacent edge marginal region of said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein: said snap-lock fastening means further includes resilient means forcibly urging said corner joint against a selected one of said post extensions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein: said resilient means comprises an annular washer carried on the other of said post extensions in a state of compression in conjunction with said corner joint.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein: said corner joint further includes a cylindrical body carrying said laterally projection members and having a central bore extending therethrough for accommodating a reduced diameter portion of one of said post extensions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein: said post extension having said reduced portion further includes a second reduced diameter portion projecting beyond said corner joint body and said second reduced portion being formed with a cam slot for insertably receiving a pin carried on the other post extension.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein: said side rails include an aperture for insertably receiving one of said projecting members of said corner joint and releasable locking means for holding said side rail to said projecting 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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |