US3856145A
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Record storage rack
Assignee: Myers Industries Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-22
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1994-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A record storage rack including a pair of members each with an end beveled at a 45* angle and complementary shaped slidably engaging securing means on the beveled ends of the members so that they can engage to form an L-shaped unit for receiving and storing records.
Inventors
- 👤 A Bartholomew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/06; A47B81/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A record storage rack comprising a pair of elongate members having upstanding side walls, the side walls of each member having corresponding ends beveled off at about a 45* angle, and complementary shaped rib and recess securing means formed on the beveled ends of said side walls for interlocking slidable engagement therebetween whereby the members can be engaged by said securing means to form an L-shaped unit for receiving and storing records.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A record storage rack comprising a pair of elongate members having upstanding side walls, the side walls of each member having corresponding ends beveled off at about a 45* angle, and complementary shaped rib and recess securing means formed on the beveled ends of said side walls for interlocking slidable engagement therebetween whereby the members can be engaged by said securing means to form an L-shaped unit for receiving and storing records.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
A record storage rack as in claim 1 wherein said members are molded plastic parts, a support floor is formed on each of said members, and a support means is formed on each member to extend therefrom from below said support floor at the free end thereof to incline such support floors slightly towards the apex of a said L-shaped unit formed from the members regardless of which member is positioned horizontally to support the rack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A record storage rack as in claim 1 where each of said members and its side walls are of substantially U-shape in vertical cross section, one member is horizontally positioned in the rack when operative, and a support foot is formed on the free end of said one horizontal member to tilt such member slightly for record engaging and retaining action.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A record storage rack as in claim 1 where said securing means project laterally from the beveled ends of the side walls of the members, and a stop member is formed at the upper edge of the beveled end of one member to engage the other member to limit the relative sliding engaging action of the securing means when the members have been brought into full beveled end engagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A storage rack as in claim 1 where said securing means project laterally from the beveled ends of the side walls, and interlocking lug and slot means are formed on corresponding local portions of said securing means for engagement when said members are fully operatively engaged, operative clearance for said interlocking means being provided in said securing means.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |