US3858996A
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Bracket clip
Assignee: HALLOWELL INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A bracket clip to be secured to a vertical support post such as an H-post used in the construction of open shelving units. The clip is provided with a pair of extending tab members offset at an angle with the tabs adapted to be engaged in a trapezoidalshaped slot in the support post. The tabs of the clip are inserted in the slot in the support post while the clip is maintained at an angle and the clip is rotated to engage the tabs within the slot in the support post so that the tabs grip the post and securely fix the bracket clip to the post.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Jarvis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/48; A47B57/50; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/241; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/53
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
305 words
A bracket clip in combination with a support member, said bracket clip comprising a plate member having first and second tab members extending from one side of said plate member, each said tab member being substantially L-shaped in crosssection and including a first leg segment extending outwardly from said plate member and a second leg segment extending substantially parallel to but spaced from said plate member, said first leg segment of said first tab member defining a plane passing through the longitudinal extent of said leg segment and the extension of said plane intersecting the extension of a plane defined by the longitudinal extent Of the first leg segment of said second tab member, whereby said first leg segments are disposed at an angle of inclination, said second leg segment of each said tab member extending outwardly from said first leg segment, said second leg segments extending from said first leg segments in generally opposite directions, said support member including a slot therein defined by spaced, substantially parallel upper and lower edges and spaced lateral edges disposed to taper inwardly at an angle of inclination complementary to the angle of inclination of said first leg segments of said tab members, said first leg segments being spaced apart such that said tab members of said bracket clip are freely insertable within said slot when said bracket clip is positioned in a first position with respect to said slot, the opposite outer edges of said first leg segments being spaced apart a distance no greater than the distance between said upper and lower edges of said slot and wherein said second leg segments of said tab members overlie said lateral edges when said bracket clip is rotated to a second position angularly offset from said first position thereby to securely join said clip to said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
305 words
A bracket clip in combination with a support member, said bracket clip comprising a plate member having first and second tab members extending from one side of said plate member, each said tab member being substantially L-shaped in crosssection and including a first leg segment extending outwardly from said plate member and a second leg segment extending substantially parallel to but spaced from said plate member, said first leg segment of said first tab member defining a plane passing through the longitudinal extent of said leg segment and the extension of said plane intersecting the extension of a plane defined by the longitudinal extent Of the first leg segment of said second tab member, whereby said first leg segments are disposed at an angle of inclination, said second leg segment of each said tab member extending outwardly from said first leg segment, said second leg segments extending from said first leg segments in generally opposite directions, said support member including a slot therein defined by spaced, substantially parallel upper and lower edges and spaced lateral edges disposed to taper inwardly at an angle of inclination complementary to the angle of inclination of said first leg segments of said tab members, said first leg segments being spaced apart such that said tab members of said bracket clip are freely insertable within said slot when said bracket clip is positioned in a first position with respect to said slot, the opposite outer edges of said first leg segments being spaced apart a distance no greater than the distance between said upper and lower edges of said slot and wherein said second leg segments of said tab members overlie said lateral edges when said bracket clip is rotated to a second position angularly offset from said first position thereby to securely join said clip to said support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A bracket clip and support member as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second tab members are laterally offset from each other on said plate member thereby to facilitate insertion of said tab members within said slot in said support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bracket clip and support member as defined in claim 1 wherein said second leg segment of each said tab member has a triangular configuration in plan to facilitate insertion of said tab members within said slot in said support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A bracket clip and support member as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate member is substantially rectangularly shaped in plan having opposed longitudinal and lateral edges and wherein said first and second tab members are oriented on each side of a plane passing midway between said lateral edges of said plate member and are laterally offset on said plate members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
188 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate member is substantially rectangularly shaped in plan having opposed longitudinal and lateral edges and wherein said first and second tab members are oriented on each side of a plane passing midway between said lateral edges of said plate member and are laterally offset on said plate member, said slot has a longitudinal axis and is trapezoidal-shaped with said tapered lateral edges tapering inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of said slot and said second leg segments of each said tab member have a triangular configuration in plan, said first leg segments being spaced apart a distance and said triangular configurations being of a size such that said second leg segments pass freely into said slot when said bracket clip is maintained in said first position wherein said plane between the lateral edges of said clip is disposed at an angle with respect to said longitudinal axis of said slot and said second segments overlie said lateral edges of said slot when said clip is rotated to said second position wherein said plane intersects said longitudinal axis of said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as defined in claim 5 wherein said clip in said second position includes a lateral segment extending beyond said support member, said segment including a bolt access hole therethrough providing a means to secure a second support member to said clip.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |