US3866758A
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Frame work
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-16
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A framework comprising at least one support column and a bracket engaged therein, the support column having a a tubular core with a substantially rectangular, suitably square, cross-section with a plurality of vertical bridge-pieces projecting therefrom, each of said bridge-pieces carrying rails in parallel alignment with the tube faces, at least some of the bridge-pieces being pierced by vertically aligned slits in which the brackets may be selectively engaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcel R Strassle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B96/1466; A47B96/1475
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A framework having at least one support column and a bracket adapted to be engaged thereto comprising: a tubular support column with a substantially rectangular or square cross-section and a plurality of vertical bridge-elements projecting outwardly therefrom; each of said bridge-elements carrying a flat rail disposed substantially parallel to a wall face of said tubular column; at least some of the bridge-elements having first vertically aligned slot-like orifices; least one wall face of said tubular column having similarly disposed second vertially aligned slot-like orifices; said first and second slot-like orifices of said bridge-elements and said wall face residing in perpendicular planes; whereby said bracket may be engageable with said first and second slot-like orifices, said bracket including hook means adapted to engage either said first or second slotlike orifices with the width of said slot-like orifices being substantially equal to the thickness of said hook means, adjacent rails defining an intermediate space for the passage of said bracket extending outwardly from engagement with a slot-like orifice, said intermediate space having a width substantially equal to the thickness of said bracket, said rails thereby limiting lateral movement of said bracket extending outwardly therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A framework having at least one support column and a bracket adapted to be engaged thereto comprising: a tubular support column with a substantially rectangular or square cross-section and a plurality of vertical bridge-elements projecting outwardly therefrom; each of said bridge-elements carrying a flat rail disposed substantially parallel to a wall face of said tubular column; at least some of the bridge-elements having first vertically aligned slot-like orifices; least one wall face of said tubular column having similarly disposed second vertially aligned slot-like orifices; said first and second slot-like orifices of said bridge-elements and said wall face residing in perpendicular planes; whereby said bracket may be engageable with said first and second slot-like orifices, said bracket including hook means adapted to engage either said first or second slotlike orifices with the width of said slot-like orifices being substantially equal to the thickness of said hook means, adjacent rails defining an intermediate space for the passage of said bracket extending outwardly from engagement with a slot-like orifice, said intermediate space having a width substantially equal to the thickness of said bracket, said rails thereby limiting lateral movement of said bracket extending outwardly therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The framework according to claim 1, wherein the width of said second slot-like orifices is twice the width of said first slot-like orifices, thereby enabling a pair of brackets to be simultaneously engageable in a back-to-back fashion in a single second slot-like orifice.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The framework according to claim 1, wherein the corners of said tubular column are provided with spaced apart diagonally radiating extensions terminating in a closure facing wall, and said closure facing wall having vertically aligned slot-like orifices corresponding to the length and spacing of said first and second slot-like orifices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The framework according to claim 1, said bracket comprising a riGht angled element having at least two cut-out portions defining said hook means co-operatively associated with adjacent slot-like orifices in said bridge-elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The framework according to claim 1, wherein said tubular support column, said vertical bridge-elements and said rails all form an integral 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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |