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US3868021A
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Separator panel holder for display shelves
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-09
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-10-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved panel support for use in partitioning display shelves which is positionable at any location along the length of the shelf without the necessity of having a supporting structure at the front edge of the shelf comprising a slotted L-shaped holder employing a bifurcated cam-shaped protrusion which is grasped by a correspondingly profiled clamping strip mounted on the shelf along which the holder may be moved.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelm Heinrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:39
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/06; E05D15/0621; E05D15/066; E05D15/0682; A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/58; A47B57/583; A47B57/585; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/60; E05Y2201/606; E05Y2201/61; E05Y2201/612; E05Y2201/614; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A clamping means for detachably mounting and holding partition panels on a shelf comprising: an L-shaped clamping member grooved along its length to provide a pair of parallelly arranged spaced legs for receiving therebetween a partition panel, a clamping means arranged at the outside peripheral corner of the intersection of the legs for detachably fitting into a clamping strip, and a clamping strip comprising an elongated channel for positioning laterally of the longitudinal axis of said L-shaped clamping member, said clamping means being insertable into said channel for detachable connection therewith, said clamping strip comprising a right angular configuration presenting its channel along the outer surface along one edge thereof and a flat planar surface along the other edge, said right angular configuration fitting over the top edge of the shelf being partitioned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A clamping means for detachably mounting and holding partition panels on a shelf comprising: an L-shaped clamping member grooved along its length to provide a pair of parallelly arranged spaced legs for receiving therebetween a partition panel, a clamping means arranged at the outside peripheral corner of the intersection of the legs for detachably fitting into a clamping strip, and a clamping strip comprising an elongated channel for positioning laterally of the longitudinal axis of said L-shaped clamping member, said clamping means being insertable into said channel for detachable connection therewith, said clamping strip comprising a right angular configuration presenting its channel along the outer surface along one edge thereof and a flat planar surface along the other edge, said right angular configuration fitting over the top edge of the shelf being partitioned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The clamping means set forth in claim 1 wherein: said clamping means comprises a pair of spaced fingers yieldingly distortable when detachably fitted into said channel for firmly gripping the inside walls of said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The clamping means set forth in claim 1 wherein: said clamping means comprises a pair of spaced cam surfaces protruding from the periphery of said L-shaped clamping member which yieldingly distort when they are pushed into said channel to frictionally engage the inner walls of said channel to hold said L-shaped member in a given position on said clamping means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The clamping means set forth in claim 3 wherein: the side walls of the cavity of said channel have a profile similar to the profile of said cam surfaces of said clamping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The clamping means set forth in claim 1 wherein: said clamping means is formed of a resilient material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The clamping means set forth in claim 1 wherein: said clamping means is formed of a resilient plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The clamping means set forth in claim 1 wherein: the groove between said spaced leg members of said L-shaped clamping member is formed to wedgingly receive the partition panel therebetween for firmly holding it in place.
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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |