US3877580A
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Adjustable article retaining device for shelves
Assignee: Electrolux AB
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Filing: 1973-11-01
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1993-11-01
Abstract
Abstract Retaining devices for shelves, particularly for use in boats, trailers, or other moving vehicles, which are selectively positioned on the shelves in order to prevent the articles thereon from overturning due to jolts and various inclinations of the moving transporter. The retaining devices can be easily and rapidly removed when it is not necessary for use with the shelves.
Inventors
- 👤 John Rune Hammar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:33
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/58; A47B57/581; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/16; F25D2325/00; F25D2325/023; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/803; F25D2331/809
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An adjustable article retaining device in combination with a shelf, said shelf comprising a pair of spaced support rails and a plurality of spaced connecting wires extending perpendicular to said support rails said adjustable retaining device comprising, a pair of clips, each of said clips being mounted on the end connecting wire on opposite sides of said shelf, each of said clips having an upstanding portion and being provided with a depending tab that lies under the adjacent connecting wire, and a support member for said articles having opposite ends romovably attached to the upstanding portions of respective clips, said support member being resilient in a direction along its longitudinal axis to thus exert pressure on the clips to frictionally engage the respective end connecting wire to thereby prevent displacement thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An adjustable article retaining device in combination with a shelf, said shelf comprising a pair of spaced support rails and a plurality of spaced connecting wires extending perpendicular to said support rails said adjustable retaining device comprising, a pair of clips, each of said clips being mounted on the end connecting wire on opposite sides of said shelf, each of said clips having an upstanding portion and being provided with a depending tab that lies under the adjacent connecting wire, and a support member for said articles having opposite ends romovably attached to the upstanding portions of respective clips, said support member being resilient in a direction along its longitudinal axis to thus exert pressure on the clips to frictionally engage the respective end connecting wire to thereby prevent displacement thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient support member is a coiled spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
An adjustable article retaining device as claimed in claim 1 wherein each clip includes a metal plate with a pair of cut out tabs bent to lie under the end connecting wire of the shelf and over an adjacent connecting wire and frictionally engaging both of said wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said depending tab is a struck out yieldable tab positioned between said cut out tabs which is bent downwardly and inserted under said adjacent connecting wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said cut out tabs are parallel and the upstanding part of each of said clips is located inwardly a distance from the adjacent end of said support rail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said clips can be removably fastened on said shelf.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as set forth in claim 6 wherein said clips are mirror images of each other when mounted on said shelf.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein the upstanding portion of each said clip extends in a substantially vertical plane which lies between the respective longitudinal axes of the end connecting wire and the adjacent connecting wire, whereby the clips are adapted for use in a refrigerator-type cabinet having sidewalls with oppositely located and horizontally disposed grooves in which the ends of the support rails rest.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein the upstanding portion of each clip lies in a substantially vertical plane which is in substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of said end connecting wire, whereby the clips are adapted for use in a refrigerator-type cabinet having sidewalls with oppositely located and horizontally disposed ledges upon which the ends of the support rails rest.
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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) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |