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Modular display stand
Assignee: Security Pacific Business Credit Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-23
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A display stand includes a shelf member having a flange portion, the shelf being mounted on a support base including frame sections such that portions of the frame sections are received within the shelf flange.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry R Miller
- 👤 Aldis J Leikarts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/13; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A modular support stand having a removable shelf member and a plurality of support bases, said support bases being collapsiBle when said stand is not in use comprising: each said support base comprising a plurality of frame sections; each of said frame sections including a pair of horizontal rod members joined at the ends thereof to the corresponding ends of a pair of vertical rod members to thereby form a substantially rectangular section; each of said vertical rod members of each frame section being movably joined by hinge means to the vertical rod member of the adjacent frame section to thereby provide a support base having polygonal configuration when said stand is in use; at least two of said support bases being disposed in vertically stacked relationship to provide an upper and a lower support base; said removable shelf member including a planar portion having a polygonal configuration corresponding substantially to the configuration of each said support base in its use position and being bordered along each of its side edges by an inverted Ushaped flange portion; said shelf member flange portion being of sufficient depth to accommodate a pair of said horizontal rod members; each said shelf member flange portion accommodating one upper horizontal rod member of said lower support base and the corresponding lower horizontal rod member of said upper support base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A modular support stand having a removable shelf member and a plurality of support bases, said support bases being collapsiBle when said stand is not in use comprising: each said support base comprising a plurality of frame sections; each of said frame sections including a pair of horizontal rod members joined at the ends thereof to the corresponding ends of a pair of vertical rod members to thereby form a substantially rectangular section; each of said vertical rod members of each frame section being movably joined by hinge means to the vertical rod member of the adjacent frame section to thereby provide a support base having polygonal configuration when said stand is in use; at least two of said support bases being disposed in vertically stacked relationship to provide an upper and a lower support base; said removable shelf member including a planar portion having a polygonal configuration corresponding substantially to the configuration of each said support base in its use position and being bordered along each of its side edges by an inverted Ushaped flange portion; said shelf member flange portion being of sufficient depth to accommodate a pair of said horizontal rod members; each said shelf member flange portion accommodating one upper horizontal rod member of said lower support base and the corresponding lower horizontal rod member of said upper support base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A modular support stand as defined in claim 1 wherein each said support base is movable about said hinge means between a first open use position substantially in the form of a cube and a second substantially flat closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A modular support stand as defined in claim 1 wherein the diameter of the uppermost horizontally disposed rod member in each of said frame sections of said lower support base relative to the inverted U opening in said shelf flange portion is such that each of said horizontal members is tightly received within a respective overlying flange portion of the shelf member in the assembly of said shelf member to said lower support base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A modular support stand as defined in claim 3 wherein said hinge means includes a plurality of ferrules, said ferrules being used to couple together the vertically oriented rod members of adjacent frame sections defining each said polgonal support base.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |