US3941343A
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Bracket support assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-30
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A bracket support assembly is provided by the combination of a semiflexible web having holes therein for operatively receiving and supporting a portion of an article holding bracket and having spacing means extending away from one face of the semiflexible web, a semiflexible holding member disposed on the face of the web opposite the flange, the holding member having adjustable means for receiving and retaining a portion of the article holding bracket, and adjusting means disposed in the semiflexible web for adjusting the adjustable means of the holding member.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0815; A47F5/0823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A bracket support assembly for an article holding bracket for use on a wall surface, comprising: a semiflexible web having a first face and second face and having means for receiving and supporting a portion of an article holding bracket; spacing means disposed on said web extending away from said first face of said web for spacing said web from a wall surface; holding means disposed on said second face of said web having adjustable means for operatively receiving and retaining a portion of an article holding bracket; and adjusting means disposed in said semiflexible web for adjusting the adjustable means of said holding means, said adjusting means comprising a boss disposed on said first face of said web, said boss extending a distance from said first face less than the distance said spacing means extends from said first face, whereby the force with which said holding means retains an article holding bracket may be adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bracket support assembly for an article holding bracket for use on a wall surface, comprising: a semiflexible web having a first face and second face and having means for receiving and supporting a portion of an article holding bracket; spacing means disposed on said web extending away from said first face of said web for spacing said web from a wall surface; holding means disposed on said second face of said web having adjustable means for operatively receiving and retaining a portion of an article holding bracket; and adjusting means disposed in said semiflexible web for adjusting the adjustable means of said holding means, said adjusting means comprising a boss disposed on said first face of said web, said boss extending a distance from said first face less than the distance said spacing means extends from said first face, whereby the force with which said holding means retains an article holding bracket may be adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bracket support assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein said spacing means comprises a flange disposed on at least a portion of the periphery of said web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bracket support assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein said holding means comprises a member having a slot therein for receiving and holding a portion of an article holding bracket, said slot width being adjustable by said adjusting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A support bracket assembly as defined in claim 2, further comprising: attaching means for attaching said bracket support assembly to a wall surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A support bracket assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein said spacing means comprises a plurality of spacing members disposed around the periphery of said web and substantially perpendicular to said first face of said web.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |