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US3966056A
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Article support device
Assignee: CHARLES O LARSON Co
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Filing: 1975-03-19
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1995-03-19
Abstract
Abstract The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to an article support device having a base to support a frame member extending therefrom. A first group of bracket assemblies are secured to the frame member in alignment to support shelves extending thereacross. A second group of similar bracket assemblies are secured to the frame member to provide rigid coupling between the frame member and the base. The bracket assemblies comprise two similar bracket elements L-shaped in their plan view and L-shaped in their cross-section. The two bracket elements are positioned relative to one another to form a U-shaped cross-section with the two bracket elements overlapping at a bight portion. Apertures are formed in each of the bracket elements to overlap at the bight portion. The apertures are oversized and, when the bracket elements are overlapped, the effective diameter of the apertures is reduced to receive a fastener of appropriate size.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles O. Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An article support device, comprising: a base; a frame extending from said base, said frame having at least two spaced apart posts and a rail of substantially the same cross-sectional configuration as said posts and extending therebetween, a first plurality of flanged bracket assemblies secured to said post for supporting shelves thereon, each of said flanged bracket assemblies including two similar flanged brackets having two straight leg elements of equal length and L-shaped in their plan view and each leg L-shaped in its cross-section, said two similar bracket elements being positioned relative to one another to form a U-shape in the cross-section with said two bracket elements overlapping at a bight portion thereof, and two flanges extending outwardly away from said frame and base, and circular apertures formed in each of said bracket elements and extending through the bracket elements overlapping portions but being displaced from one another a distance substantially equal to the flange material thickness to permit insertion of a fastener therethrough and to locate the fastener with its head adjacent the U-shaped bight portion and between the bracket flanges, whereby the fastener is at least partially hidden.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An article support device, comprising: a base; a frame extending from said base, said frame having at least two spaced apart posts and a rail of substantially the same cross-sectional configuration as said posts and extending therebetween, a first plurality of flanged bracket assemblies secured to said post for supporting shelves thereon, each of said flanged bracket assemblies including two similar flanged brackets having two straight leg elements of equal length and L-shaped in their plan view and each leg L-shaped in its cross-section, said two similar bracket elements being positioned relative to one another to form a U-shape in the cross-section with said two bracket elements overlapping at a bight portion thereof, and two flanges extending outwardly away from said frame and base, and circular apertures formed in each of said bracket elements and extending through the bracket elements overlapping portions but being displaced from one another a distance substantially equal to the flange material thickness to permit insertion of a fastener therethrough and to locate the fastener with its head adjacent the U-shaped bight portion and between the bracket flanges, whereby the fastener is at least partially hidden.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
An article support device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said apertures are of predetermined diameter, and positioned at the same location in each of said bracket elements, and overlapping of said bight portion displaces said apertures from one another to reduce their effective diameter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article support device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said two bracket elements are substantially identical in configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An article support device as set forth in claim 1 further including a second plurality of bracket assembly secured between said posts and said base for providing rigid connection therebetween, said second plurality being substantially identical with said first plurality of brackets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
An article support device as set forth in claim 4 further including a third plurality of bracket assembly secured between said post and said rail to provide a rigid connection therebetween, said third plurality of brackets being substantially identical with said first and second plurality of bracket assemblies.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
124 words
An article support device, comprising: two flanged brackets having two straight leg elements of equal length and L-shaped in their plan view and each L-shaped in its cross-section, said two similar bracket elements being positioned to form a U-shaped crosssection with said two bracket elements overlapping at a bight portion thereof, and circular apertures formed in each of said bracket elements to be in partial registry with one another at said bight portion but displaced from one another a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the flange material to facilitate receiving a fastener for mounting said bracket assembly and to locate the fastener with its head adjacent the bight portion and between the bracket flanges, whereby the fastener is at least partialy hidden.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
An article support device, comprising: two flanged brackets having two straight leg elements of equal length and L-shaped in their plan view and each L-shaped in its cross-section, said two similar bracket elements being positioned to form a U-shaped crosssection with said two bracket elements overlapping at a bight portion thereof, and circular apertures formed in each of said bracket elements to be in partial registry with one another at said bight portion but displaced from one another a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the flange material to facilitate receiving a fastener for mounting said bracket assembly and to locate the fastener with its head adjacent the bight portion and between the bracket flanges, whereby the fastener is at least partialy hidden.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
An article support device as set forth in claim 6, wherein said apertures are of predetermined diameter and positioned at the same location in each of said bracket elements, and overlapping of said bight portion displaces said apertures from one another to reduce their effective diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article support device as set forth in claim 6, wherein said two bracket elements are substantially identical in configuration.
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |