US3968882A
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Complete set of elements fitting in unit-composed supporting systems
Assignee: COMMERCIALE SACEA S SA
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Filing: 1973-11-12
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1993-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A set of elements fitting in unit-composed systems for office and house furniture comprises a vertical supporting rod having at the bottom and at the top a plurality of slots for the interchangeable radial connection, respectively with a base and with a bar for mounting panels, containers, shelves, etc, by means of a properly shaped plate. The bar comprises at least two elements and preferably a central one connected to end joints, provided with inner passages for housing electric and/or telephone wires therein. For example these passages are formed by a H beam associated with two opposite outer channels. For the passage of said wires from the vertical rod to the bar, a connecting box may be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Fabio Mello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2/7438; E04B2/744
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A combination for office furniture comprising a vertically disposed rod having an axial passage passing therethrough and a plurality of radially directed slots at an upper end, at least some of said slots being shaped in a shape of a cylinder and a rectangular parallelepipedon, said passage being disposed for receiving at least one wire; a horizontally disposed bar having at least one inner passage for receiving at least one wire, and said bar having at least one slot; a terminal element secured to an end of said bar and having a parallelepipedon element and a cylindrical element fitted in a respective one of said shaped slots of said rod for securing said bar to said rod; and a connecting plate of rectangular shape with a central hole, said plate being clamped within said slot of said bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A combination for office furniture comprising a vertically disposed rod having an axial passage passing therethrough and a plurality of radially directed slots at an upper end, at least some of said slots being shaped in a shape of a cylinder and a rectangular parallelepipedon, said passage being disposed for receiving at least one wire; a horizontally disposed bar having at least one inner passage for receiving at least one wire, and said bar having at least one slot; a terminal element secured to an end of said bar and having a parallelepipedon element and a cylindrical element fitted in a respective one of said shaped slots of said rod for securing said bar to said rod; and a connecting plate of rectangular shape with a central hole, said plate being clamped within said slot of said bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rod has a plurality of radially directed slots at a lower end and which further comprises a base having a terminal element engaged within one of said slots at said lower end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said slots at said lower end each have a widening at an upper end to allow withdrawal of said terminal element of said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rod has a hole below said slots in said upper end for outward passage of a wire from said passage in said rod and said bar has a hole for passage of the wire from said rod into said inner passage of said bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bar has two outer parts and a central part, said central part being formed of an H-shaped beam and a pair of opposite channels to define two said inner passages and two outer slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein at least one of said outer parts of said bar has means for allowing assembly with said central part on one side, and said terminal element is integral with the opposite side of said outer part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
A combination for office furniture comprising a vertically disposed rod having an axial passage passing therethrough for receiving at least one wire, a plurality of radially directed slots at an upper end, at least some of said slots being shaped in a shape of a cylinder and a rectangular parallelepipedon, and a plurality of radially directed slots at a lower end, each of said latter slots having a widening at an upper end thereof; a horizontally disposed bar having at least one inner passage for receiving at least one wire; a terminal element secured to an end of said bar and having a parallelepipedon element and a cylindrical element fitted in a respective one of said shaped slots at said upper end of said rod for securing said bar to said rod; and a base having a terminal element engaged within one of said slots at said lower end and sized for withdrawal through the widening of said one slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
A combination for office furniture comprising a vertically disposed rod having an axial passage passing therethrough for receiving at least one wire, a plurality of radially directed slots at an upper end, at least some of said slots being shaped in a shape of a cylinder and a rectangular parallelepipedon, and a plurality of radially directed slots at a lower end, each of said latter slots having a widening at an upper end thereof; a horizontally disposed bar having at least one inner passage for receiving at least one wire; a terminal element secured to an end of said bar and having a parallelepipedon element and a cylindrical element fitted in a respective one of said shaped slots at said upper end of said rod for securing said bar to said rod; and a base having a terminal element engaged within one of said slots at said lower end and sized for withdrawal through the widening of said one slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said rod has a hole below said slots in said upper end for outward passage of a wire from said passage in said rod and said bar has a hole for passage of the wire from said rod into said inner passage of said bar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said bar has two outer parts and a central part, said central part being formed of an H-shaped beam and a pair of opposite channels to define two said inner passages and two outer slots.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 9 wherein at least one of said outer parts of said bar has means for allowing assembly with said central part on one side, and said terminal element is integral with the opposite side of said outer part.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |