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US4023505A
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Shelving units
Assignee: TIM FLECK S A SA
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Filing: 1976-02-17
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1996-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A shelving framework system for making up shelving units, desks, display units and the like for fitting out shops, stores and so on. The system uses sleeve units which can be partially telescoped into one another, and means for limiting the resulting interpenetration to form gaps between the units. Clips for the support of shelves or other accessories are attached to the sleeve units in the gaps.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Fleck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/06; A47B57/08; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B87/0207; A47B87/0215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A support system for shelving and the like, comprising; a plurality of sleeves, each having an outer, hollow sleeve member and, coaxially, rigidly interconnected therewith in an inner portion thereof, an inner hollow sleeve member longer than the outer member, the inner members being shaped and disposed for being longitudinally telescoped with one another to fit the sleeves together while leaving gaps between the respective outer members; and a plurality of clips, each dimensioned and shaped to permit removably attaching it to one of the outer members in one of the gaps, for supporting accessories such as shelves on the clips and thereby on the sleeves fitted together by the telescoped inner members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A support system for shelving and the like, comprising; a plurality of sleeves, each having an outer, hollow sleeve member and, coaxially, rigidly interconnected therewith in an inner portion thereof, an inner hollow sleeve member longer than the outer member, the inner members being shaped and disposed for being longitudinally telescoped with one another to fit the sleeves together while leaving gaps between the respective outer members; and a plurality of clips, each dimensioned and shaped to permit removably attaching it to one of the outer members in one of the gaps, for supporting accessories such as shelves on the clips and thereby on the sleeves fitted together by the telescoped inner members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A system according to claim 1 in which the inner and outer sleeve members have gussets, radial thereof and rigid therewith, for their interconnecting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein each inner sleeve member has a first, relatively wide, hollow end portion within the respective outer sleeve member, and a second, thinner end portion extending from the outer member and disposed for the telescoping with another inner member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A system according to claim 3 wherein the first, relatively wide, hollow end portion defines an innermost space wider than the outside of the thinner end portion, and a frusto-conical space at the top of the innermost space, tapering to a width smaller than said outside, to assure coaxial fitting together of the sleeves by the telescoping of the inner members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein each clip is shaped and dimensioned to enable it to be inserted, transversally of the sleeves, in one of the gaps without contacting the outer members, and then to be moved longitudinally of the sleeves for its attaching to one of the outer members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein each clip has inner and outer flanges, separated by a groove for lodging therein an upper rim of an outer member, the clip being dimensioned so that the inner flange is spaced from the gussets of the respective sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A system according to claim 6, wherein each outer flange has a threaded hole opening into the groove, a stud screwed into the hole, and a bracket supported on an end of the stud, for supporting one of the accessories.
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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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |