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Rotatable shoe rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-14
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A shoe rack or tree comprising wire racks tiered one above another and independently rotatable on a central column supported on a base. The racks are separated by spacer sleeves encircling the column and a disk cover is mounted on the upper end of each spacer sleeve for covering over the wire rack below.
Inventors
- 👤 Sherwood C. Stambaugh
- 👤 Marie K. Hephner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/02; A47F7/00; A47F7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A rotatable shoe rack comprising a base, a vertical column supported on the base, at least two vertically spaced wire racks independently rotatably mounted on said column, said racks having concentric wire rings at different levels for supporting shoes in side-by-side positions, said rings connected to radial spokes having vertical hub portions rotatable on said column, spacer sleeves tightly and non-rotatably fitting the column above each of said hub portions, and disk covers supported on the upper ends of said spacer sleeves and extending over the racks immediately below.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A rotatable shoe rack comprising a base, a vertical column supported on the base, at least two vertically spaced wire racks independently rotatably mounted on said column, said racks having concentric wire rings at different levels for supporting shoes in side-by-side positions, said rings connected to radial spokes having vertical hub portions rotatable on said column, spacer sleeves tightly and non-rotatably fitting the column above each of said hub portions, and disk covers supported on the upper ends of said spacer sleeves and extending over the racks immediately below.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 1, wherein additional wire rings are connected to and encircle the top and bottom ends of said hub portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 2, wherein bearing washers are interposed between the ends of said spacer sleeves and the top and bottom ends of said hub portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 1, wherein the base comprises radial legs secured at their inner ends to the column and supported at their outer ends on casters.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 2, wherein the base comprises radial legs secured at their inner ends to the column and supported at their outer ends on casters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 1, wherein the lowermost rack has a bottom shelf for supporting heelless shoes and the like.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 1, wherein the hub portions comprise wire extensions of said spokes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rotatable shoe rack as defined in claim 1, wherein a handle is mounted on the top end of the column.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |