US4064813A
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Shelves
Assignee: Dexion Comino International Ltd
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Filing: 1976-10-20
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-10-20
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns a shelf comprising a shelf panel and at least one flange consisting of a first portion dependent from the panel and a second portion laid against the inside of the first portion and closely against a marginal portion of the underside of the panel. Advantageously an inwardly projecting hollow bulge is provided at the lower edge of the flange. Holes may be provided in the shelf panel and flange for receiving supporting means for a shelf divider. A shelf assembly may comprise a shelf with flanges at front and back, and a shelf divider mounted upon the shelf by rods which are carried by the divider and engage in holes in the shelf panel and in the front and back flanges respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan R. Hewett
- 👤 Leonard T. Robilliard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/04; A47B96/02; A47B96/021; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A shelving apparatus comprising: a shelf panel, an edge flange formed integrally with said shelf panel, said flange comprising a first portion depending from said panel and a second portion which lies against the inside of the first portion and extends to and beyond the line of junction of said first portion with said shelf panel, said second portion lying also against a marginal portion only of the underside of said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A shelving apparatus comprising: a shelf panel, an edge flange formed integrally with said shelf panel, said flange comprising a first portion depending from said panel and a second portion which lies against the inside of the first portion and extends to and beyond the line of junction of said first portion with said shelf panel, said second portion lying also against a marginal portion only of the underside of said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The shelving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the shelf panel is of sheet metal, which is bent down to form the first flange portion, folded inwardly at the lower edge of the latter and bent over inwardly so that a narrow edge portion bears closely against the underside of the panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The shelving apparatus of claim 1 wherein said flange at the junction of its said first and second portions is formed with a bulge of rounded cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The shelving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein holes are provided in the shelf panel and flange for receiving supporting means for a shelf divider.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The shelving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an inwardly projecting hollow bulge is formed at the junction of said first and second portions and holes are provided in the shelf panel and in the upper part of the bulge in positions for receiving an obliquely located rod for supporting a shelf divider.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The shelving apparatus of claim 1 including a flange at the front and back of said shelf panel and which further includes, a shelf divider, and divider supports in the form of rods which are carried by the divider and engage in holes in the shelf panel and in holes in the front and back shelf flanges respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said divider is supported by a pair of said rods and at least one of said rod of the pair is slidable with a bolt action longitudinally in guiding means on the divider.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said divider is supported by a pair of said rods and one said rod of a pair is fixed in the divider and the other is slidable with a bolt action longitudinally in guiding means on the divider.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6 and comprising rod-carrying means in the form of the series of alternately oppositely directed half- loop formations produced from the material of the divider and embracing a respective rod.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein (a) at least one said rod has a handle for its manipulation and the divider has a recess for receiving the handle when the rod is projected to an operative position and a hole for receiving the handle and retaining the rod in a retracted inoperative position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the divider comprises a one-piece divider panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the divider is composed of at least two connected panel sections.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the divider is composed of at least two connected panel sections and rod-carrying means are provided on respective said sections.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the divider comprises an intermediate panel section between plastic end sections.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the divider comprises end sections adapted for being used in conjunction with intermediate sections of different lengths.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
Shelving apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the divider is adapted for receiving an additional upper section for increasing its height.
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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |