US4084703A
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Refrigeration shelf
Assignee: Stein Ind Inc
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Filing: 1977-01-06
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1997-01-06
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable refrigeration shelf is provided having means for directing cold air onto the goods on the shelf and means for holding the goods in a highly visible position within the refrigeration unit.
Inventors
- 👤 George J. Hossalla
- 👤 Norman R. Stein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/02; A47B96/025; F; F25; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/02; F25D25/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
An adjustable display shelf for use in a variety of refrigeration units comprising: a first foraminous section, said first section having at least two surfaces for supporting goods thereon; one of said surfaces adaptable for mounting in a horizontal position with the other surface located at an angle to the horizontal to thereby allow for produce to be stacked thereon; a ridge located on said first section, said ridge operable for holding goods in a highly visible position on said horizontal section, said ridge separating said horizontal surface from said surface located at an angle to the horizontal; said first section having members formed to receive a second section; said members located at the edges of said first section and intermediate of the edges of said first section and said second section; a second foraminous section, said second section having a goods supporting surface, said second section further having members formed for sliding engagement with said first section so that said first section and said second section are positionable with respect to one another to thereby allow the adjustable shelf to be used in a variety of refrigeration units; said first section having means located at one end for engaging one side of a refrigeration unit, said second section having means located at one end for engaging the opposite side of a refrigeration unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
An adjustable display shelf for use in a variety of refrigeration units comprising: a first foraminous section, said first section having at least two surfaces for supporting goods thereon; one of said surfaces adaptable for mounting in a horizontal position with the other surface located at an angle to the horizontal to thereby allow for produce to be stacked thereon; a ridge located on said first section, said ridge operable for holding goods in a highly visible position on said horizontal section, said ridge separating said horizontal surface from said surface located at an angle to the horizontal; said first section having members formed to receive a second section; said members located at the edges of said first section and intermediate of the edges of said first section and said second section; a second foraminous section, said second section having a goods supporting surface, said second section further having members formed for sliding engagement with said first section so that said first section and said second section are positionable with respect to one another to thereby allow the adjustable shelf to be used in a variety of refrigeration units; said first section having means located at one end for engaging one side of a refrigeration unit, said second section having means located at one end for engaging the opposite side of a refrigeration unit.
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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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |