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US4086857A
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Sectional assembly
Assignee: AGC Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-09
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1997-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A sectional assembly for interior articles comprises vertically oriented glass plates which are departed in one direction and curved holding arms which have each connecting part at both ends for clamping an edge of each of the plates as a unit. The connecting part comprises a flange which is used for clamping said glass plate with a fitting and a bolt and nut without requiring formation of any holes in the glass plates. Horizontal glass plates are also provided which are supported by the curved holding arms.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Igarashi
- 👤 Kenji Ekuan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/04; A47B47/042; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/54; A47F; A47F3/00; A47F3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A sectional assembly which comprises: at least two vertical glass plates, arranged so as to provide a first gap between the said vertical plates, and at least one horizontal plate located adjacent said vertical plates in said gap; and, at least one curved holding element connecting the edges of said vertical plates and supporting said horizontal plate which includes a pair of arms and connecting parts located at each end of said arms, said connecting parts including an end of each arm which is bent so as to form a flange to provide surface contact to said vertical glass plates without forming any holes on said vertical glass plates and including a clamp fitting on said flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A sectional assembly which comprises: at least two vertical glass plates, arranged so as to provide a first gap between the said vertical plates, and at least one horizontal plate located adjacent said vertical plates in said gap; and, at least one curved holding element connecting the edges of said vertical plates and supporting said horizontal plate which includes a pair of arms and connecting parts located at each end of said arms, said connecting parts including an end of each arm which is bent so as to form a flange to provide surface contact to said vertical glass plates without forming any holes on said vertical glass plates and including a clamp fitting on said flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said clamp fitting is provided with a plurality of holes formed in said fitting and connecting means for securing said clamp fitting to said flange and securing said flange to said vertical glass plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 2, which further comprises: spacer elements connected to and projecting from said flange so as to control a second gap formed between each of said vertical glass plates and said flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least three of said vertical plates are connected by more than a pair of said curved holding elements such that at least two of said curved holding elements are secured to one of said vertical plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, wherein: each of said curved holding elements is triangular shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, wherein: each of said curved holding elements is of a modified L-shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, wherein: each of said curved holding elements further comprises a plurality of hook elements secured to each of said curved holding elements for holding said horizontal plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, which further comprises: a detachable holder element for holding said horizontal plate at a central part of each of said curved holding elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, which further comprises: a protector plate connected at a bottom portion of each of said vertical plates.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said vertical plates are glass plates.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A sectional assembly according to claim 7, wherein: said horizontal plate is a glass plate.
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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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |