US4099814A
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Glove compartment shelf
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A shelf for a glove compartment of an automobile including first and second substantially horizontal shelf portions supported by substantially vertical U-shaped end portions within the glove compartment of an automobile. The shelf is adjustable to fit any size glove compartment by an overlapping axially extending slot on one of the shelf components sitting on top of a transverse slot in the other one of the shelf components receiving therethrough an elongated threaded shank retaining the components in adjusted relation. Because of the slot arrangement, one of the horizontal shelf components may be pivoted relative to the other and adjusted relative to the other in an axial direction to exactly fit the interior of a glove compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 John Hasselberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/06; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A shelf positioned in a glove compartment of an automobile, comprising: a first and second shelf component, each of said shelf components including a substantially horizontal and a substantially vertical portion, said vertical portion of each of said shelf components including a substantially U-shaped end portion pivotally connected to one end of said horizontal shelf portion, said U-shaped end portion including a pair of legs for supporting said horizontal shelf portion, and a hinge connecting the bight portion of said support to said horizontal shelf; means for adjustable connecting the horizontal portions of said shelf components including an elongated slot in the horizontal portion of one of said shelf components adapted to be overlapped with a relatively transverse slot in the horizontal portion of the other of said shelf components; an elongated threaded shank received through said overlapping slots in said horizontal shelf portions, and a nut threadedly received on the end of said shank, so that one of said shelf components may be adjusted axially, laterally, and angularly with respect to the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A shelf positioned in a glove compartment of an automobile, comprising: a first and second shelf component, each of said shelf components including a substantially horizontal and a substantially vertical portion, said vertical portion of each of said shelf components including a substantially U-shaped end portion pivotally connected to one end of said horizontal shelf portion, said U-shaped end portion including a pair of legs for supporting said horizontal shelf portion, and a hinge connecting the bight portion of said support to said horizontal shelf; means for adjustable connecting the horizontal portions of said shelf components including an elongated slot in the horizontal portion of one of said shelf components adapted to be overlapped with a relatively transverse slot in the horizontal portion of the other of said shelf components; an elongated threaded shank received through said overlapping slots in said horizontal shelf portions, and a nut threadedly received on the end of said shank, so that one of said shelf components may be adjusted axially, laterally, and angularly with respect to the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The shelf of claim 1 including post means for abutment with one end of said shelf in a glove component for firmly clamping said shelf between a side wall of said glove compartment and said post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shelf of claim 2 wherein said post includes a vertical shank threadedly connected at one end to a nut whereby the height of said post can be adjusted.
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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |