US4102276A
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Decorating or shelf system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-18
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Granted: 1978-07-25
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Expires: 1995-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A shelf system having a series of support surfaces which are retained in cooperative, spaced relation by an article constructed from a blank of material which is cut and scored in a predetermined manner so that it may be subsequently folded into the finished product which may be utilized to stabilize an assembly of support columns which in turn are associated with said shelving system.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruno Roveroni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B47/00; A47B47/06; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B87/0207; A47B87/0246; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/11; A47F5/112; A47F5/116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A foldable blank for forming a column element for a knock down shelf or display system of the type having upright columns supporting a plurality of shelves therebetween comprising: an elongated substantially rectangular flat blank having a plurality of parallel score lines extending longitudinally of said blank and defining a plurality of rectangular panel portions thereof, said blank being foldable on said score lines to form a column having two sides extending at right angles to each other, each side comprising at least two of said panel portions folded flat against each other, and at least one panel portion having a score line at an angle to said parallel score lines defining a further panel portion foldable to extend between said two sides and forming a shelf supporting surface integral with said column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A foldable blank for forming a column element for a knock down shelf or display system of the type having upright columns supporting a plurality of shelves therebetween comprising: an elongated substantially rectangular flat blank having a plurality of parallel score lines extending longitudinally of said blank and defining a plurality of rectangular panel portions thereof, said blank being foldable on said score lines to form a column having two sides extending at right angles to each other, each side comprising at least two of said panel portions folded flat against each other, and at least one panel portion having a score line at an angle to said parallel score lines defining a further panel portion foldable to extend between said two sides and forming a shelf supporting surface integral with said column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A blank as defined by claim 1 in which the two outermost of said panel portions include notches which permit interlocking of said portions in the final position of the blank to eliminate the necessity for gluing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A knock down shelf or display system comprising four columns as defined by claim 1 each positioned at the corner of at least one shelf member supported thereby.
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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) | 1981-07-24 | 1982-01-23 | 1982-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-24 | 1986-01-23 | 1986-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-24 | 1990-01-23 | 1990-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |