US4117783A
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Modular storage unit
Assignee: Design West Inc
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Filing: 1977-12-02
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1997-12-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention pertains to storage units for use in the home, factory, office or the like, and, more particularly, to such storage units constructed of module units which can be assembled together into a variety of forms or shapes, for accommodating room contours or producing an esthetically pleasing appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard B. Eckel
- 👤 James P. Sullivan
- 👤 Elias D. Quintana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B87/0207; A47B87/0215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A storage unit in which a plurality of frame modules are interrelated to form an integral structure and include shelving members slidingly interconnecting the modules providing supportive storage, comprising: each module including, upper and lower open frames of identical generally rectangular configuration, having a first pair of parallel sides lying in one plane, a second pair of parallel sides lying in a second plane spaced from and parallel to the first plane, and slanting members interconnecting the ends of first parallel sides to the ends of the second parallel sides, studlike means affixed to each frame adjacent the junction of the slanting members and the respective first parallel sides, said studlike means all extending in the same direction, and a plurality of spacers, each spacer having first and second ends with openings therein; said spacer openings being received onto the studlike means of the upper and lower frames, thereby holding the two frames in a fixed predetermined configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A storage unit in which a plurality of frame modules are interrelated to form an integral structure and include shelving members slidingly interconnecting the modules providing supportive storage, comprising: each module including, upper and lower open frames of identical generally rectangular configuration, having a first pair of parallel sides lying in one plane, a second pair of parallel sides lying in a second plane spaced from and parallel to the first plane, and slanting members interconnecting the ends of first parallel sides to the ends of the second parallel sides, studlike means affixed to each frame adjacent the junction of the slanting members and the respective first parallel sides, said studlike means all extending in the same direction, and a plurality of spacers, each spacer having first and second ends with openings therein; said spacer openings being received onto the studlike means of the upper and lower frames, thereby holding the two frames in a fixed predetermined configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A storage unit as in claim 1, in which said upper and lower frames are constructed of rodlike metal, and said spacers of hollow cylindrical tubing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A storage unit as in claim 1, in which the upper and lower frames have the first pairs of parallel sides of each arranged parallel to each other, and the slanting members of the upper frame extends oppositely away from the lower frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A storage unit as in claim 2, in which there are further provided means clampingly secured to the frames forming a plane surface on which shelving members rest.
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) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |