US4121801A
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Shelf bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-12
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Granted: 1978-10-24
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Expires: 1997-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A shelf bracket including a bracket member formed of non-metallic material and having an upper shelf supporting surface and a rear abutment surface and a generally L-shaped metal attaching member for mounting the shelf bracket member on a supporting surface. The non-metallic bracket member has recesses at the upper rear corner thereof for receiving the metal attaching member and the bracket member has a downwardly extending notch in its upper surface for receiving a downwardly extending tongue on the metal attaching member to horizontally anchor the bracket member adjacent its upper surface. A second anchor extends horizontally from the lower portion of the attaching member into the bracket member to vertically support the bracket member.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan F. Kellogg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A shelf bracket adapted for mounting at the rear end thereof on an upright surface comprising, an elongated shelf bracket member having a top shelf supporting surface and a rear abutment surface extending perpendicular to the top shelf supporting surface adjacent the lower rear portion of the shelf bracket member, said shelf bracket member having a rear recessed surface above and offset forwardly from said rear abutment surface, said shelf bracket member having a notch extending downwardly from the top shelf supporting surface and spaced forwardly from said rear recessed surface, and a generally L-shaped shelf bracket attaching member including a rear leg and an upper leg, the rear leg having an upper mounting plate portion spaced rearwardly from said rear recessed surface and a keyhole shaped opening in said upper mounting plate portion for receiving a headed mounting fastener, said upper leg extending forwardly from the upper end of the rear leg in overlying relation to the bracket member and having a depending tongue at its forward end extending into the notch in the shelf bracket member, and anchor means adjacent the lower end of said rear leg extending forwardly into the shelf bracket member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A shelf bracket adapted for mounting at the rear end thereof on an upright surface comprising, an elongated shelf bracket member having a top shelf supporting surface and a rear abutment surface extending perpendicular to the top shelf supporting surface adjacent the lower rear portion of the shelf bracket member, said shelf bracket member having a rear recessed surface above and offset forwardly from said rear abutment surface, said shelf bracket member having a notch extending downwardly from the top shelf supporting surface and spaced forwardly from said rear recessed surface, and a generally L-shaped shelf bracket attaching member including a rear leg and an upper leg, the rear leg having an upper mounting plate portion spaced rearwardly from said rear recessed surface and a keyhole shaped opening in said upper mounting plate portion for receiving a headed mounting fastener, said upper leg extending forwardly from the upper end of the rear leg in overlying relation to the bracket member and having a depending tongue at its forward end extending into the notch in the shelf bracket member, and anchor means adjacent the lower end of said rear leg extending forwardly into the shelf bracket member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 1 wherein said shelf bracket member has a top recessed surface extending rearwardly from said notch and offset below the top shelf supporting surface, said upper leg of said attaching member overlying said top recessed surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 1 wherein said anchor means comprises a screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 1 wherein said shelf bracket member has a second notch extending forwardly from said rear recessed surface and spaced below said top recessed surface, said anchor means including a second tongue on the lower end of said rear leg extending forwardly into said second notch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 1 wherein the lower portion of said rear leg is offset forwardly of the upper mounting plate portion thereof to engage said rear recessed surface and space the upper mounting plate portion from said rear recessed surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 5 wherein said upper mounting plate portion of said rear leg has a generally upright portion disposed generally coplanar with the rear abutment surface on the shelf bracket member and a cam portion extending upwardly and forwardly from said generally upright portion, the slot of the key hole shaped opening extending into said cam portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 6 wherein said anchor means comprises a screw extending through said lower portion of the rear leg into said shelf bracket member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 6 wherein said shelf bracket member has a second notch extending forwardly from said rear recessed surface and spaced below said top recessed surface, said anchor means including a second tongue on the lower end of said rear leg extending forwardly into said second notch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shelf bracket according to claim 1 wherein said bracket attaching member is formed from a flat strap.
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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) | 1981-10-23 | 1982-04-24 | 1982-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-23 | 1986-04-24 | 1986-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-23 | 1990-04-24 | 1990-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |