US4122782A
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Folding shelving
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-15
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-04-15
Abstract
Abstract Folding shelving in a single unit comprising a series of rigid shelves connected at the edges thereof to a flexible side wall extending over and under the same at the top and bottom, wherein the shelving is supported by a single member attached to a wall or standard, and providing for a peaked uppermost compartment and an oppositely extending peaked lowermost compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Coombs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; A47B43/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A folding shelving unit comprising a plurality of shelves of like length and width, a flexible belt surrounding the same being secured thereto at the ends thereof, said belt having at the top thereof a length of material greater than the length of the shelf adjacent thereto, and a single rigid top supporting member under the same at the top portion thereof forming a top compartment of inverted V shape, and means rigidly supporting the supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A folding shelving unit comprising a plurality of shelves of like length and width, a flexible belt surrounding the same being secured thereto at the ends thereof, said belt having at the top thereof a length of material greater than the length of the shelf adjacent thereto, and a single rigid top supporting member under the same at the top portion thereof forming a top compartment of inverted V shape, and means rigidly supporting the supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The folding shelving of claim 1 including a bottom length of flexible belt material under the lowermost shelf exceeding in length the length of the latter, and a rigid lowermost member in position to hold the flexible material underneath the lowermost shelf in a V shape conformation, the lowermost member being rigidly supported on the means supporting the top supporting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The folding shelving of claim 1 wherein the means supporting the supporting member is a wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The folding shelving of claim 1 wherein the means supporting the top supporting member is a standard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The folding shelving of claim 4 including a second rigid supporting member extending from said standard and holding the bottom compartment in the shape of a V and in fixed relation thereto.
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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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |