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Shelf and corner post combination
Assignee: INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES Inc 5500 MUDDY CREEK RD CINCINNATI OH A IL CORP
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A shelf and corner post combination wherein the shelf is adjustable into any of a variety of selected elevations. Each of the posts is preferably cylindrical and is provided with a series of vertically-spaced indentations along at least one side thereof. The shelf includes a perimetric frame having adjacent side frame members which merge to define a corner section having an inside contour corresponding with that of the post. Each corner section has at least one inwardly-projecting horizontal rib adapted to seat in any selected indentation of the post. Different means are disclosed for drawing the rib into a selected indentation and for locking the parts in interfitting relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd F. Mueller
- 👤 William A. Gelbuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; F16B12/52; A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/06; A47B57/26; A47B57/265; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/06; F16B2/065; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/406; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/44; Y10T403/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A shelf and corner post combination, said post having a series of vertically-spaced indentations along at least one side thereof, said shelf including a perimetric frame having adjacent side members merging to define a post-receiving corner section, said corner section having an inside contour extending about said one side of said post and having at least one horizontal rib received in an indentation of said series, and means provided by said shelf for forceably and releasably engaging said post along a side thereof opposite from said one side for drawing and anchoring the rib of said shelf in said indentation, thereby releasably locking said shelf at a selected elevation along said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A shelf and corner post combination, said post having a series of vertically-spaced indentations along at least one side thereof, said shelf including a perimetric frame having adjacent side members merging to define a post-receiving corner section, said corner section having an inside contour extending about said one side of said post and having at least one horizontal rib received in an indentation of said series, and means provided by said shelf for forceably and releasably engaging said post along a side thereof opposite from said one side for drawing and anchoring the rib of said shelf in said indentation, thereby releasably locking said shelf at a selected elevation along said post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said post is cylindrical in configuration, said corner section having an arcuate inside contour.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said indentations of said series are uniformly spaced apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 3 in which said indentations are arcuate in configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 4 in which said indentations are generally semi-cylindrical relative to said post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 3 in which said corner section is provided with a pair of said ribs spaced vertically apart the same distance as the vertical spacing between the indentations of said series.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said frame members of said shelf are provided with generally horizontal inwardly-extending top flanges terminating at said corner section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said means includes a brace extending between said adjacent side frame members, said post being disposed between said brace and said corner section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 8 in which said means also includes bearing means carried by said brace and engaging the side of said post opposite from said one side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 9 in which said bearing means comprises a screw extending through a threaded opening in said brace, said screw having an end portion engaging said post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 10 in which said post has a vertical series of spaced recesses along the side thereof opposite from said one side, each of said recesses being adapted to receive said end portion of said screw.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 9 in which said bearing means comprises a cam member pivotally mounted upon said brace and movable between a locking position for drawing said rib into a selected indentation of said post and a releasing position for permitting vertical adjustment of said shelf relative to said post.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 12 in which said cam member is provided with a camming surface directly and slidably engagable with said post.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 12 in which a bearing element is interposed between said cam member and said post, said cam member being engagable with said bearing element and said bearing element being engagable with the side of said post opposite from said one side.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 9 in which said bearing means includes a screw threadedly extending through an opening in said brace, and a bearing element engaged by said screw and also bearing against the side of said post opposite from said one side.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 15 in which said side frame members of said shelf are provided with generally horizontal inwardly-extending top flanges terminating at said corner section to define a space therebetween, said bearing element substantially filling said space between said flanges.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 16 in which said bearing element has a top surface substantially flush with the top surfaces of said flanges.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 15 in which said bearing element is provided with an outwardly-facing surface having a contour conforming to the surface of said post opposite from said one side thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 15 in which said bearing element comprises a C-shaped clip having an apertured intermediate portion, said screw extending through the aperture of said clip and having a head portion engaging said intermediate portion for urging said clip into engagement with said post.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 19 in which said post is cylindrical in configuration, said clip having generally horizontal arms disposed above and below said brace, said arms having arcuate end surfaces engaging said post, said arcuate end surfaces having substantially the same curvature as said post.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 15 in which said bearing element comprises a bearing block interposed between said brace and said corner section, said block being engaged by said screw and having a curved surface engaging said post.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 21 in which said post is cylindrical in configuration, said curved surface of said block having a contour conforming with the curvature of said post.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 21 in which said block is formed of rigid plastic material.
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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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |