US4133507A
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System for mounting storage units
Assignee: XYTEC PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1977-04-27
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A system for mounting storage units to a wall comprising a wall rail defining a U-shaped channel and a mounting key. The mounting key is formed of two legs, the first leg being securely held within the wall rail channel and the second leg slidably engageable with upwardly extending horizontal slots located in the rear of a storage unit. Additionally, a leveling key may be used to keep the storage unit in a level condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Chervenak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/008; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for mounting storage units to a wall comprising a wall rail defining a U-shaped channel and adapted to be secured to a wall, and a mounting key comprised of two legs, a first of said legs fitting within said U-shaped channel and a second leg extending upwardly from said first leg end being adapted to slide upwardly within and being detachably secured in the rear portion of an upwardly extending slot located in the rear surface of a storage unit said slot extending longitudinally at said rear surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for mounting storage units to a wall comprising a wall rail defining a U-shaped channel and adapted to be secured to a wall, and a mounting key comprised of two legs, a first of said legs fitting within said U-shaped channel and a second leg extending upwardly from said first leg end being adapted to slide upwardly within and being detachably secured in the rear portion of an upwardly extending slot located in the rear surface of a storage unit said slot extending longitudinally at said rear surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the wall rail is comprised of two interconnected wall engaging planar surfaces, both of said surfaces being secured to said wall by fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 further including a. selectively movable leveling key which detachably secures in the upwardly extending portion of a slot located at the bottom of the rear surface of a storage unit, said slot extending longitudinally at said rear surface end said leveling key serving to keep said storage unit in a level condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as claimed in claim 3 wherein the leveling key defines a planar surface which abuts the wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the wall rail is provided with a cover, said cover and key being manufactured of durable, heat resistant plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said second leg comprises a tip portion which enters the longitudinal slot first and a lower portion, said lower portion having a thickness slightly greater than the distance between the inside walls of said upwardly extending longitudinal slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system for mounting storage units as claimed in claim 1 wherein the height above the floor of said storage units is adjustable by selectively inserting the mounting key into one of a plurality of upwardly extending slots located in the rear surface of a storage unit.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for mounting storage units to a wall comprising a wall rail secured to a wall having a U-shaped channel, one leg of said channel being substantially parallel to said wall and the second leg of said channel defining a horizontal planar support surface, a mounting key comprised of two legs, one leg of which fits within the U-shaped channel of said wall rail and the second leg of which extends upwardly from said first leg end slidingly engages within the rear upwardly extending portion of a slot formed in the rear of a storage unit said slot extending horizontally at the rear surface of said storage unit, the two legs of said mounting key further defining a horizontal planar surface which abuts and is supported by said planar support surface of said wall rail.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for mounting storage units to a wall comprising a wall rail secured to a wall having a U-shaped channel, one leg of said channel being substantially parallel to said wall and the second leg of said channel defining a horizontal planar support surface, a mounting key comprised of two legs, one leg of which fits within the U-shaped channel of said wall rail and the second leg of which extends upwardly from said first leg end slidingly engages within the rear upwardly extending portion of a slot formed in the rear of a storage unit said slot extending horizontally at the rear surface of said storage unit, the two legs of said mounting key further defining a horizontal planar surface which abuts and is supported by said planar support surface of said wall rail.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the wall rail comprises two wall engaging planar surfaces, each of said planar surfaces being readily secured to a wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 further including a selectively removable leveling key which detachably slides in an upwardly extending horizontal slot located at the bottom of the rear surface of a storage unit, said leveling key serving to keep said storage unit in a level condition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as claimed in claim 10 wherein the leveling key defines a planar surface which abuts the wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the wall rail is provided with a cover, said cover and mounting key being manufactured of durable, heat resistant plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
58 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein said mounting key's second leg comprises a tip portion and a lower portion, said tip portion being the first part of said mounting key to enter said horizontal slot said lower portion having a thickness slightly greater than the distance between the inside walls of said upwardly extending horizontal slot.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the height above the floor of said storage units is adjustable by selectively inserting the mounting key into one of a plurality of upwardly extending rear portions of said slots located in the rear surface of a storage unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the second leg of said channel is at an angle less than 90° with respect to the wall.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as claimed in claim 10 wherein the mounting key and leveling key are secured to the storage unit unless physically removed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein the mounting key and leveling key are frictionally held within the upwardly extending horizontal slots.
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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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |