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US4145098A
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Article of furnishing
Assignee: Hunt Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1978-07-10
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1998-07-10
Abstract
Abstract An article of furnishing has a plurality of upstanding sheet panels and a substantially horizontal connecting panel removably connected to the upstanding panels. An upright adjacent each end of each upstanding panel is connected thereto by a sliding joint including at least one headed member on each upstanding panel for cooperation with a T-shaped opening in the upright. Advantageously, a substantially horizontal bottom panel is removably secured to bottom flanges on the upstanding panels by sliding fittings. A shelf having a pair of legs pivoted thereto for folding may be mounted on the bottom panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/02; A47B47/021; A47B47/025; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/28; F16B12/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An article of furnishing comprising: a plurality of upstanding sheet panels, a substantially horizontal connecting panel, sliding joint means for removably connecting the upstanding panels to the connecting panel, said sliding joint means comprising headed members secured to the connecting panel and keyhole slots in the upstanding panels for receiving each headed member, an upright adjacent each end of each upstanding panel, and sliding joint means for securing the upstanding panels to the uprights including a flange having at least one headed member at each end of each upstanding panel and "T" shaped openings extending the length of the uprights for the reception of the headed members in the uprights.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An article of furnishing comprising: a plurality of upstanding sheet panels, a substantially horizontal connecting panel, sliding joint means for removably connecting the upstanding panels to the connecting panel, said sliding joint means comprising headed members secured to the connecting panel and keyhole slots in the upstanding panels for receiving each headed member, an upright adjacent each end of each upstanding panel, and sliding joint means for securing the upstanding panels to the uprights including a flange having at least one headed member at each end of each upstanding panel and "T" shaped openings extending the length of the uprights for the reception of the headed members in the uprights.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An article in accordance with claim 1 having three upstanding panels and four uprights.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An article in accordance with claim 1 having four upstanding panels and four uprights.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article in accordance with claim 1 in which the connecting panel forms the top of the article.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
An article in accordance with claim 1 in which each of a pair of opposed upstanding panels has a bottom inwardly directed flange having openings for the reception of a pin and a horizontal bottom panel is supported by said bottom flanges, said horizontal panel having pins fitting tightly in said openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An article in accordance with claim 5 in which each bottom flange has an upturned portion engaged in a groove in the bottom panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
An article in accordance with claim 1 in which each of a pair of opposed upstanding panels has a bottom inwardly directed flange, a horizontal bottom panel is supported by said bottom flanges spaced away from said pair of panels, a shelf spaced above the bottom panel has a pair of pivoted legs mounted respectively between the pair of opposed panels and the bottom panel with at least one inwardly projecting portion of each leg resting on the bottom panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
An article of furnishing comprising: an upstanding sheet rear panel, a pair of upstanding sheet side panels, a top connecting panel having depending locking members, each of said rear and side panels having inwardly extending means including a flange for slidably engaging locking members on the connecting panel, an upright adjacent each end of each of the rear and side panels, each upright having a vertical "T" slot facing each adjacent rear and side panel and extending the length of the upright, each rear and side panel having an inwardly directed side flange with at least two spaced headed members for sliding engagement in a slot of an upright and each side panel having an inwardly directed bottom flange with at least two spaced openings, and a bottom panel supported by said bottom flanges and having pins removably engaged in openings in the bottom flanges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
145 words
An article of furnishing comprising: an upstanding sheet rear panel, a pair of upstanding sheet side panels, a top connecting panel having depending locking members, each of said rear and side panels having inwardly extending means including a flange for slidably engaging locking members on the connecting panel, an upright adjacent each end of each of the rear and side panels, each upright having a vertical "T" slot facing each adjacent rear and side panel and extending the length of the upright, each rear and side panel having an inwardly directed side flange with at least two spaced headed members for sliding engagement in a slot of an upright and each side panel having an inwardly directed bottom flange with at least two spaced openings, and a bottom panel supported by said bottom flanges and having pins removably engaged in openings in the bottom flanges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An article in accordance with claim 8 in which the bottom flange of the side panels each having an upturned portion engaging a groove in the bottom panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
An article in accordance with claim 8 in which a shelf spaced above the bottom panel has a pair of pivoted legs mounted respectively between the side panels and the bottom panel with at least one inwardly projecting portion of each leg resting on the bottom panel.
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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |