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US4151917A
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Shelf system
Assignee: TAP PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-09
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1997-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A shelf system for enhancing the display of objects supported on the shelves thereof includes at least a pair of vertical runners secured to a wall member. A shelf bracket is secured to detent holes in each of the vertical runners, and includes a portion extending parallel to the wall. The shelf member includes at least a pair of planar support members extending therefrom. Each support member is provided with a right trapezoidal configuration, with a slot disposed in the orthogonal non-parallel side of the member. The slot receives the support bracket therein for support of the shelf, which is secured to the obliquely extending non-parallel side of the support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J. Pugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A shelf system comprising at least one vertically extending runner having a plurality of detent holes spaced longitudinally therein, a laterally extending shelf member, and means for securing said shelf member to said runner in upwardly canted, supported relationship; said means including at least one bracket having means for engaging at least one of said detent holes, and at least one support member, said support member including a vertically extending slot for engaging a portion of said bracket, said support member including a pair of opposed, non-orthogonally related sides, one of said sides secured to said shelf member and the other impinging on said vertical runner, and said support member comprising a generally planar member having a right trapezoidal configuration with the non-orthogonal side thereof secured to said shelf member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A shelf system comprising at least one vertically extending runner having a plurality of detent holes spaced longitudinally therein, a laterally extending shelf member, and means for securing said shelf member to said runner in upwardly canted, supported relationship; said means including at least one bracket having means for engaging at least one of said detent holes, and at least one support member, said support member including a vertically extending slot for engaging a portion of said bracket, said support member including a pair of opposed, non-orthogonally related sides, one of said sides secured to said shelf member and the other impinging on said vertical runner, and said support member comprising a generally planar member having a right trapezoidal configuration with the non-orthogonal side thereof secured to said shelf member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The shelf system of claim 1, wherein said support member includes a generally rectangular recess disposed in the orthogonal non-parallel side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shelf system of claim 2, wherein said vertically extending slot opens to the upper inner portion of said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A shelf system comprising at least one vertically extending runner having a plurality of detent holes spaced longitudinally therein, a laterally extending shelf member, and means for securing said shelf member to said runner in upwardly canted, supported relationship; said means including at least one bracket having means for engaging at least one of said detent holes, and at least one support member, said support member including a vertically extending slot for engaging a portion of said bracket, said support member including a pair of opposed, non-orthogonally related sides, one of said sides secured to said shelf member and the other impinging on said vertical runner, and said bracket comprising a pair of vertically extending web portions joined in orthogonal relationship along a common vertical edge, one of said web portions including said means for engaging at least one of said detent holes and the other web portion engaging said vertically extending slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
A shelf system comprising at least one vertically extending runner having a plurality of detent holes spaced longitudinally therein, a laterally extending shelf member, and means for securing said shelf member to said runner in upwardly canted, supported relationship; said means including at least one bracket having means for engaging at least one of said detent holes, and at least one support member, said support member including a vertically extending slot for engaging a portion of said bracket, said support member including a pair of opposed, non-orthogonally related sides, one of said sides secured to said shelf member and the other impinging on said vertical runner, and said bracket comprising a pair of vertically extending web portions joined in orthogonal relationship along a common vertical edge, one of said web portions including said means for engaging at least one of said detent holes and the other web portion engaging said vertically extending slot.
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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) | 1982-04-30 | 1982-10-30 | 1983-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-30 | 1986-10-30 | 1987-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-30 | 1990-10-30 | 1991-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |