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US4157852A
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Panel support system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-23
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Granted: 1979-06-12
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Expires: 1997-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A support system for panel members including an outer frame including at least four tubular members interconnected at end portions by joints to form the outer frames, an inner frame including at least four moldings extending along and complementary to the tubular members to form the inner frame and with the inner frame located within the outer frame, the moldings each including a groove extending along the length of the molding and with the groove having a configuration to receive a portion of the tubular member and with the grooves providing for the inner frame interlocked within the outer frame, and the moldings each including a channel extending along the length of the molding and with the channels receiving and supporting a panel member within the inner frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralf G. Zacky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F3/00; A47F3/005; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A support system for panel members, including, an outer frame located within a particular plane and including at least four tubular members each having substantially the same cross-section interconnected at end portions by joints to form the outer frame, and with the four tubular members located within the particular plane, an inner frame located within the particular plane and including at least four moldings each having substantially the same cross-section extending along and complementary to the tubular members to form the inner frame and with the inner frame located within the outer frame and within the particular plane, the moldings each including a groove extending along the length of the molding and with the groove having a configuration to receive a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member and with the grooves providing for the inner frame interlocked within the outer frame, and the moldings each including a channel extending along the length of the molding and with the channels receiving and supporting a panel member within the inner frame and within the particular plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A support system for panel members, including, an outer frame located within a particular plane and including at least four tubular members each having substantially the same cross-section interconnected at end portions by joints to form the outer frame, and with the four tubular members located within the particular plane, an inner frame located within the particular plane and including at least four moldings each having substantially the same cross-section extending along and complementary to the tubular members to form the inner frame and with the inner frame located within the outer frame and within the particular plane, the moldings each including a groove extending along the length of the molding and with the groove having a configuration to receive a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member and with the grooves providing for the inner frame interlocked within the outer frame, and the moldings each including a channel extending along the length of the molding and with the channels receiving and supporting a panel member within the inner frame and within the particular plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein the channel is of a size to receive only a single panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein the channel is of a size to receive either a single panel or a double panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The support system of claim 1 additionally including an elongated plastic extrusion positioned within each channel and with the plastic extrusion including an opening extending along its length to receive and support the panel member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The support system of claim 4 wherein the plastic extrusion includes a bead extending along the length of the extrusion and wherein the molding includes a cutout in the channel and complementary to the bead to have the extrusion locked within the channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support system of claim 4 wherein the plastic extrusion has an opening to receive only a single panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The support system of claim 4 wherein the plastic extrusion has an opening to receive either a single panel or a double panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein the tubular members are square and turned angularly and the grooves in the moldings are V-shaped to receive a complementary portion of the tubular members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support system of claim 1 wherein the tubular members are round and the grooves in the moldings are curved to receive a complementary portion of the tubular members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
81 words
The support system of claim 1 for use with at least two panel members 90° to each other including a plurality of groups of outer frames extending along at least two planes 90° to each other and with at least one tubular member forming part of the frames for two frames and with at least the one plane of the moldings adjacent to and 90° from each other tapered toward the groove so the moldings do not interfere with each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The support system of claim 1 including a plurality of outer frames to form a complete box to provide an enclosed display case and wherein the moldings form inner frames to support panels on all sides of the outer frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
146 words
A molding for supporting panel members in combination with a shelf and display system of the type wherein an outer frame is formed in a particular plane of at least four tubular members each having substantially the same cross-section and each interconnected at end portions by joints and with the moldings each having substantially the same cross-section including a groove extending along the length of the molding and with the groove having a configuration to receive a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member to provide for the moldings interlocked with the tubular member, a channel extending along the length of the molding and with the channel receiving and supporting a panel member within the particular plane, and with at least four moldings forming an inner frame within the particular plane and extending within and complementary to the tubular members forming the outer frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
146 words
A molding for supporting panel members in combination with a shelf and display system of the type wherein an outer frame is formed in a particular plane of at least four tubular members each having substantially the same cross-section and each interconnected at end portions by joints and with the moldings each having substantially the same cross-section including a groove extending along the length of the molding and with the groove having a configuration to receive a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member to provide for the moldings interlocked with the tubular member, a channel extending along the length of the molding and with the channel receiving and supporting a panel member within the particular plane, and with at least four moldings forming an inner frame within the particular plane and extending within and complementary to the tubular members forming the outer frame.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The molding of claim 12 wherein the channel is of a size to receive only a single panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The molding of claim 12 wherein the channel is of a size to receive either a single panel or a double panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The molding of claim 12 for use with square tubular members which are turned angularly and with the groove in the molding V-shaped to receive a complementary portion of the tubular member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The molding of claim 12 additionally including an enlongated plastic extrusion positioned within each channel and with the plastic extrusion including an opening extending along its length to receive and support the panel member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
The molding of claim 16 wherein the plastic extrusion includes a bead extending along the length of the extrusion and wherein the molding includes a cutout in the channel and complementary to the bead to have the extrusion locked within the channel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The molding of claim 16 wherein the plastic extrusion has an opening to receive only a single panel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The molding of claim 16 wherein the plastic extrusion has an opening to receive either a single panel or a double 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) | 1982-06-11 | 1982-12-11 | 1983-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-11 | 1986-12-11 | 1987-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-11 | 1990-12-11 | 1991-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |