US4165852A
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Wall rail with channels
Assignee: XYTEC PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1977-04-27
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1997-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A wall rail is secured to a vertical wall by conventional fastening means. The rail facilitates the hanging of cabinets or modular cell units. The wall rail includes a channel which is closed off from the room environment. The channel facilitates the passage of electrical wires, and other life supporting conduits, around the perimeter of the room without the wires or conduits being unsightly or unnecessarily contaminated.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Chervenak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:44
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/008; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/043; F16M11/045; F16M11/046; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A wall rail for providing support to a storage unit which is removeably secured thereto, said wall rail comprising a mounting bracket fixedly fastened to a wall and a cover means, said cover means having securing means for selectively and removeably attaching said cover means to said mounting bracket, said mounting bracket and cover means forming a U-shaped channel, the first leg of said U-shaped channel substantially coplanar with a wall to which said wall rail is secured, and the top surface of the second leg of said U-shaped channel providing a contact surface which contact surface provides support for said storage unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A wall rail for providing support to a storage unit which is removeably secured thereto, said wall rail comprising a mounting bracket fixedly fastened to a wall and a cover means, said cover means having securing means for selectively and removeably attaching said cover means to said mounting bracket, said mounting bracket and cover means forming a U-shaped channel, the first leg of said U-shaped channel substantially coplanar with a wall to which said wall rail is secured, and the top surface of the second leg of said U-shaped channel providing a contact surface which contact surface provides support for said storage unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting bracket comprises a flat surface, coplanar with a wall to which said wall rail is secured, said flat surface defining apertures for fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 2 wherein the cover means is provided with a flat surface at substantially the same height as the flat surface of the said mounting bracket the flat surface of said cover means a flat surface of said mounting bracket defining a cavity therebetween said cavity providing a trackway for an assortment of life support conduits.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second leg of said U-shaped channel is obliquely oriented with respect to the wall to which the mounting bracket is secured.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 5 wherein the second leg of said U-shaped channel is supported by a ledge extending from the first leg of said U-shaped channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting bracket is provided with an extending finger beneath the first leg of said U-shaped channel which extending finger provides a securing point for the cover means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 6 wherein the cover means is provided with an undercut which undercut is positioned beneath the base of said extending finger and serves to secure said cover means to said mounting bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
A wall rail for providing support to storage units removeably attached thereto comprising a mounting bracket, said mounting bracket comprising a first surface which is coplanar with and permanently secured to a wall and second surface also coplanar to said wall, said second surface having a support ledge extending therefrom and an upwardly inclined leg extending from said support ledge, a cover means selectively and removeably securable to said mounting bracket, said cover means comprising a surface in justaposition to said first surface of said mounting bracket which, when mounted to said mounting bracket forms a cavity, a second surface support ledge and inclined leg, said cavity providing a raceway for an assortment of life supporting conduits, with the top of said inclined leg forming a horizontal contact surface which provides support for said storage units.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
A wall rail for providing support to storage units removeably attached thereto comprising a mounting bracket, said mounting bracket comprising a first surface which is coplanar with and permanently secured to a wall and second surface also coplanar to said wall, said second surface having a support ledge extending therefrom and an upwardly inclined leg extending from said support ledge, a cover means selectively and removeably securable to said mounting bracket, said cover means comprising a surface in justaposition to said first surface of said mounting bracket which, when mounted to said mounting bracket forms a cavity, a second surface support ledge and inclined leg, said cavity providing a raceway for an assortment of life supporting conduits, with the top of said inclined leg forming a horizontal contact surface which provides support for said storage units.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 8 wherein the first surface of said mounting bracket is provided with apertures for fastening said mounting bracket to a wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A wall rail as claimed in claim 8 wherein the cover means is removeably secured to the mounting bracket at a plurality of points.
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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) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |