Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
An improved wall bracket assembly, said assembly comprising, in combination: a. a plurality of spaced generally parallel locator strips, each strip having spaced bracket-receiving means disposed along the length thereof; b. a cross support spanning said strips and having a plurality of bracket-receiving hollow rear extensions, each said extension being disposed adjacent a separate one of said strips and including a pair of spaced side walls; c. a plurality of brackets, the front end of each said bracket being releasably disposed in a different one of said extensions and having a rear end extending rearwardly thereof and releasably connected to a separate one of said strips through a separate one of said bracket-receiving means; d. said front end of each bracket having a thickness significantly less than the distance between the inside of said spaced side walls of said extensions; and e. bracket-adjusting and locking means comprising: (i) a plurality of spaced holes in the front end of each said bracket within said extension, (ii) a plurality of openings in each of said sidewalls of said extensions matching said bracket holes and adapted to be aligned therewith, and (iii) a plurality of bolts received through said sidewall openings and adjustable engaging said bracket through said bracket holes, whereby the spacing of said front end of each said bracket within said extension and thereby the alignment of each said bracket with each said strip is readily adjustable and lockable by manipulation of said bolts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
An improved wall bracket assembly, said assembly comprising, in combination: a. a plurality of spaced generally parallel locator strips, each strip having spaced bracket-receiving means disposed along the length thereof; b. a cross support spanning said strips and having a plurality of bracket-receiving hollow rear extensions, each said extension being disposed adjacent a separate one of said strips and including a pair of spaced side walls; c. a plurality of brackets, the front end of each said bracket being releasably disposed in a different one of said extensions and having a rear end extending rearwardly thereof and releasably connected to a separate one of said strips through a separate one of said bracket-receiving means; d. said front end of each bracket having a thickness significantly less than the distance between the inside of said spaced side walls of said extensions; and e. bracket-adjusting and locking means comprising: (i) a plurality of spaced holes in the front end of each said bracket within said extension, (ii) a plurality of openings in each of said sidewalls of said extensions matching said bracket holes and adapted to be aligned therewith, and (iii) a plurality of bolts received through said sidewall openings and adjustable engaging said bracket through said bracket holes, whereby the spacing of said front end of each said bracket within said extension and thereby the alignment of each said bracket with each said strip is readily adjustable and lockable by manipulation of said bolts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 1 wherein each said bracket hole is threaded, wherein each said bolt is threaded and wherein said bolts are slideably received through said sidewall openings and screwed through said bracket holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 2 wherein one of said sidewalls of each said extension has at least a spaced pair of said openings out of alignment with the remainer of said openings, and werein said bracket front end has at least three threaded spaced holes simultaneously alignable with all of said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 3 wherein said cross support comprises a bar and wherein at least two of said extensions are disposed at opposite ends of said bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 4 wherein said bracket-receiving means comprise openings and wherein said rear end of each bracket includes a hook releasably disposed in one of said strip openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 5 wherein said locator strips are generally vertical and wherein said cross bar is generally horizontal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 6 wherein said extensions are generally rectangular and wherein said brackets are generally vertical plates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improved bracket assembly of claim 3 wherein said cross support comprises a shelf and wherein there are at least three each of said extensions, locator strips and brackets.