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US4267931A
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Adjustable shelving rack
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1979-07-05
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Granted: 1981-05-19
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Expires: 1999-07-05
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable shelving rack is disclosed having two elements. The first element includes two sections interconnected by a series of planar rungs, one of the sections being disposed above the plane formed by said rungs and the other section being disposed below the plane formed by said rungs. The second element includes two sections supporting a series of planar rungs having both of its sections disposed on the same side of the plane formed by said rungs. The rungs of both elements lie in the same plane when the two elements are coupled together.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony S. Belotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/13; A47B; A47B45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An adjustable shelving rack comprising two elements wherein A. the first element comprises two sections interconnected by a series of planar rungs, one section above the plane formed by said rungs and the other section below the plane formed by said rungs; B. the second element comprises two sections supporting a series of planar rungs with both sections on the same side of the plane formed by said rungs; such that when both elements are coupled together the rungs of both elements all lie in the same plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An adjustable shelving rack comprising two elements wherein A. the first element comprises two sections interconnected by a series of planar rungs, one section above the plane formed by said rungs and the other section below the plane formed by said rungs; B. the second element comprises two sections supporting a series of planar rungs with both sections on the same side of the plane formed by said rungs; such that when both elements are coupled together the rungs of both elements all lie in the same plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 1 where the first and second elements are coupled together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 2 where the second element hooks around a rung of the first element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 3 wherein the two sections of the first element interconnect the series of planar rungs at right angles, and the two sections of the second element interconnect the series of planar rungs at right angles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 4 where one section of the second element is directly below one section of the first element and the other section of the second element is adjacent to the other section of the first element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 5 where the rungs of the first and second elements all form a horizontal plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 5 where the first and second elements are additionally reinforced to one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The adjustable shelving rack of claim 7 where the first and second elements are reinforced by a sliding lip attached to extensions of the rungs of the first element which slides out and is fastened to a fastening means connected to an extension of at least one rung of the second element.
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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) | 1984-05-18 | 1984-11-17 | 1985-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-18 | 1988-11-17 | 1989-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-18 | 1992-11-17 | 1993-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |