US4303217A
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Pegboard stabilizer
Assignee: CLAMP SWING PRICING Co
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Filing: 1979-10-29
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 1999-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A stabilizer for use with pegboard hangers of the type having a hook back plate is disclosed. The stabilizer comprises a body section capable of contacting one surface of the back plate and a first protrusion perpendicularly emanating from said body section adapted to snugly fit into a pegboard hole together with a hook member. A second protrusion is optionally located perpendicularly emanating from the body section adapted to engage the back plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin L. Garfinkle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0815; A47F5/0823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A stabilizer for use with pegboard hangers of the type having a hook back plate, said stabilizer comprising a body section capable of contacting one surface of said back plate, a first protrusion perpendicular to said body section of such size and shape to snugly fit into a pegboard hole together with a hook member of said back plate, and a second protrusion perpendicular and on the opposite side of the body section as the first protrusion to snugly fit in a receiving hole in the back plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A stabilizer for use with pegboard hangers of the type having a hook back plate, said stabilizer comprising a body section capable of contacting one surface of said back plate, a first protrusion perpendicular to said body section of such size and shape to snugly fit into a pegboard hole together with a hook member of said back plate, and a second protrusion perpendicular and on the opposite side of the body section as the first protrusion to snugly fit in a receiving hole in the back plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 which further comprises a tab emanating from said body section proximate to said first protrusion to aid in removal of the stabilizer from the pegboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 further comprising a gap flap for snugly engaging said body section and back plate with said pegboard when said pegboard is 3/16 inch in thickness and which forms a unitary plane with the body section when the pegboard is 1/4 inch in thickness.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said first protrusion is of a split lug configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said second protrusion is of a split lug configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein said second protrusion is configured to frictionally engage an opening in the back plate and to lock within that opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein the pegboard hanger is of the type having a dual hook back plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stabilizer of claim 1 wherein the pegboard hanger is of the type having a four hook back plate.
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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) | 1984-11-30 | 1985-06-01 | 1985-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-30 | 1989-06-01 | 1989-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-30 | 1993-06-01 | 1993-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |