US4308961A
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Article supporting structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-05
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Granted: 1982-01-05
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Expires: 2000-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An elongated rail or channel and hook or article supporting member wherein the rail is provided at one side with a flanged channel on its upper surface extending over and above said rail and a shorter arcuate bend lying over and above said rail at the other side in combination with the hook or article supporting member having an elevated medial portion having an offset lower wall terminating in a right angled bend extending above the wall, while the other side is offset downwardly and outwardly below the elevated portion, the elevated portion having an integrally formed, outwardly extending rod whereby when said hook is snapped into said rail, it will be retained therein and be freely movable laterally.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas M. Kunce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846; A47F5/0853
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
An article supporting device comprising an elongated rail having a flat base member adapted to be anchored to a wall or stud and having upper and lower sides, a channel member on the upper side of said base, the terminal end of which extends over a portion of said base, and an arcuate member extending upwardly and inwardly and lying over a portion of said base, in combination with a hook member having an elevated base, and a rod anchored at one end to said base and extending outwardly therefrom, said elevated base having an upper and lower side, an integrally formed offset portion on the upper side of said elevated base extending therebelow and terminating in a right angled member, an integrally formed offset portion on the lower side of said base extending below said base and terminating downwardly and inwardly, whereby when said right angled portion is placed in said channel and the terminal end of the offset lower member snapped over said arcuate member, the hook member will be slidably secured in said rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
An article supporting device comprising an elongated rail having a flat base member adapted to be anchored to a wall or stud and having upper and lower sides, a channel member on the upper side of said base, the terminal end of which extends over a portion of said base, and an arcuate member extending upwardly and inwardly and lying over a portion of said base, in combination with a hook member having an elevated base, and a rod anchored at one end to said base and extending outwardly therefrom, said elevated base having an upper and lower side, an integrally formed offset portion on the upper side of said elevated base extending therebelow and terminating in a right angled member, an integrally formed offset portion on the lower side of said base extending below said base and terminating downwardly and inwardly, whereby when said right angled portion is placed in said channel and the terminal end of the offset lower member snapped over said arcuate member, the hook member will be slidably secured in said rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said article supporting member is constructed of steel and the free end of said rod is bent upwardly angularly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said elevated base is elongated and provided with a pair of spaced hook members.
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) | 1985-01-04 | 1985-07-06 | 1986-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-04 | 1989-07-06 | 1990-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-04 | 1993-07-06 | 1994-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |