US4317522A
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Suspended plate display system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-03
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Granted: 1982-03-02
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Expires: 1999-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A plate display system is formed as a series of vertically spaced, chain-supported shelves which may be suspended from hooks secured in a ceiling or other overhead structure. Each of the shelves has hooks projecting from its lower surface which engage plate hangers secured to the plates being displayed to provide an attractive, but secure display system.
Inventors
- 👤 June P. Garrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0892
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
In combination with a plurality of individual plates each having individual plate hangers attached thereto to hanging said plates in vertically spaced, horizontal rows of plates for display purposes, a suspended plate display system comprising: a plurality of elongated, narrow shelves, said shelves being disposed in vertically spaced, substantially parallel, horizontal planes, pairs of openings formed in opposite ends of each of said shelves, double lengths of chains extending through said pairs of openings, looped around opposite longitudinal edges of said shelves and back through said openings to fix and suspend said shelves in said spaced parallel relationship to each other. hollow beads positioned between adjacent shelves, said double lengths of chains passing through said hollow beads whereby said double lengths of chains are drawn together by said hollow beads intermediate said adjacent shelves to enhance the stability of said system, and a plurality of hooks projecting from lower surfaces of said shelves, each of said hooks engaging an individual one of said plate hangers and hanging a plurality of said plates beneath each of said shelves for displaying said plates as horizontally arranged vertically spaced rows of plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination with a plurality of individual plates each having individual plate hangers attached thereto to hanging said plates in vertically spaced, horizontal rows of plates for display purposes, a suspended plate display system comprising: a plurality of elongated, narrow shelves, said shelves being disposed in vertically spaced, substantially parallel, horizontal planes, pairs of openings formed in opposite ends of each of said shelves, double lengths of chains extending through said pairs of openings, looped around opposite longitudinal edges of said shelves and back through said openings to fix and suspend said shelves in said spaced parallel relationship to each other. hollow beads positioned between adjacent shelves, said double lengths of chains passing through said hollow beads whereby said double lengths of chains are drawn together by said hollow beads intermediate said adjacent shelves to enhance the stability of said system, and a plurality of hooks projecting from lower surfaces of said shelves, each of said hooks engaging an individual one of said plate hangers and hanging a plurality of said plates beneath each of said shelves for displaying said plates as horizontally arranged vertically spaced rows of plates.
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) | 1985-03-01 | 1985-08-31 | 1986-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-01 | 1989-08-31 | 1990-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-01 | 1993-08-31 | 1994-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |