US4334623A
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Rack for the display and storage of stemmed drinking glasses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-04
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Granted: 1982-06-15
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Expires: 1999-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A rack for storing and for displaying stemmed drinking glasses especially for use in bars and restaurants has glass support means defining slots into which the glasses can be inserted, bowl uppermost, by their stems and the bowl seated in the slot (or in a circular enlargement of the slot) and a cover that is spaced over the support member by an amount sufficient to accommodate the glasses yet effectively to restrict ingress of dust and/or smoke laden air.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Geary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A rack for the display and storage of stemmed drinking glasses comprising at least one glass support means adapted to be mounted substantially horizontally and defining slots opening to the periphery thereof and adapted to accept the stems of glasses and having at least one circular enlargement to form a seating for the bowls of glasses inserted by their stems into the slots with their bowls uppermost and their feet beneath the plate, and a cover arranged over each said support means and spaced therefrom by an amount sufficient to accomodate the bowls of stemmed drinking glasses in said slots during insertion, storage and removal of said drinking glasses, whereby said glasses can be horizontally inserted into and removed from said rack, and the bowls thereof are protected by said cover; and securement means connecting said support means and cover, said securement means being adapted to fix said rack to a portion of a room.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A rack for the display and storage of stemmed drinking glasses comprising at least one glass support means adapted to be mounted substantially horizontally and defining slots opening to the periphery thereof and adapted to accept the stems of glasses and having at least one circular enlargement to form a seating for the bowls of glasses inserted by their stems into the slots with their bowls uppermost and their feet beneath the plate, and a cover arranged over each said support means and spaced therefrom by an amount sufficient to accomodate the bowls of stemmed drinking glasses in said slots during insertion, storage and removal of said drinking glasses, whereby said glasses can be horizontally inserted into and removed from said rack, and the bowls thereof are protected by said cover; and securement means connecting said support means and cover, said securement means being adapted to fix said rack to a portion of a room.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rack according to claim 1, characterised in that said support means comprise a plate slotted in at least one edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein said support means are circular in plan and define radial slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A rack according to claim 3 wherein said support means are mounted for rotation about a vertical axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A rack according to claim 4 further comprising a spindle adapted for vertical mounting, an abutment, and a spacer surrounding said spindle, said support means resting on said abutment, and a spacer surrounding said spindle, said cover resting on said spacer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A rack according to claim 5 wherein said securement means comprise a spindle adapted for attachment to a wall or ceiling so that said support means can be at about head height.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein said securement means comprise a base adapted to be secured to a table or a counter top.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein said support means define slots having at least one circular enlargement forming a seating for a glass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A rack according to claim 1 comprising more than one support means and associated covers mounted one above the other.
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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) | 1985-06-14 | 1985-12-14 | 1986-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-14 | 1989-12-14 | 1990-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-14 | 1993-12-14 | 1994-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |