US4364481A
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Shelf organizer
Assignee: Bristol Myers Co
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to provide shelf organizers of various sizes. The elements are constructed so that portions of them may be broken away to adjust both the length and the width and so that the parts interlock to give product troughs of various widths.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert A. Ricci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B45/00; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to give shelf organizers of different overall horizontal dimensions as well as product troughs of various sizes comprising: (a) at least one regular organizer unit, at least one longitudinally perforated organizer unit and at least one end strip; (b) said regular organizer unit comprising a longitudinally extending product supporting member provided with a first barrier member extending upward from said supporting member adjacent a lateral margin of said supporting member, said product supporting member also being provided with a plurality of longitudinal grooves adapted to engage a barrier member from an adjacent organizer unit; (c) said longitudinal perforated organizer unit also comprising a second longitudinally extending product supporting means and second barrier member having inner and outer legs extending upwardly from said product supporting member adjacent a lateral margin of said second product supporting member; said second product supporting member also being provided with a plurality of second longitudinal grooves having weakened lines formed at the bottom thereof whereby portions of said second product supporting member may be broken away to adjust the width of said shelf organizer; and (d) said end strip being provided with a horizontal member adapted to engage an adjacent organizer unit and an upwardly extending member adapted to serve as the guard rail marking lateral termination of the shelf organizer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A variable shelf organizer adapted to being assembled to give shelf organizers of different overall horizontal dimensions as well as product troughs of various sizes comprising: (a) at least one regular organizer unit, at least one longitudinally perforated organizer unit and at least one end strip; (b) said regular organizer unit comprising a longitudinally extending product supporting member provided with a first barrier member extending upward from said supporting member adjacent a lateral margin of said supporting member, said product supporting member also being provided with a plurality of longitudinal grooves adapted to engage a barrier member from an adjacent organizer unit; (c) said longitudinal perforated organizer unit also comprising a second longitudinally extending product supporting means and second barrier member having inner and outer legs extending upwardly from said product supporting member adjacent a lateral margin of said second product supporting member; said second product supporting member also being provided with a plurality of second longitudinal grooves having weakened lines formed at the bottom thereof whereby portions of said second product supporting member may be broken away to adjust the width of said shelf organizer; and (d) said end strip being provided with a horizontal member adapted to engage an adjacent organizer unit and an upwardly extending member adapted to serve as the guard rail marking lateral termination of the shelf organizer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A shelf organizer according to claim 1 in which each of said regular organizer unit, longitudinally perforated organizer unit and end strip is provided with at least one detachable extension whereby the longitudinal dimension of each of said regular organizer unit, longitudinal perforated organizer unit and end strip is adjustable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A shelf organizer according to claim 2 wherein at least one of said regular organizer unit and said longitudinal perforated organizer unit is provided with a front extension having a removable stop whereby the position of the front end of said shelf organizer may be adjusted to extend beyond the front end of said shelf or to be flush with the front end of said shelf.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A shelf organizer according to claim 3 in which said front extension is provided with means for supporting an information label.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A shelf organizer according to claim 3 in which at leat one of said regular organizer unit, said longitudinal perforated organizer unit and said end strip is provided with an adhesive area over a portion of the undersurface thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shelf organizer according to claim 5 in which each adhesive area is covered over by a protective removable 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) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |