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Adjustable tie rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-28
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Granted: 1983-10-04
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Expires: 2001-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A support rack for ties, belts and the like for use in clothes closets and to be supported under a closet shelf. The rack has alternate forward ends selectively used to engage a shelf rim or support pole, and a rearward end to be supported at a closet wall. The rack is adjustably extensible to fit shelves of varying widths. The rack is designed to be formed of sheet metal easily assembled and adjusted to installation.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Brammer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B45/00; A47B61/00; A47B61/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothes hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, and (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate plates to support ties and the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothes hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, and (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate plates to support ties and the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A support rack as defined in claim 1 in which said frame comprises a U-shaped member having legs spaced downwardly and outwardly from said elongate plates and a bight member connecting said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A support rack as defined in claim 1 in which side flanges on at least one of said plates serve to locate and guide said plates relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A support rack as defined in claim 1 in which each of said plates has edge flanges to interengage transversely of said plates to locate and guide said plates relative to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A support rack as defined in claim 4 in which a spacer is interposed between said plates to separate said plates vertically.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
158 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothes hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate plates to support ties and the like, said frame comprising a U-shaped member having legs spaced downwardly and outwardly from said elongate plates and a bight member connecting said legs, and (f) V-shaped brackets suspending said frame, the base of the V being fastened to said second plate, and the digital ends of the legs of the V being fastened to the legs of the frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
158 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothes hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate plates to support ties and the like, said frame comprising a U-shaped member having legs spaced downwardly and outwardly from said elongate plates and a bight member connecting said legs, and (f) V-shaped brackets suspending said frame, the base of the V being fastened to said second plate, and the digital ends of the legs of the V being fastened to the legs of the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
158 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothes hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate plates to support ties and the like, said frame comprising a U-shaped member having legs spaced downwardly and outwardly from said elongate plates and a bight member connecting said legs, and (f) V-shaped brackets suspending said frame, the base of the V being fastened to said first plate, and the digital ends of the legs of the V being fastened to the legs of the frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
158 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothes hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate plates to support ties and the like, said frame comprising a U-shaped member having legs spaced downwardly and outwardly from said elongate plates and a bight member connecting said legs, and (f) V-shaped brackets suspending said frame, the base of the V being fastened to said first plate, and the digital ends of the legs of the V being fastened to the legs of the frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
145 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothese hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, and (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate platesl to support ties and the like, said second plate being slotted at the free end and a plurality of plates to engage and be supported in said slots, said plates being selectively used for support engagement with a shelf flange and a closet pole at the outer edge of a shelf.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
145 words
A support rack for use under a horizontal closet shelf having a clothes hanger support near the front edge which comprises: (a) a first elongate plate having a tab to fasten to a closet wall, (b) a second elongate plate adjustably slidable in relation to said first plate, (c) means on said second plate to engage and be supported by a clothese hanger support, (d) means to lock said plates in a longitudinally adjusted position, and (e) a frame suspended from one of said plates having legs parallel to and below said elongate platesl to support ties and the like, said second plate being slotted at the free end and a plurality of plates to engage and be supported in said slots, said plates being selectively used for support engagement with a shelf flange and a closet pole at the outer edge of a shelf.
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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) | 1986-10-03 | 1987-04-04 | 1987-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-03 | 1991-04-04 | 1991-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-03 | 1995-04-04 | 1995-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |