US4493267A
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Securable storage assembly for data processing device
Assignee: PERSPEC Corp 1978 GLADWICK ST COMPTON CA 90220 A CORP OF
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Filing: 1982-01-18
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2002-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A shelfing system is disclosed herein for use in storing data processing devices, said shelfing system including cooling blowers in the surfaces thereof for cooling the electronic equipment stored therein. The shelfing system, furthermore, is pivotally fastened for convenient maintenance access with the pivotal motion thereof restrained by a locking mechanism. Thus the user has access to all of the operative features of the data processing device while the device itself is retained against unauthorized withdrawal.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis J. Jedziniak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:20
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A storage system for storing a complement of data processing devices comprising: a slidably mounted support plate; a shelf unit pivotally mounted on said support plate, said shelf unit including a bracket formed as an inverted U-shaped structure having vertical surfaces joined by a horizontal panel and a shelf attached below said horizontal panel, said shelf and bracket cooperating to form an upper and lower cavity conformed to receive data processing devices; pivot means connected between said support plate and the free ends of said vertical panels for providing pivotal articulation of said shelf unit relative said support plate; and lock means for selectively engaging said shelf unit to said support plate and for restraining said unit against pivotal movement relative said support plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A storage system for storing a complement of data processing devices comprising: a slidably mounted support plate; a shelf unit pivotally mounted on said support plate, said shelf unit including a bracket formed as an inverted U-shaped structure having vertical surfaces joined by a horizontal panel and a shelf attached below said horizontal panel, said shelf and bracket cooperating to form an upper and lower cavity conformed to receive data processing devices; pivot means connected between said support plate and the free ends of said vertical panels for providing pivotal articulation of said shelf unit relative said support plate; and lock means for selectively engaging said shelf unit to said support plate and for restraining said unit against pivotal movement relative said support plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising: a blower attached to one vertical panel of said shelf unit for drawing air into said lower cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said lower cavity is conformed to receive a data processing keyboard unit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |