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Prefabricated shelf unit
Assignee: ERNOL STORA HESTRA A CORP OF SWEDEN AB
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Filing: 1982-05-04
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2002-05-04
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a prefabricated shelf unit having a number of vertical columns and an optional number of shelves fixed to the columns with each shelf supported by cross members fixed to the columns at various levels of the columns. The cross members are provided with recesses for the reception of the ends of the shelves. The cross members are provided with end portions having vertical projections which are received into corresponding grooves in the columns. The grooves may be parallel longitudinal grooves, one for each projection of the cross member or a single groove in which the cross members are provided in back to back fashion with the projection of each cross member fitting into the single groove.
Inventors
- 👤 Maths Nilsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/06; A47B57/18; A47B47/00; A47B47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Prefabricated shelf unit comprising a plurality of vertical columns provided with recesses, a plurality of shelves fixed to the columns and a plurality of cross members for receiving end portions of the shelves, said cross members provided with projections extending into said recesses, wherein said cross members are provided with end wall portions contacting said columns, said end wall portions fixedly secured between the columns and the shelves by tensioning element means extending through the end walls to interconnect the shelves and the columns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Prefabricated shelf unit comprising a plurality of vertical columns provided with recesses, a plurality of shelves fixed to the columns and a plurality of cross members for receiving end portions of the shelves, said cross members provided with projections extending into said recesses, wherein said cross members are provided with end wall portions contacting said columns, said end wall portions fixedly secured between the columns and the shelves by tensioning element means extending through the end walls to interconnect the shelves and the columns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
Prefabricated shelf unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein the cross members have substantially vertical backs extending further in height than the shelves, the projections provided on the cross members and formed from end portions of the backs projecting outside the cross members and by the recesses provided as grooves extending longitudinally of the columns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
Prefabricated shelf unit in accordance with claims 1 or 2, wherein the tensioning elements, preferably in form of screws, extend through preselected ones of openings in the columns, the openings being provided as series of openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
Prefabricated shelf unit in accordance with claim 2, wherein the recesses in the columns are of a width providing a tight fit with the projections of the backs of at least two of said cross members when said cross members are positioned back to back, a series of holes are provided on either side of the groove for alternative positions of the shelves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
Prefabricated shelf unit in accordance with claim 2, wherein the columns have at least one groove of a width for the reception with tight fit of the projections of the back of at least one of the plurality of cross members, and alongside each groove a series of holes are provided for alternative positions of the shelves.
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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) | 1988-03-11 | 1988-09-10 | 1989-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-11 | 1992-09-10 | 1993-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-11 | 1996-09-10 | 1997-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |