US4560072A
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Display and storage rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-24
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2003-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A rack and system of racks for holding objects for storage or display. The racks comprise spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides each having top, bottom, front and back edges. A rectangular base panel is provided extending between the sides, along the length of their bottom edges. A rectangular top panel is also provided extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back. The rack has an open back with the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack. The front of the rack may be open or it may be provided with a planar rectangular front panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their front edges from the bottom, the front sections being normally vertically oriented. The top edge of the front panel and the front edge of the top panel leave a sufficient opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed thereon or removed therefrom. A number of racks according to the present invention may be fitted in a grooved backing panel, which backing may be for example wall mounted. This storage rack and storage rack system is very versatile, permitting modification to a large number of variations for holding for storage or displaying a great variety of shapes and sizes of objects.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred A. Burrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A rack for holding objects for storage or display comprising spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides of each having top, bottom, front and back edges, a rectangular base panel extending between the sides along the length of their bottom edges, a rectangular top panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back, the base and top panels being normally oriented substantially horizontally, a planar rectangular front panel normally vertically oriented, extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their front edges from the bottom, the rack having an open back, the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack the top edge of the front panel, the front edge of the top panel and the sides defining a sufficient opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed therein or removed therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A rack for holding objects for storage or display comprising spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides of each having top, bottom, front and back edges, a rectangular base panel extending between the sides along the length of their bottom edges, a rectangular top panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back, the base and top panels being normally oriented substantially horizontally, a planar rectangular front panel normally vertically oriented, extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their front edges from the bottom, the rack having an open back, the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack the top edge of the front panel, the front edge of the top panel and the sides defining a sufficient opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed therein or removed therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein the side edges of the front panel and the sides of the rack are provided with means for releasably attaching the front panel to the sides so that the front panel may be removed as required.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A rack according to claim 2 wherein a bar is provided extending between the upper front areas of the sides to provide protection against objects supported on the base panel being accidently dislodged from the front.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein inner surfaces of at least two of the top panel, base panel and front panel are provided with a series of aligned, laterally extending pairs of spaced shoulders forming grooves therebetween to receive in normally vertical orientation from top to bottom and front to back alignment partition members to divide the interior of the rack into two or more sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A rack according to claim 4 further provided with one or more partitions fitted into co-operating grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A rack according to claim 1 further provided with a flap pivotably secured to the rack which flap, in closed position, covers the opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top, and when in open position, exposes that opening for placement in or removal from the rack of objects.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A rack according to claim 6 wherein the flap is hinged for pivotal movement to the sides of the rack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rack according to claim 6 wherein the flap is transparent to enable the rack to be used for display purposes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A rack according to claim 1 wherein spaced perforations are provided in the front panel to releasably receive at various locations securing means from label holders or label plates.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A storage system comprising one or more storage racks according to claim 1 and a planar backing section provided with spaced, parallel, inwardly oriented pairs of grooves to slidably receive the oppositely extending flanges of the rack in secure but releasable engagement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
A storage system according to claim 10 comprising a plurality of racks seated in the backing section and spaced from each other by planar spacer panels having opposite ends slidably received in the grooves, the plates being of a predetermined width and having upper and lower edges abutting adjacent racks.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A storage system according to claim 10 further provided with means for wall mounting of the backing panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A storage system according to claim 10 in which the backing panel is further provided with hinges along one side to be hingedly secured to a support structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A storage system according to claim 10 in which a plurality of backing panels are secured to a central floor stand.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
171 words
A storage system comprising one or more storage racks for holding objects for storage or display, each rack comprising spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides of each having top, bottom, front and back edges, a rectangualr base panel extending between the sides along the length of their bottom edges, a rectangular top panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back, the base and top panels being normally oriented substantially horizontally, the rack having an open back, the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack, a planar backing section provided with spaced, parallel, inwardly oriented pairs of grooves to slidably receive said flanges in secure but releasable engagement, hinges along one side of said backing section for hingedly securing the rack to a support structure said rack being provided with an opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed therein or removed therefrom.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
171 words
A storage system comprising one or more storage racks for holding objects for storage or display, each rack comprising spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides of each having top, bottom, front and back edges, a rectangualr base panel extending between the sides along the length of their bottom edges, a rectangular top panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back, the base and top panels being normally oriented substantially horizontally, the rack having an open back, the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack, a planar backing section provided with spaced, parallel, inwardly oriented pairs of grooves to slidably receive said flanges in secure but releasable engagement, hinges along one side of said backing section for hingedly securing the rack to a support structure said rack being provided with an opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed therein or removed therefrom.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
166 words
A storage system comprising a plurality of storage racks for holding objects for storage or display, each rack comprising spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides each having top, bottom, front and back edges, a rectangular base panel extending between the sides along the length of their bottom edges, a rectangular top panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back, the base and top panels being normally oriented substantially horizontally, the rack having an open back, the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack, a planar backing section provided with spaced, parallel, inwardly oriented pairs of grooves to slidably receive said flanges in secure but releasable engagement, said rack being provided with an opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed therein or removed therefrom; and a central floor stand secured to said backing panel of each rack.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
166 words
A storage system comprising a plurality of storage racks for holding objects for storage or display, each rack comprising spaced planar sides normally vertically oriented, the sides each having top, bottom, front and back edges, a rectangular base panel extending between the sides along the length of their bottom edges, a rectangular top panel extending between the sides along a portion of the length of their top edges from the back, the base and top panels being normally oriented substantially horizontally, the rack having an open back, the back edges of the sides having outwardly, oppositely extending flanges for mounting the rack, a planar backing section provided with spaced, parallel, inwardly oriented pairs of grooves to slidably receive said flanges in secure but releasable engagement, said rack being provided with an opening to the interior of the rack from the front or top for objects to be manually placed therein or removed therefrom; and a central floor stand secured to said backing panel of each rack.
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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) | 1988-12-23 | 1989-06-24 | 1989-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-23 | 1993-06-24 | 1993-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-23 | 1997-06-24 | 1997-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |