US4564118A
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Adjustable slide tray
Assignee: ER Squibb and Sons LLC
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Filing: 1984-12-31
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Granted: 1986-01-14
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Expires: 2004-12-31
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable slide tray made of a base and a sliding tray which fits within the base is described. The slide tray unit may be used for holding such objects as medicines in a pharmacist's refrigerator. The slide tray unit also includes interlock means for holding trays together.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Heyer
- 👤 Michael A. Tannenbaum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/08; B65D21/086; F; F25; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/02; F25D25/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
An adjustable tray comprising: (a) a base unit having a substantially rectangular shape having a bottom, a front wall, and two side walls, there being a pair of dovetailed slots extending along the interiors of said side walls from said front wall out the open rear portion of said base, there being at least one dovetailed slot in said base which does not extend beyond said open rear of said base, said base unit being made of a relatively thin, vacuum formed plastic; (b) a sliding tray having a rear wall and two side walls, said sliding tray having a pair of dovetailed guides which fits within said pair of dovetailed slots in said side walls of said base, whereby said sliding tray may be slid in and out of the base, thereby adjusting the overall size of the slide tray unit, said sliding tray including slide stop means comprised of a substantially rectangular dovetailed portion which extends down from the bottom of said sliding tray into said slot in said base which does not extend out of the rear portion of said base for limiting the rearward travel of said sliding tray, said sliding tray being made of the same relatively thin, vacuum formed plastic material as said base unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
An adjustable tray comprising: (a) a base unit having a substantially rectangular shape having a bottom, a front wall, and two side walls, there being a pair of dovetailed slots extending along the interiors of said side walls from said front wall out the open rear portion of said base, there being at least one dovetailed slot in said base which does not extend beyond said open rear of said base, said base unit being made of a relatively thin, vacuum formed plastic; (b) a sliding tray having a rear wall and two side walls, said sliding tray having a pair of dovetailed guides which fits within said pair of dovetailed slots in said side walls of said base, whereby said sliding tray may be slid in and out of the base, thereby adjusting the overall size of the slide tray unit, said sliding tray including slide stop means comprised of a substantially rectangular dovetailed portion which extends down from the bottom of said sliding tray into said slot in said base which does not extend out of the rear portion of said base for limiting the rearward travel of said sliding tray, said sliding tray being made of the same relatively thin, vacuum formed plastic material as said base unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The adjustable tray of claim 1 wherein said plastic is styrene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The adjustable tray of claim 2 wherein said plastic is about 25 mils thick.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-01-13 | 1989-07-15 | 1990-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-13 | 1993-07-15 | 1994-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-13 | 1997-07-15 | 1998-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |