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Slatboard
Assignee: American Store Equipment Corp
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Filing: 1984-05-10
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Granted: 1986-05-27
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Expires: 2004-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly including a baseboard, a plurality of C-shaped reinforcing channels arranged on the baseboard, and a plurality of T-shaped slats secured to the baseboard to entrap the channels therebetween. Optionally, the C-shaped channels are omitted and the slats are secured to the baseboard using a colored adhesive which is visible between the slats to provide a decorative appearance. Also disclosed is a modified assembly wherein decor strips are removably received within the slots, and wherein the slots are configured to retain the strips against the back wall of the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas D. Amstutz
- 👤 Donald D. Kelemen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly comprising: a baseboard; a plurality of elongated reinforcing channels generally C-shaped in cross section, said channels being arranged generally parallel one another on said baseboard and each including a pair of opposed edges defining an open side facing away from said baseboard; and a plurality of one-piece elongated securing slats generally T-shaped in cross section and arranged on said baseboard, one of said slats between each adjacent pair of channels, each of said slats including a stem portion secured to said baseboard and a crossbar portion overlying a portion of each of said adjacent channels for entrapping said channels between said slats and said baseboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly comprising: a baseboard; a plurality of elongated reinforcing channels generally C-shaped in cross section, said channels being arranged generally parallel one another on said baseboard and each including a pair of opposed edges defining an open side facing away from said baseboard; and a plurality of one-piece elongated securing slats generally T-shaped in cross section and arranged on said baseboard, one of said slats between each adjacent pair of channels, each of said slats including a stem portion secured to said baseboard and a crossbar portion overlying a portion of each of said adjacent channels for entrapping said channels between said slats and said baseboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A slatboard assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the distance between crossbar portions of adjacent slats is less than the distance between the opposed edges of each channel, whereby the edges of each channel are substantially hidden.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A slatboard assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said channels are finished to provide a desired visual effect between said slats.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A variable decor slatboard assembly comprising: a slatboard defining an elongated horizontal slot including a flat back wall and a mouth opposite said back wall through which hardware can be inserted into said slot; an elongated flat decor strip slidably positioned within said slot, said strip extending substantially the full height of said back wall, whereby said decor strip can be readily removed and replaced by another decor strip to alter the appearance of said slatboard assembly; and retaining means for retaining said decor strip flat against said back wall, said retaining means comprising upper and lower slot walls extending away from said slot back wall and toward one another, the height of said decor strip being substantially the same as the distance between said upper and lower slot walls at said back wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
A variable decor slatboard assembly comprising: a slatboard defining an elongated horizontal slot including a flat back wall and a mouth opposite said back wall through which hardware can be inserted into said slot; an elongated flat decor strip slidably positioned within said slot, said strip extending substantially the full height of said back wall, whereby said decor strip can be readily removed and replaced by another decor strip to alter the appearance of said slatboard assembly; and retaining means for retaining said decor strip flat against said back wall, said retaining means comprising upper and lower slot walls extending away from said slot back wall and toward one another, the height of said decor strip being substantially the same as the distance between said upper and lower slot walls at said back wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A slatboard assembly as defined in claim 4 wherein said slatboard comprises a baseboard and a plurality of slats secured thereto to define said slot therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A slatboard assembly as defined in claim 4 wherein said slatboard includes a baseboard and a plurality of slats secured thereto to define said slot therebetween.
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