US4616756A
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Readily assembled two-shelf cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-26
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Granted: 1986-10-14
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Expires: 2004-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A readily assembled cart for storing and receiving fan-folded computer paper having a frame formed of a lower shelf and a pair of side walls connected to the lower shelf at each of its corners by a removable caster assembly. An upper shelf is removably hooked onto the inner surfaces of the side walls above the lower shelf, and transverse end walls connected to the side walls to secure the side walls against lateral deflection.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert J. Holtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:18
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B65; B65H; B65H2405/00; B65H2405/30; B65H2405/31; B65H2405/312
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A readily assembled two-shelf cart adapted in said assembled condition to store and receive fan-folded computer paper comprising, in combination, a rectangular horizontally oriented lower shelf having an extending eyelet at each corner for supporting a shelf for said fan-folded computer paper thereon, a pair of vertically oriented side walls each having inwardly extending eyelets at opposite ends along their bottom edge in aligning relation to said eyelets of said lower shelf, casters at each corner of said cart each having an upstanding axle adapted to be secured in a projected relation through said aligning eyelets of said lower shelf and side walls for partially completing the assembly of said cart, and hook means provided inwardly of each of said side walls and an upper shelf engaged therein so as to be supported in spanning relation between said side walls, whereby the engagement of said upper shelf between said side walls completes the assembly of said cart and provides a support for said computer paper after the imprinting thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A readily assembled two-shelf cart adapted in said assembled condition to store and receive fan-folded computer paper comprising, in combination, a rectangular horizontally oriented lower shelf having an extending eyelet at each corner for supporting a shelf for said fan-folded computer paper thereon, a pair of vertically oriented side walls each having inwardly extending eyelets at opposite ends along their bottom edge in aligning relation to said eyelets of said lower shelf, casters at each corner of said cart each having an upstanding axle adapted to be secured in a projected relation through said aligning eyelets of said lower shelf and side walls for partially completing the assembly of said cart, and hook means provided inwardly of each of said side walls and an upper shelf engaged therein so as to be supported in spanning relation between said side walls, whereby the engagement of said upper shelf between said side walls completes the assembly of said cart and provides a support for said computer paper after the imprinting thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The two-shelf cart as claimed in claim 1 wherein said upper shelf is engaged a selected distance below the upper edge of said side walls, to thereby provide retaining edges for the paper being supported thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The two-shelf cart as claimed in claim 2 wherein the upper edges of said side walls are oversized to provide extensions in opposite directions therefrom, and said cart includes a front and a rear wall connected to said side wall extensions in spanning relation therebetween, to thereby provide additional retaining edges for the paper being supported thereon.
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) | 1989-10-13 | 1990-04-14 | 1990-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-13 | 1994-04-14 | 1994-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-13 | 1998-04-14 | 1998-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |