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Slatboard
Assignee: Amstore Corp
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Filing: 1986-03-17
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Granted: 1986-12-16
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Expires: 2006-03-17
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
2026-11-05 03:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A decorative slatboard assembly comprising; a baseboard including a supportive side; a colored adhesive overlying substantially the entire supporting side of said baseboard; and a plurality of elongated slats secured to said support side of said baseboard by means of said adhesive, said slats being arranged side-by-side to define a plurality of slots therebetween for receiving hanger hardware, said adhesive being visible between said slats to provide a desired decorative appearance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A decorative slatboard assembly comprising; a baseboard including a supportive side; a colored adhesive overlying substantially the entire supporting side of said baseboard; and a plurality of elongated slats secured to said support side of said baseboard by means of said adhesive, said slats being arranged side-by-side to define a plurality of slots therebetween for receiving hanger hardware, said adhesive being visible between said slats to provide a desired decorative appearance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A slatboard assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said slats include an exposed finish providing a desired visual effect in combination with said colored adhesive.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
84 words
A method of fabricating a slatboard assembly comprising: applying a colored adhesive to substantially the entire supporting side of a baseboard; and positioning a plurality of elongated slats on the support side of the baseboard to be secured thereto by means of the adhesive, said positioning step including positioning the slats generally parallel one another in spaced relationship to define a plurality of slots therebetween for receiving hanger hardware, whereby the colored adhesive is visible between the slats to provide a desired decorative appearance.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
84 words
A method of fabricating a slatboard assembly comprising: applying a colored adhesive to substantially the entire supporting side of a baseboard; and positioning a plurality of elongated slats on the support side of the baseboard to be secured thereto by means of the adhesive, said positioning step including positioning the slats generally parallel one another in spaced relationship to define a plurality of slots therebetween for receiving hanger hardware, whereby the colored adhesive is visible between the slats to provide a desired decorative appearance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as defined in claim 3 further comprising providing the slats with an exposed finish to provide a desired visual effect in combination with said colored adhesive.
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