US4688681A
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Foot apparel storage assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-21
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2006-01-21
Abstract
Abstract The assembly, in the embodiment shown, is adapted for replaceable and operative installation upon the back of a standard door or on a wall space. It comprises a plurality of foldable shelves, which are maintained at an angle, to accomodate a number of shoes or boots and allows dirt and fluid to drain. The shelves are attached to a vertical support frame and they fold inwardly into the frame when not in use. A base collector is positioned at the bottom of the frame in order to retain all materials which are drained from the stored shores. A undershelf storage bin has connectors which allow it to be placed under any of the shelves and to be removed as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul U. Bergeron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/08; A47B; A47B61/00; A47B61/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
331 words
A foot apparel storage assembly, for replaceable and operative installation thereof on a wall or back of a door or the like, comprising: a frame; said frame has attachment means for securing said frame to a door frame or the like; means defining a plurality of horizontal bearing surfaces, on which to support foot apparel; said bearing surface having an inside edge adjacent said frame and an outside edge remote therefrom and side edges having upstanding ridges, said bearing surfaces having pivot means, for which to permit said bearing surfaces to fold into said frame; said bearing surfaces having limit stop means, to prevent said foot apparel from contacting said frame; said frame having catching means at the base of said frame; means coupled to said bearing surfaces for providing additional storage capacity; said frame has at least one vertical structural beam; said frame further includes a rear support panel; said bearing surfaces are connected to said frame by said pivot means on inside edge of said bearing surfaces; said outside edge of said bearing surface is maintained on a plane above that of said inside edge of said bearing surface; said bearing surfaces having said pivot means which permit said outside edges to rotate upwardly and inwardly into said frame; said bearing surfaces include side restrictor means; said restrictor means has means for maintaining said outside edge of said bearing surface on a slightly elevated position when the bearing surfaces is folded outward; said maintaining means comprises the tapering of the form of said bearing surfaces; said limit stop means comprise a plurality of perpendicular extensions comprising a plurality of dowels or the like located on the inside portion of said bearing surfaces; said catching means defines a rectangular enclosure; said enclosure is replaceably engaged to said frame; said additional storage means has coupling means for slideably attaching said storage means to said ridges on said side edges of said bearing surfaces; and said coupling means comprises preformed u-shaped connectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
331 words
A foot apparel storage assembly, for replaceable and operative installation thereof on a wall or back of a door or the like, comprising: a frame; said frame has attachment means for securing said frame to a door frame or the like; means defining a plurality of horizontal bearing surfaces, on which to support foot apparel; said bearing surface having an inside edge adjacent said frame and an outside edge remote therefrom and side edges having upstanding ridges, said bearing surfaces having pivot means, for which to permit said bearing surfaces to fold into said frame; said bearing surfaces having limit stop means, to prevent said foot apparel from contacting said frame; said frame having catching means at the base of said frame; means coupled to said bearing surfaces for providing additional storage capacity; said frame has at least one vertical structural beam; said frame further includes a rear support panel; said bearing surfaces are connected to said frame by said pivot means on inside edge of said bearing surfaces; said outside edge of said bearing surface is maintained on a plane above that of said inside edge of said bearing surface; said bearing surfaces having said pivot means which permit said outside edges to rotate upwardly and inwardly into said frame; said bearing surfaces include side restrictor means; said restrictor means has means for maintaining said outside edge of said bearing surface on a slightly elevated position when the bearing surfaces is folded outward; said maintaining means comprises the tapering of the form of said bearing surfaces; said limit stop means comprise a plurality of perpendicular extensions comprising a plurality of dowels or the like located on the inside portion of said bearing surfaces; said catching means defines a rectangular enclosure; said enclosure is replaceably engaged to said frame; said additional storage means has coupling means for slideably attaching said storage means to said ridges on said side edges of said bearing surfaces; and said coupling means comprises preformed u-shaped connectors.
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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) | 1990-08-24 | 1991-02-23 | 1991-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-24 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-24 | 1999-02-23 | 1999-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |