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Reversible knick knack shelf
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-09
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Granted: 1988-08-02
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Expires: 2007-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A reversible knick knack shelf is provided that can be used for homes and offices and wherein various articles can be held or supported thereon. The shelf assembly and unit can sit on a desk, table, or other flat surface. Different means can be provided for interconnecting the support members together as, for example, hollow tubular members can be provided for interconnecting the shelves or support members.
Inventors
- 👤 Palmer Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/002; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/14; F16B12/18; A47B2230/00; A47B2230/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A reversible knick knack, knock down shelf comprising a plurality of spaced parallel horizontally disposed support members of different sizes, hollow tubular spacers interposed between said support members, there being aligned openings in said support members registering with said spacers, vertically disposed rods extending through said openings and spacers, fasteners engaging threaded portions of said rods, said support members having continuous flanges thereon, said support members being of different sizes so that a stepped effect is provided, each of said support members including a main flat section, and each support member including portions arranged at right angles with respect to each other, there being apertures on the flanges of the support members, said apertures adapted to receive securing elements for permitting the reversible knick knack shelf to be fastened to inner and outer corners of walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A reversible knick knack, knock down shelf comprising a plurality of spaced parallel horizontally disposed support members of different sizes, hollow tubular spacers interposed between said support members, there being aligned openings in said support members registering with said spacers, vertically disposed rods extending through said openings and spacers, fasteners engaging threaded portions of said rods, said support members having continuous flanges thereon, said support members being of different sizes so that a stepped effect is provided, each of said support members including a main flat section, and each support member including portions arranged at right angles with respect to each other, there being apertures on the flanges of the support members, said apertures adapted to receive securing elements for permitting the reversible knick knack shelf to be fastened to inner and outer corners of walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein the ends of said support members are of rounded formation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A reversible knick knack shelf comprising a plurality of spaced parallel, horizontal disposed support members of different sizes, cylindrical bushings integral with said support members, vertical disposed tubular members having their ends open for snugly engaging and receiving said bushings, said tubular members being of uniform diameter throughout their length, the interior diameter of the tubular members being of a size so as to snugly receive the bushings, said support members having continuous flanges thereon, said support members being of different sizes so that a stepped effect is provided, each of said support members including a main flat section, and each support member including portions arranged at right angles with respect to each other, there being apertures in the flanges or the support members, said apertures adapted to receive securing elements for permitting the reversible knick knack shelf to be fastened to inner and outer corners of walls, the ends of the support members being rounded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A reversible knick knack shelf comprising a plurality of spaced parallel, horizontal disposed support members of different sizes, cylindrical bushings integral with said support members, vertical disposed tubular members having their ends open for snugly engaging and receiving said bushings, said tubular members being of uniform diameter throughout their length, the interior diameter of the tubular members being of a size so as to snugly receive the bushings, said support members having continuous flanges thereon, said support members being of different sizes so that a stepped effect is provided, each of said support members including a main flat section, and each support member including portions arranged at right angles with respect to each other, there being apertures in the flanges or the support members, said apertures adapted to receive securing elements for permitting the reversible knick knack shelf to be fastened to inner and outer corners of walls, the ends of the support members being rounded.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
239 words
In a reversible knick knack shelf for fastening to the inside and outside corners of a wall, a plurality of spaced parallel, horizontal disposed support members of different sizes, so that there is provided at least an upper support member, an intermediate support member, and a lowermost support member, the intermediate support member being of a different size than the upper support member and the lower support member so that a stepped effect is provided, hollow tubular spacers interposed between said support members, there being aligned openings in said support members registering with said spacers, vertically disposed rods extending through said openings and said spacers, said rods having thredded end portions, fasteners engaging the thredded end portions of said rods, said support members each including a main flat section having continuous flanges thereon, portions of said flanges extending above the support member, and portions of the flanges extending below the support members; each of said support members including portions arranged at right angles at approximately 90 degrees with respect to each other, there being apertures in at least the flanges of the intermediate support member, said apertures adapted to receive securing elements for permitting the reversible knick knack shelf to be fastened to inner and outer corners of walls, the ends of the support members having curved portions, the support members providing shelves so that the unit can be reversed to fit inside corners or outside corners of walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
239 words
In a reversible knick knack shelf for fastening to the inside and outside corners of a wall, a plurality of spaced parallel, horizontal disposed support members of different sizes, so that there is provided at least an upper support member, an intermediate support member, and a lowermost support member, the intermediate support member being of a different size than the upper support member and the lower support member so that a stepped effect is provided, hollow tubular spacers interposed between said support members, there being aligned openings in said support members registering with said spacers, vertically disposed rods extending through said openings and said spacers, said rods having thredded end portions, fasteners engaging the thredded end portions of said rods, said support members each including a main flat section having continuous flanges thereon, portions of said flanges extending above the support member, and portions of the flanges extending below the support members; each of said support members including portions arranged at right angles at approximately 90 degrees with respect to each other, there being apertures in at least the flanges of the intermediate support member, said apertures adapted to receive securing elements for permitting the reversible knick knack shelf to be fastened to inner and outer corners of walls, the ends of the support members having curved portions, the support members providing shelves so that the unit can be reversed to fit inside corners or outside corners of walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
The structure as defined in claim 4 and further including cylindrical bushings integral with said support members, vertically disposed hollow tubular members having their ends open for snugly engaging and receiving said bushings, said tubular members being of uniform diameter throughout their length and the interior diameter of the tubular members being of size so as to snugly receive the bushings.
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