US4765111A
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Assembly for mounting plates on wall
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-23
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Granted: 1988-08-23
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Expires: 2007-09-23
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for mounting plate-like materials on a wall surface. Horizontal bars are directly or indirectly mounted on the wall surface one above the other with spacings left therebetween. Two kinds of supports, one having a downward flange and the other having an upward flange, are mounted on the bar to support the plates with the downward and upward flanges engaging the top and bottom edges of the plate members, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshinori Osawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:05
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0803; E04F13/081; E04F13/0821; E04F13/0826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An assembly for mounting a plurality of plates on a wall surface, comprising: a plurality of bar members of a substantially inverted U-shape section and secured to the wall surface with some space left between the back of said each bar member and the wall surface; a first support means comprising an inverted U-shaped portion adapted to be mounted on said bar member, a horizontal web portion for supporting the plate, and a flange portion downwardly extending from the front edge of said web portion so as to engage the upper edge of the plate; and a second support means comprising an inverted U-shaped portion adapted to be mounted on said bar member, a horizontal web portion for supporting the plate, and a flange portion upwardly extending from the front edge of said web portion so as to engage the bottom edge of the plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An assembly for mounting a plurality of plates on a wall surface, comprising: a plurality of bar members of a substantially inverted U-shape section and secured to the wall surface with some space left between the back of said each bar member and the wall surface; a first support means comprising an inverted U-shaped portion adapted to be mounted on said bar member, a horizontal web portion for supporting the plate, and a flange portion downwardly extending from the front edge of said web portion so as to engage the upper edge of the plate; and a second support means comprising an inverted U-shaped portion adapted to be mounted on said bar member, a horizontal web portion for supporting the plate, and a flange portion upwardly extending from the front edge of said web portion so as to engage the bottom edge of the plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of channel members adapted to be secured to the wall surface at spacings therebetween and formed with a plurality of hooks vertically spaced from each other to support said bar members.
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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) | 1991-08-23 | 1992-02-22 | 1992-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-23 | 1996-02-22 | 1996-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-23 | 2000-02-22 | 2000-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |