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Office desk storage system
Assignee: Tenex Corp
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Filing: 1986-08-15
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Granted: 1988-09-06
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Expires: 2006-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A desk storage system for efficiently organizing various office implements using modular components assembled in one of a plurality of configurations according to user preference. The desk storage system includes modular components attachable to one another by connectors mounted on the periphery of the modular components. The connectors enable lateral and, selectively, angular tilt adjustment of adjacent modular components. A strong, rigid shelf is also provided for supporting the modular components, while also allowing the lateral and angular tilt adjustment of the modular components. The system further includes stacked trays selectively adjustable relative to one another. The trays are stacked using stacking brackets readily engageable between paper trays, while providing a strong, rigid connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Marlan H. Polhemus
- 👤 Andrew L. Alger
- 👤 Albert B. Cheris
- 👤 Richard L. Gibson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:22
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; B43M99/001; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/003; B42D5/005; B42D5/006; B42D5/04; B42D5/041; B42D5/043; B42D5/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An office desk storage system for conveniently organizing and arranging a plurality of particular office implements of a user, comprising: means for supporting said office supply system; container means for holding each of said plurality of particular office implements, each said container means having a modular construction adapted for the user constructing a plurality of selectable configurations for said system; and means for connecting each said container means to another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
An office desk storage system for conveniently organizing and arranging a plurality of particular office implements of a user, comprising: means for supporting said office supply system; container means for holding each of said plurality of particular office implements, each said container means having a modular construction adapted for the user constructing a plurality of selectable configurations for said system; and means for connecting each said container means to another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting means selectively comprises one of a shelf and a stacking platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system as defined in claim 2 wherein said shelf is elevated and supported by structural brackets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system as defined in claim 2 wherein said shelf is constructed using ribbed support members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system as defined in claim 3 wherein said structual brackets are constructed of relatively heavy gauge steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system as defined in claim 3 wherein said structural brackets further comprise support feet having slip resistant contact properties.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system as defined in claim 6 wherein said support feet include a rubber bottom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system as defined in claim 1 wherein said plurality of container means comprises at least two of a tape dispenser, a paper clip dispenser, a note pad holder, an ashtray, a pencil cup, a memo holder, a calendar holder and a card file.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system as defined in claim 1 wherein said container means comprises at least two coupled paper trays slidable with respect to one another providing adjustment therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
An office desk storage system for conveniently organizing and arranging a plurality of particular office implements, comprising: means for supporting said office supply system; container means for holding each of said plurality of particular office implements, each said container means having a modular construction adapted for the user constructing a plurality of user selectable configurations for said system; and means for connecting each said container means to another, said connector means comprising means for adjusting the position of adjacent ones of said container means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
An office desk storage system for conveniently organizing and arranging a plurality of particular office implements, comprising: means for supporting said office supply system; container means for holding each of said plurality of particular office implements, each said container means having a modular construction adapted for the user constructing a plurality of user selectable configurations for said system; and means for connecting each said container means to another, said connector means comprising means for adjusting the position of adjacent ones of said container means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system as defined in claim 10 wherein said adjusting means includes means for laterally sliding and selectively tilting adjacent ones of said container means relative thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system as defined in claim 10 wherein said supporting means includes a plurality of support stops enabling adjustment of an angle of tilt for each said container means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system as defined in claim 12 wherein said support stops comprise a plurality of grooves having vertical edges enabling selected angular tilt adjustment of said container means and storage of said office implements.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system as defined in claim 10 wherein said container means comprises at least two trays slidable with respect to one another providing a shingled tier of said trays.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as defined in claim 14 wherein said trays are slidingly coupled by at least one of adjustment brackets and stacking brackets.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system as defined in claim 14 wherein said brackets are adapted selectively for providing adjustment of said trays positioned longitudinal and perpendicular to one another.
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