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Structure for detachably receiving at least one retaining board in variable configuration
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-11
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Granted: 1988-12-27
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Expires: 2007-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A support structure such as but not limited to bags, carrying cases, suitcases, file cabinets and storage boxes, including a pegged matrix base structure for permitting a variable configuration of at least one retaining board received thereon. Each said retaining board would include article holders and is detachable from said container floor for expedient access of articles thereto and from. The rows and columns of pegs receive retaining boards in a guiding relationship for secure but detachable engagement. Articles contained on each board may be separately managed and manipulated apart from those of other boards, and removed from the container floor. Removable article holders may be flexibly coupled to the retaining boards for selective configuration of articles on each board.
Inventors
- 👤 Priscilla B. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:42
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/14; A45C13/00; A45C13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A support structure comprising: at least one retaining board; a base including a planar array of spaced and upstanding pegs of flexible construction; said at least one retaining board being removably mounted securely on said base and between at least two of said upstanding pegs; each pair of adjacent upstanding pegs of flexible construction define a corresponding gap therebetween and are jointly operative to receive securely one said retaining board in a plurality of variable configurations; at least one of said retaining boards supports an article holder on one surface thereof; each said retaining board being selectively removable from each secured position on said base independently of any other retaining board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A support structure comprising: at least one retaining board; a base including a planar array of spaced and upstanding pegs of flexible construction; said at least one retaining board being removably mounted securely on said base and between at least two of said upstanding pegs; each pair of adjacent upstanding pegs of flexible construction define a corresponding gap therebetween and are jointly operative to receive securely one said retaining board in a plurality of variable configurations; at least one of said retaining boards supports an article holder on one surface thereof; each said retaining board being selectively removable from each secured position on said base independently of any other retaining board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure is recited in claim 1, wherein said plurality of variable configurations includes one such configuration wherein at least two of said retaining boards are disposed in a non-parallel relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said flexible and upstanding construction of said pegs enable a pair of adjacent pegs to securely receive in a frictional guiding relationship in the gap between them a retaining board wider than said adjacent pegs are spaced apart along said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure according to claims 1 or 3, further comprising: coupling means for removably affixing said article holder to a corresponding said retaining board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A support structure according to claim 4 wherein said article holder includes a pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A structure according to claim 5 wherein said coupling means employs velcro type material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support structure according to claim 4, wherein, said coupling means is operative for removably affixing said article holder to a plurality of alternative positions on a corresponding said retaining board.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A support structure according to claim 7 wherein said article holder includes a pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure according to claim 1 wherein said pegs are operative to receive within gaps therebetween said at least one retaining board frictionally in a guiding relationship.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A structure according to claim 1 or 3 wherein each said peg has a generally smooth and rounded external surface for facilitating varying angular contact with said at least one retaining board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A structure according to claim 10 wherein each retaining board supports at least one article holder thereon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure according to claim 11 further comprising: coupling means for removably affixing said article holder to a corresponding said retaining board.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A structure as recited in claim 4, wherein said coupling means includes a magnet on either said article holder or a corresponding said retaining board, and a metallic surface on the other.
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