US4942968A
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Shelf divider
Assignee: Fast Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1989-03-21
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Granted: 1990-07-24
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Expires: 2009-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A shelf divider for use on an apertured shelf is made from an elongate strip of plastic sheet divided by a lengthwise fold line in an attachment panel and a divider panel. The attachment panel has a row of fold-down tabs which are inserted into respective apertures of the shelf to secure the attachment panel face-to-face on the shelf. The spacing and orientation of the respective tabs is such as to inhibit accidental or inadvertent removal or displacement of the divider when it is attached.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob Fast
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0043; A47F5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A shelf divider for use on a shelf having rows of apertures, the divider comprising an elongate strip of material divided lengthwise into a shelf attachment panel and a divider panel, the attachment panel having four tabs spaced lengthwise along the divider panel to form a pair of inner tabs and a pair of outer tabs for insertion into respective apertures of an aperture row of the shelf, each tab having a base along which the tab can be flexed, the bases of the respective tabs being substantially colinear and extending lengthwise of the attachment panel, the tabs being spaced to conform with the spacing of the apertures, and with alternate tabs extending in opposite directions with respect to their bases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A shelf divider for use on a shelf having rows of apertures, the divider comprising an elongate strip of material divided lengthwise into a shelf attachment panel and a divider panel, the attachment panel having four tabs spaced lengthwise along the divider panel to form a pair of inner tabs and a pair of outer tabs for insertion into respective apertures of an aperture row of the shelf, each tab having a base along which the tab can be flexed, the bases of the respective tabs being substantially colinear and extending lengthwise of the attachment panel, the tabs being spaced to conform with the spacing of the apertures, and with alternate tabs extending in opposite directions with respect to their bases.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the spacing between the pair of inner tabs is less than the spacing between an inner tab and an adjacent outer tab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein, the divider comprises a lengthwise fold line defining the respective panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the tabs are defined by portions which are cutout from the attachment panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination with a shelf having rows of apertures, a shelf divider comprising an elongate strip of material divided lengthwise into an attachment panel secured face-to-face with an upper surface of the shelf and a stand-up divider panel, the attachment panel including four depending tabs spaced lengthwise therealong to form a pair of inner tabs and a pair of outer tabs, the tabs having substantially colinear bases, and with alternate tabs extending in opposite directions from their respective bases, the tabs being inserted in respective apertures of a row to secure the divider to the shelf.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination with a shelf having rows of apertures, a shelf divider comprising an elongate strip of material divided lengthwise into an attachment panel secured face-to-face with an upper surface of the shelf and a stand-up divider panel, the attachment panel including four depending tabs spaced lengthwise therealong to form a pair of inner tabs and a pair of outer tabs, the tabs having substantially colinear bases, and with alternate tabs extending in opposite directions from their respective bases, the tabs being inserted in respective apertures of a row to secure the divider to the shelf.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein the spacing between the inner tabs is less than the spacing between each inner tab and an adjacent outer tab.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-23 | 1994-01-22 | 1994-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-23 | 1998-01-22 | 1998-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-23 | 2002-01-22 | 2002-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |