US5116011A
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Accessory track to accommodate multiple accessories
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-11-21
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Granted: 1992-05-26
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Expires: 2010-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An accessory track apparatus have a track disposed at a peripheral region of a top plate supporting a piece of equipment such as a personal computer. One or more accessory holders are inserted into the track by way of an octagonal anchor plate on the holders, which anchor plate allows insertion and removal of the holders at corners of the track. A space or cavity between the top support plate and track allows for 360° routing of electrical wiring of up to several feet in length.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence E. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2014; F16M11/2085; F16M11/2092; F16M13/00; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/06; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0084; A47B2200/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An apparatus for accommodating multiple accessories, comprising a generally planar top support plate having an accessory track disposed around a peripheral portion thereof, and at least one accessory holder sized and configured to be easily inserted directly into the accessory track at at least one position therealong without removal of any parts and thereafter moved along the accessory track to a desired location where the accessory holder is form-lockingly retained by the accessory track.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
An apparatus for accommodating multiple accessories, comprising a generally planar top support plate having an accessory track disposed around a peripheral portion thereof, and at least one accessory holder sized and configured to be easily inserted directly into the accessory track at at least one position therealong without removal of any parts and thereafter moved along the accessory track to a desired location where the accessory holder is form-lockingly retained by the accessory track.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the accessory track is provided with serrations arranged and configured to effect secure attachment of the accessory track to the support plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the accessory track includes guide rails to transfer weight of an accessory associated with the at least one accessory holder to the apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein means is provided for operatively associating the top support plate and the accessory track such that wiring can be accommodated under the top support plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the at least one accessory holder includes an octagonal anchor plate sized to slide between the guide rails.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the accessory track forms at least one right angle corner around the top support plate, and the at least one accessory holder is adopted to be inserted into and removed from the accessory track at the at least one corner.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein means is provided for operatively associating the top support plate and the accessory track such that wiring can be accommodated under the top support plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the means is a cavity which permits a 360° routing of the wiring.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for accommodating accessories in a track disposed peripherally around a piece of equipment resting on a top support plate, comprising the steps of: directly inserting at least one holder into the track at a corner of the track without removal of any parts, and moving the at least one holder to a desired location on the track where the at least one holder is form-lockingly retained by the track.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for accommodating accessories in a track disposed peripherally around a piece of equipment resting on a top support plate, comprising the steps of: directly inserting at least one holder into the track at a corner of the track without removal of any parts, and moving the at least one holder to a desired location on the track where the at least one holder is form-lockingly retained by the track.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 9, further including accommodating electrical wiring on a space between the track and the top support plate for 360 routing.
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