US5337987A
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Article storage organizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-04-23
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Granted: 1994-08-16
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Expires: 2013-04-23
Abstract
Abstract An article storage system for retaining and storing articles which includes a mounting track for attaching to a wall, door, or like surface, and clips slidably received within a channel of the mounting track for holding the articles in their stored positions. The clips are pivotable between opened and closed positions relative to the track and are structured to be retained in either position. The article storage system may further include a strip for identifying the articles, and a mounting bracket for mounting the storage system to a cabinet door.
Inventors
- 👤 Kim R. Sawatsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/067; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44744; Y10T24/44752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
An article support and organizer comprising: an elongated mounting track having a base, an intermediate arcuate portion extending from said base and a front portion, each of said base, intermediate and front portions having inner and outer surfaces, an elongated open channel defined by said inner surfaces, at least one clip having a head portion slidably and pivotably disposed within said channel, a lever means extending from said head portion and outwardly of said channel, said head portion of said clip being pivotable between first and second positions with respect to said channel, said head portion having an outer arcuate cam surface which is not symmetrical with respect to said inner surfaces defining said channel so that said cam surface is frictionally engageable with two spaced and generally opposite points of said inner surfaces when said head portion is in either of said first or second positions, whereby when said head portion of said clip is in said first position, an article may be selectively inserted between said clip and said inner surface of said track and when said head portion is in said second position, said head portion binds the article against said inner surface of said track to thereby retain the article therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
An article support and organizer comprising: an elongated mounting track having a base, an intermediate arcuate portion extending from said base and a front portion, each of said base, intermediate and front portions having inner and outer surfaces, an elongated open channel defined by said inner surfaces, at least one clip having a head portion slidably and pivotably disposed within said channel, a lever means extending from said head portion and outwardly of said channel, said head portion of said clip being pivotable between first and second positions with respect to said channel, said head portion having an outer arcuate cam surface which is not symmetrical with respect to said inner surfaces defining said channel so that said cam surface is frictionally engageable with two spaced and generally opposite points of said inner surfaces when said head portion is in either of said first or second positions, whereby when said head portion of said clip is in said first position, an article may be selectively inserted between said clip and said inner surface of said track and when said head portion is in said second position, said head portion binds the article against said inner surface of said track to thereby retain the article therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The article support and organizer of claim 1, in which said head portion of said clip is generally C-shaped having spaced ends which are not symmetrically spaced with respect to a common axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The article support and organizer of claim 2, in which said head portion includes at least one projection extending from said cam surface, a groove extending along a portion of said inner surfaces of said track, and said at least one projection being engageable within said groove when said head portion is in one of said first or second positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The article support and organizer of claim 3, including a pair of spaced projections extending from said cam surface, one of said projections being receivable within said groove when said head portion is in said first position and the other of said projections being engageable within said groove when said head portion is in said second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The article support and organizer of claim 4 including first ridges extending from said inner surfaces of said track and second ridges extending from said cam surface of said clip, said first and second ridges being in opposing relationship with respect to one another when said head portion is in said second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article support and organizer of claim 5, in which said front portion of said track includes a reversely curved flange extending away from said channel, a portion of said lever abutting said flange when said head portion is in said first position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article support and organizer of claim 6, in which said second ridges and said pair of projections are positioned on opposite sides of said lever.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The article support and organizer of claim 1, in which said front portion of said track includes an upstanding flange, a labelling strip having an upper hooked edge slidably mounted over said flange, said strip having an outer surface upon which various indicia may be applied.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article support and organizer of claim 8, in which said upstanding flange includes a groove, said labelling strip including a rib which is engageable within said groove.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The article support and organizer of claim 1, in which said front portion of said track includes an upstanding flange, a labelling track means mounted to said upstanding flange, said labelling track means having opposing channels for receiving a card means therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article support and organizer of claim 8, further comprising a mounting bracket having opposing leg portions and means for supporting said base of said mounting track thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article support and organizer of claim 10, further comprising a mounting bracket having opposing leg portions and means for supporting said base of said mounting track thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article support and organizer of claim 1, further comprising a mounting bracket having opposing leg portions and means for supporting said base of said mounting track thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article support and organizer of claim 13, in which said means for supporting said base includes a pair of spaced channels means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article support and organizer of claim 1, wherein said mounting track and said clip are composed of a pliable plastic material.
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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) | 1997-08-15 | 1998-02-14 | 1998-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-15 | 2002-02-14 | 2002-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-15 | 2006-02-14 | 2006-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |