US5429252A
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Versatile rail for supporting objects in kitchen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-11-02
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Granted: 1995-07-04
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Expires: 2013-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A rail including a number of slots being longitudinally formed therein and a number of options each including a guide being slidably engageable in the slots. Each slot consists of a wide portion and a narrow portion. The wide portion of each slot is proximate to the axis of the rail while the narrow portion of the same is distal from the axis of the rail. Each guide has a form being compensative to that of each slot. Thus, each option will not be radially disengaged from the rail when the guide of the option is engaged in a corresponding slot formed in the rail.
Inventors
- 👤 Hung-Yang Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0838; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A rail/option assembly being mounted on a wall and comprising a rail, at least one option and two brackets, the rail comprising a front slot defined longitudinally therethrough and a rear slot defined longitudinally therethrough, the option comprising at least one guide formed thereon with a compensatory form of the front slot, each of the brackets comprising a guide formed at an end thereof and a base formed at an opposite end thereof so that the guide of each of the brackets is engageable in the rear slot for mounting the rail on the brackets and that the base of each of the brackets is attachable to the wall by securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A rail/option assembly being mounted on a wall and comprising a rail, at least one option and two brackets, the rail comprising a front slot defined longitudinally therethrough and a rear slot defined longitudinally therethrough, the option comprising at least one guide formed thereon with a compensatory form of the front slot, each of the brackets comprising a guide formed at an end thereof and a base formed at an opposite end thereof so that the guide of each of the brackets is engageable in the rear slot for mounting the rail on the brackets and that the base of each of the brackets is attachable to the wall by securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the slot comprising a wide portion being in communication with a narrow portion, the wide portion of the slot being proximate to the axis of the rail, the narrow portion of the slot being distal from the axis of the rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 1 comprising two brackets for mounting the rail on the wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the rail further comprises a lower slot and an upper slot so that the four slots are 90° to the next slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 4 comprising two slot-plugging members each comprising a flat portion and four plugs projecting from the flat portion, the plugs being fitted in the slots in order to retain the guides in the slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 4 comprising eight plugs each being fitted in a corresponding one of the slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the option is a soap tray comprising two guides formed on an edge thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the option is a hook.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rail/option assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the option is a tray comprising two guides formed on the underside thereof.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-07-03 | 2003-01-02 | 2003-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-07-03 | 2007-01-02 | 2007-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |