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US3693808A
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Display rack
Assignee: Van Brode Milling Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-01
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible knock-down wire display rack including a base supporting member and a removable T-shaped member, the base member being formed of three U-shaped members pivoted together to be positioned in horizontal supporting position and collapsed position, the T-shaped member being removably slidable on a portion of the base member; the upper horizontal legs of the base member and the base portion of the T-shaped member being adapted to support packages of merchandise.
Inventors
- 👤 David Rauch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A display rack comprising a collapsible base member in combination with a T-shaped member in horizontal position; said base member comprising a pair of similar U-shaped members each having a pair of legs and a base portion and a third U-shaped member also having a pair of legs and a base portion, means pivotally securing the legs of said third member to the base portion of each of said pair of members to permit the legs of said pair of members to extend outwardly in a horizontal position from the legs of said third member in supporting position and to swing inwardly adjacent the legs of said third member to a collapsed position; said T-shaped member having a cross portion and rearwardly extending extensions on the cross portion and a base portion, and coupling means on each extension including a bore permitting the upper legs of said pair of members, when in extended horizontal position, to slide through the bore of said coupling means to a position adjacent the base portions of said pair of members, thus positioning the cross portion of the Tshaped member adjacent the legs of said third U-shaped member and the base of the T in a horizontal position in substantially the same horizontal plane as the upper legs of said pair of members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A display rack comprising a collapsible base member in combination with a T-shaped member in horizontal position; said base member comprising a pair of similar U-shaped members each having a pair of legs and a base portion and a third U-shaped member also having a pair of legs and a base portion, means pivotally securing the legs of said third member to the base portion of each of said pair of members to permit the legs of said pair of members to extend outwardly in a horizontal position from the legs of said third member in supporting position and to swing inwardly adjacent the legs of said third member to a collapsed position; said T-shaped member having a cross portion and rearwardly extending extensions on the cross portion and a base portion, and coupling means on each extension including a bore permitting the upper legs of said pair of members, when in extended horizontal position, to slide through the bore of said coupling means to a position adjacent the base portions of said pair of members, thus positioning the cross portion of the Tshaped member adjacent the legs of said third U-shaped member and the base of the T in a horizontal position in substantially the same horizontal plane as the upper legs of said pair of members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A display rack as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pivot means comprises plastic tubing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A display rack as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said U-shaped members and said T-shaped member are formed of stiff wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A display rack as set forth in claim 3 wherein said pivot means comprises plastic tubing.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |