US3714748A
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Support structure for shelving
Assignee: ANGELES METAL TRIM Co
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Filing: 1970-01-02
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A pair of upstanding channeled studs are positioned vertically between an overlying horizontal cap and a horizontal floor track positioned beneath and parallel to the cap. The studs have main webs spaced apart to receive a pair of elongated upstanding substantially T-shaped interlock members which are secured in opposed substantially parallel relationship between the webs of the studs. Each interlock member has reversely folded portions to provide shallow spaced channels for adjustably receiving a vertical slotted bar and the inner ends of shelf brackets and clips. Each interlock member has a vertical inward passage behind the spaced channels for the reception of the inner ends of shelf brackets. An elongated slotted bar having a vertical row of slots is disposed in the vertical channels. Elongated stabilizing flanges extend outwardly from each slotted bar along each side of the row of slots to stabilize shelf brackets when positioned in the slots. T-shaped clips are inserted into slots near the upper and lower ends of the slotted bar and are secured to the interlock member so that the slotted bar is adjustably anchored in the interlock member. The inner ends of the shelf brackets are inserted between the stabilizing flanges through the slots, and into the vertical passages in the respective interlock members. T-shaped concealing members are inserted vertically between the stabilizing flanges and between adjacent shelf brackets in order to conceal from view the recess that exists between the stabilizing flanges and the junction between the stabilizing flanges and adjacent sheets of wallboard.
Inventors
- 👤 P Costruba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:58
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B96/1416; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A building member adapted to be secured to a pair of studs for adjustably receiving a support bar and for holding shelf brackets comprising: an elongated substantially T-shaped unitary interlock member having a double-legged stem extending along the length of said interlock member, said double-legged stem comprising a pair of substantially parallel legs formed with a U-shaped bend joining one edge of said legs thereby providing a closed end of the ''''U;'''' said double-legged stem forming an inward vertical passage between the legs and having a pair of opposed outstanding flanges joined integrally with the opposite edges of said legs; said closed end forming the portion of the interlock member spaced farthest from said flanges; said opposed flanges having first portions extending outwardly from each other and having inwardly extending first reversely folded portions formed integrally with the outer edges of said first portions, said first portions and their corresponding first reversely folded portions providing a pair of opposed shallow vertical channels extending longitudinally of said interlock member, said vertical channels being adapted to adjustably receive a vertical slotted bar; and each said first reversely folded portion having an outwardly extending second reversely folded portion formed integrally with the inner edge of each said first reversely folded portion, said second reversely folded portions being spaced from each other at their inward ends thereby providing between them a vertical entryway into said vertical channels and into said vertical passage between said legs for the reception of the inner ends of shelf brackets, said second reversely folded portion having a free edge extending in the same plane as the body of said second reversely folded portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A building member adapted to be secured to a pair of studs for adjustably receiving a support bar and for holding shelf brackets comprising: an elongated substantially T-shaped unitary interlock member having a double-legged stem extending along the length of said interlock member, said double-legged stem comprising a pair of substantially parallel legs formed with a U-shaped bend joining one edge of said legs thereby providing a closed end of the ''''U;'''' said double-legged stem forming an inward vertical passage between the legs and having a pair of opposed outstanding flanges joined integrally with the opposite edges of said legs; said closed end forming the portion of the interlock member spaced farthest from said flanges; said opposed flanges having first portions extending outwardly from each other and having inwardly extending first reversely folded portions formed integrally with the outer edges of said first portions, said first portions and their corresponding first reversely folded portions providing a pair of opposed shallow vertical channels extending longitudinally of said interlock member, said vertical channels being adapted to adjustably receive a vertical slotted bar; and each said first reversely folded portion having an outwardly extending second reversely folded portion formed integrally with the inner edge of each said first reversely folded portion, said second reversely folded portions being spaced from each other at their inward ends thereby providing between them a vertical entryway into said vertical channels and into said vertical passage between said legs for the reception of the inner ends of shelf brackets, said second reversely folded portion having a free edge extending in the same plane as the body of said second reversely folded portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
274 words
A building member adapted to be secured to a pair of studs for adjustably receiving a support bar and for holding shelf brackets comprising: an elongated substantially T-shaped unitary interlock member having a double-legged stem extending along the length of said interlock member, said double-legged stem comprising a pair of substantially parallel legs formed with a U-shaped bend joining one edge of said legs thereby providing a closed end of the ''''U;'''' said double-legged stem forming an inward vertical passage between the legs and having a pair of opposed outstanding flanges joined integrally with the opposite edges of said legs; said closed end forming the portion of the interlock member spaced farthest from said flanges; said opposed flanges having first portions extending outwardly from each other and having inwardly extending first reversely folded portions formed integrally with the outer edges of said first portions, said first portions and their corresponding first reversely folded portions providing a pair of opposed shallow vertical channels extending longitudinally of said interlock member, said vertical channels being adapted to adjustably receive a vertical slotted bar; and each said first reversely folded portion having an outwardly extending second reversely folded portion formed integrally with the inner edge of each said first reversely folded portion, said second reversely folded portions being spaced from each other at their inward ends thereby providing between them a vertical entryway into said vertical channels and into said vertical passage between said legs for the reception of the inner ends of shelf brackets, said second reversely folded portion having a free edge extending in the same plane as the body of said second reversely folded portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
274 words
A building member adapted to be secured to a pair of studs for adjustably receiving a support bar and for holding shelf brackets comprising: an elongated substantially T-shaped unitary interlock member having a double-legged stem extending along the length of said interlock member, said double-legged stem comprising a pair of substantially parallel legs formed with a U-shaped bend joining one edge of said legs thereby providing a closed end of the ''''U;'''' said double-legged stem forming an inward vertical passage between the legs and having a pair of opposed outstanding flanges joined integrally with the opposite edges of said legs; said closed end forming the portion of the interlock member spaced farthest from said flanges; said opposed flanges having first portions extending outwardly from each other and having inwardly extending first reversely folded portions formed integrally with the outer edges of said first portions, said first portions and their corresponding first reversely folded portions providing a pair of opposed shallow vertical channels extending longitudinally of said interlock member, said vertical channels being adapted to adjustably receive a vertical slotted bar; and each said first reversely folded portion having an outwardly extending second reversely folded portion formed integrally with the inner edge of each said first reversely folded portion, said second reversely folded portions being spaced from each other at their inward ends thereby providing between them a vertical entryway into said vertical channels and into said vertical passage between said legs for the reception of the inner ends of shelf brackets, said second reversely folded portion having a free edge extending in the same plane as the body of said second reversely folded portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A building member as defined in claim 1 wherein said interlock member is formed of a single piece of sheet metal.
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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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |