Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Vertically adjustable – With biased holding means; e.g. – latch
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Chen, Jose V. (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Vertically adjustable
With biased holding means; e.g., latch
C108S147210, C108S137000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06854402
ABSTRACT:
A shelf stores items and provides for organized and attractive display with ease of item access. Conforming to a defined physical environment or variable storage space optimally requires the shelf to provide for both vertical and horizontal adjustment. Here this is accomplished by a pair of legs that are telescopic (to reduce size) and can be locked at a height (vertical adjustment) by use of a pawl, pin, screw or other fastener known in the art. The shelf includes a planar surface that is comprised of a shelf portion, which is supported on each distal end by a leg extension. The leg extensions are mounted to the upper area of the legs. The leg extensions are received by the shelf portion, being movably mounted thereto. This allows for horizontal (width) adjustment. An end cover can be used to provide a flat surface that is consistent with the upper surface of the shelf portion. Feet are added to provide a more solid footing, the feet being removable and providing a mounting tab at the end of the legs and a mounting tab receiver at the opposite end of the legs. This allows for multiple shelves to be securely mounted one on the other.
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Abelbeck Kevin G.
DuBarry Suzanne
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