Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S897300, C029S897320, C052S036400, C052S036500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07003863
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for mounting accessories to a panel surface includes at least one accessory interface on the panel surface. An elongate engaging section is recessed within and lies generally parallel to a part of the panel surface. An accessory device has a utility part and an elongate engaging part that is coupled to the utility part. A plurality of the accessory devices and/or accessory interfaces can be provided. An appropriate device and interface are selected. The engaging part is inserted into a portion of the panel interface. The accessory device is slid to an installed position with the engaging part received in the engaging section of the accessory interface.
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Croft William F.
Pierzynski Timothy M.
Skov Erik L.
Stitchick David M.
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
Omgba Essama
Rubbermaid Incorporated
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