Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Plural related horizontal surfaces – Vertically adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Wilkens, Janet M. (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Plural related horizontal surfaces
Vertically adjustable
C108S147170, C312S408000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06962116
ABSTRACT:
A shelf assembly includes a pair of shelf adapter brackets each defined by first and second shelf bracket members, one of which includes vertically disposed opposing slideways into which open a plurality of vertically spaced slots and the other of which includes a plurality of supporting projections which move in the slideways and seat in the slots to effect selectively vertical adjustment of an associated shelf. The shelf may include shelf brackets having hooks for engaging in slots of one of the bracket members or can be integrally formed to define one of the first and second bracket members. Another embodiment includes a shelf having an injection molded rim with hooks at rear corners thereof for engaging one of the shelf support members. Each shelf assembly prevents inadvertent/accidental disengagement of an associated shelf from the adapter brackets.
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Bienick Craig
Ramik Vincent L.
Diller Ramik & Wight
Gemtron Corporation
Tran Hanh V.
Wilkens Janet M.
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