Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Plural related horizontal surfaces – Separable component
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Chen, José V (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Plural related horizontal surfaces
Separable component
C108S192000, C108S147130
Reexamination Certificate
active
08001911
ABSTRACT:
A shelf is connected to risers that are interference fit together to achieve a clamping effect between the shelves and the risers. Each shelf may comprise a plastic shelf portion and at least one reinforcement portion secured to the plastic shelf portion to reinforce the plastic shelf portion along its length. In one embodiment a plurality of metal bars are used as the reinforcement portion having a tapered end. The reinforcement portions may be inserted into channels formed in the plastic shelve portions and secured to the shelf portions using an interference fit.
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Patent Cooperation Treaty, Search Report, Jul. 1, 2008.
Biel Stephen
Hall Brett A.
Kerley Michael S.
Richardson Troy Andrew
Stitchick David M.
Chen José V
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Rubbermaid Incorporated
Williamson Dennis J.
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