Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Plural related horizontal surfaces – Separable component
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2010-02-09
Chen, José V (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Plural related horizontal surfaces
Separable component
C108S192000, C108S147130
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658154
ABSTRACT:
A shelf is connected to risers that are screwthreaded 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. The reinforcement portions may be inserted into channels formed in the plastic shelve portions and may be attached to the shelve portions using a separate attachment mechanism.
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The Home Depot, “Workforce 24 In. 5-Shelf Storage Organizer,” pp. 1-2.
Patent Cooperation Treaty, Search Report, Jul. 1, 2008.
Biel Stephen
Richardson Troy Andrew
Stitchick David M.
Warner, Jr. Robert John
Werwick Pete
Chen José V
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Rubbermaid Incorporated
Williamson Dennis J.
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