Supports: racks – Adjustable – Vertically
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Novosad, Jennifer E. (Department: 3637)
Supports: racks
Adjustable
Vertically
C211S192000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07975860
ABSTRACT:
A rack for supporting electronic devices and modules with adjustable rails. The rack has a vertical wall with a set of holes at various elevations, each set of holes including at least a proximal hole evenly spaced apart from a distal hole. A longitudinally-extending rail has a set of clips for selectively securing the rail to the vertical wall, wherein the set of clips includes at least a proximal clip selectively receivable in the proximal hole at a selected elevation for supporting a proximal end of the rail and a distal clip selectively receivable in the distal hole at the selected elevation for supporting a distal end of the rail. The system may include a second rail for securing to an opposing vertical wall of the rack to form a shelf or bay for an electronic device. Each rail may be latched in place and can be selectively installed and removed without use of tools.
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Dittus Karl Klaus
Eckberg Eric Alan
Miller Michael Sven
Mroz Stephen Peter
Shurson Scott Alan
International Business Machines - Corporation
Novosad Jennifer E.
Seal Cynthia G.
Streets Jeffrey L.
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