CORNER SHELF SYSTEM

• US 20090090683A1
• Filed: 10/05/2007
• Published: 04/09/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Alireza Haghayegh
• Original Assignee: Alireza Haghayegh
• Inventors: Haghayegh, Alireza
• Granted Patent: US 7,621,223 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 211/90.01
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 96/022 Single-corner shelves; Brackets therefor
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 12/04 Non-loosenable joints for non-metal furniture parts, e.g. glued

Abstract

A shelf system for corner walls where the shelf members are supported against two perpendicularly disposed walls without showing any mounting elements. The shelf member includes at least two contiguous sides defining edges of a predetermined thickness and perpendicular to each other. Tongue members extend for the sides and are receivable within cooperative wall cavities for a snug mechanical engagement. Adhesive is applied to the sides to immobilize the shelf member and thus enhance the structured integrity of the system.

Claims

1. A shelf system for corner walls, comprising:

A) a substantially flat shelf member having at least two contiguous sides defining first and second edges of a predetermined thickness and perpendicular to each other, said first and second edges each including at least one tongue member that extends outwardly a predetermined distance;

B) a corner wall having first and second walls perpendicular to each other and said first and second walls including each a cooperatively located cavity for each of said at least one tongue member, said cavity including an opening through which said at least one tongue member passes and is snuggly received within said cavity; and

C) adhesive means applied to said first and second edges for rigid affixation of said first and second edges to said first and second walls, respectively, upon contact so that said shelf member is capable of supporting loads of predetermined magnitude without showing detracting supporting elements.

2. The system set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one tongue member has a slightly smaller thickness than said first and second edges thereby defining a step between said shelf member and said tongue member, said step curving in abutting contact with the wall adjacent to said cavity thereby concealing the later.

3. The system set forth in claim 2 wherein said first and second edges include, each, two tongue members.

4. The system set forth in claim 3 wherein said adhesive means is applied to said tongue member.