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PIVOTING SHELF

  • US 20150041421A1
  • Filed: 08/12/2014
  • Published: 02/12/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A shelf assembly, comprising:

  • a shelf; and

    ,a mounting bracket for mounting the shelf on a substantially vertical surface,wherein the shelf is pivotably mounted to the mounting bracket proximate a rear end of the shelf for movement about a shelf pivot axis, the shelf pivotable upwardly from an open, substantially horizontal position to a closed, substantially vertical position and downwardly from the closed position to the open position,the shelf comprising an engagement structure shaped to receive an elbow of a user, and positioned so that a generally downward force applied to the engagement structure when the shelf is in the closed position will urge the shelf toward the open position,the shelf further comprising a cushioning structure to cushion pivoting of the shelf from at least the closed position to the open position.

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