PARTITION STRUCTURE WITH ADJUSTABLE END MEMBER
First Claim
1. A linearly extending partition structure for shelving or the like, with at least one adjustable end connector member whereby the partition structure is connectable to a supporting structure of variable length, said partition structure comprising a vertical body portion and an integral base portion which includes a broadened flange on one side, said adjustable end connector member comprising a mounting connector portion at the extremity end thereof and a bifurcated portion extending therefrom along the partition base, the bifurcated portion comprises a first arm which is slidably mounted on the broadened flange portion of the partition base, with the second arm of the bifurcated portion extending along the other side of the partition base, said second arm having a bottom portion planar with the bottom of the partition base bottom to stabilize the partition, the said first arm portion including a downwardly extending outer edge portion terminating in a bottom edge coplanar with the bottom of the partition base and the second arm, at least one elongated slot aperture is provided through the first arm, and a rivet extends from the broadened flangE through the aperture with a broadened head attached to the rivet extending through the aperture to thereby slidably connect the end connector to the partition structure.
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Abstract
A partition structure combination for use with shelving or the like is detailed, with at least one adjustable end connector member. The combination is connectable to a supporting structure over a variable length. The adjustable end connector is slidably connected to the partition structure to effect the variation in mounting length.
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1. A linearly extending partition structure for shelving or the like, with at least one adjustable end connector member whereby the partition structure is connectable to a supporting structure of variable length, said partition structure comprising a vertical body portion and an integral base portion which includes a broadened flange on one side, said adjustable end connector member comprising a mounting connector portion at the extremity end thereof and a bifurcated portion extending therefrom along the partition base, the bifurcated portion comprises a first arm which is slidably mounted on the broadened flange portion of the partition base, with the second arm of the bifurcated portion extending along the other side of the partition base, said second arm having a bottom portion planar with the bottom of the partition base bottom to stabilize the partition, the said first arm portion including a downwardly extending outer edge portion terminating in a bottom edge coplanar with the bottom of the partition base and the second arm, at least one elongated slot aperture is provided through the first arm, and a rivet extends from the broadened flangE through the aperture with a broadened head attached to the rivet extending through the aperture to thereby slidably connect the end connector to the partition structure.
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Current AssigneeBlair D. Armstrong
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Original AssigneeBlair D. Armstrong
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InventorsArmstrong, Blair D.
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Primary Examiner(s)Byers, Jr., Nile C.
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Application NumberUS05/099,611Time in Patent Office669 DaysField of Search211/184,43 248/279,286US Class Current211/184CPC Class CodesA47F 5/005 Partitions therefore horizo...
