Adaptable bracket assembly system
AssigneeKASTON FIXTURES & DESiGN GROUP, LLC
InventorJohn Steger
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Abstract
Adaptable bracket assemblies may be used with a plurality of different slotted standards. The bracket assembly may include two tabs or teeth, three notches, and a fastening mechanism (such as a tightening screw). The depth and shape of the tabs or teeth may be provided to allow attachment of the bracket assembly to a plurality of different vertical slotted standards. Further, the dimensions of the bracket assembly may allow the bracket assembly to be used adaptably on any of a plurality of different vertical slotted standards (i.e., A line, B, line, C line) that may be installed in a retail environment. Thus, it is not necessary to procure different types of brackets depending on which slotted standard is being used within a retail environment.
Claims8
A bracket system installed in a retail environment, the system comprising:
- a slotted standard having a first opening and a second opening;
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- a bracket assembly configured to connect to the slotted standard via the first opening and the second opening, the bracket assembly comprising:
- a first body portion comprising:
- an upper tooth with a semicircular shaped head that inserts into the first opening of the slotted standard;
- a lower tooth having a rectangular-shaped head that inserts into the second opening of the slotted standard, wherein the upper tooth is parallel to the lower tooth;
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- a support member below the lower tooth and configured to rest against a surface of the slotted standard, wherein the surface is below the second opening, a first rectangular notch formed in the first body between the upper tooth and the lower tooth;
- a second rectangular notch formed in the first body portion between the lower tooth and the support member;
- a fastener positioned between the upper tooth and the lower tooth to secure the bracket assembly to the slotted standard;
- a second body portion having a third notch that receives at least one vertical slat grid panel;
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- a center body portion that connects the first body portion and the second body portion at right angles relative to the center body portion,
- wherein a depth and shape of the upper tooth and lower tooth and the support member allow selective attachment of the bracket assembly to an A-line said slotted standard, a B-line said slotted standard, or a C-line said slotted standard.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.