Support systems and components for same
AssigneeKirk J. Botkin
InventorKirk J. Botkin
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Abstract
Support systems for supporting useful articles such as shelves, racks, bars or hooks include a support structure that can be attached to the article. The support structure defines a shaped channel, and an insert component of the system is receivable within the channel and has an exterior surface shaped to correspond to the shaped channel. The shaped channel can define one or multiple grooves, and the insert component can have one or multiple ribs that cooperate with the grooves to stabilize the insert component/support structure combination. The insert component can include at least one displaceable rib element for cooperating with a groove of the support structure.
Claims26
A display system for the presentation of articles, said display system comprising:
- an elongated support rail defining a shaped channel, said elongated support rail being constructed and arranged for secure connection to a support structure;
- at least one insert component defining an interior opening, said at least one insert component having a shaped exterior corresponding to a portion of said shaped channel;
- at least one shelf support member including a securement portion constructed and arranged for receipt by the interior opening of a corresponding insert component;
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- a shelf attached to said at least one support shelf member.
A support system, comprising:
- an elongated support rail defining a shaped channel, said elongated support rail being constructed and arranged for secure connection to a support structure;
- at least one insert component defining an interior opening, said at least one insert component having a shaped exterior corresponding to a portion of said shaped channel;
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- at least one element to be supported including a securement portion constructed and arranged for receipt by the interior opening of a corresponding insert component.
A system for the presentation or storage of articles, said system comprising:
- an elongated support rail defining a shaped channel, said elongated support rail being constructed and arranged for secure connection to a support structure;
- a plurality of insert components, each one defining an interior opening, each insert component of said plurality having a shaped exterior corresponding to a portion of said shaped channel;
- at least one shelf support member including a securement portion constructed and arranged for receipt by the interior opening of a corresponding insert component;
- a shelf attached to said at least one support shelf member;
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- at least one hook member including a securement portion constructed and arranged for receipt by the interior opening of a corresponding insert component.
An insert component constructed and arranged for connection to an element to be supported and subsequent insertion into a shaped channel of a support structure, said insert component comprising:
- a main body defining an interior opening and having a shaped exterior corresponding to a portion of said shaped channel, said main body having a rib portion constructed and arranged to interfit into a recessed part of said shaped channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.