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US 5,396,996 AGranted
Storage crate for hanging file folders
AssigneeSpectrum International, Inc.
InventorThomas Box
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Abstract
A one piece crate for storing hanging file folders, that supports the hanging file folders above the bottom of the crate and secures the hanging file folders to the support structure.
Claims10
A one piece crate for storing hanging file folders comprising:
- (a) two longitudinal sides;
- (b) two lateral sides;
- (c) a bottom;
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- (d) a hanging file folder support structure located in the upper portion of the longitudinal sides comprising:
- (i) a lower resilient support beam for supporting the hanging file folders;
- (ii) an upper resilient securing beam for securing the hanging file folders to the lower resilient support beam, wherein the lower resilient support beam and the upper resilient securing beam form an opening in the upper portion of the longitudinal sides of the crate that receives the support ends of the hanging file folders when the lower resilient support beam and the upper resilient securing beam are moved in opposing horizontal directions and the support structure supports the hanging file folders when the lower support beam and the upper resilient securing beam are allowed to return to their original position;
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- (iii) a lip that extends upwardly from the lower resilient support beam into the opening that receives the support ends of hanging file folders, which prevents the hanging file folders from horizontally disengaging from the lower resilient support beam.
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