Adjustable food shield
US10159363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F2010/065
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A food shield has shield panels that are location adjustable and angularly adjustable in respect of support posts coupled to a buffet table or cart. For vertical or location adjustment of a shield panel in relation to a post, a bracket assembly includes outer and inner collar portions, a grip element positioned between the outer and inner collar portions, and a tightening element that tightens the connection of the assembled collar against support posts. A lever is set to lock the outer and inner collar portions to one another, and pulled to release the collar portions. For angular adjustment, each bracket assembly includes an indexing base, a rotatable arm assembly with an indexing hub, and a removable or retractable coupling element. The bracket assembly further has clamps that engage the shield panel at or near each of the front and rear panel edges.
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