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Article supporting and dispensing apparatus

US5871115A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F13/085
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting and dispensing articles such as bags includes a plurality of article supporting and dispensing racks that include a rack insert receiving member and a rack insert member on at least one end portion of each rack so that the racks can be stacked for holding and dispensing different sizes of articles. Each of the racks is provided with hooks that are removably and adjustably mounted on the respective racks. The hooks are adapted to be quickly and easily mounted on and removed from each of the racks so that the hooks can be positioned on a respective rack at selected positions to accommodate different size bags or articles. A locking member may be provided for locking at least two stacked racks to each other.

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