Support for mounting containers without requiring tools
US6012690A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G7/044
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A supporting structure for a flower box or the like fits over the top edge of a wall, room divider, or similar device. The supporting structure includes an elongated plate having a plurality of spaced parallel slots therein. A pair of L-shaped members, each having a first flange which may be slipped through and depend below any one of the slots, so that the space between the two first flanges fits over and embraces the top edge of a room divider or the like. The other flange of each L-shaped member lays on top of the elongated plate. In one embodiment, the weight of the flower box holds the other flange in place. The dependent first flanges have a clamping device associated therewith to secure the structure to the wall. In another embodiment, the bottom of a U-shaped member is secured to an elongated plate, with no adjustment of the space between a pair of flanges formed by open arms of the U-shaped members. This other embodiment is designed for mounting on walls having a known and fixed thickness.
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