Beveled beam
US6378711B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F5/0043
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beam for supporting an load such as a storage rack, platform or the like is provided whereby products in or on the article can be stored safely and displayed. In particular, the present invention includes a beam with a support element having a first and a second end, a continuous base portion having a turned portion positioned between the first and second ends of the support element, a beveled display portion joined to the continuous base portion, and a brace portion joining the display portion to the support element. The beam preferably has a closed cross section whereby all portions unitary with one another. An article such as a storage rack platform is loaded onto the support element while a bar code or other product information indicia are displayed on the beveled portion.
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