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Methods and apparatus for temporarily blocking access to aisle between shelves

US6688480B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2002
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F5/0043
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A retractable barrier assembly is selectively deployed to span an aisle bounded on at least one side by a shelf unit. More specifically, a net is preferably movable between a storage position, off the floor and free of the aisle, and a deployed position, extending across the aisle. A container is preferably provided to support a first end of the net and house the net when in its storage position.

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