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Food shield

US9326621B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2015
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2035

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 structures (posts) that are coupled to a mounting surface, such as a surface of 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. 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.

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