Adjustable food shield
US9516958B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2036 |
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. Alternative bracket assemblies provide support elements that contact one face of the shield panel, in addition to having clamps that engage the shield panel at or near each of the front and rear panel edges.
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