Title: Article support device

Abstract: The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to an article support device having a base to support a frame member extending therefrom. A first group of bracket assemblies are secured to the frame member in alignment to support shelves extending thereacross. A second group of similar bracket assemblies are secured to the frame member to provide rigid coupling between the frame member and the base. The bracket assemblies comprise two similar bracket elements L-shaped in their plan view and L-shaped in their cross-section. The two bracket elements are positioned relative to one another to form a U-shaped cross-section with the two bracket elements overlapping at a bight portion. Apertures are formed in each of the bracket elements to overlap at the bight portion. The apertures are oversized and, when the bracket elements are overlapped, the effective diameter of the apertures is reduced to receive a fastener of appropriate size.

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Inventors: Larson, Charles O. (Sterling, IL, US)

Application Number: 559634
Filing Date: 1975-03-19
Publication_date: 1976-06-29
Assignee: Charles O. Larson Co. (Sterling, IL)
Primary Class(es): 211/134 108/92, 108/152, 248/220.1, 248/247
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

643773	Feb, 1900	Metcalf	248/300.
2316389	Apr, 1943	Atkinson	248/300.
2653783	Sep, 1953	Lindsan	248/243.
2772846	Dec, 1956	Skar	248/243.
2933196	Apr, 1960	Childs	211/148.
3085693	Apr, 1963	Shell	211/134.
3190454	Jun, 1965	Brooks	248/243.
3325130	Jun, 1967	Smith et al.	248/247.
3389882	Jun, 1968	Schlosser	211/177.
3511106	May, 1970	Deeby	248/222.
3722843	Mar, 1973	Enckler	248/300.

Other Refs: 867,34953,207429,511

Dec, 1952	DT
Aug, 1910	CH
May, 1935	UK

Primary Examiner: Frazier, Roy D.
Assistant Examiner: Holko, Thomas J.
Attorney: Olson, Trexler, Wolters, Bushnell & Fosse, Ltd.