Adjustable shelf

US9474366B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9474366-B2
Application numberUS-201514686026-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 14, 2015
Priority dateAug 27, 2012
Publication dateOct 25, 2016
Grant dateOct 25, 2016

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A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation an adjustable shelf. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories.

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What is claimed is: 1. An adjustable shelf comprising: a plurality of mounting portions disposed adjacent a first end and a plurality of distal end portions adjacent a second end opposite said first end, said plurality of mounting portions and distal end portions defining an upper support surface; and a plurality of flexible joints connecting said mounting portions and said distal end portions a plurality of first slots separating said mounting portions and having an open end pr…

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What does patent US9474366B2 cover?
A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation an adjustable shelf. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Miller Herman Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H02G3/38. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 25 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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