Variable planform shelving system
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Jul 12, 2016
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Jul 25, 2014
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Abstract
Variable planform shelving systems include a variable support platform and a support surface assembly that is supported by the variable support platform. The variable support platform includes frames that can be repositioned relative to each other to vary the planform of the variable support platform. The support surface assembly provides a support surface for supported items. The support surface assembly is flexible and/or comprised of a plurality of linked panels so that the support surface provided varies in response to variation in the planform of the variable support platform.
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TECHNI LLC | 1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD SUITE 106-844 FOSTER CITY CA 94404 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- A47B Class
- 976 Applications Filed
- 868 Patents Issued To-Date
- 88.94 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Brucia, Lawrence J | San Anselmo, US | 12 | 58 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 58 | |||
Fanourgiakis, George | Foster City, US | 11 | 70 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 70 |
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