Reconfigurable shelf unit

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a reconfigurable shelf unit, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear following the contours shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being the omission of the circular apertures;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the design of FIG. 1 reconfigured as a freestanding unit;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of FIG. 5, the rear being identical;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of FIG. 5, both sides being identical;

FIG. 8 is perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference between this embodiment and that of FIG. 5 is the omission of the circular apertures.

The hanging planter shown in broken lines in all the views is for illustrative purposes only.

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Patent History
Patent number: D295478
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 2, 1985
Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
Inventors: Diane E. Helmholdt (Caledonia, MI), Charles D. Helmholdt (Caledonia, MI)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Application Number: 6/751,075
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6558; D/6405; D/6479; D/6574