Upright free-standing shelf unit

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment of the upright free-standing shelf unit embodying our design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being substantially identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevational view thereof, the left-side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of a second embodiment of the upright free-standing shelf unit embodying our design;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being substantially identical thereto;

FIG. 8 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a right-side elevational view thereof, the left-side elevational view being a mirror image thereof.

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Other references
  • Etagair Collection--DAS System brochure, Etagair GmbH, Jun. 30, 1994, (4 pages). Applicants' related application Serial No. 08/649 033, filed on May 16, 1996, entitled "Upright Free-Standing Shelf Unit".
Patent History
Patent number: D406479
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 12, 1997
Date of Patent: Mar 9, 1999
Assignee: Haworth, Inc. (Holland, MI)
Inventors: Clarkson S. Thorp (Wayland, MI), Paul A. Glashouwer (Byron Center, MI)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Linda Brooks
Law Firm: Flynn, Thiel, Boutell & Tanis, P.C.
Application Number: 0/80,694
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6479
International Classification: 0604;