Vertically interlocking support structure and articles of furniture utilizing the same
CA 2321340 A1 · Owner: Finlay, Samuel Maurice · Inventors: Finlay, Samuel Maurice
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A shelving system comprised of a plurality of interlocking support units is disclosed. Each of the interlocking support units is comprised of a planar surface from which a, pyramid shape extends. Each of the support units also includes a pyramid shaped recess, provided in the base which is adapted to receive an apex of a vertically adjacent, supporting unit. The bottommost support unit is conveniently raised from the floor by, a stand mechanism which can be provided in the form of a centrally mounted floor, wedge along with a plurality of support feet positioned around the periphery of the, bottommost support unit.
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- Filed September 28, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended September 28, 2020.
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