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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 18, 1998
Robert D Ferrucci, Nanticoke, PA (US);
Robert K Swartz, Dallas, PA (US);
Metro Industries, Inc., Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
An adjustable shelf includes a pair of lateral support assemblies, each having a pair of terminal ends. The lateral support assemblies each include a plurality of members movable relative to each other so that a distance between the terminal ends of each lateral support assembly is variable. The adjustable shelf also includes a pair of mounting bars disposed substantially transverse to the lateral support assemblies. A plurality of pivoting mechanisms are also provided, each including a frame secured to one of the mounting bars and a securing member for pivotally securing a respective terminal end of one of the lateral support assemblies to the frame.