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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 07, 2006
Filed:
May. 15, 2003
Bruce William Gaunt, Albertville, MN (US);
Thomas August Harrop, McHenry, IL (US);
Michael Lee Pyle, Cambridge, WI (US);
Bruce William Gaunt, Albertville, MN (US);
Thomas August Harrop, McHenry, IL (US);
Michael Lee Pyle, Cambridge, WI (US);
Rubbermaid Incorporated, Wooster, OH (US);
Abstract
An expandable locker shelf is disclosed that can be placed between two substantially vertical members, such as in a locker. The expandable shelf includes a first section having a rack, a second section, and a lever arm having a pinion. The first and second sections are aligned to engage the pinion with the rack. The lever arm enables the user to provide sufficient torque on the pinion to bias the first and second sections between the two substantially vertical members. The expandable locker shelf is locked between the two substantially vertical walls by engaging the lever arm with a retaining post.