Patent ID: 6253687
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
An adjustable shelving assembly comprising a plurality of vertically oriented support posts, at least one shelf retaining collar releasably secured to each post, each collar having an open front face constructed and arranged for placement of the collars around the vertical support posts, each shelf retaining collar having a frusto-conical interior surface, an interconnecting split sleeve between each collar and post, the split sleeve having an interior surface releasably connected to the support post and an exterior surface having a frusto-conical configuration complementary to the interior frusto-conical surface of the collar, a pair of upwardly extending shelf supporting hooks on each collar integral with the collar and extending outwardly parallel to one another from the open front face, and shelving interacting with the hooks of the collars to thereby connect the shelving to the support posts.