Patent ID: 7523903
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
1. A shelf support system that includes: (a) a shelf member that includes a longitudinally extending generally flat support surface, and a flange adjacent at least one end of the support surface, the flange including a downwardly extending wall portion and an inwardly extending wall portion connected thereto, with the inwardly extending wall portion having an edge formed with a notch having a predetermined width; (b) at least one support bracket for selective attachment to the one end of the shelf member, the support bracket including a generally U-shaped mounting flange having an upwardly extending connecting wall that includes a spacer wall portion having a predetermined width and an engagement wall portion that is connected to the spacer wall portion and that extends beyond the predetermined width of the spacer wall portion; and (c) wherein the width of the engagement wall portion is less that the width of the notch in the shelf member to permit the U-shaped mounting flange of the support bracket to engage the downwardly extending portion and the inwardly extending portion of the shelf member with the spacer wall portion of the support bracket disposed in the notch of the shelf member and with the engagement wall portion engaging the inwardly extending wall portion of the shelf member to provide a secure connection between the shelf member and the support bracket.