Patent ID: 8096520

Claim:
A connector system comprising: a plurality of U-shaped flanged brackets and flange-tipped posts, the plurality of U-shaped flanged brackets and plurality of flange-tipped posts being attached to a supporting surface forming a first array, wherein each U-shaped flanged bracket of the first array is spaced apart from each flange-tipped post of the first array; and a second array comprising a plurality of U-shaped brackets and a plurality of flange-tipped posts arranged to respectively engage with corresponding flange-tipped posts and corresponding U-shaped flanged brackets of said first array; wherein the flange-tipped posts include: a stem extending directly from and perpendicularly to the supporting surface; and a flange extending directly from the stem, wherein a sidewall of the flange is perpendicular to the stem; and wherein the U-shaped flanged brackets include: a U-shaped sidewall extending directly from and perpendicularly to the supporting surface; a flange extending directly from and perpendicular to the sidewall; and a recess defined by the support surface, a concave part of the U-shaped sidewall and the flange.