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  Sneeze guardUSPTO Application #: 20070236112Title: Sneeze guard Abstract: A sneeze guard including a primary post, a clamp assembly secured to the post in a fixed position, a bracket carried by the clamp assembly, a secondary post held in the bracket in side-by-side relation to the primary post, and a panel mounted on the secondary post. The clamp assembly can be secured to the post in a number of different fixed positions. The secondary post is adjustable axially with respect to the bracket. The panel is carried by an arm pivotally secured to the secondary post, so that the angular position of the panel can be adjusted. A single clamp assembly may carry two brackets, each of which holds a secondary post. Each clamp assembly and bracket may be formed of semi-cylindrical parts adapted to grasp a post between them. (end of abstract) Agent: Levine & Mandelbaum - New York, NY, US Inventor: Jeremy Williman USPTO Applicaton #: 20070236112 - Class: 3121404 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070236112. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]This invention relates to sneeze guards, or food shields, typically mounted on counters where salads or various types of prepared foods are displayed. These counters are used by patrons who serve themselves by filling plates or carry-out containers with food from the counter. The purpose of the sneeze guards is to prevent or minimize contamination of the openly-displayed food by patrons as they help themselves to the foods available on the counter. [0002]A typical sneeze guard comprises a transparent panel supported at its ends by fixtures mounted on the counter, or sometimes including stanchions which rest on the floor adjacent to the food counter. In many cases, the position of the panel is fixed. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003]An object of the present invention is to provide a sneeze guard which offers great flexibility to the fabricator of the counter, or sneeze guard installer, concerning the positioning of the sneeze guard with respect to the counter. [0004]Another object of the invention is to provide a sneeze guard wherein the panel may be set at a fixed height with the plane containing the panel being angularly adjustable, the height of the panel height of the panel may be adjustable, and/or the position of the panel may be adjustable within the plane which contains it. [0005]A further object of the invention is to provide a sneeze guard including a series of end-to-end panels arranged on a counter having a length which requires that more than one panel be used, and wherein successive panels may be adjusted to heights and angles different from adjacent panels. [0006]It is a further object to provide a panel assembly according to this invention which may be readily mounted on existing installations. [0007]It is an additional object to the invention to provide a sneeze guard wherein the brackets which hold the panel are mounted on upstanding posts, and each bracket is split so that it can be mounted on a post without passing the bracket over the end of the post. [0008]Additional objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description, in which reference is made to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009]In the drawings: [0010]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a food counter on which a sneeze guard according to the present invention has been installed; [0011]FIG. 2 is a fragmentary, perspective, exploded view of a primary post of the sneeze guard and a sleeve associated with the post; [0012]FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2 showing the post and associated clamp assembly and bracket portion; [0013]FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing the assembled clamp assembly and the bracket parts; [0014]FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the bracket holding a secondary post, and a panel mounted on the secondary post; [0015]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the assembled parts wherein the secondary post is a stub post; [0016]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the posts and bracket supporting two successive panels, the two brackets being at 180.degree. to each other; [0017]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the assembled posts and panels from the rear; [0018]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the assembled posts and panels, the brackets being arranged at 90.degree. to each other; and [0019]FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a post and panel arrangement showing various positions of adjustment of a panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0020]FIG. 1 shows an illustrative arrangement of a food counter furnished with two sneeze guards. Counter 10 has a forwardly-projecting shelf 11, formed of metal rods, upon which patrons may rest food trays as they help themselves to food and move along the length of the counter. The counter also is furnished with a series of wells 12 for accommodating pans containing various prepared food items. Continue reading... Full patent description for Sneeze guard Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Sneeze guard patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Sneeze guard or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Security case Next Patent Application: Media cabinet with reversing door Industry Class: Supports: cabinet structure ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Sneeze guard patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 4.48629 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Electronics: Semiconductor , Audio , Illumination , Connectors , Crypto , |
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