Expandable bracket

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an expandable bracket of the present invention, shown engaged with a back plate of a keyboard insert.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the expandable bracket of FIG. 1, the rear view being a mirror image thereof, the broken line showing of a boss forming no part of the claim.

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of a first side of the expandable bracket of FIG. 1, the broken line showing of two bosses forming no part of the claim.

FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of a second side of the expandable bracket of FIG. 1, the broken line showing of two apertures forming no part of the claim.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the expandable bracket of FIG. 1, the broken line showing of three apertures forming no part of the claim.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the expandable bracket of FIG. 1, the broken line showing of three apertures forming no part of the claim.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken from FIG. 1 showing a screw in an engaged configuration, the broken line showing of an aperture, a screw, a threaded insert, and a recessed area forming no part of the claim.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view similar to the sectional view of FIG. 7, the embodiment of FIG. 8 showing a recessed area without a corresponding boss and further showing a screw in a disengaged configuration while opposed legs of the expandable bracket remain engaged with respective opposed engagement features of the back plate of the keyboard insert, the broken line showing of the back plate, an aperture, a screw, a threaded insert, and a recessed area forming no part of the claim; and,

FIG. 9 is a sectional view similar to the sectional view of FIG. 8, the embodiment of FIG. 9 showing a screw in a disengaged configuration while one of the opposed legs of the expandable bracket is disengaged from a respective engagement feature of the back plate of the keyboard insert, the broken line showing of the back plate, an aperture, a screw, a threaded insert, and a recessed area forming no part of the claim.

The broken lines showing of a back plate of a keyboard insert are for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claim. The broken lines showing of a bolt and an insert are for showing optional features of the claimed design and form no part of the claim. The broken lines showing of bosses, apertures, and recesses are for showing optional features of the claimed design and form no part of the claim.

Shading forms no part of the claim.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an expandable bracket, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Stoops; Kevin R (Bucyrus, KS)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Stoops; Kevin R Bucyrus KS US
Appl. No.:	D/629,850
Filed:	December 15, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/355
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D25/5,6,120,121,199 ;D8/349,354,355,373,380,382

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Hallmark; Janice
Assistant Examiner: Blackwell, II; Harold E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kutak Rock LLP

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