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A bracket or support member (119.771) including a body (119.770), at least one arm or hook extending away from the body that can be inserted through an aperture (104.704) in a support (104.700), the at least one arm or hook (119.722) including an end portion (119.720) which is adapted to be received

A bracket or support member (119.771) including a body (119.770), at least one arm or hook extending away from the body that can be inserted through an aperture (104.704) in a support (104.700), the at least one arm or hook (119.722) including an end portion (119.720) which is adapted to be received into a recess (104.702) on a rear surface of the support (104.700). A support system (FIG. 124) is also disclosed which utilizes the bracket or support member (119.771) in combination with an apertured panel (124.700).

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1. A support panel having a front face and a rear face and a plurality of apertures extending through said support panel between said front face and said rear face; said rear face including a respective recess adjacent to a respective one of said plurality of apertures, said respective recess having

1. A support panel having a front face and a rear face and a plurality of apertures extending through said support panel between said front face and said rear face; said rear face including a respective recess adjacent to a respective one of said plurality of apertures, said respective recess having a base surface which in side view is located between said front face and said rear face, wherein said base surface of said respective recess is bounded by at least one sidewall extending inward from said rear face, and wherein said base surface of said respective recess intersects with a wall that extends forward toward said front face and that defines said respective one of said plurality of apertures. 2. A support panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said respective recess is located relative to said respective one of said plurality of apertures in one of the following locations: on one side of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; on two sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; on opposed sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; in a line on opposed sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; fully surrounds said respective one of said plurality of apertures; in a circle around said respective one of said plurality of apertures. 3. A support panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said respective recess is in the form of a rebate and is formed as a channel formation having opposed side walls that extend from the base surface. 4. A support panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said plurality of apertures are provided in the form an array of rows and columns, and wherein said respective recess is a rebated channel having opposed side walls, wherein said rebated channel interconnects aligned one of said plurality of apertures. 5. A support system comprising: a support panel having a front face and a rear face and a plurality of apertures extending through said support panel between said front face and said rear face, said rear face including a respective recess adjacent to a respective one of said plurality of apertures, said respective recess having a base surface which in side view is located between said front face and said rear face, wherein said base surface of said respective recess is bounded by at least one sidewall extending inward from said rear face, and wherein said base surface of said respective recess intersects with a wall that extends forward toward said front face and that defines said respective one of said plurality of apertures, wherein said support panel is configured to be secured to a plate member; anda support member having a body and at least one support hook which has a first portion to engage an edge of a given one of said plurality of apertures, said body extending away from said first portion, said support hook having a second portion which extends from said first portion so as to form a gap or slot between said body and said second portion to receive a part of said support panel adjacent said given one of said plurality of apertures, said second portion in use being adapted to be generally parallel to a rear surface of said support panel, wherein said second portion of said support hook is configured to pass through said given one of said plurality of apertures such that when said first portion has been positioned against a wall of said given one of said plurality of apertures said second portion is located adjacent a rear surface of said support panel and adjacent said plate member;wherein said given one of said plurality of apertures of said support panel defines an opening that is completely surrounded by at least one inward facing wall and the first portion and second portion of the hook are configured such that both the first and second portions of the hook pass through the opening of said given one of said plurality of apertures in use and the second portion of the hook engages the rear surface of the support panel adjacent said given one of said plurality of apertures in use. 6. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said base surface is spaced from said plate member and provides a location into which said second portion is inserted in use. 7. A support system as claimed in claim 6, wherein: said first portion is of a length from said body to said second portion so that when a rear surface of said body is against the front surface of said support panel then said second portion will be able to enter said respective recess. 8. A support system as claimed in claim 7, wherein: said first portion extends generally perpendicularly from said body of said support member and said second portion extends generally perpendicularly from said first portion. 9. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said respective recess is located relative to said respective one of said plurality of apertures in one of the following locations: on one side of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; on two sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; on opposed sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; in a line on opposed sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures; fully surrounds said respective one of said plurality of apertures; in a circle around said respective one of said plurality of apertures. 10. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said respective recess is in the form of a rebate and is formed as a channel formation having opposed side walls and a base. 11. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said support member includes at least one element selected from the group consisting of(i) said at least one support hook being two support hooks,(ii) said at least one support hook being two support hooks configured to respectively pass into respective ones of said plurality of apertures in said support panel,(iii) said at least one support hook being a single support hook and there is also present a stabilizing projection, and(iv) said at least one support hook being a single support hook and there is also present a stabilizing projection, wherein said single support hook and said stabilizing projection are configured to respectively pass into respective ones of said plurality of apertures in said support panel. 12. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said support member includes a recess to receive one of the following: a structural member; a beam; a bracket; a part of or attached to one of a piece of furniture, a cabinet, a vanity cabinet, a cupboard, a shelf, a dressing table, a seat, a chest of drawers, a chair, a work bench, a building element, a stair tread, a beam, an art work. 13. A support system as claimed in claim 12, wherein: said support member includes at least one element selected from the group consisting of(i) an element configured to secure said structural member onto said support members,(ii) an element configured to secure an article attached to the structural member with respect to said support panel, and(iii) an element configured to secure said support member to said support panel. 14. A support system as claimed in claim 12, wherein: said support member further comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of(i) an element configured to move or secure said structural member in a horizontal direction,(ii) an element configured to move or secure said structural member in a vertical direction,(iii) an element configured to move or secure said structural member in both a vertical direction or a horizontal direction, and(iv) an element configured to lock position of said structural member relative to said support member. 15. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said support member includes two support hooks which move towards each other so that said support hooks pass through respective ones of said plurality of apertures of said support panel. 16. A support system as claimed in claim 15, wherein: said support member further comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of(i) a securing member passing through said two support hooks to move said support hooks relative to each other,(ii) said two support hooks comprise a first support hook provided on a first portion being insertable into a second portion on which is provided a second support hook, and wherein said first and second portions are adapted to move with respect to each other,(iii) said two support hooks are configured to pivot with respect to one another;(iv) a tubular portion to receive a structural member,(v) a support to receive a bracket, and(vi) at least one support hook including outwardly radiused or curved regions. 17. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said at least one support hook engages said respective recess or said respective one of said plurality of apertures to thereby resist twisting forces applied to said support member. 18. A support system as claimed in claim 17, wherein: said first portion of said support hook engages sides of said respective one of said plurality of apertures to provide said support member with resistance against twisting around an axis generally parallel to said second portion. 19. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said respective recess is formed by a rebate which extends between at least two apertures. 20. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said given one of said plurality of apertures and said support hook are respectively dimensioned so that said support hook enters said given one of said plurality of apertures in a perpendicular direction relative to said front surface of said support panel. 21. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said plate member comprise an element selected from the group consisting of(i) a rear panel or plate attached to a rear surface of said support panel,(ii) a wall to which a rear surface of said support panel is attached, and(iii) a wall member to which a rear surface of said support panel is attached. 22. A support system as claimed in claim 5, wherein: said support member is a bracket. 23. A support system comprising: a support panel having a front face and a rear face and at least one aperture extending through said support panel between said front face and said rear face, said rear face including a recess adjacent to said aperture, said recess having a base surface which in side view is located between said front face and said rear face, wherein said base surface of said recess is bounded by at least one sidewall extending inward from said rear face, wherein said base surface of said recess intersects with a wall that extends forward toward said front face and that defines said aperture, and wherein said support panel is configured to be secured to a plate member and said at least one aperture communicating from a front surface to a rear surface of said support panel; anda support member having a body and at least one support hook which has a first portion to engage an edge of said at least one aperture, said body extending away from said first portion, said support hook having a second portion which extends from said first portion so as to form a gap or slot between said body and said second portion to receive a part of said support panel adjacent said at least one aperture, said second portion in use being adapted to be generally parallel to a rear surface of said support panel, wherein said second portion of said support hook is configured to pass through said aperture such that when said first portion has been positioned against a wall of said aperture said second portion is located adjacent a rear surface of said support panel and adjacent said plate member;wherein the aperture of said support panel defines an opening that is completely surrounded by at least one inward facing wall, wherein the first portion and second portion of the hook are configured such that both the first and second portions of the hook pass through the opening of the aperture in use, and wherein the second portion of the hook engages the rear surface of the support panel adjacent the aperture in use; andwherein said recess is located relative to said aperture in one of the following locations: on one side of said aperture; on two sides of said aperture; on opposed sides of said aperture; in a line on opposed sides of said aperture; fully surrounds said aperture; in a circle around said aperture. 24. A support system comprising: a support panel having a front face and a rear face and at least one aperture extending through said support panel between said front face and said rear face, said rear face including a recess adjacent to said aperture, said recess having a base surface which in side view is located between said front face and said rear face, wherein said base surface of said recess is bounded by at least one sidewall extending inward from said rear face, wherein said base surface of said recess intersects with a wall that extends forward toward said front face and that defines said aperture, and wherein aid support panel is configured being adapted to be secured to a plate member and said at least one aperture communicating from a front surface to a rear surface of said support panel;a support member having a body and at least one support hook which has a first portion to engage an edge of said at least one aperture, said body extending away from said first portion, said support hook having a second portion which extends from said first portion so as to form a gap or slot between said body and said second portion to receive a part of said support panel adjacent said at least one aperture, said second portion in use being adapted to be generally parallel to a rear surface of said support panel, wherein said second portion of said support hook is configured to pass through said aperture such that when said first portion has been positioned against a wall of said aperture said second portion is located adjacent a rear surface of said support panel and adjacent said plate member;wherein the aperture of said support panel defines an opening that is completely surrounded by at least one inward facing wall, wherein the first portion and second portion of the hook are configured such that both the first and second portions of the hook pass through the opening of the aperture in use, wherein the second portion of the hook engages the rear surface of the support panel adjacent the aperture in use, and wherein said first portion of said support hook engages sides of said at least one aperture to provide said support member with resistance against twisting around an axis generally parallel to said second portion. 25. A support system comprising: a support panel having a front face and a rear face and at least one aperture extending through said support panel between said front face and said rear face, said rear face including a recess adjacent to said aperture, said recess having a base surface which in side view is located between said front face and said rear face, wherein said base surface of said recess is bounded by at least one sidewall extending inward from said rear face, and wherein said base surface of said recess intersects with a wall that extends forward toward said front face and that defines said aperture, wherein a support panel having at least one aperture through said panel, wherein said support panel is configured to be secured to a plate member and said at least one aperture communicating from a front surface to a rear surface of said support panel;a support member having a body and at least one support hook which has a first portion to engage an edge of said at least one aperture, said body extending away from said first portion, said support hook having a second portion which extends from said first portion so as to form a gap or slot between said body and said second portion to receive a part of said support panel adjacent said at least one aperture, said second portion in use being adapted to be generally parallel to a rear surface of said support panel, wherein said second portion of said support hook is configured to pass through said aperture such that when said first portion has been positioned against a wall of said aperture said second portion is located adjacent a rear surface of said support panel and adjacent said plate member;wherein the aperture of said support panel defines an opening that is completely surrounded by at least one inward facing wall, wherein the first portion and second portion of the hook are configured such that both the first and second portions of the hook pass through the opening of the aperture in use, wherein the second portion of the hook engages the rear surface of the support panel adjacent the aperture in use, and wherein said at least one aperture and said support hook are respectively dimensioned so that said support hook enters said at least one aperture in a perpendicular direction relative to said front surface of said support panel.