US3107959A
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Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1961-04-18
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Joseph A Maxwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:32
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/02; F25D25/024; F25D25/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A CABINET STRUCTURE, COMPRISING: WALLS FORMING A CHAMBER HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING; A MOVABLE SHELF HAVING SIDES IN SAID CHAMBER AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL UPPER ARTICLE SUPPORTING AREA; FIXED SIDE SUPPORT MEANS SEPARATE FROM SAID SHELF AND ADJACENT SAID SIDES FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHELF SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUALLY DURING MOVEMENT OF SAID SHELF IN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL PATH WITHIN THE CHAMBER FORWARDLY AND REARWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND TO SAID OPENING; A FIRST PIVOT MEMBER ON SAID SHELF BENEATH SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING AREA AND INTERMEDIATE SAID SHELF SIDES; A SECOND PIVOT MEMBER ENGAGED BY SAID FIRST PIVOT MEMBER ON SAID FORWARD MOVEMENT; AND MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT MEMBERS WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHELF AND SAID FIXED SIDE SUPPORT MEANS FOR PERMITTING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SHELF IN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE ABOUT SAID SECOND PIVOT MEMBER AFTER SAID FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SHELF WHILE MAINTAINING SAID SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID SHELF WITH SAID SIDE SUPPORT MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |