US3112635A
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Latch for sliding panels
Assignee: MillerKnoll Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-28
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1982-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard Van Harn
- 👤 Blodee Leif
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:01
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/08; E05B65/0888; E05B65/0835; E05B65/0841; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/46; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1044; Y10T292/1045; Y10T292/1075; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5155; Y10T70/5173; Y10T70/5195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A CABINET HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLIDING PANELS MOUNTED FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT IN PARALLEL PLANES, SAID LOCKING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A ROD EXTENDING TO AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF THE CABINET AND PARALLEL TO SAID PANELS IN THE DIRECTION OF THEIR SLIDING MOVEMENT AND ADJACENT ONE EDGE THEREOF; MEANS SUPPORTING SAID ROD FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS; A LOCK ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ROD IN SAID ONE SIDE OF THE CABINET; AT LEAST ONE FINGER PROJECTING RADIALLY FROM SAID ROD, SAID FINGER WHEN SAID ROD IS ROTATED TO ADVANCE POSITION, INTERSECTING THE PLANES IN WHICH SAID DOORS SLIDE AND HOLDING SAID DOORS AGAINST SLIDING; SAID FINGER, WHEN SAID ROD IS ROTATED TO RETRACTED POSITION, BEING REMOTE FROM THE PLANES OF SLIDING MOVEMENT OF SAID DOORS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |