US3130732A
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Follower for filing cabinet drawers
Assignee: MEILINK STEEL SAFE Co
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Filing: 1961-11-15
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1981-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph E Mcclellan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:18
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08; B42F17/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A FILE DRAWER HAVING (I) SPACED PARALLEL SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM, (A) AN INWARDLY OPEN CHANNEL ADJACENT THE TOP OF EACH SIDE WALL HAVING VERTICALLY SPACED SIDES, (1) A RACK IN THE UPPER SIDE OF EACH OF SAID CHANNELS, (2) A TRACK ALONG LOWER OTHER SIDE OF EACH CHANNEL, (II) A FOLLOWER IN SAID DRAWER BETWEEN SAID SIDE WALLS, (A) A SHAFT FREELY JOURNALLED IN SAID FOLLOWER AND EXTENDING BETWEEN AND INTO SAID CHANNELS, (1) A GEAR KEYED TO EACH END OF SAID SHAFT IN MESH WITH ITS CORRESPONDING RACK IN SAID CHANNELS, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A FILE DRAWER HAVING (I) SPACED PARALLEL SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM, (A) AN INWARDLY OPEN CHANNEL ADJACENT THE TOP OF EACH SIDE WALL HAVING VERTICALLY SPACED SIDES, (1) A RACK IN THE UPPER SIDE OF EACH OF SAID CHANNELS, (2) A TRACK ALONG LOWER OTHER SIDE OF EACH CHANNEL, (II) A FOLLOWER IN SAID DRAWER BETWEEN SAID SIDE WALLS, (A) A SHAFT FREELY JOURNALLED IN SAID FOLLOWER AND EXTENDING BETWEEN AND INTO SAID CHANNELS, (1) A GEAR KEYED TO EACH END OF SAID SHAFT IN MESH WITH ITS CORRESPONDING RACK IN SAID CHANNELS, AND
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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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |