US3219404A
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Assignee: General Fireproofing Co
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Filing: 1964-02-18
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1984-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Machingo
- 👤 Rudolph H Wilmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:26
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A DRAWER LATCH OF RESILIENT MATERIAL ENGAGEABLE BY MOVABLE ACTUATING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE DRAWER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A KEEPER WITHIN A FILE CABINET, COMPRISING, A LONGITUDINAL CONTROL LEAF HAVING MEANS SECURING ONE END IN RELATION TO A SIDE OF DRAWER; THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CONTROL LEAF NORMALLY DISPOSED IN A DIVERGENT DIRECTION FROM SAID SECURED END TOWARDS THE INTERIOR OF THE DRAWER, A LOCKING LEAF DISPOSED IN A VERTICAL PLANE OFFSET FROM SAID CONTROL LEAF AND EXPOSED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SIDE OF THE DRAWER, A TRANSVERSE WEB CONNECTING SAID CONTROL AND LOCKING LEAVES, WHEREBY, OUTWARD DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CONTROL LEAF BY MOVEMENT OF SAID DRAWER-MOUNTED ACTUATING MEANS WILL SIMILARLY DISPLACE ONE END OF SAID LOCKING LEAF TOWARDS SAID KEEPER, AND SAID LOCKING LEAF MAY BE DEFLECTED BY SAID KEEPER AGAINST THE BIAS OF THE DISPLACED CONTROL LEAF TO A LOCKED POSITION BEHIND THE KEEPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A DRAWER LATCH OF RESILIENT MATERIAL ENGAGEABLE BY MOVABLE ACTUATING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE DRAWER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A KEEPER WITHIN A FILE CABINET, COMPRISING, A LONGITUDINAL CONTROL LEAF HAVING MEANS SECURING ONE END IN RELATION TO A SIDE OF DRAWER; THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CONTROL LEAF NORMALLY DISPOSED IN A DIVERGENT DIRECTION FROM SAID SECURED END TOWARDS THE INTERIOR OF THE DRAWER, A LOCKING LEAF DISPOSED IN A VERTICAL PLANE OFFSET FROM SAID CONTROL LEAF AND EXPOSED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SIDE OF THE DRAWER, A TRANSVERSE WEB CONNECTING SAID CONTROL AND LOCKING LEAVES, WHEREBY, OUTWARD DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CONTROL LEAF BY MOVEMENT OF SAID DRAWER-MOUNTED ACTUATING MEANS WILL SIMILARLY DISPLACE ONE END OF SAID LOCKING LEAF TOWARDS SAID KEEPER, AND SAID LOCKING LEAF MAY BE DEFLECTED BY SAID KEEPER AGAINST THE BIAS OF THE DISPLACED CONTROL LEAF TO A LOCKED POSITION BEHIND THE KEEPER.
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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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |