US3239298A
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Combination drawer pull and latch assembly
Assignee: General Fireproofing Co
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Filing: 1964-07-23
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1984-07-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Mccarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:37
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A DRAWER ADAPTED TO BE SLIDABLY MOVED INTO AND OUT OF A CABINET ASSEMBLY, THE COMBINATION, COMPRISING, A DRAWER HEAD HAVING A COPLANAR OUTER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH AN EXPOSED OPENING THEREIN, A FIXED RECESSED CHAMBER DISPOSED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND SAID OPENING IN SAID OUTER SURFACE, A PULL AND LATCH ACTUATOR BAR NORMALLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, AT LEAST ONE SIDE ARM CONNECTED TO SAID BAR, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID ARM BEHIND SAID OUTER SURFACE AND OUTSIDE OF SAID SURFACE TO PERMIT ARCUATE MOVEMENT OF SAID BAR INTO AND OUT OF SAID CHAMBER, A LATCH ROD HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED FOR ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT UPON THE REAR OF SAID OUTER SURFACE, A LATCH BAR PROJECTING FROM THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD, A KEEPER MEMBER WITHIN SAID CABINET ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID LATCH BAR, MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID LATCH BAR INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID KEEPER MEMBER, AND AN ACTUATING ARM ON THE INNER END OF SAID ROD DISPOSED WITHIN THE PIVOTAL
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A DRAWER ADAPTED TO BE SLIDABLY MOVED INTO AND OUT OF A CABINET ASSEMBLY, THE COMBINATION, COMPRISING, A DRAWER HEAD HAVING A COPLANAR OUTER SURFACE PROVIDED WITH AN EXPOSED OPENING THEREIN, A FIXED RECESSED CHAMBER DISPOSED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND SAID OPENING IN SAID OUTER SURFACE, A PULL AND LATCH ACTUATOR BAR NORMALLY DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, AT LEAST ONE SIDE ARM CONNECTED TO SAID BAR, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID ARM BEHIND SAID OUTER SURFACE AND OUTSIDE OF SAID SURFACE TO PERMIT ARCUATE MOVEMENT OF SAID BAR INTO AND OUT OF SAID CHAMBER, A LATCH ROD HORIZONTALLY MOUNTED FOR ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT UPON THE REAR OF SAID OUTER SURFACE, A LATCH BAR PROJECTING FROM THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD, A KEEPER MEMBER WITHIN SAID CABINET ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID LATCH BAR, MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID LATCH BAR INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID KEEPER MEMBER, AND AN ACTUATING ARM ON THE INNER END OF SAID ROD DISPOSED WITHIN THE PIVOTAL
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |