US3259444A
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Locking device for cabinet with two or more drawers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-21
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1985-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Friend Irvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:03
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/46; E05B65/462; E05B65/463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
APPARATUS FOR LOCKING THE DRAWERS OF A MULTIDRAWER CABINET IN A CLOSED POSITION WHEN ONE OF THE DRAWERS IS EXTENDING AND WHEREIN SAID DRAWERS ARE VERTICALLY STACKED, COMPRISING LOCKING MEANS AND CAM MEANS EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM EACH OF SAID DRAWERS, SAID CLOCKING MEANS AND CAM MEANS BEING HORIZONTALLY DISPLACED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, A SLIDE BAR ASSOCIATED WITH EACH DRAWER AND MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT, SAID SLIDE BARS BEING ALIGNED BEHIND SAID DRAWERS, EACH OF SAID SLIDE BARS INCLUDING CAM FOLLOWER MEANS ENGAGING THE CAM MEANS OF ITS ASSOCIATED DRAWER WHEN SAID ASSOCIATED DRAWER IS CLOSED AND LOCK ENGAGING MEANS FO ENGAGING THE LOCKING MEANS OF ALL OF THE OTHER DRAWERS WHEN SAID ASSOCAIATED DRAWER IS EXTENDED, AND COIL SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID SLIDE BARS UPWARDLY SO THAT ALL OF THE LOCK ENGAGING MEANS OF A GIVEN BAR ARE FORCED INTO AN ONTERLOCKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCK MEANS WHEN THE DRAWER ASSOCIATED WITH A GIVEN BAR IS EXTENDING FROM THE CABINET, THE CAM
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
APPARATUS FOR LOCKING THE DRAWERS OF A MULTIDRAWER CABINET IN A CLOSED POSITION WHEN ONE OF THE DRAWERS IS EXTENDING AND WHEREIN SAID DRAWERS ARE VERTICALLY STACKED, COMPRISING LOCKING MEANS AND CAM MEANS EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM EACH OF SAID DRAWERS, SAID CLOCKING MEANS AND CAM MEANS BEING HORIZONTALLY DISPLACED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, A SLIDE BAR ASSOCIATED WITH EACH DRAWER AND MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT, SAID SLIDE BARS BEING ALIGNED BEHIND SAID DRAWERS, EACH OF SAID SLIDE BARS INCLUDING CAM FOLLOWER MEANS ENGAGING THE CAM MEANS OF ITS ASSOCIATED DRAWER WHEN SAID ASSOCIATED DRAWER IS CLOSED AND LOCK ENGAGING MEANS FO ENGAGING THE LOCKING MEANS OF ALL OF THE OTHER DRAWERS WHEN SAID ASSOCAIATED DRAWER IS EXTENDED, AND COIL SPRING MEANS BIASING SAID SLIDE BARS UPWARDLY SO THAT ALL OF THE LOCK ENGAGING MEANS OF A GIVEN BAR ARE FORCED INTO AN ONTERLOCKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCK MEANS WHEN THE DRAWER ASSOCIATED WITH A GIVEN BAR IS EXTENDING FROM THE CABINET, THE CAM
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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |