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US3285685A
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Furniture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-30
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank W Hewett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/04; A47B67/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A PIECE OF FURNITURE HAVING A PULL-OUT DRAWER, SAID PIECE OF FURNITURE BEING PROVIDED WITH A DRAWER-RECEIVING OPENING TO INTERIOR DRAWER SPACE THEREIN IN EACH OF THE FRONT AND END THEREOF, SAID OPENINGS HAVING THE SAME DIMENSIONS AND SAID DIMENSIONS BEING THE SAME AS THOSE OF THE FRONT OF SAID DRAWER WHEREBY SAID DRAWER MAY BE SELECTIVELY MOUNTED IN EITHER ONE OF SAID OPENINGS FOR PULL-OUT OPERATION THERETHROUGH AND WHEN SO MOUNTED THE FRONT THEREOF SERVES AS A CLOSURE FOR SAID OPENING, AND A PANEL PHYSICALLY SEPARATE FROM SAID PIECE OF FURNITURE AND DRAWER AND ALSO HAVING THE SAME DIMENSIONS AS SAID OPENING WHEREBY IT MAY BE INSERTED IN AN OPENING NOT OCCUPIED BY A DRAWER, AND COACTING MEANS ON THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF THE PANEL AND ON CORRESPONDING EDGES OF SAID OPENINGS FOR DETACHABLY RETAINING SAID PANEL IN OPENING-CLOSING POSITION IN THE OPENING IN WHICH IT IS INSERTED AS AFORESAID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A PIECE OF FURNITURE HAVING A PULL-OUT DRAWER, SAID PIECE OF FURNITURE BEING PROVIDED WITH A DRAWER-RECEIVING OPENING TO INTERIOR DRAWER SPACE THEREIN IN EACH OF THE FRONT AND END THEREOF, SAID OPENINGS HAVING THE SAME DIMENSIONS AND SAID DIMENSIONS BEING THE SAME AS THOSE OF THE FRONT OF SAID DRAWER WHEREBY SAID DRAWER MAY BE SELECTIVELY MOUNTED IN EITHER ONE OF SAID OPENINGS FOR PULL-OUT OPERATION THERETHROUGH AND WHEN SO MOUNTED THE FRONT THEREOF SERVES AS A CLOSURE FOR SAID OPENING, AND A PANEL PHYSICALLY SEPARATE FROM SAID PIECE OF FURNITURE AND DRAWER AND ALSO HAVING THE SAME DIMENSIONS AS SAID OPENING WHEREBY IT MAY BE INSERTED IN AN OPENING NOT OCCUPIED BY A DRAWER, AND COACTING MEANS ON THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF THE PANEL AND ON CORRESPONDING EDGES OF SAID OPENINGS FOR DETACHABLY RETAINING SAID PANEL IN OPENING-CLOSING POSITION IN THE OPENING IN WHICH IT IS INSERTED AS AFORESAID.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |