US3318646A
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Gang lock for cabinets
Assignee: Supreme Steel Equipment Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-10
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1985-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Ibel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:29
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/46; E05B65/462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A CABINET HAVING A PLURALITY OF DRAWERS OR DOORS IN ALINEMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A LOCKING BAR ADJACENT TO ONE SIDE OF SAID DRAWERS, OPENINGS IN SAID BAR FOR EACH DRAWER, A KEEPER OPENING IN SAID LOCKING BAR, AN ARM HAVING A LOCKING CAM ADAPTED TO ENTER SAID KEEPER OPENING, MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID ARM BACK AND FORTH TO SELECTIVELY LOCK AND UNLOCK SAID DRAWERS, A LATCH HOLDER ADJACENT TO SAID LOCKING BAR, A LOCKING LUG FOR EACH DRAWER PIVOTED ON SAID HOLDER AND HAVING A NOSE AND A TAIL EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FROM SAID SAID PIVOT, SAID LOCKING BAR BEING IN OPERATIVE RELATION TO SAID TAIL, A SLOT IN SAID DRAWER FOR THE RECEPTION OF SAID NOSE, SAID NOSE WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITON ENTERING SAID SLOT, AND SAID NOSE AND TAIL ENTERING SAID KEEPER OPENING WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN A CABINET HAVING A PLURALITY OF DRAWERS OR DOORS IN ALINEMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A LOCKING BAR ADJACENT TO ONE SIDE OF SAID DRAWERS, OPENINGS IN SAID BAR FOR EACH DRAWER, A KEEPER OPENING IN SAID LOCKING BAR, AN ARM HAVING A LOCKING CAM ADAPTED TO ENTER SAID KEEPER OPENING, MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID ARM BACK AND FORTH TO SELECTIVELY LOCK AND UNLOCK SAID DRAWERS, A LATCH HOLDER ADJACENT TO SAID LOCKING BAR, A LOCKING LUG FOR EACH DRAWER PIVOTED ON SAID HOLDER AND HAVING A NOSE AND A TAIL EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FROM SAID SAID PIVOT, SAID LOCKING BAR BEING IN OPERATIVE RELATION TO SAID TAIL, A SLOT IN SAID DRAWER FOR THE RECEPTION OF SAID NOSE, SAID NOSE WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITON ENTERING SAID SLOT, AND SAID NOSE AND TAIL ENTERING SAID KEEPER OPENING WHEN IN OPERATIVE POSITION.
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) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |