US3331623A
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Knock-down furniture connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-09-24
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Baresel-Bofinger Rudolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/20; F16B12/2009; F16B12/2027; F16B12/2036; F16B2012/106; F16B2012/2018; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/12; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602; Y10T403/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A PIECE OF FURNITURE OR THE LIKE, INCLUDING A FIRST STRUCTURAL MEMBER HAVING A FACE PROVIDED WITH A FIRST BORE EXTENDING INWARDLY THEREOF; A SECOND STRUCTURAL MEMBER MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING A PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE SAID FACE, SAID SECOND STRUCTURAL MEMBER HAVING A SECOND BORE MOVABLE INTO AT MOST PARTIAL REGISTRY WITH SAID FIRST BORE; A CONNECTOR RECEIVABLE IN SAID BORES FOR CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TO ONE ANOTHER; AND BIASING MEANS ARRANGED TO TRANSMIT TO SAID SECOND MEMBER VIA SAID CONNECTOR A BIASING FORCE HAVING A FIRST COMPONENT OF FORCE URGING SAID SECOND MEMBER AGAINST SAID FACE OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, AND A SECOND COMPONENT OF FORCE ACTING SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID FIRST COMPONENT AND URGING SAID MEMBERS TO MOVE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER IN A SENSE TENDING TOWARD SUBSTANTIAL ALIGNMENT OF SAID BORES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A PIECE OF FURNITURE OR THE LIKE, INCLUDING A FIRST STRUCTURAL MEMBER HAVING A FACE PROVIDED WITH A FIRST BORE EXTENDING INWARDLY THEREOF; A SECOND STRUCTURAL MEMBER MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING A PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE SAID FACE, SAID SECOND STRUCTURAL MEMBER HAVING A SECOND BORE MOVABLE INTO AT MOST PARTIAL REGISTRY WITH SAID FIRST BORE; A CONNECTOR RECEIVABLE IN SAID BORES FOR CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TO ONE ANOTHER; AND BIASING MEANS ARRANGED TO TRANSMIT TO SAID SECOND MEMBER VIA SAID CONNECTOR A BIASING FORCE HAVING A FIRST COMPONENT OF FORCE URGING SAID SECOND MEMBER AGAINST SAID FACE OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, AND A SECOND COMPONENT OF FORCE ACTING SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID FIRST COMPONENT AND URGING SAID MEMBERS TO MOVE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER IN A SENSE TENDING TOWARD SUBSTANTIAL ALIGNMENT OF SAID BORES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2967747A
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |