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US3331644A
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Locking mechanism for file cabinets
Assignee: Corry Jamestown Corp
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Filing: 1966-01-24
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1986-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Kafferlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:47
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/46; E05B65/462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A LOCKING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DRAWERS DISPOSED IN TANDEM WITH EACH OTHER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED LOCKING BAR, SAID LOCKING BAR HAVING SPACED LOCKING MEANS THEREON DISPOSED ALONG ITS LONGER DIMENSION AND DISPOSED ADJACENT EACH SAID DRAWER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE COOPERATING LOCKING MEANS ON EACH SAID DRAWER, A LOCK BODY ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID FURNITURE, SAID LOCK BODY HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS DISPOSED GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO ITS LONGER DIMENSION, SAID LOCK BODY HAVING MEANS THEREON CONNECTED TO SAID LOCKING BAR ADAPTED TO MOVE SAID LOCKING BAR INTO LOCKED POSITION WITH SAID LOCKING MEANS ON SAID DRAWERS WHEN SAID LOCK BODY IS ROTATED TO A FIRST POSITION,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A LOCKING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DRAWERS DISPOSED IN TANDEM WITH EACH OTHER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED LOCKING BAR, SAID LOCKING BAR HAVING SPACED LOCKING MEANS THEREON DISPOSED ALONG ITS LONGER DIMENSION AND DISPOSED ADJACENT EACH SAID DRAWER AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE COOPERATING LOCKING MEANS ON EACH SAID DRAWER, A LOCK BODY ROTATABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID FURNITURE, SAID LOCK BODY HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS DISPOSED GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO ITS LONGER DIMENSION, SAID LOCK BODY HAVING MEANS THEREON CONNECTED TO SAID LOCKING BAR ADAPTED TO MOVE SAID LOCKING BAR INTO LOCKED POSITION WITH SAID LOCKING MEANS ON SAID DRAWERS WHEN SAID LOCK BODY IS ROTATED TO A FIRST 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) | 1970-07-17 | 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 |