US3387905A
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Cabinet with means for making receptacle therein accessible
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1966-09-15
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Granted: 1968-06-11
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Expires: 1986-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Lindenschmidt
- 👤 Carlen R Gant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:45
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
STRUCTURE COMPRISING: CABINET MEANS DEFINING A STORAGE SPACE AND HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING; MEANS DEFINING A CLOSURE; MEANS FOR SWINGABLY MOUNTING SAID CLOSURE MEANS ON SAID CABINET MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY CLOSING SAID OPENING; A RECEPTACLE; MEANS FOR MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID RECEPTACLE IN SAID SPACE ADJACENT SAID OPENING; AND MEANS RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID CLOSURE TO SAID RECEPTACLE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID RECEPTACLE FROM A RETRACTED POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY WITHIN SAID SPACE OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID OPENING WHEN SAID CLOSURE IS SWUNG FROM A CLOSED POSITION TO A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION AND FOR RELEASE OF SAID RECEPTACLE AS A RESULT OF SAID CLOSURE BEING SWUNG FURTHER FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION BEYOND SAID PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
STRUCTURE COMPRISING: CABINET MEANS DEFINING A STORAGE SPACE AND HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING; MEANS DEFINING A CLOSURE; MEANS FOR SWINGABLY MOUNTING SAID CLOSURE MEANS ON SAID CABINET MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY CLOSING SAID OPENING; A RECEPTACLE; MEANS FOR MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID RECEPTACLE IN SAID SPACE ADJACENT SAID OPENING; AND MEANS RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID CLOSURE TO SAID RECEPTACLE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID RECEPTACLE FROM A RETRACTED POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY FULLY WITHIN SAID SPACE OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID OPENING WHEN SAID CLOSURE IS SWUNG FROM A CLOSED POSITION TO A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION AND FOR RELEASE OF SAID RECEPTACLE AS A RESULT OF SAID CLOSURE BEING SWUNG FURTHER FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION BEYOND SAID PARTIALLY OPEN 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) | 1971-06-11 | 1971-12-11 | 1972-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-11 | 1975-12-11 | 1976-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-11 | 1979-12-11 | 1980-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |