US3580618A
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Combination cleat and clip means for assembling collapsible containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-15
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A combination cleat and clip means for interconnecting the sides of a collapsible container with the bottom or floor thereof, the cleat being secured to said bottom or floor and having a recess, the principal axis of which is parallel to the plane of said bottom or floor; the clip being secured to a surface of a wall, and having resiliently expandable means extending laterally from the plane of said wall and engaging said recess in such manner that said cleat is gripped on opposite sides thereof between said resiliently expandable means and a surface of said wall, to maintain said wall substantially at a right angle with respect to said bottom or floor. The invention has application to other structures, as for example the assembly of furniture and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius B Kupersmit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
Improved means for assembling collapsible containers including first and second generally planar parts detachably interconnected at abutting edges thereof, at substantially a mutual right angle, said means comprising: a cleat attached to a surface of said first part in the area of an abutting edge, said cleat including means forming a recess having a principal axis and a planar surface substantially perpendicular to said last mentioned surface; a resilient clip attached to said second part, in an area adjacent to an abutting edge thereof, said clip including means extending laterally from a surface of said last mentioned part, and selectively engaging said recess in said cleat, in which condition, said surface of said second part is juxtaposed to a planar surface of said cleat; said clip including a first member extending laterally from the plane of said second part, a second member disposed at an angle with respect to said first member, and a third member lying in a plane substantially parallel to said first member; said cleat including a camming surface slidably engaging with said third member to spread said clip to the width of said cleat prior to engagement with said recess, said second member having an offset portion forming an interstice for the insertion of a tool to spread said clip to facilitate disengagement from said cleat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
Improved means for assembling collapsible containers including first and second generally planar parts detachably interconnected at abutting edges thereof, at substantially a mutual right angle, said means comprising: a cleat attached to a surface of said first part in the area of an abutting edge, said cleat including means forming a recess having a principal axis and a planar surface substantially perpendicular to said last mentioned surface; a resilient clip attached to said second part, in an area adjacent to an abutting edge thereof, said clip including means extending laterally from a surface of said last mentioned part, and selectively engaging said recess in said cleat, in which condition, said surface of said second part is juxtaposed to a planar surface of said cleat; said clip including a first member extending laterally from the plane of said second part, a second member disposed at an angle with respect to said first member, and a third member lying in a plane substantially parallel to said first member; said cleat including a camming surface slidably engaging with said third member to spread said clip to the width of said cleat prior to engagement with said recess, said second member having an offset portion forming an interstice for the insertion of a tool to spread said clip to facilitate disengagement from said cleat.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |