US3580650A
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Cabinet structure
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1968-12-23
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1988-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A molded, unitary, multisection plastic cabinet structure for a small portable device such as a radio receiver. The sections are joined by integral hinges comprising reduced cross-sectional areas of the plastic material from which the cabinet structure is molded. The sections are so foldable about their respective hinges as to provide a case for the device, selectively foldable to a stored position within an outer case, and movable to a propped up position for use of the device, or to an extended position for servicing.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:02
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A molded cabinet of flexible plastic material having relatively high resistance to fatigue failure under repeated flexing, said cabinet, as molded, comprising: a pair of adjacent, open-sided, unidirectionally presented casing members; a first integral hinging strip intErconnecting adjacent lateral portions of said members; a third, open sided casing member including a lateral portion adjacent a free lateral portion of one of said first recited pair of casing members; a second integral hinging strip interconnecting the last recited adjacent lateral portions; a panel member having a lateral portion adjacent a lateral portion of said third casing member; and a third integral hinging strip interconnecting the last recited adjacent lateral portions of said panel member and said third casing member, said hinging strips, casing members, and panel member being so cooperatively disposed that said panel member is foldable about said third hinging strip to a position closing said third casing member, the latter member thereupon being foldable about said second hinging strip into the casing member adjacent thereto, the other casing member being thereupon foldable about said first hinging strip to a position closing the other casing member of the recited pair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A molded cabinet of flexible plastic material having relatively high resistance to fatigue failure under repeated flexing, said cabinet, as molded, comprising: a pair of adjacent, open-sided, unidirectionally presented casing members; a first integral hinging strip intErconnecting adjacent lateral portions of said members; a third, open sided casing member including a lateral portion adjacent a free lateral portion of one of said first recited pair of casing members; a second integral hinging strip interconnecting the last recited adjacent lateral portions; a panel member having a lateral portion adjacent a lateral portion of said third casing member; and a third integral hinging strip interconnecting the last recited adjacent lateral portions of said panel member and said third casing member, said hinging strips, casing members, and panel member being so cooperatively disposed that said panel member is foldable about said third hinging strip to a position closing said third casing member, the latter member thereupon being foldable about said second hinging strip into the casing member adjacent thereto, the other casing member being thereupon foldable about said first hinging strip to a position closing the other casing member of the recited pair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A molded cabinet according to claim 1, and characterized in that said third casing member is constructed and arranged for installation therein of a radio receiver having a frontally facing portion and a rearwardly facing portion and in such position that the rearwardly facing portion is covered by said panel member in its folded position and the frontally facing portion is presented at the opposite, open side of the third casing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A molded cabinet according to claim 2 and characterized in that said casing members are generally box-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A molded cabinet according to claim 2, and further characterized in that said panel member includes an opening, a closure panel for said opening, and a hinging strip molded integrally therewith and providing for pivotal movements of said closure panel over said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A molded cabinet according to claim 2, and further characterized by the inclusion of integrally molded projecting bead means on a free lateral portion of one of said pair of casing members, and integrally molded tab means on a free lateral portion of the other of said pair of casing members, said tab means including a detent portion for releasably receiving said bead means when said pair of casing members are in their recited closed positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
An integrally molded, multisection cabinet structure for a small portable radio receiver, said cabinet structure, as molded, comprising: a pair of adjacent, open-sided unidirectionally presented casings; a hinging strip joining said casings in the region of their adjacency; a third casing for housing and supporting said radio receiver; a second hinging strip affixing said third casing to a free edge of one of said pair of casings; and a panel on said third casing and adapted to cover said radio receiver, said third casing being foldable to a stored position in which it is enclosed by said pair of casings in a folded position of the latter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
An integrally molded, multisection cabinet structure for a small portable radio receiver, said cabinet structure, as molded, comprising: a pair of adjacent, open-sided unidirectionally presented casings; a hinging strip joining said casings in the region of their adjacency; a third casing for housing and supporting said radio receiver; a second hinging strip affixing said third casing to a free edge of one of said pair of casings; and a panel on said third casing and adapted to cover said radio receiver, said third casing being foldable to a stored position in which it is enclosed by said pair of casings in a folded position of the latter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
Cabinet structure according to claim 6 and characterized by the inclusion of integrally molded cooperative latch structure on said pair of casings for releasably retaining the latter in folded closed position in which said third casing is enclosed thereby.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
Cabinet structure according to claim 6, and further characterized in that said panel includes an opening affording access to a radio receiver housed in said cabinet and having a door molded integrally with said panel and providing for hinged closure of said opening.
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 |