US3582174A
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Molded drawer
Assignee: RECREATIONAL COMPONENTS Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-10
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A molded or vacuum-formed stackable plastic drawer partially rimmed and with a perpendicular front face, the rear rim having guide members that are central of the rim and the drawer bottom having central guide members and transversely spaced lock lugs to prevent removal of the drawer from its frame inadvertently. The perpendicular front face of the drawer accepts decorative handles or panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin O Riley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A stackable drawer for a cabinet having central guide members and comprising a drawer bottom, spaced guide fins on the bottom, spaced lock lugs on the bottom, a drawer wall rising upwardly and slightly outwardly from each back and side edge of the bottom, a front wall rising upwardly from the front bottom edge, an outwardly extending rim on each of the back- and two sidewalls, and spaced guide bosses protruding from the back rim, each of said guide fins, lock lugs and guide bosses extending in the direction of drawer movement less than half the extent of the two sidewalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A stackable drawer for a cabinet having central guide members and comprising a drawer bottom, spaced guide fins on the bottom, spaced lock lugs on the bottom, a drawer wall rising upwardly and slightly outwardly from each back and side edge of the bottom, a front wall rising upwardly from the front bottom edge, an outwardly extending rim on each of the back- and two sidewalls, and spaced guide bosses protruding from the back rim, each of said guide fins, lock lugs and guide bosses extending in the direction of drawer movement less than half the extent of the two sidewalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the front wall rises upwardly from the front bottom edge perpendicular to the bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the drawer further comprises a stacking lug on each wall adjacent a wall corner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein the drawer defined therein is integral.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 further comprising a front wall rising perpendicularly upwardly from the front bottom edge of the drawer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which each lock lug has a bottom surface tapering upwardly to the bottom wall away from the front of the drawer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which each guide fin has a stop face adapted to arrest the drawer on removal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |