US3583337A
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Replacement top for a desk and the like
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1968-06-24
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1988-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A replacement top for an existing top of a desk, table, or the like, including a durable decorative overlay sheet for placement over an existing top and having a frame attached to the undersurface of the sheet closely spaced to or contacting the edges and end surfaces of the existing top to prevent lateral displacement of the sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 Clete L Yokeley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
The replacement top of claim 1 in which the resin in the core layer is a phenol-formaldehyde resin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
20 words
The replacement top of claim 2 in which the print or pattern layer is impregnated with a thermosetting melamine-formaldehyde resin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The replacement top of claim 3 in which the transparent layer is composed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of purified alpha cellulose and rayon fiber, and the layer being impregnated with melamine-formaldehyde resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The replacement top of claim 4 in which the decorative laminate has a thickness from about one-sixteenth to one-fourth inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
146 words
A desk having an upper surface and peripheral edge surfaces, a replacement top for the desk comprising a frame and a sheetlike overlay, the frame having members forming a pattern area substantially similar to that of the upper surface, the overlay having an undersurface to which the frame members are adhesively bonded, the overlay and the frame members forming recess means for receiving a replacement top with the undersurface of the overlay abutting with essentially the entire desk upper surface and with the edge members of the frame engageable with the peripheral edge surfaces of a desk top, said overlay consisTing essentially of a decorative laminate comprising a core layer, a decorative print and pattern layer overlying the core layer and an overlying protective transparent layer overlying the decorative print and pattern layer, the core layer being composed of a plurality of resin-impregnated kraft paper sheets.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |