US3627397A
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Storage devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-17
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1990-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A transportable closet rolls on rails mounted near the ceiling line of a closet. A cable, block, and tackle arrangement is included in the closet to raise and lower the cargo of clothes therein as the closet is moved into and out of dead storage. Thus, the weight of the clothes counterbalances the weight of the closet and makes it easy to roll the closet.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry F Rominsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B53/00; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A movable closet comprising a rail having a container suspended therefrom, means in said closet for suspending goods therefrom, and block and tackle means including a cord for raising and lowering said suspending means, said cord being strung along said rail to raise said block and tackle when said closet is moved to one end of the rail and lower the block and tackle when said closet is moved to the other end of the rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A movable closet comprising a rail having a container suspended therefrom, means in said closet for suspending goods therefrom, and block and tackle means including a cord for raising and lowering said suspending means, said cord being strung along said rail to raise said block and tackle when said closet is moved to one end of the rail and lower the block and tackle when said closet is moved to the other end of the rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The closet of claim 1 wherein said rail has two tracks, and said suspending means counterbalances the weight of the closet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closet of claim 1 wherein said rail runs near the ceiling line of a dead space at the top of a stair well.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The closet of claim 3 wherein the bottom of said closet is slanted to parallel the stairs in said well.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closet of claim 3 wherein said rail is inclined to provide a stable position for said closet at one end of its travel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The close of claim 1 wherein one sidewall of said closet includes a slot for receiving said block and tackle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The closet of claim 1 and means comprising a hinged bottom in said closet for providing storage space beneath said suspended means.
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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |