US3639028A
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Drawer stop
Assignee: EH Sheldon and Co
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Filing: 1970-06-22
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-06-22
Abstract
Abstract In combination with a drawer having a rear wall recessed to provide a rear abutment, a flexible plastic stop member has a lower portion anchored to the rear wall below its top and has a stop portion extending above the rear wall for engagement with a frame member at the forward end of the drawer opening, the stop member having a rearwardly extending brace fitting within the recess and engaging the abutment at the rear of the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Colon C Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/50; A47B88/57
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In combination with a drawer adapted to slide within a drawer opening and having a rear wall provided with a recess open at the front thereof to provide a rear wall abutment, a flexible stop member having a lower portion anchored to said drawer rear wall below the top thereof and having a stop portion extending above said rear wall and a lower rearwardly extending brace fitting freely within said recess for movement into and away from said recess and engaging the abutment at the rear of said recess, said stop member being provided also with a forwardly extending flange below said stop portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In combination with a drawer adapted to slide within a drawer opening and having a rear wall provided with a recess open at the front thereof to provide a rear wall abutment, a flexible stop member having a lower portion anchored to said drawer rear wall below the top thereof and having a stop portion extending above said rear wall and a lower rearwardly extending brace fitting freely within said recess for movement into and away from said recess and engaging the abutment at the rear of said recess, said stop member being provided also with a forwardly extending flange below said stop portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said brace is integral with said stop member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said stop member is formed of plastic and is provided with an inclined web connecting said brace and said upwardly extending stop portion and urging said brace toward said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said flexible stop member is provided with a transverse narrowed section below said forwardly extending flange to provide a hinge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |