US3661435A
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Tie and dressing cabinet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-20
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1989-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A cabinet for the storage of neckties and other apparel, the cabinet comprising a case including an upper compartment containing adjustable shelves for supporting various items, the compartment being lighted by an electric lamp, and a lower compartment containing a forwardly slidable tie rack, a garment hanger bar and a space for the placement of various objects such as a hat, shoes and a cane.
Inventors
- 👤 Vivian June Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B61/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
In a tie and dressing cabinet, the combination of a case, said case being of generally elongated upright configuration, said case including an upper compartment and a lower compartment, a door enclosing said upper compartment, and said lower compartment including a forwardly slideable necktie rack, said case including a bottom wall, a top wall, opposite side walls and a rear wall, said upper compartment being separated from said lower compartment by a horizontal partition therebetween, and said door of said upper compartment being hingedly secured to a front side of said cabinet by means of a hinge along one side thereof, a front side of said door being provided with a mirror, said upper compartment being provided with a plurality of glass shelves, said shelves being selectively adjustable within a plurality of grooves along each opposite side wall so to provide sufficient space between said shelves for various items, an electric lamp secured to the underside of said top wall, said lamp including a lamp bulb within an electric socket, said socket being connected by wiring extending outwardly of said case and being connected within an electric outlet socket of a house, said necktie rack within said door compartment comprising a generally rectangular wire frame forwardly slideable outwardly of said lower compartment, said rack being supported at its opposite sides within a pair of sleeves, each of said sleeve having a groove along the underside thereof so to permit said forward travel of said rack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
In a tie and dressing cabinet, the combination of a case, said case being of generally elongated upright configuration, said case including an upper compartment and a lower compartment, a door enclosing said upper compartment, and said lower compartment including a forwardly slideable necktie rack, said case including a bottom wall, a top wall, opposite side walls and a rear wall, said upper compartment being separated from said lower compartment by a horizontal partition therebetween, and said door of said upper compartment being hingedly secured to a front side of said cabinet by means of a hinge along one side thereof, a front side of said door being provided with a mirror, said upper compartment being provided with a plurality of glass shelves, said shelves being selectively adjustable within a plurality of grooves along each opposite side wall so to provide sufficient space between said shelves for various items, an electric lamp secured to the underside of said top wall, said lamp including a lamp bulb within an electric socket, said socket being connected by wiring extending outwardly of said case and being connected within an electric outlet socket of a house, said necktie rack within said door compartment comprising a generally rectangular wire frame forwardly slideable outwardly of said lower compartment, said rack being supported at its opposite sides within a pair of sleeves, each of said sleeve having a groove along the underside thereof so to permit said forward travel of said rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a garment hanger bar is secured within said lower compartment, said bar being mounted at its opposite ends to said side walls of said case.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein a garment hook is secured on an outer side of one of said side walls of said case for supporting a garment thereupon externally of said case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein an electric switch is mounted externally of said case, said switch being in series electrical circuit with Said lamp.
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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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |