Modular,knock-down furniture
Abstract
Abstract FURNITURE ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION INVOLVES BOTH A KNOCK-DOWN AND A MODULAR CONSTRUCTION. WHEN DESIGNED FOR A CABINET OR CHEST, FOR EXAMPLE, THE MODULAR UNITS CAN BE PURCHASED AS SEPARATE ITEMS AND SUBSEQUENTLY ASSEMBLED TO PROVIDE AS MANY DRAWERS OR SHELVES AS DESIRED. ADDITIONAL PACKAGES CAN BE PURCHASED AT A LATER TIME AS THE NEED ARISES FOR MORE STORAGE SPACE OR DRAWER SPACE. ALSO, THE INDIVUDUAL MODULAR SECTIONS CAN BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES BESIDES CHESTS OR CABINETS, SUCH AS BEING COMBINED WITH A LARGE FLAT TOP TO PRODUCE A DESK. THE INDIVUDUAL MODULAR SECTIONS AND DRAWERS USED THEREWITH ARE OF A KNOCK-DOWN CONSTRUCTION, SO THAT THEY CAN BE SHIPPED IN A STATE OCCUPYING ONLY APPROXIMATELY ONE-FIFTH THE VOLUME OF CONVENTIONAL FURNITURE. STORAGE SPACE ALSO IS CORRESPONDINGLY REDUCED FOR ADDITIONAL SAVINGS. FURTHER, THE KNOCK-DOWN UNITS CAN BE ASSEMBLED WITH A MINIMUM OF SKILL OR TOOLS.
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- 👤 Karl H Taut
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |