US3680899A
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Hardware assembly for connecting parts together at right angles
Assignee: Amerock Corp
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Filing: 1970-11-04
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A clip is fitted partially into specially shaped slots formed in the edge portions of cabinet panels and interconnects the panels in rigid right angular relation to one another as an incident to the tightening of a single clamping bolt. In a second embodiment, the clip also anchors the panels to the floor of the cabinet.
Inventors
- 👤 John I Newcomer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; F16B12/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A hardware assembly comprising a generally H-shaped member having two legs and having a bridge formed integrally with and spanning said legs, said legs projecting inwardly from one side of said bridge and flaring away from one another, a retainer spaced inwardly from and facing said one side of said bridge, a finger formed integrally with and projecting inwardly from said member, a recess formed in said retainer and receiving said finger, said finger coacting with the edges of said recess to limit turning of said retainer and to maintain the retainer in a substantially fixed angular position relative to said member, and a bolt extending from said retainer and threaded into a hole in said bridge and operable when turned to change the spacing between the retainer and the bridge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A hardware assembly comprising a generally H-shaped member having two legs and having a bridge formed integrally with and spanning said legs, said legs projecting inwardly from one side of said bridge and flaring away from one another, a retainer spaced inwardly from and facing said one side of said bridge, a finger formed integrally with and projecting inwardly from said member, a recess formed in said retainer and receiving said finger, said finger coacting with the edges of said recess to limit turning of said retainer and to maintain the retainer in a substantially fixed angular position relative to said member, and a bolt extending from said retainer and threaded into a hole in said bridge and operable when turned to change the spacing between the retainer and the bridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A hardware assembly as defined in claim 1 in which said retainer is sized to block at least part of the inner side of each opening defined between said legs and said bridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hardware assembly as defined in claim 1 in which the included angle between each leg and said one side of said bridge is approximately 135*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
A hardware assembly as defined in claim 1 further including a hole in said retainer and alined with the hole in said bridge, said bolt extending rotatably through the hole in said retainer and having a head disposed adjacent the inner side of said retainer, and means Integral with said bolt and captivating said retainer against said head to restrict the retainer from sliding along said bolt and thereby prevent the spacing between said retainer and said bridge from being changed except by turning said bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A hardware assembly as defined in claim 1 in which said retainer is a plate, and a sharp-edged corner extending around the side of said plate facing said bridge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hardware assembly as defined in claim 1 further including a spur extending along and projecting inwardly from the inner side of each leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A hardware assembly as defined in claim 6 in which said retainer is a plate having opposite side edges extending in the same general direction as said spurs, the spacing between said spurs being substantially equal to the spacing between said side edges.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |