US3684344A
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Decorative space-saving vanity
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-17
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1989-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A casing is provided with front and back sections, the latter of which is adapted to be fixed to a wall while the front section is hinged at the bottom thereof to the bottom of the back section to swing downwardly to a horizontal position to form a vanity table. The front of the back section is provided with a mirror, exposed with the front section in lower position, and the mirror is provided at the sides thereof with soft light bulbs recessed into the back section and adapted to be illuminated when the front section is in its lower position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean A Gilinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/005; A47B49/00; A47B49/002; A47B85/00; A47B85/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A vanity comprising separate front and rear sections each having relatively large vertical and horizontal dimensions and relatively shallow but substantially equal depth, and arranged normally in face to face relation, said rear section being adapted for attachment to a wall, said front section hingedly connected to the lower edge of said rear section and adapted to swing a maximum of 90* to a horizontal position, said rear section having a centrally positioned mirror, a recess opening into said rear section adjacent each side of said mirror, a light source arranged in said recesses, said front section being hollow and partitioned into a plurality of compartments, a hinged and latched cover for each of said compartments forming a table top when in closed position with said front section in horizontal position, and switch means for said light source arranged between said front and rear sections to extinguish said light source when said front section is in closed position and to illuminate said light source when said front section is in horizontal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A vanity comprising separate front and rear sections each having relatively large vertical and horizontal dimensions and relatively shallow but substantially equal depth, and arranged normally in face to face relation, said rear section being adapted for attachment to a wall, said front section hingedly connected to the lower edge of said rear section and adapted to swing a maximum of 90* to a horizontal position, said rear section having a centrally positioned mirror, a recess opening into said rear section adjacent each side of said mirror, a light source arranged in said recesses, said front section being hollow and partitioned into a plurality of compartments, a hinged and latched cover for each of said compartments forming a table top when in closed position with said front section in horizontal position, and switch means for said light source arranged between said front and rear sections to extinguish said light source when said front section is in closed position and to illuminate said light source when said front section is in horizontal position.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |