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US3698780A
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Under-cabinet radio
Assignee: Sears Roebuck and Co
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Filing: 1969-11-10
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1989-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A radio receiver specially designed for support on the lower surface of a cabinet, such as a so-called hanging kitchen cabinet, in combination with mounting means therefor. Downwardly projecting pins are detachably secured to the bottom wall of the cabinet while the radio housing is provided with female means adapted to receive said pins together with manually operable means for detachably engaging said pins. Provision is made for selectively locating the radio at a predetermined elevation relative to the bottom wall of the cabinet.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C Collins
- 👤 Eugene C Hittle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B77/00; A47B77/02; H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In combination, a radio receiver and mounting means therefor adapted for mounting said receiver on the underside of a cabinet, a. said mounting means comprising i. plate means attachable to a downwardly facing surface and ii. at least one male support member detachably mounted on said plate means in a downwardly extending position, said male support member provided with a plurality of longitudinally equispaced detents, and b. said radio receiver comprising a housing having i. socket means for receiving said downwardly extending male support member, ii. engaging means carried by said housing for detachably engaging said male support member received within said socket means by engaging at least one of the plurality of detents therein by moving said engaging means horizontally into engagement therewith, and iii. manually operable means also carried by said housing connected to said engaging means for releasing said engaging means from engagement with said male support member upon actuation thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In combination, a radio receiver and mounting means therefor adapted for mounting said receiver on the underside of a cabinet, a. said mounting means comprising i. plate means attachable to a downwardly facing surface and ii. at least one male support member detachably mounted on said plate means in a downwardly extending position, said male support member provided with a plurality of longitudinally equispaced detents, and b. said radio receiver comprising a housing having i. socket means for receiving said downwardly extending male support member, ii. engaging means carried by said housing for detachably engaging said male support member received within said socket means by engaging at least one of the plurality of detents therein by moving said engaging means horizontally into engagement therewith, and iii. manually operable means also carried by said housing connected to said engaging means for releasing said engaging means from engagement with said male support member upon actuation thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination as in claim 1 wHerein said engaging means is spring-biased into normal locking relation with said support member with said engaging means being urged into engagement with said one of the plurality of detents of said support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein said mounting means has stop means adjustably positioned on said support member for selectively limiting the vertical positioning of said receiver relative to said cabinet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein a. said mounting means comprises a plurality of male support members provided with a plurality of longitudinally equi-spaced detents, said members depending from said plate means, and b. said engaging means comprises a spring-biased horizontally slidable release plate normally urged into locking engagement with an adjacent pair of said detents on each support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein a. said male support member is eccentric in cross-sectional configuration, and b. said engaging means is shaped to mate with said support member, whereby relative rotation therebetween is inhibited.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein a. said male support member is generally polygonal in cross section b. said equi-spaced detents being provided on three sides thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |