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US3738726A
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Metal-wood furniture
Assignee: Hill Rom Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-30
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A metallic framework to which wooden panels are attached, to form furniture for general use and use in a patient''s room in a hospital, which furniture may consist of bedside cabinets, dressers and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 F Burst
- 👤 D Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/04; A47B47/05; A47B79/00; A47B88/00; A47B88/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A cabinet construction including, a. a metallic framework comprising 1. four generally vertical corner posts 2. upper and lower generally rectangular frames connected to said corner posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof 3. at least two intermediate crossbars connected between opposing pairs of said corner posts 4. said intermediate crossbars each including a first flange disposed adjacent the exterior of said framework and a second flange disposed interiorly thereof b. wall defining panels secured to said framework to define the exterior of said cabinet 1. one of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and said first flange of one of said intermediate crossbars 2. another of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and the first flange of the other of said intermediate crossbar c. a pair of drawer slides each one of which is secured to said second flange of one of said intermediate crossbars d. and a drawer slidably supported within said cabinet upon said slides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A cabinet construction including, a. a metallic framework comprising 1. four generally vertical corner posts 2. upper and lower generally rectangular frames connected to said corner posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof 3. at least two intermediate crossbars connected between opposing pairs of said corner posts 4. said intermediate crossbars each including a first flange disposed adjacent the exterior of said framework and a second flange disposed interiorly thereof b. wall defining panels secured to said framework to define the exterior of said cabinet 1. one of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and said first flange of one of said intermediate crossbars 2. another of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and the first flange of the other of said intermediate crossbar c. a pair of drawer slides each one of which is secured to said second flange of one of said intermediate crossbars d. and a drawer slidably supported within said cabinet upon said slides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
upper and lower generally rectangular frames connected to said corner posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
upper and lower generally rectangular frames connected to said corner posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
another of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and the first flange of the other of said intermediate crossbar c. a pair of drawer slides each one of which is secured to said second flange of one of said intermediate crossbars d. and a drawer slidably supported within said cabinet upon said slides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
another of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and the first flange of the other of said intermediate crossbar c. a pair of drawer slides each one of which is secured to said second flange of one of said intermediate crossbars d. and a drawer slidably supported within said cabinet upon said slides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A cabinet construction as claimed in claim 1 wherein each said intermediate crossbar includes a generally horizontally disposed web extending between the associated corner posts said first flange extends generally vertically therefrom in one direction and said second flange extends generally vertically therefrom in the opposite direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
upper and lower generally rectangular frames connected to said corner posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
upper and lower generally rectangular frames connected to said corner posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
another of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and the first flange of one of said intermediate crossbars of the other of said frameworks c. a drawer slide secured to said second flange of each said intermediate crossbar of each framework d. and a drawer slidably supported within each said framework upon said slides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
another of said panels being secured to said upper and lower frames and the first flange of one of said intermediate crossbars of the other of said frameworks c. a drawer slide secured to said second flange of each said intermediate crossbar of each framework d. and a drawer slidably supported within each said framework upon said slides.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
at least two intermediate crossbars connected between pairs of said corner posts in opposite cooperative relation
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
at least two intermediate crossbars connected between pairs of said corner posts in opposite cooperative relation
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cabinet construction as claimed in claim 1 wherein said panels secured to said intermediate crossbars are made of wood.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
at least two intermediate crossbars connected between opposing pairs of said corner posts
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
at least two intermediate crossbars connected between opposing pairs of said corner posts
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
said intermediate crossbars each including a first flange disposed adjacent the exterior of said framework and a second flange disposed interiorly thereof b. wall defining panels secured to said framework to define the exterior of said cabinet
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
said intermediate crossbars each including a first flange disposed adjacent the exterior of said framework and a second flange disposed interiorly thereof b. wall defining panels secured to said framework to define the exterior of said cabinet
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cabinet construction as claimed in claim 3 wherein one of said wall defining panels is a perforate metal panel secured to said upper and lower frames said panel extending between said panels secured to said intermediate crossbars.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
said intermediate crossbars each including a first flange disposed adjacent the exterior of said framework and a second flange disposed interiorly thereof b. wall defining panels secured to said framework to define the exterior of said cabinet
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
said intermediate crossbars each including a first flange disposed adjacent the exterior of said framework and a second flange disposed interiorly thereof b. wall defining panels secured to said framework to define the exterior of said cabinet
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cabinet construction as claimed in claim 1 wherein said framework includes metal support legs depending from said corner posts and adapted to support said cabinet upon the floor and wherein said cabinet further includes decorative leg defining means secured to said metal support legs in overlying concealing relation.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cabinet construction as claimed in claim 5 wherein said decorative leg defining means secured to said metal legs are made of wood.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cabinet construction including a. a pair of metallic frameworks connected together in closely spaced side-by-side relation, each said framework including
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cabinet construction including a. a pair of metallic frameworks connected together in closely spaced side-by-side relation, each said framework including
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
71 words
An article of furniture as specified in claim 1 in which a tray, a drawer and compartment are available from the front face of the cabinet, and in which the compartment is available from the back of the cabinet and in which an electronic unit is mounted on the top of the cabinet framework and covered by extensions of the side and back panels and a top attached to said extensions.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |