US3746416A
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Modular furniture system and means for manipulating and connecting components thereof
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A pre-fabricated system comprising a plurality of modular cabinet components or sub-assemblies arrangeable in various selectable combinations to furnish a living area, such as a kitchen, is provided with means for rapidly installing the modular components in side-to-side relationship and fastening them together to form a self-supporting integrated structure.
Inventors
- 👤 R Sasnett
- 👤 J Stiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B87/00; A47B87/007; A47B87/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
In a modular furniture system: a. a pair of free-standing furniture modules having generally vertically-disposed side surfaces, b. the modules having jointure means therewith for joining them in side-to-side abutment to form a unitized furniture structure, c. a tunnel area adjacent the floor surface beneath the modules and disposed beneath abutting side surfaces of the modules when the modules are in side-to-side abutment, and d. the tummel area being open on the front side of the modules and extending rearwardly in the plane of the line of abutment of the modules to accommodate means inserted therein for adjusting the position of one or both of the modules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a modular furniture system: a. a pair of free-standing furniture modules having generally vertically-disposed side surfaces, b. the modules having jointure means therewith for joining them in side-to-side abutment to form a unitized furniture structure, c. a tunnel area adjacent the floor surface beneath the modules and disposed beneath abutting side surfaces of the modules when the modules are in side-to-side abutment, and d. the tummel area being open on the front side of the modules and extending rearwardly in the plane of the line of abutment of the modules to accommodate means inserted therein for adjusting the position of one or both of the modules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the portions of each of the modules defining the tunnel area has a portion thereon adapted to accomodate a wedge for stabilizing the module relative to the floor surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 further comprising means concealing the opening of the tunnel area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein each of the modules is provided with a front side recessed toe kick area, and the tunnel opens on the front side of the modules within the recessed toe kick area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the height of the tunnel area does not exceed the height of the toe kick area.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |