US3748007A
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Space covering assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-07
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A space covering assembly for use with adjacent cabinets separated by an open space, said assembly comprising a one-piece flat molded plastic panel with a plurality of cuts or break lines on one side, a pair of fastening pegs integral with said panel and extending from the one side thereof, and a pair of mounting blocks having fastening apertures therein for retentively receiving the fastening pegs, said mounting blocks being of easily cutable material for sizing to snugly fit into the space separating the cabinets.
Inventors
- 👤 L Mathias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
In combination: a cover assembly and a pair of adjacent cabinets separated by an open space; said assembly comprising a substantially flat, elongated, one-piece molded plastic panel, a pair of spaced fastening pegs integral with said panel and extending outwardly therefrom, a pair of mounting blocks made of easily cutable material each having a fastening aperture retentively receiving a different one of said fastening pegs, each of said blocks being disposed in the space separating the cabinets with opposite end surfaces in abutting engagement with surfaces on said cabinets, and a plurality of both longitudinally and transversely intersecting spaced break lines on one side of said panel to permit convenient sizing of said panel relative to said open space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
In combination: a cover assembly and a pair of adjacent cabinets separated by an open space; said assembly comprising a substantially flat, elongated, one-piece molded plastic panel, a pair of spaced fastening pegs integral with said panel and extending outwardly therefrom, a pair of mounting blocks made of easily cutable material each having a fastening aperture retentively receiving a different one of said fastening pegs, each of said blocks being disposed in the space separating the cabinets with opposite end surfaces in abutting engagement with surfaces on said cabinets, and a plurality of both longitudinally and transversely intersecting spaced break lines on one side of said panel to permit convenient sizing of said panel relative to said open space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said break lines are defined by thin elongated indentations providing reduced cross-sectional thickness to aid in selectively breaking said panel for proper transverse sizing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said break lines are defined by V-shaped cross-sectional indentations in said panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said fastening pegs are frictionally fitted into said apertures for convenient insertion and removal, as desired.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |