US3749465A
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Knock down cabinet and hardware for assembling the same
Assignee: Amerock Corp
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract The components of the cabinet are assembled to one another and attached to the wall of a room by clip-type hardware which fits partially into slots formed in the cabinet components and in rails on the wall and which is adapted to be clamped to the components and the rails.
Inventors
- 👤 J Newcomer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/20; F16B12/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A cabinet assembly comprising a pair of horizontal rails adapted to be anchored to the wall of a room in vertically spaced relation; a pair of upright side panels spaced horizontally from one another and extending outwardly from said rails; an upright face frame abutting the outer edge portions of said side panels; a horizontal shelf spanning said side panels and extending outwardly from the lower rail to said face frame; slots of generally T-shaped cross-section formed in each of said rails, said panels, said face frame and said shelf; and clips having clamping elements fitted at least partially into said slots with: a. certain of said clips being clampEd to and interconnecting said rails and said side panels; b. certain of said clips being clamped to and interconnecting said side panels and said face frame; c. at least one clip being clamped to and interconnecting said face frame and the outer edge of said shelf; and d. at least one clip being clamped to the inner edge of said shelf and connected to said lower rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A cabinet assembly comprising a pair of horizontal rails adapted to be anchored to the wall of a room in vertically spaced relation; a pair of upright side panels spaced horizontally from one another and extending outwardly from said rails; an upright face frame abutting the outer edge portions of said side panels; a horizontal shelf spanning said side panels and extending outwardly from the lower rail to said face frame; slots of generally T-shaped cross-section formed in each of said rails, said panels, said face frame and said shelf; and clips having clamping elements fitted at least partially into said slots with: a. certain of said clips being clampEd to and interconnecting said rails and said side panels; b. certain of said clips being clamped to and interconnecting said side panels and said face frame; c. at least one clip being clamped to and interconnecting said face frame and the outer edge of said shelf; and d. at least one clip being clamped to the inner edge of said shelf and connected to said lower rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
A cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 in which the clamping elements for each of said clips comprise a mounting plate and a retaining plate generally facing one another, a bolt extending from one of the plates and threaded into the other of the plates, said bolt being operable when turned to vary the spacing between the plates, and a finger formed integrally with and projecting from one of the plates and engageable with the other of the plates to limit relative turning of the plates and to maintain the plates in substantially fixed angular positions relative to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 in which certain ones of the clips connecting said side panels to said face frame comprise a generally flat elongated web disposed in a horizontal plane, the clamping elements of each of the latter clips comprising a pair of vertical legs formed integrally with and projecting downwardly from opposite ends of said web, said legs being inclined relative to the longitudinal centerline of said web and diverging away from one another, a retainer spaced from and facing each leg, and a bolt extending from each leg and threaded into a hole in the opposing retainer and operable when turned to change the spacing between the leg and the retainer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
A cabinet assembly as defined in claim 3 in which certain ones of the clips connecting said side panels to said rails comprise a generally flat elongated web disposed in a horizontal plane, the clamping elements of each of the latter clips comprising a pair of vertical legs formed integrally with and projecting downwardly from opposite ends of said web, said legs being inclined relative to the longitudinal centerline of said web and diverging away from one another, a retainer spaced from and facing each leg, and a bolt extending from each leg and threaded into a hole in the opposing retainer and operable when turned to change the spacing between the leg and the retainer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A cabinet assembly as defined in claim 4 further including a horizontal counter top adapted to be supported on the upper edges of said side panels, and a vertically extending hole formed through each of said webs and adapted to receive a fastener for anchoring the counter top in place relative to said side panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
A cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 further including a drawer slide assembly comprising an elongated horizontal member defining a drawer guiding track, said track extending outwardly from said wall to said face frame, means for anchoring the inner end of said track to said wall, a mounting plate connected to the outer end of said track, a retainer plate spaced outwardly from and facing said mounting plate, a bolt extending from one of said plates and threaded into the other of said plates and operable when turned to vary the spacing between the plates, said bolt and said retainer plate being fitted at least partially in one of the sets of slots formed in face frame.
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |