US3752553A
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Drawer with snap-on front panel
Assignee: Amerock Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract Elongated plastic clips are fitted into dovetail slots in the front panel of the drawer and receive the forward ends of the side panels with a snap fit to lock the panels rigidly together. The bottom panel fits into a groove in the front panel and prevents endwise removal of the slips from the slots.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bildahl
- 👤 R Chandrasekaran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:26
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/26; A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/941; A47B88/9412; A47B88/9416; A47B88/944; A47B88/95; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
The combination of first and second panels and a clip for interconnecting said panels at right angles to one another, an elongated slot formed in one side of said first panel and opening out of one edge of such panel, said slot having opposed side walls which converge toward one another upon progressing toward said one side of said first panel, said clip comprising an elongated piece of resiliently yieldable material sized for endwise insertion into said slOt from said one edge of said first panel and having a cross-sectional shape complementary to that of said slot so as to be captivated by the walls of said slot and held by such walls against movement broadwise of said first panel, a slit formed in and extending along said clip intermediate the sides thereof for telescopically receiving one end portion of said second panel, and coacting elements formed integrally with said clip within said slit and formed integrally with said one end portion of said second panel and interlocking with a snap fit as an incident to insertion of said one edge portion into said slit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
The combination of first and second panels and a clip for interconnecting said panels at right angles to one another, an elongated slot formed in one side of said first panel and opening out of one edge of such panel, said slot having opposed side walls which converge toward one another upon progressing toward said one side of said first panel, said clip comprising an elongated piece of resiliently yieldable material sized for endwise insertion into said slOt from said one edge of said first panel and having a cross-sectional shape complementary to that of said slot so as to be captivated by the walls of said slot and held by such walls against movement broadwise of said first panel, a slit formed in and extending along said clip intermediate the sides thereof for telescopically receiving one end portion of said second panel, and coacting elements formed integrally with said clip within said slit and formed integrally with said one end portion of said second panel and interlocking with a snap fit as an incident to insertion of said one edge portion into said slit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
A drawer comprising upright front and side panels and a clip for interconnecting said panels at right angles to one another, a slot formed in the rear side of said front panel and opening out of the lower edge of such panel, said clip comprising a piece of resiliently yieldable material adapted to be inserted into said slot from the lower edge of said front panel and being captivated by the walls of said slot so as to be held thereby against movement broadwise and lengthwise of said front panel, a slit formed in and extending along said clip for telescopically receiving one end portion of said side panel, a resiliently yieldable lip hinged integrally to said clip and projecting into said slit, and a shoulder on said one end portion of said side panel and positioned to interlock with the free edge portion of said lip with a snap fit as an incident to moving past said lip when said end portion is telescoped into said slit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
A drawer comprising upright front and side panels and a clip for interconnecting said panels at right angles to one another, a slot formed in the rear side of said front panel and opening out of the lower edge of such panel, said clip comprising a piece of resiliently yieldable material adapted to be inserted into said slot from the lower edge of said front panel and being captivated by the walls of said slot so as to be held thereby against movement broadwise and lengthwise of said front panel, a slit formed in and extending along said clip for telescopically receiving one end portion of said side panel, a resiliently yieldable lip hinged integrally to said clip and projecting into said slit, and a shoulder on said one end portion of said side panel and positioned to interlock with the free edge portion of said lip with a snap fit as an incident to moving past said lip when said end portion is telescoped into said slit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A drawer as defined in claim 2 in which said slot and said slit extend generally vertically of said front panel, said slot being formed with a dovetail cross-section and having upright side walls which converge rearwardly so that the narrow end of said slot is located at the rear side of said front panel, said clip having a complementary cross-section and fitting snugly in said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
A drawer as defined in claim 2 in which said slot extends vertically of said front panel, and further including a groove formed in the lower edge portion of the rear side of said front panel, extending horizontally across such panel, and intersecting said slot, and a bottom panel connected to said side panel and having its forward edge portion fitted into said groove to prevent vertical movement of said side panel relative to said front panel, part of said bottom panel underlying said clip to prevent removal of said clip out of the lower open end of said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A drawer as defined in claim 4 further including a channel extending along the inner side of the lower edge portion of said side panel and receiving the adjacent side edge of said bottom panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A drawer as defined in claim 2 in which said shoulder is formed by the forward edge of an opening formed in the forward end portion of said side panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A drawer as defined in claim 6 in which said lip is hinged to the rear portion of said clip adjacent one side of said slit and includes a rear surface converging toward the other side of said slit, the forward end of said side panel engaging said surface as an incident to be inserted into said slit and hinging said lip laterally to permit the forward free edge portion of the lip to snap reversely into said opening upon continued insertion of said side panel into said slit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
A drawer as defined in claim 2 in which said side panel is formed with upper and lower ribs extending along its top and bottom margins, at least one tab located between said ribs and projecting forwardly from said side panel beyond said ribs so as to fit into said slit while permitting the forward ends of said ribs to abut the rear side of said front panel, said shoulder being located on said tab.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |