US3765740A
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Cabinets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-05
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-04-05
Abstract
Abstract Cabinets made of plastic or similar material and comprising elongated extruded channels, the channels being stacked horizontally with the arms of the channels in contact with each other providing a closed back and an open front with as many shelves as may be desired, and new and improved supporting columns and doors thereon. Cabinets made of plastic elongated sheets and including special new and improved extruded brackets mounting and connecting the sheets together to form a back, a bottom, shelves, and new and improved front rails with vertical stiles.
Inventors
- 👤 F Mastrangelo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/04; A47B47/06; A47B96/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
Modular cabinet comprising at least two channel shaped shells having open fronts, each shell including a rear wall, top wall, and a bottom wall, the top and bottom walls of each shell being spaced and parallel and extending forwardly from the rear wall, the shells being arranged in superposed relation and in similar orientation, the bottom wall of the upper shell being in flat contact with the top wall of the lower shell, an elongated extruded rail at the forward edge of the top wall of the upper shell and at the forward edge of the bottom wall of the lower shell, each rail comprising a front wall, a rear wall, the front wall extending beyond the rear wall forming a shoulder receiving the forward edge of the top wall of the upper shell, as to the first-named rail and the forward edge of the bottom wall of the lower shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
Modular cabinet comprising at least two channel shaped shells having open fronts, each shell including a rear wall, top wall, and a bottom wall, the top and bottom walls of each shell being spaced and parallel and extending forwardly from the rear wall, the shells being arranged in superposed relation and in similar orientation, the bottom wall of the upper shell being in flat contact with the top wall of the lower shell, an elongated extruded rail at the forward edge of the top wall of the upper shell and at the forward edge of the bottom wall of the lower shell, each rail comprising a front wall, a rear wall, the front wall extending beyond the rear wall forming a shoulder receiving the forward edge of the top wall of the upper shell, as to the first-named rail and the forward edge of the bottom wall of the lower shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The modular cabinet of claim 1 wherein each rail includes a socket between the walls, the sockets facing each other, and a stile including extending end portions received in the sockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The modular cabinet of claim 2 including means connecting the forward edges of the top wall of the lower shell and the bottom wall of the upper shell to the stile at its midpoint.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The modular cabinet of claim 3 including a partition in the sockets of the rails, and a slot in the end portions of the stile receiving the partitions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The modular cabinet of claim 4 including a separate plug at each end of the stile, the slot being in the plug.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |