US3773399A
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Front panel construction for refuse compactor drawer
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1972-03-27
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A refuse compactor drawer having interchangeable front panel means permitting a customized installation. Different front panel elements for use therein include wraparound panels and flat panel inserts bordered by a picture frame type edging means. The different panel structures are replaceable by the user as with common household tools to permit a customized installation. The drawer includes a front mounting panel and means for mounting the different decorative panel configurations selectively thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 C Sulcek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 03:56
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/30; B30B9/3003; A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/20; A47B96/201; A47B96/205; A47B96/206; A47B2096/207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried on the receptacle and defining a U-shaped edge structure having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal flange portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a pair of trim strips extending one each vertically along said mounting panel edge portion, each said trim strip defining a side portion facially abutting the adjacent said mounting panel edge side portion and a turned front distal portion spaced forwardly of the adjacent said mounting panel edge distal portion to define therebetween a slot; a finish panel extending across the front of said mounting panel and having side edges received in said slots; retaining means removably securing said trim strips to said mounting panel edge portions; a U-shaped frame trim having a bottom portion embracing said mounting panel bottom edge portion, and side portions embracing said mounting panel edge portions and trim strips secured thereto; and securing means for securing said frame trim to said mounting panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried on the receptacle and defining a U-shaped edge structure having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal flange portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a pair of trim strips extending one each vertically along said mounting panel edge portion, each said trim strip defining a side portion facially abutting the adjacent said mounting panel edge side portion and a turned front distal portion spaced forwardly of the adjacent said mounting panel edge distal portion to define therebetween a slot; a finish panel extending across the front of said mounting panel and having side edges received in said slots; retaining means removably securing said trim strips to said mounting panel edge portions; a U-shaped frame trim having a bottom portion embracing said mounting panel bottom edge portion, and side portions embracing said mounting panel edge portions and trim strips secured thereto; and securing means for securing said frame trim to said mounting panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 1 wherein said securing means secures said bottom portion of the frame trim to said mounting panel bottom edge portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 1 wherein said frame trim side portions define channels slidably receiving said trim strips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 1 wherein said frame trim side portions cover said retaining means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 1 wherein said retaining means comprises a plurality of screws, and said mounting panel side portions define holes into which said screws are threaded.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 1 further including a handle structure, and means removably securing the handle structure to the top of said mounting panel, said handle structure overlying the upper ends of said trim strips and frame trim side portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried in the receptacle and defining a U-shaped edge structure having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a decorator panel having turned edges each defining a rearwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion; and securing means removably securing said decorator panel to said mounting panel with said turned edges embracing said mounting panel turned edge portions with said decorator panel forwardly overlying said mounting panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried in the receptacle and defining a U-shaped edge structure having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a decorator panel having turned edges each defining a rearwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion; and securing means removably securing said decorator panel to said mounting panel with said turned edges embracing said mounting panel turned edge portions with said decorator panel forwardly overlying said mounting panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried in the receptacle and having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a decorator panel having turned edges each defining a rearwarldy extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a rearwardly turned bottom edge underlying said mounting panel bottom edge portion; and securing means removably securing said decorator panel to said mounting panel with said turned edges embracing said mounting panel turned edge portions with said decorator panel forwardly overlying said mounting panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried in the receptacle and having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a decorator panel having turned edges each defining a rearwarldy extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a rearwardly turned bottom edge underlying said mounting panel bottom edge portion; and securing means removably securing said decorator panel to said mounting panel with said turned edges embracing said mounting panel turned edge portions with said decorator panel forwardly overlying said mounting panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 7 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of screws extending forwardly through said decorator panel returned distal portion and threaded to said mounting panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried in the receptacle and having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a decorator panel having turned edges each defining a rearwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a rearwardly turned bottom edge underlying said mounting panel bottom edge portion and a depending toe plate having a turned flange secured between said mounting panel bottom edge portion and said decorator panel bottom edge; and securing means removably securing said decorator panel to said mounting panel with said turned edges embracing said mounting panel turned edge portions with said decorator panel forwardly overlying said mounting panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried in the receptacle and having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a forwardly extending bottom edge portion; a decorator panel having turned edges each defining a rearwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion, and a rearwardly turned bottom edge underlying said mounting panel bottom edge portion and a depending toe plate having a turned flange secured between said mounting panel bottom edge portion and said decorator panel bottom edge; and securing means removably securing said decorator panel to said mounting panel with said turned edges embracing said mounting panel turned edge portions with said decorator panel forwardly overlying said mounting panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 7 further including a handle structure, and means removably securing the handle structure to the top of said mounting panel, said handle structure overlying the upper ends of said panels.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried on the receptacle and having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion and a forwardly extending bottom portion, said panel having a first plurality of screw threading holes spaced vertically adjacent said turned edge portions and a second plurality of screw threading holes spaced vertically in said forwardly extending side portions; and means cooperating selectively with said first and second plurality of holes for selectively mounting different constructed first and second decorative front panels to said mounting panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a receptacle, a front construction comprising: a vertical front mounting panel fixedly carried on the receptacle and having turned edge portions each defining a forwardly extending side portion and a returned distal portion and a forwardly extending bottom portion, said panel having a first plurality of screw threading holes spaced vertically adjacent said turned edge portions and a second plurality of screw threading holes spaced vertically in said forwardly extending side portions; and means cooperating selectively with said first and second plurality of holes for selectively mounting different constructed first and second decorative front panels to said mounting panel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 12 wherein said means for selectively mounting said panels includes means adapted to define with said mounting panel slot means for holding the edges of a flat decorative front panel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 12 wherein said mounting panel is formed of sheet metal and said means for selectively mounting said panels includeS a plurality of screws selectively threaded to said sheet metal mounting panel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
53 words
The receptacle front construction of claim 12 wherein said mounting panel further includes a top portion provided with a plurality of horizontally spaced screw threading holes and said front construction further includes a horizontally elongated handle and screw means for threaded association with said holes for securing said handle to said mounting panel.
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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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |