US3829187A
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Counter fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A counter fixture for financial transactions having a die, one or more cabinet members supported by a base member and a countertop with curbing supported by the die and cabinet members. The one or more cabinet members and base member are plumbed and leveled simultaneously prior to assembling the die and countertop thereto. The die when supported on the base is elevated from the floor surface and positioned adjacent the cabinets, thereby acquiring a plumbed and leveled condition from the previously plumbed and leveled base and cabinet members. The countertop being supported by aligned surfaces of the cabinets and the die is substantially plumbed and leveled upon assembly thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 H Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F9/00; A47F9/02; A47B; A47B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
In a counter fixture having a base and a first cabinet member having front and rear wall portions supported on the base with the base extending beyond the rear wall portion of said cabinet member to define a ledge portion of said base, characterized by a die member comprising an outer die frame having interconnected bracing members, at least one side of said die member being disposed on said ledge portion, attaching means on said die frame and said base for locating and returning said die frame on said base in a predetermined position, said die member also having a die facing and interconnecting means projecting from said die frame and die facing For joining said die facing to said die frame and to space said die facing from said die frame with a lower free edge portion of said die facing spaced from said base and a floor when said die frame is disposed on said ledge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a counter fixture having a base and a first cabinet member having front and rear wall portions supported on the base with the base extending beyond the rear wall portion of said cabinet member to define a ledge portion of said base, characterized by a die member comprising an outer die frame having interconnected bracing members, at least one side of said die member being disposed on said ledge portion, attaching means on said die frame and said base for locating and returning said die frame on said base in a predetermined position, said die member also having a die facing and interconnecting means projecting from said die frame and die facing For joining said die facing to said die frame and to space said die facing from said die frame with a lower free edge portion of said die facing spaced from said base and a floor when said die frame is disposed on said ledge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 1 wherein said die member and said first cabinet member extend upwardly from said base platform member to a predetermined common height to form a supporting surface, and counter top means disposed on said supporting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base platform member includes adjustable leveling means for simultaneously adjusting said base platform member and said first cabinet member to a plumbed and level condition on a floor surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 3 wherein said base platform member includes floor tie means for anchoring said base platform member to a floor surface after said base platform member and said first cabinet member have been placed in a plumbed and level condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 1 wherein a second cabinet member is supported on said base platform member in spaced relationship from said first cabinet member such that said ledge portion extends beyond said second cabinet member and said die member spans the space between said first and second cabinet members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 5 wherein said base member includes an inner base member component and a pair of oppositely disposed outer base member components rigidly secured to said inner base member component in side by side relationship, said first cabinet member being supported on one of said outer base member components and said second cabinet member being supported on the other said outer base member component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 5 wherein said first and second cabinet members are rigidly secured to said base platform member, said counter fixture further including a bracing member spaced from said base platform and rigidly interconnecting said first and second cabinet members, said first and second cabinet members, said bracing member and said base platform member forming the rigid framework of a truss structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 5 wherein said die member is disposed adjacent said first and second cabinet members, said counter fixture further including attachment means for securing said die member to said first and second cabinet members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 1 wherein said connecting means detachably connect said die facing to said die frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 9 wherein said die frame includes nesting means having a nesting portion for supporting said die facing, said die facing including nest-engaging means for disposition on said nesting portion to detachably interconnect said die facing to said die frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 10 wherein said nesting portion includes a nest opening, said nest-engaging means including a nest-engaging portion of complementary shape with said nest opening for detachable insertion in said nest opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 1 wherein said die frame includes entry openings for electrical conduit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A counter fixture as claimed in claim 1 wherein said die facing is formed of a slab of inorganic material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |