US3829190A
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Cabinet prefabrication system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A cabinet system providing prefabricated support frame and cabinet liner components that are assembled at the point of manufacture with adjacent elements thereof being pivotally interconnected each to each whereby such components may be handled and shipped in a compact collapsed configuration. At points of use the frame and cabinet components which are hinged and folded in opposite directions are brought to an expanded erected condition for nesting engagement one within the other with the oppositely hinged orientation thereby providing a rigidly upright structure. Facing components are applied to complete an assemblage of cabinet units of various style and length.
Inventors
- 👤 A Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A cabinet system providing individual cabinet units comprising frame components inclusive of upright and horizontal elements of rigid structural materials, pivot means for joining said frame elements together for movement to erected and collapsed positions, and a cabinet liner component inclusive of upright and horizontal members of rigid structural material, means for joining said liner members together for movement to erected and collapsed positions, said frame and liner components being of cooperative size for nesting engagement one within the other when the combined cabinet unit is in the erected configuration, and wherein the axes of pivot means for the frame components are disposed at an angular position with respect to lines of joinder for said liner components whereby movement of an assembled cabinet unit inclusive of frame and liner components to the collapsed configuration is opposed when the units are in the erected assembled configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A cabinet system providing individual cabinet units comprising frame components inclusive of upright and horizontal elements of rigid structural materials, pivot means for joining said frame elements together for movement to erected and collapsed positions, and a cabinet liner component inclusive of upright and horizontal members of rigid structural material, means for joining said liner members together for movement to erected and collapsed positions, said frame and liner components being of cooperative size for nesting engagement one within the other when the combined cabinet unit is in the erected configuration, and wherein the axes of pivot means for the frame components are disposed at an angular position with respect to lines of joinder for said liner components whereby movement of an assembled cabinet unit inclusive of frame and liner components to the collapsed configuration is opposed when the units are in the erected assembled configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 and further comprising pivot means for joining said liner members together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Structure as set forth in claim 2 wherein the axes of pivot means for said frame and liner components are disposed at right angles one with respect to the other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the liner components are nested within the frame components when the cabinet unit is in the erected assembled configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Structure as set forth in claim 2 and further comprising facing components for disposition at the front of assembled cabinet units and for further holding separate cabinet units in upright side-by-side relation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Structure as set forth in claim 5 wherein said facing component spans an interval or space between side-by-side cabinet units.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Structure as set forth in claim 6 and further comprising closure elements joined to said facing components for closing off the space enclosed within said liner component.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cabinet system as set forth in claim 7 wherein a plurality of cabinet units are provided in side-by-side relationship with at least one of said cabinet units providing storage drawers reciprocally received and supported by a liner component.
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 |