US3837299A
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Modular safe deposit box assembly
Assignee: MEILINK STEEL SAFE Co
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A modular metal cabinet structure having a plurality of individual compartments which are vertically stacked and horizontally sequenced. These compartments are defined by horizontal plate shelves and vertical partitions together with outer side and back wall plates and have frontal openings closed by hollow hinged doors carrying locks on their internal faces. The horizontal shelves are provided with a plurality of pairs of elongated slots which are aligned with alternate and complementary tongues and notches along the top and bottom edges of the adjacent vertical partitions, to form an easily erectable framework. Each door and hinge assembly cooperates with jambs or stops affixed to the inner surfaces of each vertical partition adjacent the frontal opening of its compartment to safeguard forcing-in or prying-out the door when it is in its closed and locked position. Furthermore the pivot pins of each door hinge are in blind holes, the open ends of which holes are at least partially concealed by adjacent structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Clellan R Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:54
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/06; E05G1/08; A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B87/00; A47B87/02; A47B96/00; A47B96/04; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/0061; A47B2220/0069; A47B2220/0072; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A multi-compartment rectangular cabinet in which each compartment has an open end closed by a lockable hinged door, said cabinet comprising: A. a plurality of horizontal plates having aligned pairs of separate apertures near the ends of spaced parallel lines perpendicular to an edge of said plate; B. a plurality of vertical partitions independent of each other and having alternate lugs and notches near the ends of their top and bottom edges for fitting into said apertures in said plates, and the front edge of said partitions are spaced inwardly from the front edge of said horizontal plates; C. hinge means attached to said front edges of said partitions having their pivots in the plane of said partitions so that said plates overlap at least a part of said pivots, each hinge means having one leaf bifurcated to receive the end of said partitions and the other leaf having portions to attach to said doors and to lock behind said one leaf; and doors thicker than said partitions attached to said other leaves of said hinges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A multi-compartment rectangular cabinet in which each compartment has an open end closed by a lockable hinged door, said cabinet comprising: A. a plurality of horizontal plates having aligned pairs of separate apertures near the ends of spaced parallel lines perpendicular to an edge of said plate; B. a plurality of vertical partitions independent of each other and having alternate lugs and notches near the ends of their top and bottom edges for fitting into said apertures in said plates, and the front edge of said partitions are spaced inwardly from the front edge of said horizontal plates; C. hinge means attached to said front edges of said partitions having their pivots in the plane of said partitions so that said plates overlap at least a part of said pivots, each hinge means having one leaf bifurcated to receive the end of said partitions and the other leaf having portions to attach to said doors and to lock behind said one leaf; and doors thicker than said partitions attached to said other leaves of said hinges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cabinet according to claim 1 wherein said notches are aligned with one of the slots of each pair of slots on said horizontal plates for receiving the outer end of the lugs of the adjacent partitions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
a second portion extending from one side of said first portion and lying against the inside of said door; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
a second portion extending from one side of said first portion and lying against the inside of said door; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
a third portion extending from the other side of said first portion to overlie the inner edge of the adjacent bifurcated portion of said one leaf.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
a third portion extending from the other side of said first portion to overlie the inner edge of the adjacent bifurcated portion of said one leaf.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
A cabinet according to claim 1 wherein said other leaf has
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cabinet according to claim 1 wherein said doors are recessed between said horizontal shelves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cabinet according to claim 1 wherein each hinge includes a pair of spaced pivot pins rotatably joining said hinge leaves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cabinet according to claim 5 wherein said pivot pins are contained in blind seats in one of the hinge leafs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cabinet according to claim 3 including door jambs adjacent said third portion of said other leaves of said hinges for preventing inward movement of said doors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cabinet according to claim 1 including locking bolts on said doors, and jambs affixed to said vertical partitions and having sockets cooperating with said bolts.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cabinet according to claim 1 including a third leaf like said other leaf.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |