US3841052A
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System for joining furniture panels
Assignee: BURG MOBEL RUDDIES D DT
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Filing: 1972-05-23
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A system for joining furniture, wall or similar panels in an abutting manner is provided comprising a plurality of receiving means spaced along the edges of the panels and one or more tubular fittings having mating fastener means securable with the receiving means. The tubular fittings have a square cross section the sides of which conform to the thickness of the panels and are provided with a rod extending therethrough. The fittings are selectively secured to each of the abutting panels and joined in a continuous strip or fillet by the rod.
Inventors
- 👤 W Metz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:07
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A system for joining two or more panel members in abutting edge relationship comprising a plurality of substantially uniform tubular fittings each conforming in outer cross section to the thickness of said panels and having an axial bore, means for securing said fittings selectively along the abutting edges of said panels, at least one of said fittings being secured on each of said panels, said fittings being selectively arranged on said abutting panels at spaced intervals in axial abutting edge relationship to provide a continuous edge across at least a portion of the width of said panels, and an elongated rod conforming to said bore extending through each of said fittings to interlock said fittings and assemble said panels in joined relationship.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A system for joining two or more panel members in abutting edge relationship comprising a plurality of substantially uniform tubular fittings each conforming in outer cross section to the thickness of said panels and having an axial bore, means for securing said fittings selectively along the abutting edges of said panels, at least one of said fittings being secured on each of said panels, said fittings being selectively arranged on said abutting panels at spaced intervals in axial abutting edge relationship to provide a continuous edge across at least a portion of the width of said panels, and an elongated rod conforming to said bore extending through each of said fittings to interlock said fittings and assemble said panels in joined relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing said fittings permits removal of said fittings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said fittings and said panels are provided with lengths being a multiple of each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said fittings comprise an outer tubular body having a square cross section, and an inner tubular member lying along the longitudinal center connected to said body by a supporting web, and a threaded member extending perpendicularly outward from the center of one of the sides of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 4 wherein said panels are provided with a plurality of sockets for receiving said threaded member, said sockets being spaced uniformly along the panel edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system according to claim 5 wherein said sockets comprise a bushing insertable within said panel and having a threaded internal bore.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system according to claim 6 wherein said bushings having a conically tapered bottom and a slot transversly thereto, said bushings having guide means for aligning said slot transversly to the length of the edge of said panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system according to claim 6 wherein the exterior of said bushing is provided with barb means for retaining said bushing in said panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said rod means is provided with mating interlocking ends whereby two or more rods may be telescopingly connected in end to end relationship.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system according to claim 1 including cap means for covering the ends of said fittings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system according to claim 10 wherein said cap means include fastening means for connecting said caps to the end of said interlocking rod.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system according to claim 10 wherein said caps conform in shape to the cross section of said fittings.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system according to claim 12 wherein said cap is secured on the exterior end of the outermost fitting.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |