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US3885844A
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Bathroom cabinet, especially for hospitals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-02
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A bathroom cabinet has a door swingable about a vertical axis and a mirror on that door tiltable about its lower horizontal edge into an outwardly inclined position. The tilting of the mirror is controlled by a handgrip at the bottom of the cabinet which is linked by a Bowden cable with a fitting at the upper mirror edge. A locking lever at the top of the cabinet holds the door closed whenever the mirror is swung out from its normal upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Schneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/005; E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/38; E06B3/385
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A bathroom cabinet comprising: a housing with an open front side and a door for closing said front side, said door being swingable about a vertical axis; a mirror on an outer face of said door mounted for tilting relative thereto about a horizontal lower edge thereof; operating means for said mirror on said housing near the bottom thereof; locking means in said housing mounted on said door near the top thereof for holding said door closed, said locking means being engageable by said mirror in an upright position of the latter for deactivation to permit opening of said door; and biasing means in said housing acting upon said locking means for urging same into operative engagement with a coacting housing parts upon a forward tilting of said mirror into an inclined position, thereby preventing said door from being opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A bathroom cabinet comprising: a housing with an open front side and a door for closing said front side, said door being swingable about a vertical axis; a mirror on an outer face of said door mounted for tilting relative thereto about a horizontal lower edge thereof; operating means for said mirror on said housing near the bottom thereof; locking means in said housing mounted on said door near the top thereof for holding said door closed, said locking means being engageable by said mirror in an upright position of the latter for deactivation to permit opening of said door; and biasing means in said housing acting upon said locking means for urging same into operative engagement with a coacting housing parts upon a forward tilting of said mirror into an inclined position, thereby preventing said door from being opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 1 wherein said locking means comprises a bell-crank lever having a first arm projecting from said door into the interior of said housing for engagement with said coacting housing part and having a second arm with an extension traversing a slit in said door for engagement by said mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 1 wherein said mirror is provided with spring means urging same into said inclined position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 1, further comprising link means passing from said operating means to the top of said mirror by way of said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 4 wherein said link means comprises a Bowden cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 5 wherein said door is provided with an opening and with mounting means adjacent said opening, said bowden cable having a sheath secured to said mounting means and a core traversing said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 6 wherein said operating means comprises a handle displaceable along the bottom of said housing and tied to said core.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 7 wherein said handle comprises a lever swingable in a horizontal plane and provided with a hand grip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 6 wherein said operating means comprises a guide tube on the bottom of said housing receiving part of said sheath and a hand grip slidable on said guide tube and tied to said core.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 9 wherein said guide tube is elbow-shaped with a short vertical leg and a long horizontal leg, said hand grip being carried on said horizontal leg, the latter being swingable about said vertical leg between a retracted position parallel to the plane of said door and an operating position perpendicular thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bathroom cabinet as defined in claim 10 wherein said hand grip has a hub embracing said horizontal leg under tension with a frictional fit.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |