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Knock-down drawer assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-17
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A knock-down drawer assembly comprises first and second pairs of opposed, drawer defining vertical panels, interengaging means for interengaging the same, a drawer bottom mountable on the panels, and track means for slidably mounting the assembled drawer on a structural member.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip A Greer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/941; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S29/00; Y10S29/047; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A knock-down drawer assembly comprising: a. a pair of drawer side panels of like and uniform cross section, b. a pair of drawer end panels of like and uniform cross section extending between and abutting the inner surfaces of the side panels, c. each of said end panels having on its outer face at least one integral slotted rib extending the length thereof, d. self-threading screw means extending through openings through said side panels aligned with said slotted ribs and removably connected therewith in the assembled condition of the drawer, e. drawer bottom mounting means on the lower inner margins of the panels of at least one of said pairs of panels, f. a drawer bottom mounted removably in said drawer bottom mounting means in the assembled condition of the drawer. g. an integral track member on the outer face of each drawer side panel, and h. a pair of track mounting members adapted for attachment to structural supports adjacent the sides of the drawer and including roller means engaging said track member for supporting the drawer for in and out movement relative to the track mounting members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A knock-down drawer assembly comprising: a. a pair of drawer side panels of like and uniform cross section, b. a pair of drawer end panels of like and uniform cross section extending between and abutting the inner surfaces of the side panels, c. each of said end panels having on its outer face at least one integral slotted rib extending the length thereof, d. self-threading screw means extending through openings through said side panels aligned with said slotted ribs and removably connected therewith in the assembled condition of the drawer, e. drawer bottom mounting means on the lower inner margins of the panels of at least one of said pairs of panels, f. a drawer bottom mounted removably in said drawer bottom mounting means in the assembled condition of the drawer. g. an integral track member on the outer face of each drawer side panel, and h. a pair of track mounting members adapted for attachment to structural supports adjacent the sides of the drawer and including roller means engaging said track member for supporting the drawer for in and out movement relative to the track mounting members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
The knock-down drawer assembly of claim 1 wherein each side and end panel includes a pair of longitudinal segments adapted to be interconnected edgewise to provide a panel of increased depth, wherein the drawer bottom mounting means comprises inwardly directed channel means integral with the bottom margin of each of said end panel segments, each channel means including an inwardly directed terminal flange, wherein a slotted rib is located adjacent the upper end of each lower end panel segment and wherein the slotted ribs are provided with slots dimensioned for reception of said terminal flanges of the upper segments, thereby enabling assembling the end panel segments into end panels of increased depth by telescoping the terminal flanges of the upper segments into the slots of the lower segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The knock-down drawer assembly of claim 2 including interlocking groove and rib components on the slotted ribs and terminal flanges for removably securing them together.
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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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |