US3953093A
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Kitchen units consisting of prefabricated elements
Assignee: Team Form AG
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Filing: 1974-11-12
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Granted: 1976-04-27
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Expires: 1994-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A kitchen cabinet, stove, sink, etc. installation including floor units 11 mounted on horizontal floor rails 1, 1a, overhead cabinets 13 mounted on horizontal wall rails 3, and full length cabinets mounted on both a floor rail and a wall rail. The installation provides for dead space A behind the cabinets for piping, electrical wiring, etc. Removable splash boards 15 are installed between the floor units and the overhead cabinets, with the latter being held out from the wall by spacers 5.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Hero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B77/00; A47B77/02; A47B95/00; A47B95/002; A47B2095/004; A47B96/00; A47B96/06; A47B96/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
Kitchen units including prefabricated elements resting only on the floor, such as stoves, floor cabinets, etc., elements (13) secured to a wall, such as overhead cabinets, and elements (19) resting on the floor and secured to a wall, such as tall cabinets, characterized in that the elements (11) are installed on a horizontally aligned supporting bar (1) and a profile bar (1a) in such a way that their rear side is disposed at a distance (A) from the wall, in that the elements (13) which are secured to the wall are suspended at the same distance (A) from the wall on a profile bar (3) which is anchored on the wall and arranged at a predetermined distance (H) from the supporting bar (1), and the elements (19) which both rest on the floor and are secured to the wall are secured to the supporting bar (1) and suspended on the bar (3), the profile bar (3) having a generally L-shaped cross-section, two oppositely directed grooves (3a, 3b) and a vertical flange (3d) on a horizontal arm (3c), a holder (20) which is connected to the elements (13, 19) engaging in said vertical flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
Kitchen units including prefabricated elements resting only on the floor, such as stoves, floor cabinets, etc., elements (13) secured to a wall, such as overhead cabinets, and elements (19) resting on the floor and secured to a wall, such as tall cabinets, characterized in that the elements (11) are installed on a horizontally aligned supporting bar (1) and a profile bar (1a) in such a way that their rear side is disposed at a distance (A) from the wall, in that the elements (13) which are secured to the wall are suspended at the same distance (A) from the wall on a profile bar (3) which is anchored on the wall and arranged at a predetermined distance (H) from the supporting bar (1), and the elements (19) which both rest on the floor and are secured to the wall are secured to the supporting bar (1) and suspended on the bar (3), the profile bar (3) having a generally L-shaped cross-section, two oppositely directed grooves (3a, 3b) and a vertical flange (3d) on a horizontal arm (3c), a holder (20) which is connected to the elements (13, 19) engaging in said vertical flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
Kitchen units as claimed in claim 1, wherein only the elements installed on the supporting bar (1) and the profile bar (1a) have a work surface on their upper side, characterized in that between the rear side of the work surface (9) and the rear side of the elements (13) which are only suspended on the bar (3), there is a removable rear wall (15).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Kitchen units as claimed in claim 1, wherein only the elements (13) suspended on the bar (3) are provided on the underside of their rear wall with horizontal, adjustable spacer elements (5) known per se, for example, adjusting screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
Kitchen units as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supporting bars (1) and the profile bars (1a) are secured in a U-shaped part (28a) of a holder (28) which comprises horizontal arms (28b) provided with tap holes for receiving plug bolts (27) which are rotatably supported in a base plate (27).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Kitchen units as claimed in claim 4, wherein the supporting bars (1) engage between guide strips (29) on the base of the under-counter cabinets (11) and of the tall cabinets (19).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
Kitchen units as claimed in claim 1, wherein a holder (4) is provided with a rear plate (21) in which are secured two plug bolts (22) on which are disposed two disc-shaped retaining nuts (23) which engage in the grooves (3a, 3b) of the bar (3).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Kitchen units as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plug bolts (22) are provided with breaking points in the form of notches (22a).
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) | 1979-04-27 | 1979-10-27 | 1980-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-27 | 1983-10-27 | 1984-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-27 | 1987-10-27 | 1988-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |