US3981553A
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Drawer slide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-05
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Granted: 1976-09-21
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Expires: 1995-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A member having a C-shaped cross section installable on the underside of a drawer to coact with an elongated dresser guide having a generally T-shaped cross section, the slide member having elongated inwardly directed ribs in the vertical walls of the slide member, the ribs extending substantially over the length of the slide member and with additional inwardly directed ribs adjacent the front end of the slide member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth H. Gutner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/483; A47B2210/00; A47B2210/0002; A47B2210/0005; A47B2210/0051; A47B2210/0056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A slidable drawer structure comprising a frame such as a dresser or the like having a generally rectangular drawer-receiving front opening, a drawer slidably received in said opening, said frame being equipped with an elongated side-sloted center guide for the underside of said drawer with said guide extending generally perpendicular to said opening, an elongated slide fixed to the underside of said drawer and slidably engaging said guide, said slide being generally C-shaped in transverse section to engage said guide slots, said C-shaped defining a horizontal top wall integrated with vertical side walls and inwardly extending flanges integrated with said side walls below said top walls, said slide adjacent the inserted end of said drawer being equipped with transversely extending rib means, a longitudinal rib in each vertical side wall extending from said rib means to the other end of said slide, said longitudinal ribs projecting inwardly of said C-shape and adapted to bear against said guide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A slidable drawer structure comprising a frame such as a dresser or the like having a generally rectangular drawer-receiving front opening, a drawer slidably received in said opening, said frame being equipped with an elongated side-sloted center guide for the underside of said drawer with said guide extending generally perpendicular to said opening, an elongated slide fixed to the underside of said drawer and slidably engaging said guide, said slide being generally C-shaped in transverse section to engage said guide slots, said C-shaped defining a horizontal top wall integrated with vertical side walls and inwardly extending flanges integrated with said side walls below said top walls, said slide adjacent the inserted end of said drawer being equipped with transversely extending rib means, a longitudinal rib in each vertical side wall extending from said rib means to the other end of said slide, said longitudinal ribs projecting inwardly of said C-shape and adapted to bear against said guide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The construction of claim 1 in which said ribs are defomed inwardly adjacent said other end to grip said guide when said drawer is fully inserted, the deformed portion being less than 25% of the slide length.
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) | 1979-09-21 | 1980-03-22 | 1980-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-21 | 1984-03-22 | 1984-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-21 | 1988-03-22 | 1988-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |