US4040695A
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Flip handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A recessed and flush mounted flip handle for cabinet doors, drawers and the like is formed of two interlocking extrusions.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale A. Brann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02; A47B2095/021; A47B2095/024; A47B2095/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A flip handle for drawer fronts and the like, said flip handle comprising in combination: a. a pair of supports for securing said flip handle to the drawer; b. a base for mounting said flip handle within the drawer front intermediate said pair or supports, said base including a channel partially closed upon itself and having a cross-section defining an arc; c. a handle positionally pivotable from a first position flush with the face of the drawer to a second position, said handle in mechanical engagement with said base, said base leg having a bulbous edge with a cross-section defining a longitudinal segment of a cylinder commensurate with the arced section of said channel for retainingly engaging said channel; d. a bumper disposed upon said base for restricting downward pivotal movement of said handle and defining said first position of said handle; and e. a flange extending from said channel for interferingly contacting said base leg and restricting upward pivotal movement of said handle and defining said second position of said handle; whereby, said base retains said handle while accommodating pivotal movement of said handle with respect to the drawer front.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A flip handle for drawer fronts and the like, said flip handle comprising in combination: a. a pair of supports for securing said flip handle to the drawer; b. a base for mounting said flip handle within the drawer front intermediate said pair or supports, said base including a channel partially closed upon itself and having a cross-section defining an arc; c. a handle positionally pivotable from a first position flush with the face of the drawer to a second position, said handle in mechanical engagement with said base, said base leg having a bulbous edge with a cross-section defining a longitudinal segment of a cylinder commensurate with the arced section of said channel for retainingly engaging said channel; d. a bumper disposed upon said base for restricting downward pivotal movement of said handle and defining said first position of said handle; and e. a flange extending from said channel for interferingly contacting said base leg and restricting upward pivotal movement of said handle and defining said second position of said handle; whereby, said base retains said handle while accommodating pivotal movement of said handle with respect to the drawer front.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The flip handle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said handle includes a ridge for contacting said bumper to position said handle in said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The flip handle as set forth in claim 2 further including: a. channel means disposed within said base; b. aperture means disposed within each of said pair of supports; and c. rivet means disposed within said aperture means for engaging said channel means to secure said base to said pair of supports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flip handle as set forth in claim 3 wherein said base and said handle are extruded elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The flip handle as set forth in claim 4 wherein said base and said handle are of equal longitudinal 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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |