US4066370A
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Assembling piece
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract An assembling piece which is easy to manufacture, each piece comprising two intersecting vertical walls, said walls being disposed at right angles to the each other and joined by a common horizontal wall. The exterior surfaces of said vertical walls comprise a protruding flange for cooperation with a horizontal element.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Van Driessche
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; F16B12/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/44; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
An assembling piece for forming a corner joint for a modular furntiure structure, said piece comprising: two right angle, intersecting vertical walls of cruciform configuration, a horizontal wall integral with said vertical walls and extending on both sides of said intersection and at right angles thereto, said vertical walls including first means for mechanically interfitting said piece with the ends of horizontal frame elements coupled to respective vertical walls and extending parallel thereto and at right angles to each other, said intersecting vertical walls and said horizontal wall defining a corner cavity on one side of said cruciform for receiving the upper end of a vertical frame element, and at least one of said walls at said cavity carrying a second means for mechanically interlocking the piece with the end of said vertical frame element for locking said frame element to said piece, and wherein said horizontal wall constitutes a rigid mechanical reinforcement for said piece, and wherein that portion of the wall which extends on the opposite side of said cruciform forms an integral support for horizontal shelving or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
An assembling piece for forming a corner joint for a modular furntiure structure, said piece comprising: two right angle, intersecting vertical walls of cruciform configuration, a horizontal wall integral with said vertical walls and extending on both sides of said intersection and at right angles thereto, said vertical walls including first means for mechanically interfitting said piece with the ends of horizontal frame elements coupled to respective vertical walls and extending parallel thereto and at right angles to each other, said intersecting vertical walls and said horizontal wall defining a corner cavity on one side of said cruciform for receiving the upper end of a vertical frame element, and at least one of said walls at said cavity carrying a second means for mechanically interlocking the piece with the end of said vertical frame element for locking said frame element to said piece, and wherein said horizontal wall constitutes a rigid mechanical reinforcement for said piece, and wherein that portion of the wall which extends on the opposite side of said cruciform forms an integral support for horizontal shelving or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembling piece of claim 1, wherein the outer surfaces of the vertical walls are provided with a protruding flange, said flange forming said first means and being recievable within a groove within a horizontal frame element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembling piece of claim 1, wherein the lower surface of the horizontal wall is provided with a vertical tenon, said tenon forming said second, interlocking means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The assembling piece of claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the horizontal wall is stepped to a higher level to one side of the cruciform and said stepped upper surface portion is provided with a horizontal V-shaped notch which opens toward the intersection of the vertical walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembling piece of claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the stepped portion of the horizontal wall is provided with a third means for forming an interlocking connection with a vertical frame element which projects upwardly therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembling piece of claim 5, wherein said third means comprises a vertically projecting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembling piece of claim 1, wherein each vertical wall is provided with a vertical groove for permitting passage of a vertical panel edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembling piece of claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the horizontal wall stepped portion is provided with horizontal grooves, said grooves acting to receive the lower ends of vertical panels.
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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |