US4094561A
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Wiring enclosure for desks
Assignee: Harter Corp
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Filing: 1977-06-20
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-06-20
Abstract
Abstract An elongated tubular enclosure, preferably of extruded plastic material, for mounting at the rear edge of a desk. The enclosure is adapted to encase the wiring running along the rear of the desk to supply electrical current to various appliances and equipment supported on or in proximity to the desk top, and has a front longitudinal slot through which wires can be conducted from within the enclosure to the desk top at any desired location. A flexible tapered wiper strip covers the slot and extends forwardly downward to lightly contact its front end with the desk top.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas F. Wolff
- 👤 Harold N. Minick
- 👤 Jay J. Reinhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/06; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/04; H02G3/0406; H02G3/0418; A47B2021/064; A47B2021/066; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/008; A47B2200/0082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An elongated tubular integral wiring enclosure adapted for mounting at and extending above the rear of a desk top comprising walls forming an upper longitudinal compartment having a front wall, a longitudinal access slot formed in said front wall with an angular attaching flange along its lower edge for attachment to the desk top, walls forming a lower compartment under the upper compartment and a coextensive flexible wiper strip secured to the upper edge of said access slot and extending downwardly and forwardly over said attaching flange to conceal the same and to contact the desk top surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An elongated tubular integral wiring enclosure adapted for mounting at and extending above the rear of a desk top comprising walls forming an upper longitudinal compartment having a front wall, a longitudinal access slot formed in said front wall with an angular attaching flange along its lower edge for attachment to the desk top, walls forming a lower compartment under the upper compartment and a coextensive flexible wiper strip secured to the upper edge of said access slot and extending downwardly and forwardly over said attaching flange to conceal the same and to contact the desk top surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An elongated tubular wiring enclosure as defined in claim 1 wherein the compartment walls are of extruded semirigid plastic material and the wiper strip is of relatively soft flexible plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An elongated tubular wiring enclosure as defined in claim 1, wherein the wiper strip is tapered to a thinner lower edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An elongated tubular wiring enclosure as defined in claim 2, wherein the wiper strip is tapered to a thinner lower edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
An elongated tubular wiring enclosure, as defined in claim 1, wherein said first compartment has a top wall, a rear wall and a bottom wall connected to said front wall, and said second compartment has a front wall the upper edge of which is spaced below the bottom wall of said first compartment.
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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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |