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US4105271A
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Desks
Assignee: Sebel Ltd
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Filing: 1977-06-29
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1997-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The present invention discloses a desk having a frame and a lid hinged to the frame. A box removably positioned within the frame is covered by the lid and provides storage and a transportage container for books and the like. A snap-on hinge formed from resilient material and suitable for securing the lid of the desk to the frame of the desk is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Sebel
- 👤 Noel S. D. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B41/00; A47B41/02; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0035; A47B2200/004; A47B2200/0043; A47B2200/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A desk, comprising; a frame of cylindrical metal tubing, including a portion which extends around a horizontal area to provide a substantially rectangular rack; a lid having a snap-on, snap-off hinge for hingedly connecting the lid to one side of the rack; and a box having a base and four walls, at least two of the walls each having an outwardly extending flange, and the box being removably insertable within the rack and being supported by engagement of the outwardly extending flanges with sides of the rack, the hinge comprising, a tube of resilient synthetic plastics material having a substantially cylindrical inner surface and a slot longitudinally extending from one to another end of the tube, the tube being resiliently deformable to permit the slot to be passed over said one of the rack sides, whereby the tube is releasably secured to said one side, and means for securing the tube to the lid, so that the lid is pivotable from a lowered box closing position in which the lid covers the top of the box, to a raised box opening position, subject to continued rotation of the lid causing resilient deformation of the hinge tube an release thereof from said one side of the rack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A desk, comprising; a frame of cylindrical metal tubing, including a portion which extends around a horizontal area to provide a substantially rectangular rack; a lid having a snap-on, snap-off hinge for hingedly connecting the lid to one side of the rack; and a box having a base and four walls, at least two of the walls each having an outwardly extending flange, and the box being removably insertable within the rack and being supported by engagement of the outwardly extending flanges with sides of the rack, the hinge comprising, a tube of resilient synthetic plastics material having a substantially cylindrical inner surface and a slot longitudinally extending from one to another end of the tube, the tube being resiliently deformable to permit the slot to be passed over said one of the rack sides, whereby the tube is releasably secured to said one side, and means for securing the tube to the lid, so that the lid is pivotable from a lowered box closing position in which the lid covers the top of the box, to a raised box opening position, subject to continued rotation of the lid causing resilient deformation of the hinge tube an release thereof from said one side of the rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A desk according to claim 1 wherein the securing means for the hinge comprises; a tongue extending away from one side portion of the tube for insertion in an aperture in a corresponding part of the lid; and a flange extending away from the other side of the tube and having an opening permitting passage of a securing bolt therethrough to secure the flange to the lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A desk according to claim 1, wherein the flange comprises a continuous lip of L-shaped cross-section forming a downwardly opening channel extending around the edge of three of said walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A desk according to claim 3 wherein the box and lid are of synthetic plastics material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A desk according to claim 1, in which the frame comprises two mirror-image portions, each portion comprising two spaced substantially parallel feet, and two legs extending upwardly, one from each foot; and a U-shaped member forming half of the rack joining the upper ends of said legs, the corresponding legs of each mirror-image portion abutting each other along the length thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A desk according to claim 1 wherein the frame comprises two spaced apart, parallel, inverted U-shaped members each having two legs joined by a rod; and two spaced apart transverse bars connecting respective ends of the rods, whereby the rods and bars comprise the rectangular rack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A desk according to claim 6, wherein the length of the legs is telescopically adjustable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A desk according to claim 1, additionally including a second hinge constructed and disposed similarly to the above-mentioned hinge, and spaced therefrom along said side of the rack.
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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) | 1981-08-07 | 1982-02-06 | 1982-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-07 | 1986-02-06 | 1986-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-07 | 1990-02-06 | 1990-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |