US4140355A
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Undercounter support
Assignee: XYTEC PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1977-12-15
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-12-15
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an undercounter support device and more specifically relates to a drawer support which can be conveniently removably located beneath a table top or horizontal work surface. Once the undercounter support is located beneath the horizontal surface a drawer or tray can be utilized in a convenient manner. When the undercounter support and accompanying drawer or tray is desired to be removed, a convenient apparatus is provided for this operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Swain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system comprising a drawer, a selectively removable undercounter support means capable of supporting and allowing movement of said drawer, a rear support means capable of being permanently secured beneath a horizontal work surface, said rear support means comprising a forwardly extending horizontal flange which is adapted to support a rearwardly extending flange having said undercounter support means pallet and a selectively movable front support means permanently secured beneath said horizontal surface, said front support means being provided with a rearwardly extending flange which is adapted to matingly engage and be secured within a horizontally extending channel located on the front face of said undercounter support means, said rear and front support means adapted to selectively secure said undercounter support means beneath the horizontal work surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system comprising a drawer, a selectively removable undercounter support means capable of supporting and allowing movement of said drawer, a rear support means capable of being permanently secured beneath a horizontal work surface, said rear support means comprising a forwardly extending horizontal flange which is adapted to support a rearwardly extending flange having said undercounter support means pallet and a selectively movable front support means permanently secured beneath said horizontal surface, said front support means being provided with a rearwardly extending flange which is adapted to matingly engage and be secured within a horizontally extending channel located on the front face of said undercounter support means, said rear and front support means adapted to selectively secure said undercounter support means beneath the horizontal work surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said front support means is provided with L-shaped apertures which allow conventional fastening means to pass therethrough and secure said front support means beneath said horizontal work surface while simultaneously locking said front support means in an operative supporting arrangement or selectively allowing said front support means to disengage from said undercounter support means in order to remove said undercounter support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said undercounter support means is provided with longitudinally extending runners which support and allow movement of said drawer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said front support means comprises a top surface which is provided with L-shaped apertures, a vertically extending surface extending from the rear edge of said top surface and a rearwardly extending support flange extending from the bottom edge of said vertically extending surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system as claimed in claim 4 wherein said rearwardly extending support flange matingly engages with a longitudinal channel or slot of the front face of said undercounter support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system as claimed in claim 4 wherein said L-shaped apertures allow said front support means to assume either an operative supporting position or an inoperative non-support providing position wherein said undercounter support means can be removed from beneath said horizontal work surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A selectively removable undercounter support system as claimed in claim 4 wherein said front support means is provided with a front surface extending downwardly from the front edge of said top surface, said front surface facilitating the movement of said front support means.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |