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Door arrangement
Assignee: MasterBrand Cabinets LLC
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Filing: 1976-06-07
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Granted: 1979-06-19
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Expires: 1996-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A door arrangement having particular adaptability for use on a storage cabinet characterized by a frame positioning a reversible or interchangeable panel, the latter being slideable into a received position upon removal of a portion or section of the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley G. Krempp
- 👤 David J. Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:16
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B5/00; E06B5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A cabinet door arrangement comprising a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, said rear portion adapted to be received within a door opening and said front portion overlying said rear portion and concealing said door opening, said rear portion having a fixed section and a selectively removable section, a channelway defined in said fixed section, said selectively removable section having tongues cooperating with said channelway, an interchangeable cabinet door panel disposed within said channelway in sliding relationship, and fastening means cooperating with said front portion securing said selectively removable section in retaining relationship with respect to said interchangeable cabinet door panel, said front portion of said frame being cut-out to reveal said interchangeable cabinet door panel, and said interchangeable cabinet door panel having a decorative front surface and a decorative rear surface selectively and reversibly revealed through said cut-out in said front portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A cabinet door arrangement comprising a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, said rear portion adapted to be received within a door opening and said front portion overlying said rear portion and concealing said door opening, said rear portion having a fixed section and a selectively removable section, a channelway defined in said fixed section, said selectively removable section having tongues cooperating with said channelway, an interchangeable cabinet door panel disposed within said channelway in sliding relationship, and fastening means cooperating with said front portion securing said selectively removable section in retaining relationship with respect to said interchangeable cabinet door panel, said front portion of said frame being cut-out to reveal said interchangeable cabinet door panel, and said interchangeable cabinet door panel having a decorative front surface and a decorative rear surface selectively and reversibly revealed through said cut-out in said front portion.
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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) | 1982-06-18 | 1982-12-18 | 1983-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-18 | 1986-12-18 | 1987-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-18 | 1990-12-18 | 1991-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |