US4274756A
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Fixed joint, especially for joining structural parts of wooden furniture
Assignee: Schlapp Mobel GmbH & Co KG
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Filing: 1978-11-13
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Granted: 1981-06-23
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Expires: 1998-11-13
Abstract
Abstract The fixed joint of construction pieces comprises an intermediate construction piece having two opposite sides provided respectively with concave recesses, a transverse construction piece having a pair of convex surface portions each matching an assigned concave recess in the intermediate piece, and fastening means tightly connecting the two pieces and compressing the convex surfaces against the concave recesses.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerd Lange
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/125; A; A47; A47C; A47C3/00; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/67; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7001; Y10T403/7003; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7194
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A joint as defined in claim 1, wherein said facing convex surfaces are made in a single construction piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses formed on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of other construction pieces arranged parallel one to another and each having a convex surface snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction pieces are joined transversely to said one construction piece; and means for connecting said other construction pieces and thus securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses formed on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of other construction pieces arranged parallel one to another and each having a convex surface snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction pieces are joined transversely to said one construction piece; and means for connecting said other construction pieces and thus securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A joint as defined in in claim 3, wherein said convex surfaces and said concave surfaces in their whole scope or in parts of them are indented.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A joint as defined in claim 3, wherein said connecting means includes aligned bores provided respectively in said other construction pieces and a connection pin snugly fitting into said bores.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A joint as defined in claim 5, wherein said pin is secured in position in said bores by glueing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A joint as defined in claim 3, wherein said connecting means include aligned bores passing through said one construction piece and said other construction pieces in the contact area of said convex and concave surfaces and a connection piece snugly fitting said bores.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A joint as defined in claim 4, wherein said convex and concave surfaces are glued together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A joint as defined in claim 4, wherein said connecting pin is formed on an end portion of a transverse beam.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A joint as defined in claim 3, wherein said recessed concave surfaces and said convex surfaces are at least partially serrated.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A joint as defined in claim 3, wherein said connecting means includes aligned bores provided respectively in said two parallel construction pieces, apart from said one construction piece, and a connection member snugly fitting into said bores.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
97 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses, said connecting means including binding elements wound at least around said other construction pieces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
97 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses, said connecting means including binding elements wound at least around said other construction pieces.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A joint as defined in claim 12, wherein said binding elements include tie bands, wires or strings made of metal, plastic or textile material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
125 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses, said connecting means including aligned bores provided respectively in said other construction pieces and a connection pin snugly fitting into said bores, and wherein said connecting means further include a socket for accommodating bolts fastening said pin to said other construction pieces.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
125 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses, said connecting means including aligned bores provided respectively in said other construction pieces and a connection pin snugly fitting into said bores, and wherein said connecting means further include a socket for accommodating bolts fastening said pin to said other construction pieces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
102 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses, and wherein said pair of parallel construction pieces defines a gap therebetween adapted for receiving an additional construction piece.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
102 words
A joint of a plurality of construction pieces, comprising a first joint portion including a pair of concave recesses provided on opposite sides of one of said construction pieces; a second joint portion including a pair of facing convex surfaces provided on at least one of the other construction pieces, said convex surfaces snugly fitting said concave recesses when said other construction piece is joined transversely to said one construction piece; and connecting means for securing said convex surfaces in said concave recesses, and wherein said pair of parallel construction pieces defines a gap therebetween adapted for receiving an additional construction piece.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-22 | 1984-12-22 | 1985-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-22 | 1988-12-22 | 1989-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-22 | 1992-12-22 | 1993-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |