US4304447A
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Wall cabinet for concealed storage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-18
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A shallow cabinet attachable to the surface of a wall and resembling a framed picture when closed, and suitable for storing small objects of value such as jewelry. The cabinet comprises a pair of shallow box-like elements; a first element or wall box is attachable to the surface of a wall with its open side facing outward, and a second, cover-like element is hinged to the wall box element and disposed to cover and conceal it when swung closed. The outer face or panel of the cover-like box element may be ornamented by a picture or the like, or may be covered by a mirror. The vertical interior surfaces of both elements are preferably lined with cork board or like material covered with felt or velvet, to accept pins or hooks on which, e.g., bracelets and necklaces may be hung.
Inventors
- 👤 Gloria Ellwood
- 👤 Milton Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/02; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/16; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/02; A47B81/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A cabinet for the concealed storage of small objects, comprising: a shallow wall box element having first narrow side frame portions defining a first shallow depth, an open front portion, and a generally solid back portion adapted to be fastened vertically against the flat unrecessed surface of a wall; a shallow cover box element having: an open back portion, a front portion closed by a solid ornamental panel, and second narrow side frame portions defining a second depth and extending outside of said first side frame portions to permit said cover box element to fit over and conceal the whole of said wall box element, said second depth being equal to or greater than said first depth; and hinge means connecting both said elements to permit said cover box element to swing between an open position exposing the interiors of both said elements, and a closed position; said cover box element in said closed position covering substantially completely said wall box element in a nesting manner and with its said second narrow side portions extending close to said wall and providing the appearance of a framed picture or the like, and concealing said hinge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A cabinet for the concealed storage of small objects, comprising: a shallow wall box element having first narrow side frame portions defining a first shallow depth, an open front portion, and a generally solid back portion adapted to be fastened vertically against the flat unrecessed surface of a wall; a shallow cover box element having: an open back portion, a front portion closed by a solid ornamental panel, and second narrow side frame portions defining a second depth and extending outside of said first side frame portions to permit said cover box element to fit over and conceal the whole of said wall box element, said second depth being equal to or greater than said first depth; and hinge means connecting both said elements to permit said cover box element to swing between an open position exposing the interiors of both said elements, and a closed position; said cover box element in said closed position covering substantially completely said wall box element in a nesting manner and with its said second narrow side portions extending close to said wall and providing the appearance of a framed picture or the like, and concealing said hinge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A cabinet as in claim 1, wherein: said hinge means comprise hinges with hinge pins whose axes lie close to a vertical rear edge of said cover box element, and cut-out portions in said element in which are disposed said hinge pins and adjacent portions of said hinges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A cabinet as in claim 2, wherein: one wing portion of each hinge is shaped to provide an attachment portion lying across a rear surface of a portion of said wall box element, and the other wing portion of said hinge is bent at right angles to provide an attachment portion on an inner wall portion of said cover box element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cabinet as in claim 1, further comprising an ornamental picture on said front panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A cabinet as in claim 4, further comprising: liner boards in both said elements of penetrable material adapted to the insertion of pins and disposed adjacent the inner surfaces of said vertical rear side and of said front panel, whereby jewelry may be hung from said pins for concealed storage.
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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) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |