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Desk assembly

Assignee: BRUCE HANNAH TRUST
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Filing: 1982-09-17
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2002-09-17
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Abstract

Abstract A desk assembly is disclosed utilizing a framework for supporting side and back panels and file drawer slide assemblies. Adjacent frameworks may be clipped together to form a credenza; they may be spaced apart and joined together by a desk top slab; an extension may be added to form an L-shaped desk unit. An accessory-holding track assembly is included formed from an extruded track with exposed and internal channels. Accessories are positioned in the exposed channel; support members are positioned in the non-exposed channels. Identical slide drawers are utilized, with boxes therein of differing heights. Drawer fronts of differing heights corresponding to the different heights of the boxes are utilized. The entire framework is filled with file drawer boxes of differing heights, and the module is fronted by corresponding drawer fronts of differing heights. A file drawer compressor or follower is used, resiliently biased against the sides of a file drawer. A shelf holder for a file drawer assembly is included, utilizing a fluted member into which shelves are inserted, the shelves holding the fluted member in position against the framework. Stationary inserts and a locking mechanism are also disclosed.

Inventors

  • 👤 Bruce H. Hannah

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 11:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/969; A47B88/994; A47B2088/976; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0084; A47B2200/0085; A47B2200/07; A47B88/975

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 81 words
A file drawer compressor or follower comprising a sheet of deformable materials having side pieces and a bridging piece joining said side pieces, said side pieces being biased outwardly and each including a recess in the outside surface thereof having a retaining wall about the periphery thereof for holding a compressible material, so that when said sheet is positioned within a file drawer the compressible material within the recesses of the side pieces bears against the sides of said file drawer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 81 words
A file drawer compressor or follower comprising a sheet of deformable materials having side pieces and a bridging piece joining said side pieces, said side pieces being biased outwardly and each including a recess in the outside surface thereof having a retaining wall about the periphery thereof for holding a compressible material, so that when said sheet is positioned within a file drawer the compressible material within the recesses of the side pieces bears against the sides of said file drawer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 36 words
A file drawer compressor or follower according to claim 1, in which said sheet is in a general U-shape, so that said compressor or follower is movable generally in only one direction within said file drawer.

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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) 1987-04-17 1987-10-17 1988-04-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-04-17 1991-10-17 1992-04-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-04-17 1995-10-17 1996-04-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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