US4477201A
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Corner member for furniture assembly
Assignee: TAKARA COMPANY A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1981-03-23
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2001-03-23
Abstract
Abstract An external decorative corner member of the type suitable for use in attaching furniture panels and the like. The length of this corner member can be adjusted to the panel dimensions. The corner member also serves to support the furniture panels during assembly and grooves provided in each portion of the inner flange speeds assembly by providing a location for attaching fasteners. The grooves further serve to strengthen each portion of the inner flange.
Inventors
- 👤 Hidetoshi Yoshiyuji
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/02; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/67; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An extruded corner member of the type suitable for use in attaching panels comprising: a longitudinal outer flange comprising a central arcuate portion and a pair of straight portions each tangentially joined to one longitudinal edge of said arcuate portion; a longitudinal web of constant width, said web being connected to a central region of said central arcuate portion; and a longitudinal inner flange consisting of two longitudinal planar portions and connected to said web, said planar portions having a common boundary at said web connection, whereby each planar portion is substantially parallel to a respective opposing one of said straight portions of said outer flange member, to form pockets of substantially uniform width for receiving said panels, said pair of straight portions each having their unjoined longitudinal edge substantially opposite the midpoint of each respective opposing planar portion, said pair of longitudinal planar portions each having a longitudinal groove on the outside face thereof, for strengthening said planar portion, said groove being used to locate holes to be drilled therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An extruded corner member of the type suitable for use in attaching panels comprising: a longitudinal outer flange comprising a central arcuate portion and a pair of straight portions each tangentially joined to one longitudinal edge of said arcuate portion; a longitudinal web of constant width, said web being connected to a central region of said central arcuate portion; and a longitudinal inner flange consisting of two longitudinal planar portions and connected to said web, said planar portions having a common boundary at said web connection, whereby each planar portion is substantially parallel to a respective opposing one of said straight portions of said outer flange member, to form pockets of substantially uniform width for receiving said panels, said pair of straight portions each having their unjoined longitudinal edge substantially opposite the midpoint of each respective opposing planar portion, said pair of longitudinal planar portions each having a longitudinal groove on the outside face thereof, for strengthening said planar portion, said groove being used to locate holes to be drilled therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The corner member of claim 1 wherein: said pockets formed by said planar portions and said straight portions will accommodate panels of equal thickness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The corner member of claim 1, wherein: said pockets formed by said planar portions and said straight portions will accommodate panels of different thickness.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The corner member of claim 2 wherein: said pockets form an angle of approximately 90 degrees.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The corner member of claim 3 wherein: said pockets form an angle of approximately 90 degrees.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-16 | 1988-04-16 | 1988-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-16 | 1992-04-16 | 1992-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-16 | 1996-04-16 | 1996-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |