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US5207526A
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Connecting fitting
Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
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Filing: 1991-05-02
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A connecting fitting for securing a rail of a drawer to a rear or side wall thereof. A supporting member supports a rear end of the rail. A securing element is screwed into the rear end of the rail and includes a locking device by which the securing element is suspended in the supporting member. The supporting member has an open slot which widens in the manner of a keyhole into a receiving opening. A spring ring is located in the receiving opening, or the securing element is lockable in the receiving opening by friction or by locking elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Brustle
- 👤 Andreas Tofferl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/919; A47B88/931; F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/052; A47B88/938; A47B2088/94; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/20; F16B2200/205; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/406; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/11; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/59; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A connecting fitting for fastening a rear end of a rail of a drawer to a rear wall or side wall of the drawer, said fitting comprising: a supporting member to be fastened to the rear wall or side wall of the drawer, said supporting member having therethrough a receiving opening and an open-ended slot, said slot opening into said receiving opening and having a width smaller than the size of said receiving opening, such that said slot widens into said receiving opening; a securing element for connecting the rear end of the rail to said supporting member, said securing element including a first portion to be fastened to the rear end of the rail and a second portion dimensioned to fit in said slot, such that said second portion may be inserted through said slot into said receiving opening to thereby suspend said securing element from said supporting member; and means, at least partially operable internally of said receiving opening, for releasably retaining said second portion of said securing element within said receiving opening, said retaining means comprising a substantially C-shaped spring fitted within said receiving opening and receiving and retaining said second portion of said securing element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A connecting fitting for fastening a rear end of a rail of a drawer to a rear wall or side wall of the drawer, said fitting comprising: a supporting member to be fastened to the rear wall or side wall of the drawer, said supporting member having therethrough a receiving opening and an open-ended slot, said slot opening into said receiving opening and having a width smaller than the size of said receiving opening, such that said slot widens into said receiving opening; a securing element for connecting the rear end of the rail to said supporting member, said securing element including a first portion to be fastened to the rear end of the rail and a second portion dimensioned to fit in said slot, such that said second portion may be inserted through said slot into said receiving opening to thereby suspend said securing element from said supporting member; and means, at least partially operable internally of said receiving opening, for releasably retaining said second portion of said securing element within said receiving opening, said retaining means comprising a substantially C-shaped spring fitted within said receiving opening and receiving and retaining said second portion of said securing element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first portion of said securing element is constructed to fit within the rear end of the rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first portion of said securing element is threaded to mesh with threads of the rear end of the rail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said slot is positioned to open upwardly when said fitting is assembled to the drawer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said slot is positioned to open laterally when said fitting is assembled to the drawer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said receiving opening is substantially circular in cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said supporting member has extending therefrom projections fitting into said receiving opening for retaining therein said spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 7, wherein said projections are arranged in two parallel, spaced planes defining therebetween a gap into which fits said spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second portion has therein a groove into which snappingly fits said spring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second portion of said securing element has a lateral projection extending into said slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fitting as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first and second portions of said securing element comprise and integral, one-piece structure.
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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) | 1996-05-03 | 1996-11-02 | 1997-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-03 | 2000-11-02 | 2001-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-03 | 2004-11-02 | 2005-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |