US3608989A
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Cabinet or cabinet panel, from prefabricated parts
Assignee: Wilhelm Weller Möbelfabrik
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Filing: 1968-09-06
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1988-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated cabinet assembly having corner members comprising a pair of U-shaped rails, one nested inside the other. The inner rail has a plurality of notches in its sides for accommodating shelf support rails. Side panels are inserted into the inner rail. The rails are held together by mating grooves on their sides. The outer rail also has dovetail grooves in its outer sides for receiving rear panel connecting slats.
Inventors
- 👤 Eberhard Wurster
- 👤 Thomas Peter Teschemacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/02; A47B47/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A prefabricated cabinet assembly comprising in combination, a unilaterally open U-shaped hollow section rail means having vertically arranged grooves for accommodating side panels and back panels located at each corner, and characterized in that at least one of the inner sidewall surfaces of each U-shaped rail is provided with a plurality of vertically arranged notches, said notches being at least partially concealed by an outer wall of said U-shaped rail for accommodating support rails for drawers and shelves and simultaneously securing the lateral stability of the entire construction, wherein the hollow-section rail means consists of two U-section rails, one of said U-section rails being disposed within the other U-section rail, the inwardly disposed U-section rail serving to accommodate the side panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A prefabricated cabinet assembly comprising in combination, a unilaterally open U-shaped hollow section rail means having vertically arranged grooves for accommodating side panels and back panels located at each corner, and characterized in that at least one of the inner sidewall surfaces of each U-shaped rail is provided with a plurality of vertically arranged notches, said notches being at least partially concealed by an outer wall of said U-shaped rail for accommodating support rails for drawers and shelves and simultaneously securing the lateral stability of the entire construction, wherein the hollow-section rail means consists of two U-section rails, one of said U-section rails being disposed within the other U-section rail, the inwardly disposed U-section rail serving to accommodate the side panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A prefabricated cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said inner U-section rail is constructed as a notched section rail having a plurality of notches spaced along its length for accommodating support rails, said inner U-section rail being at least partially concealed by the outer U-section rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A prefabricated cabinet assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the outer U-section rail is provided on the inside surface with at least one gripping flute running in the longitudinal direction of the section rail, and the inner U-section rail is provided on the outside surface with at least one of said gripping flutes, said flutes preventing the inner U-section rail from slipping out of the outer U-section rail.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |