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US3750993A
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Bracket assembly for use as an adjustable rear drawer slide bracket and the like
Assignee: Ajax Hardware Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A mounting member adapted for rearward mounting against a mounting surface has a longitudinally elongated, rectangular groove formed in a rearward surface opening rearwardly and a bracket opening of reduced longitudinal dimensions forwardly therethrough within the groove. A bracket member has a rectangular, rearward slide portion of reduced longitudinal dimensions slidably positioned in the mounting member groove with a bracket portion positioned projecting forwardly through the bracket opening of less longitudinal dimensions than the bracket opening to permit longitudinal slideable movement of the bracket member within the mounting member groove. Selectively flexibly releasable, inter-engaged flanges project transversely between the bracket and mounting member permitting and guiding the relative longitudinal movement therebetween while resisting rearward movement of the bracket member from the mounting member groove.
Inventors
- 👤 G Read
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/423; A47B88/427; A47B88/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
299 words
In a bracket assembly for use as a rear drawer slide bracket and the like, the combination of: a mounting member adapted for rearward mounting of a rearward surface thereof against a mounting surface, said mounting member having a generally longitudinally extending groove formed therein opening rearwardly through said rearward surface and defining transversely spaced and generally longitudinally extending parallel groove border portions on said mounting member, a bracket opening formed through said mounting member communicating rearwardly into said groove and forwardly through said mounting member, said opening having longitudinal dimensions less than longitudinal dimensions of said groove; a bracket member having a rearward slide portion longitudinally slideably positioned in said mounting member groove with a rearward surface generally aligned with said moUnting member rearward surface and having a bracket portion positioned projecting forwardly from said slide portion through said mounting member opening longitudinally movable within said opening, said slide and bracket portions each having longitudinal dimensions spaced less than the respective of said mounting member groove and opening permitting longitudinal slideable movement of said bracket member in said mounting member groove and opening; engagement means including longitudinally extending flanges between said groove border portions of said mounting member and said slide portion of said bracket member transversely interengaged permitting said longitudinal slideable movement of said bracket member relative to said mounting member while resisting rearward movement of said bracket member slide portion from said mounting member groove and rearwardly through said groove rearward opening; at least parts of said mounting and bracket members at said engagement means being formed rigid in free standing condition while being flexible upon a flexing force being exerted thereagainst for rearward separation of said slide portion of said bracket member from said groove border portions of said mounting member by said flexing force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
299 words
In a bracket assembly for use as a rear drawer slide bracket and the like, the combination of: a mounting member adapted for rearward mounting of a rearward surface thereof against a mounting surface, said mounting member having a generally longitudinally extending groove formed therein opening rearwardly through said rearward surface and defining transversely spaced and generally longitudinally extending parallel groove border portions on said mounting member, a bracket opening formed through said mounting member communicating rearwardly into said groove and forwardly through said mounting member, said opening having longitudinal dimensions less than longitudinal dimensions of said groove; a bracket member having a rearward slide portion longitudinally slideably positioned in said mounting member groove with a rearward surface generally aligned with said moUnting member rearward surface and having a bracket portion positioned projecting forwardly from said slide portion through said mounting member opening longitudinally movable within said opening, said slide and bracket portions each having longitudinal dimensions spaced less than the respective of said mounting member groove and opening permitting longitudinal slideable movement of said bracket member in said mounting member groove and opening; engagement means including longitudinally extending flanges between said groove border portions of said mounting member and said slide portion of said bracket member transversely interengaged permitting said longitudinal slideable movement of said bracket member relative to said mounting member while resisting rearward movement of said bracket member slide portion from said mounting member groove and rearwardly through said groove rearward opening; at least parts of said mounting and bracket members at said engagement means being formed rigid in free standing condition while being flexible upon a flexing force being exerted thereagainst for rearward separation of said slide portion of said bracket member from said groove border portions of said mounting member by said flexing force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The bracket assembly as defined in claim 1 in which said mounting member groove also defines longitudinally spaced and generally transversely extending parallel groove border portions on said mounting member longitudinally closing said groove for longitudinally and transversely enclosing said bracket member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
The bracket assembly as defined in claim 1 in which said groove border portions of said mounting member including engagement means flanges thereon are formed of a plastic rigid in free standing condition while being flexible upon a flexing force being exerted thereagainst; and in which said engagement means flanges formed on said groove border portions of said mounting member release said resisting of said bracket member slideable portion rearward movement rearwardly through said groove rearward opening upon said flexing force being exerted causing flexing of said groove border portions of said mounting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The bracket assembly as defined in claim 1 in which each of said mounting member and said bracket member is formed unitary of a plastic rigid in free standing condition while being flexible upon a flexing force being exerted thereagainst; and in which said groove border portions of said mounting member flex transversely releasing said engagement means flange interengagement and permit said bracket member slideable portion rearward movement rearwardly through said groove rearward opening upon said flexing force being exerted.
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |