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Drawer divider system
Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-20
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A drawer divider system having one or more generally planar divider members extendable in an upright position between the front and rear of a drawer to partition a drawer interior, and a follower block extendable laterally from each divider member for positioning at a desired distance from the front of the drawer for holding objects and coacting friction means on the divider member and the follower block permitting lengthwise adjustment of the follower block along the divider member and retention of the follower block in a desired location.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell E. Petrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/04; B65D25/06; A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/969; A47B88/975; A47B88/994; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08; B42F17/12; A47B2088/977
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A drawer divider system including, a generally planar divider member extendable upright between a pair of opposed drawer surfaces to partition a drawer interior, a generally upright follower block extending laterally from said divider member to back up material stored in a drawer, and interengaging means on said follower block and divider member guiding said follower block for sliding linear movement lengthwise of said divider member, said interengaging means including a pair of in-turned flanges extending along the length of said divider member defining a pair of elongate guide channels at the top and bottom of the divider member and a pair of tabs on said follower block positioned one in each of said guide channels, at least one of said tabs having a configuration so as to frictionally engage its guide channel to frictionally hold the follower block at a desired location along the length of the divider member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A drawer divider system including, a generally planar divider member extendable upright between a pair of opposed drawer surfaces to partition a drawer interior, a generally upright follower block extending laterally from said divider member to back up material stored in a drawer, and interengaging means on said follower block and divider member guiding said follower block for sliding linear movement lengthwise of said divider member, said interengaging means including a pair of in-turned flanges extending along the length of said divider member defining a pair of elongate guide channels at the top and bottom of the divider member and a pair of tabs on said follower block positioned one in each of said guide channels, at least one of said tabs having a configuration so as to frictionally engage its guide channel to frictionally hold the follower block at a desired location along the length of the divider member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A drawer divider system as defined in claim 1 wherein said follower block has a first generally planar section with said pair of tabs extending from opposite ends thereof, said follower block being made of deformable material so that each of said tabs may be angularly bent with respect to the planar section to increase frictional engagement with its guide channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A drawer divider system as defined in claim 2 wherein said follower block has a follower section extending at a right angle to said generally planar section, and said follower section includes a pair of opposed notches to weaken said follower section to facilitate bending so as to vary the length of the follower section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A drawer divider system as defined in claim 2 in which the planar section is provided with a manipulating member spaced rearwardly of the follower block to facilitate adjustment of said follower block.
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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) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |