US4478005A
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Removable integrally molded closure
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1982-12-27
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2002-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A substantially planar closure for a cabinet compartment is disclosed having two resiliently retractable pivot hinges disposed in cantilivered fashion approximately co-axial with the rear edge of the door. This closure can be deployed in a housing opening having a cross-sectional area approximately equal to the planar dimension of the door. A front edge of the door includes an integral retractable latch which can lockingly engage a catch receiving recess disposed on the housing. The latch mechanism is co-axial with the forward edge of the door. A support means integrally formed with the undersurface of the door, provides the rear portion of the closure panel with additional support.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn R. Mundschenk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:24
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C19/00; E05C19/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0894; Y10T292/0895; Y10T292/0902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
A closure for an opening in a cabinet, said closure comprising: a substantially planar panel having front, rear, and first and second side edges for closely conforming to the configuration of the opening in the cabinet, a pair of co-axial pintles extending outwardly from the respective ones of said side edges adjacent the rear edge thereof, a pair of cutouts each disposed adjacent and parallel to a respective one of said side edges, each of said cutouts intersecting said rear edge and extending a substantial distance beyond said respective pintle toward said front edge such that said respective pintle projects from a resilient finger formed between said cutout and said respective side edge, whereby said pintles may be resiliently biased toward each other to permit placement of said enclosure in the opening in the cabinet and subsequently move resiliently outwardly to engage bores provided in the cabinet, latch means integral with and disposed on said front edge, and a cutout within said planar panel disposed adjacent and parallel to said front edge and extending a substantial distance beyond said latch means toward each of said side edges such that said latch means is provided on a relatively thin resilient strip extending along the front of said panel, whereby said latch means may be resiliently biased toward said rear edge to permit said front edge of said closure to enter the opening in the cabinet and subsequently move resiliently forward to lock said closure in the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
A closure for an opening in a cabinet, said closure comprising: a substantially planar panel having front, rear, and first and second side edges for closely conforming to the configuration of the opening in the cabinet, a pair of co-axial pintles extending outwardly from the respective ones of said side edges adjacent the rear edge thereof, a pair of cutouts each disposed adjacent and parallel to a respective one of said side edges, each of said cutouts intersecting said rear edge and extending a substantial distance beyond said respective pintle toward said front edge such that said respective pintle projects from a resilient finger formed between said cutout and said respective side edge, whereby said pintles may be resiliently biased toward each other to permit placement of said enclosure in the opening in the cabinet and subsequently move resiliently outwardly to engage bores provided in the cabinet, latch means integral with and disposed on said front edge, and a cutout within said planar panel disposed adjacent and parallel to said front edge and extending a substantial distance beyond said latch means toward each of said side edges such that said latch means is provided on a relatively thin resilient strip extending along the front of said panel, whereby said latch means may be resiliently biased toward said rear edge to permit said front edge of said closure to enter the opening in the cabinet and subsequently move resiliently forward to lock said closure in the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as defined by claim 1 wherein a support means extends downwardly from the undersurface of said panel adjacent the control portion of said rear edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as defined by claim 1 wherein said pintles are separately disposed on a pair of downwardly articulated ears integrally molded with said opposite side surfaces of said closure panel proximate the intersection of said side and rear panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as defined by claim 3 wherein said upper surfaces of said pintles are substantially co-planar with the underside of said closure.
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) | 1987-10-23 | 1988-04-23 | 1988-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-23 | 1992-04-23 | 1992-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-23 | 1996-04-23 | 1996-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |