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Soft close device for doors

US12426724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 2023
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D23/087
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A soft close device for doors. A display case door includes a gasket and a compressible foam. The gasket has a peripheral body defining a cavity. The peripheral body includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is substantially flat and coupled to a surface of the display case door. The second portion is arranged on an opposite side of the cavity to the first portion. The second portion includes a magnet. The third portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion compresses when the door is closed against a cabinet frame. The compressible foam is positioned in and extends along a length of the cavity.

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