Patent · US Expired

Obscurely latched closures for cabinets

US3980326A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1975
Grant dateSep 14, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 2, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0901
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toe-operated, concealed latching mechanism for the front door or doors of storage cabinets, as commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms, has its operative member obscurely located in the kick-space beneath the cabinet at the floor. The arrangement of parts serves to virtually preclude entry to the cabinet interior as by curious infants or youngsters.

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