Patent · US Expired

Self-closing slide

US6712435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 2002
Grant dateMar 30, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B88/467
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A self closing slide is provided having a first slide member slidably coupled to a second slide member. A slot is provided on the first slide member that receives an actuator of a self closing mechanism coupled to the second slide member. The mechanism comprises a housing having a slot guiding the actuator. The actuator is spring coupled to the housing. The actuator engages a portion of the first slide member when received in the slot for closing the first slide member relative to the second slide member.

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