Supports: cabinet structure – Accessible from plural sides – Top and vertical side
Patent
1997-08-04
1999-02-23
Cuomo, Peter M.
Supports: cabinet structure
Accessible from plural sides
Top and vertical side
312351, 31224911, 220404, B65D 2516
Patent
active
058736433
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a cabinet having multiple compartments for storing and sorting articles, such as recyclables, laundry, toys, trash, etc. Vertical slots are provided in the front and rear walls of the cabinet for the insertion of dividing panels to thereby adjust the number and size of compartments. Cleats are provided on the interior of the cabinet, and on the panels for holding the handles or drawstrings of plastic or cloth bags. A bottom drawer is located on the front of the cabinet. The drawer can store extra bags for future use, and is also large enough to store any unused panels. The top of the cabinet includes three covers for access to the compartments. The drawer and covers are provided with knobs to aid in opening the drawer and covers. Two of the vertical slots are located between the covers. This configuration allows access to one of the compartments at a time when the panels are placed in these two slots. When additional panels are used each cover can provide access to more than one compartment depending on the placement of the panels. Optionally, four castors can be provided on the bottom of the cabinet to allow easy movement from one location to the next. With the exception of hardware, hinges and the castors, the entire cabinet can be made of wood for aesthetic purposes. Other materials such as plastic, metal, press-board, laminates, etc., can be used depending on the preferred cost or appearance.
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Anderson, Jr. John Cleveland
Burgess, Jr. Joseph
Wilson Johnny Derrick
Cuomo Peter M.
Litman Richard C.
Tran Hanh V.
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