# US 2019/0166990 A1 · Stapled on clamp

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- Number: US 2019/0166990 A1
- Document ID: US20190166990A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/266,824
- Filed: 2019-02-04
- Published: 2019-06-06
- Earliest claimed: 2015-05-20
- Inventors: Richard Stack
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190166990A1

## CPC

- A47B 47/0091: {Modular arrangements of similar assemblies of elements (for elements or assemblies mainly made of wood or plastic A47B47/047, sectional furniture A47B87/00, stackable furniture A47B87/02)}
- A47B 47/042: {Panels connected without frames}
- F16B 5/0088: {with locking means moving substantially perpendicular to the main plane, e.g. pins, screws}
- F16B 12/125: {using mortise and tenon joints}
- F16B 12/20: using clamps, clips, wedges, sliding bolts, or the like
- F16B 12/24: using separate pins, dowels, or the like
- A47B 77/00: Kitchen cabinets (tops specially designed for working on A47B96/18)
- A47B 91/022: {using screw means}
- A47B 96/066: {Supporting means received within an edge of the shelf}
- A47B 2230/0077: Interlocking assemblies with dovetail mortise grooves
- F16B 5/0052: {the interlocking key acting as a dovetail-type key}
- F16B 5/0614: {in angled relationship}
- F16B 12/22: using keyhole-shaped slots and pins
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)
- F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D)

## Abstract

The present invention includes a system for quickly and simply manufacturing semi-custom cabinetry utilizing a stapled on clamps. The stapled on clamp allows panels of the cabinet to quickly and securely join together, with significant load bearing ability. The clamp allows for different ways of discretely joining pieces together to create custom cabinetry during installation. The stapled on clamp can be used for toe box construction as either a single pin or a double pin.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A stapled on clamp for use with a modular cabinet comprising: an attachment member having a substantially cylindrical shape with a channel formed along a length of said attachment member; a base member forming a substantially flat bottom surface of said channel; and a staple for securing said attachment member to a first panel; whereby said attachment member is constructed and arranged to frictionally engage a groove formed on a second panel wherein said channel of said attachment member compresses to allow an outer surface of said attachment member to fit within said groove formed in said second panel thereby coupling said first panel to said second panel.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The stapled on clamp according to claim 1 wherein said attachment member has an insertion end and a trailing end.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The stapled on clamp according to claim 2 wherein said insertion end includes flexible ridges.

### Claim 4

A stapled on clamp assembly for use with a modular cabinet comprising:
a first attachment member having a substantially cylindrical shape with a first channel formed along a length of said first attachment member;
a second attachment member having a substantially cylindrical shape with a second channel formed along a length of said attachment member;
a base member coupling said first attachment member to said second attachment member, said base member forming a substantially flat bottom surface of said first channel and said second channel, said first and second attachment members in coaxial alignment with said flat bottom surface of said channel;
and at least one staple insertable through said base member of said first attachment member, and at least one staple insertable through said base member of said second attachment member securing said staple on clamp assembly to a first panel;
whereby each said attachment member is constructed and arranged to frictionally engage a groove formed on a second panel wherein said channel of each said attachment member compresses to allow an outer surface of each said attachment member to fit within said grooves formed in said second panel coupling said first panel to said second panel.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The stapled on clamp according to claim 4 wherein said first attachment member has an insertion end and a trailing end.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The stapled on clamp according to claim 4 wherein said insertion end includes flexible ridges.

### Claim 7 (depends on 4)

The stapled on clamp according to claim 4 wherein said first attachment member channel is a compression slot.

### Claim 8 (depends on 4)

The stapled on clamp according to claim 4 wherein said second attachment member channel is a compression slot.