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A multi-drawer file cabinet having an upper cabinet that may be stacked on top of a lower file cabinet is provided. The lower cabinet includes a top surface having a peripheral edge with a first perimeter. The upper cabinet includes a base with a sidewall. The sidewall has a peripheral edge with a s

A multi-drawer file cabinet having an upper cabinet that may be stacked on top of a lower file cabinet is provided. The lower cabinet includes a top surface having a peripheral edge with a first perimeter. The upper cabinet includes a base with a sidewall. The sidewall has a peripheral edge with a second perimeter. The second perimeter is larger than the first perimeter so that the sidewall fits around the peripheral edge of the top surface of the first cabinet. The cabinets include an extendable drawer assembly having a pair of slide members slidably positioned between a pair of outer tracks formed in a casing and tracks formed in a drawer frame. Furthermore, a locking assembly is associated with a recess in the casing and a ledge of a drawer head to allow the drawer assembly to remain in a locked position even if the cabinet sustains fire damage.

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What is claimed is: 1. A multi-drawer file cabinet comprising: a first cabinet including a first upper shell portion having a top section and two downwardly extending side sections, a first rear shell portion coupled with the first upper shell portion, a first base coupled with the two side section

What is claimed is: 1. A multi-drawer file cabinet comprising: a first cabinet including a first upper shell portion having a top section and two downwardly extending side sections, a first rear shell portion coupled with the first upper shell portion, a first base coupled with the two side sections and the first rear shell portion to form a first shell assembly, a first interior casing positioned within the first shell assembly, and a first drawer assembly slidably coupled to the first interior casing, wherein the top section includes a top surface having a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the top surface having a first perimeter, and the first cabinet having a drawer opening defined by an edge; and a second cabinet including a second upper shell portion having a top section and two downwardly extending side sections, a second rear shell portion coupled with the second upper shell portion, a second base coupled with the two side sections and the second rear shell portion to form a second shell assembly, a second interior casing positioned within the second shell assembly, and a second drawer assembly slidably coupled to the second interior casing, the second base including a lower surface and a sidewall extending downwardly from the lower surface of the second base, the sidewall including a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the sidewall having a second perimeter, wherein the second perimeter is larger than the first perimeter, wherein the sidewall of the second base fits around the peripheral edge of the top surface of the first cabinet, and wherein the second base of the second cabinet is in contact with the top surface of the first cabinet. 2. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, wherein the sidewall includes a top edge that is adjacent to the lower surface of the second base, wherein the distance between the top edge of the sidewall and the peripheral edge of the sidewall is equal to the distance between the peripheral edge of the top surface of the first cabinet and the edge of the drawer opening of the first interior casing. 3. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one bumper mounted to the lower surface of the second base. 4. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, further comprising an accessory holder including a base, the accessory holder base having a sidewall with a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the accessory holder sidewall having a third perimeter, the top section of the second upper shell portion including a top surface having a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the top section of the second cabinet including a fourth perimeter, wherein the third perimeter is larger than the fourth perimeter so that the sidewall of the accessory holder fits around the peripheral edge of the top surface of the second cabinet. 5. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of the second upper shell portion and the second rear shell portion has at least one tab extending from a bottom edge thereof, and the second base having at least one slot defined therein for accepting the at least one tab. 6. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 5, wherein each of the side sections of the second user shell portion have at least one tab extending from a bottom edge thereof, wherein each of the tabs extend generally inward toward the opposing side section of the second upper shell portion. 7. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 5, wherein the at least one slot includes a fitted groove. 8. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 7, wherein the at least one tab has a mounting hole defined therein, wherein the second base has a corresponding mounting hole defined therein, and wherein a fastening mechanism extends between the mounting holes to secure the second upper shell portion with the second base. 9. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first interior casing is formed of a non-flammable thermal insulating material. 10. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, wherein the second base includes a top surface, wherein a lip extends from the top surface of the second base to engage a front side of the second interior casing. 11. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first drawer assembly and the second drawer assembly includes a front drawer assembly, a frame, and a pair of opposing slide members, wherein the front drawer assembly is coupled with the frame, and the opposing slide members are slidably coupled with the frame to allow the drawer assembly to move relative to the corresponding interior casing. 12. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 11, wherein the opposing slide members are disposed between a pair of outer tracks formed in the corresponding interior casing and a pair of drawer tracks positioned on the frame. 13. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 12, wherein the outer tracks formed in the corresponding interior casing each include an outer groove and an inner groove, wherein the inner groove is defined in the outer groove, and wherein at least one of the slide members have a stop extending therefrom that extends into the inner groove formed in the corresponding interior casing. 14. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 11, wherein a pair of drawer tracks extend from the frame and have slots defined therein, and wherein each of the opposing slide members have slide tabs that extend into the slots formed in the drawer tracks. 15. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 11, wherein the front drawer assembly includes a drawer head, an escutcheon plate, a drawer front, and a locking mechanism, wherein the drawer head and the escutcheon plate are coupled with the drawer front, and the locking mechanism is positioned within the escutcheon plate. 16. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 15, wherein the locking mechanism includes a cam, and wherein the drawer front has a latching slot formed therein for receiving the cam. 17. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 16, wherein the cam includes an attaching leg, a flat portion, and a locking leg. 18. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 17, wherein the drawer head includes a ledge positioned below at least a portion of the flat portion of the cam, and wherein the corresponding interior casing has a recess formed therein for receiving the locking leg of the cam. 19. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 18, wherein the recess formed in the corresponding interior casing is configured to receive the locking leg when the flat portion of the cam is in contact with the ledge. 20. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 17, wherein the attaching leg and the locking leg are generally parallel with one another, and wherein each of the attaching leg and the locking leg are positioned at an angle relative to the flat portion. 21. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 1, wherein the sidewall does not contact the top surface of the first cabinet. 22. A multi-drawer file cabinet comprising: a first cabinet including a top surface having a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the top surface having a first perimeter, the first cabinet having a drawer opening defined by an edge; and a second cabinet including a base, the base having a sidewall with a peripheral edge, the peripheral edge of the sidewall having a second perimeter, wherein the second perimeter is larger than the first perimeter, wherein the sidewall of the second cabinet fits around the peripheral edge of the top surface of the first cabinet so that the second cabinet is positioned on top of the first cabinet, wherein at least one of the first and second cabinets further includes an interior casing, an upper shell portion, a rear shell portion, and a drawer assembly, wherein the drawer assembly includes a front drawer assembly, a frame, and a pair of opposing slide members, wherein the front drawer assembly is coupled with the frame, wherein the opposing slide members are slidably coupled with the frame to allow the drawer assembly to move relative to the interior casing, wherein a pair of drawer tracks extend from the frame and have slots defined therein, wherein each of the opposing slide members have slide tabs that extend into the slots formed in the drawer tracks, and wherein at least one of the slide tabs has a lock slot formed therein, the drawer assembly further comprising at least one clip having a locking tab extending therefrom, wherein the locking tab is positioned within the lock slot. 23. The multi-drawer file cabinet as recited in claim 22, further comprising an extrusion coupled with at least one of the slide members.