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Clothesline tightener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-14
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1981-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M Lowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:15
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F57/00; D06F57/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A CLOTHESLINE RACK COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED VERTICAL FLEXIBLE POST MEMBERS SUPPORTING OPPOSED RACKS WITH CLOTHESLINES EXTENDING THEREBETWEEN, ALIGNED OPENINGS IN SAID POSTS, A HEADED MEMBER FOR EACH OF SAID OPENINGS AND HAVING A STEM ROTATABLE THEREIN, A THREADED MEANS IN ONE OF SAID OPENINGS, A MATING THREAD ON THE STEM IN SAID ONE OPENING, AN EXPANSION MEMBER EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID POSTS AND HAVING A SOCKET IN EACH END RECEIVING THE HEADS OF SAID HEADED MEMBERS TO ROTATE THE SAME AND SCREW SAID THREADED MEMBER IN SAID THREADED MEANS TO SPREAD SAID POSTS TO TIGHTEN SAID CLOTHESLINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A CLOTHESLINE RACK COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED VERTICAL FLEXIBLE POST MEMBERS SUPPORTING OPPOSED RACKS WITH CLOTHESLINES EXTENDING THEREBETWEEN, ALIGNED OPENINGS IN SAID POSTS, A HEADED MEMBER FOR EACH OF SAID OPENINGS AND HAVING A STEM ROTATABLE THEREIN, A THREADED MEANS IN ONE OF SAID OPENINGS, A MATING THREAD ON THE STEM IN SAID ONE OPENING, AN EXPANSION MEMBER EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID POSTS AND HAVING A SOCKET IN EACH END RECEIVING THE HEADS OF SAID HEADED MEMBERS TO ROTATE THE SAME AND SCREW SAID THREADED MEMBER IN SAID THREADED MEANS TO SPREAD SAID POSTS TO TIGHTEN SAID CLOTHESLINE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |