US3087206A
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Floating floor anchor
Assignee: Narragansett Gymnasium Equipment Co
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Filing: 1960-04-20
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Delf
- 👤 Albert E Stevenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:34
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN A FLOOR STRUCTURE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED: (A) A STATIONARY FLOOR, (B) AN UPPER FLOOR MOUNTED FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT ON THE STATIONARY FLOOR, THE UPPER FLOOR BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLE THERETHROUGH, (C) A STUD SECURED TO THE STATIONARY FLOOR BELOW THE HOLE, (D) MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID STUD AND PROVIDING A SLOT SPACED AXIALLY RELATIVE TO THE STUD, AND (E) A WALL PROVIDED WITH AN APERTURE, THE WALL HAVING THE PERIPHERAL PORTION ADJACENT THE APERTURE ENGAGED IN SAID SLOT, THE APERTURE BEING LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE STUD, THE WALL HAVING SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO THE HOLE IN THE UPPER FLOOR AND LOCATED CLOSELY ADJACENT THE SIDES OF SAID HOLE, WHEREBY THE WALL IS HELD AGAINST MOVEMENT AXIALLY ON THE STUD BUT IS FREE FOR LIMITED LATERAL MOVEMENT UPON RELATIVE LATERAL SHIFTING OF THE SAID FLOORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN A FLOOR STRUCTURE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED: (A) A STATIONARY FLOOR, (B) AN UPPER FLOOR MOUNTED FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT ON THE STATIONARY FLOOR, THE UPPER FLOOR BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLE THERETHROUGH, (C) A STUD SECURED TO THE STATIONARY FLOOR BELOW THE HOLE, (D) MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID STUD AND PROVIDING A SLOT SPACED AXIALLY RELATIVE TO THE STUD, AND (E) A WALL PROVIDED WITH AN APERTURE, THE WALL HAVING THE PERIPHERAL PORTION ADJACENT THE APERTURE ENGAGED IN SAID SLOT, THE APERTURE BEING LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE STUD, THE WALL HAVING SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO THE HOLE IN THE UPPER FLOOR AND LOCATED CLOSELY ADJACENT THE SIDES OF SAID HOLE, WHEREBY THE WALL IS HELD AGAINST MOVEMENT AXIALLY ON THE STUD BUT IS FREE FOR LIMITED LATERAL MOVEMENT UPON RELATIVE LATERAL SHIFTING OF THE SAID FLOORS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |