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US3095665A
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Folding easel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-23
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Duncan C Killen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B97/00; A47B97/04; A47B97/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
AN EASEL FOR SUPPORTING THE STRETCHER FRAME OF AN ARTIST''S CANVAS OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A GENERALLY UPRIGHT STANDARD HAVING A FLAT FRONT FACE FORMED WITH A VERTICALLY EXTENDING SLOT, A PAIR OF ELONGATED CLAMPING DEVICES EXTENDING LATERALLY ACROSS SAID FRONT FACE, SAID CLAMPING DEVICES BEING FORMED WITH CONFRONTING LONGITUDINAL V-SHAPED EDGES ADAPTED FOR ENGAGING THE STRETCHER FRAME WITH THE APEXES OF THE V-SHAPED EDGES IN SPACED RELATION TO THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE CANVAS WHEREBY THE ARTIST MAY EXTEND HIS BRUSH STOKES PAST THE EDGES OF THE CANVAS, AND LOCKING MEANS ON SAID CLAMPING DEVICES ENGAING SAID SLOT AND FORMED FOR ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID DEVICES TO SAID STANDARD IN CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT AGAINST THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES OF THE STRETCHER FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
AN EASEL FOR SUPPORTING THE STRETCHER FRAME OF AN ARTIST''S CANVAS OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A GENERALLY UPRIGHT STANDARD HAVING A FLAT FRONT FACE FORMED WITH A VERTICALLY EXTENDING SLOT, A PAIR OF ELONGATED CLAMPING DEVICES EXTENDING LATERALLY ACROSS SAID FRONT FACE, SAID CLAMPING DEVICES BEING FORMED WITH CONFRONTING LONGITUDINAL V-SHAPED EDGES ADAPTED FOR ENGAGING THE STRETCHER FRAME WITH THE APEXES OF THE V-SHAPED EDGES IN SPACED RELATION TO THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE CANVAS WHEREBY THE ARTIST MAY EXTEND HIS BRUSH STOKES PAST THE EDGES OF THE CANVAS, AND LOCKING MEANS ON SAID CLAMPING DEVICES ENGAING SAID SLOT AND FORMED FOR ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID DEVICES TO SAID STANDARD IN CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT AGAINST THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES OF THE STRETCHER FRAME.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |