US3101567A
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Vacuum cup holding device having improved holding means
Assignee: Quikey Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-30
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1981-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stiller Benjamin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A SOAP HOLDER OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING; (A) A RESILIENT BASE OF GENERALLY FLAT CONFIGURATION AND HAVING OPPOSED FACES; (B) A FIRST SERIES OF SUCTION CUPS PROJECTING FROM ONE SAID FACE OF SAID RESILIENT BASE AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A BAR OF SOAP THEREON; (C) AT LEAST ONE SURFACE ADHERING SUCTION CUP PROJECTING FROM SAID REMAINING FACE OF SAID RESILIENT BASE IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP TO SAID FIRST SERIES OF SUCTION CUPS AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND SUPPORT SAID HOLDER WITH RESPECT THERETO; (D) AND MECHANICALLY ACUTATED MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BASE BETWEEN SAID OPPOSED CUPS, AND BEING OPERABLE TO INCREASE THE HOLDING POWER OF SAID SURFACE ENGAGING CUP BEYOND A NORMAL HOLDING POWER THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A SOAP HOLDER OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING; (A) A RESILIENT BASE OF GENERALLY FLAT CONFIGURATION AND HAVING OPPOSED FACES; (B) A FIRST SERIES OF SUCTION CUPS PROJECTING FROM ONE SAID FACE OF SAID RESILIENT BASE AND ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A BAR OF SOAP THEREON; (C) AT LEAST ONE SURFACE ADHERING SUCTION CUP PROJECTING FROM SAID REMAINING FACE OF SAID RESILIENT BASE IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP TO SAID FIRST SERIES OF SUCTION CUPS AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A SMOOTH SURFACE AND SUPPORT SAID HOLDER WITH RESPECT THERETO; (D) AND MECHANICALLY ACUTATED MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BASE BETWEEN SAID OPPOSED CUPS, AND BEING OPERABLE TO INCREASE THE HOLDING POWER OF SAID SURFACE ENGAGING CUP BEYOND A NORMAL HOLDING POWER THEREOF.
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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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |