US3144232A
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Torch holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-31
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1983-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry O Smootz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:50
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D99/00; F23D99/002; F23D99/004; F23D2206/00; F23D2206/0031; F23D2206/0036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A TORCH HOLDER FOR TORCHES HAVING FUEL-CONTAINING CYLINDERS, SAID HOLDER COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, ARMS FIXED TO SAID BASE MEMBER, A COLLAR ROTATABLY MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID ARMS, SAID COLLAR BEING IN THE FORM OF A THINWALLED CYLINDER WITH OPEN ENDS AND WITH A SPLIT RUNNING THROUGH THE WALL OF SAID COLLAR FROM ONE END THEREOF TO THE OTHER, THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID COLLAR PASSING SUBSTANTIALLY DIAMETRICALLY THERETHROUGH AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID ARMS, AN ELASTIC TENSION MEMBER PARTIALLY ENCIRCLING SAID COLLAR AND EXERTING THEREON A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT FORCE TENDING TO BRING TOGETHER THE EDGES OF SAID SPLIT, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY EXERTING A VARIABLE FORCE AUGMENTING SAID CONSTANT FORCE, SAID MEANS ALSO SELECTIVELY EXERTING A VARIABLE FRICTIONAL FORCE BETWEEN SAID ARMS AND SAID COLLAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A TORCH HOLDER FOR TORCHES HAVING FUEL-CONTAINING CYLINDERS, SAID HOLDER COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, ARMS FIXED TO SAID BASE MEMBER, A COLLAR ROTATABLY MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID ARMS, SAID COLLAR BEING IN THE FORM OF A THINWALLED CYLINDER WITH OPEN ENDS AND WITH A SPLIT RUNNING THROUGH THE WALL OF SAID COLLAR FROM ONE END THEREOF TO THE OTHER, THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID COLLAR PASSING SUBSTANTIALLY DIAMETRICALLY THERETHROUGH AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID ARMS, AN ELASTIC TENSION MEMBER PARTIALLY ENCIRCLING SAID COLLAR AND EXERTING THEREON A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT FORCE TENDING TO BRING TOGETHER THE EDGES OF SAID SPLIT, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY EXERTING A VARIABLE FORCE AUGMENTING SAID CONSTANT FORCE, SAID MEANS ALSO SELECTIVELY EXERTING A VARIABLE FRICTIONAL FORCE BETWEEN SAID ARMS AND SAID COLLAR.
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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |