US3160379A
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Tray support for a dental unit
Assignee: SS White Dental Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-10-29
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1983-10-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Gardella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; A; A61; A61G; A61G15/00; A61G15/14; F16M11/18; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2014; F16M11/2092; F16M11/24; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/025; F16M2200/028; F16M2200/04; F16M2200/044; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/063; F16M2200/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN COMBINATION; A DENTAL UNIT HAVING A VERTICAL AXIS, AND AN ADJUSTABLE TRAY SUPPORT, SAID TRAY SUPPORT COMPRISING A RADIAL SWEEP ARM, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SWEEP ARM FOR HORIZONTAL ROTATION ABOUT THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID DENTAL UNIT, A FIRST SWING LINK, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID FIRST SWING LINK ON SAID SWEEP ARM FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, A LINK LEVER HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END, MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST END OF SAID LINK LEVER TO SAID FIRST SWING LINK FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A SECOND SWING LINK, MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND SWING LINK TO SAID SECOND END OF SAID LINK LEVER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A TRAY ARM, MEANS CONNECTING SAID TRAY ARM TO SAID SECOND SWING LINK FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING A TRAY ON SAID TRAY ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN COMBINATION; A DENTAL UNIT HAVING A VERTICAL AXIS, AND AN ADJUSTABLE TRAY SUPPORT, SAID TRAY SUPPORT COMPRISING A RADIAL SWEEP ARM, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SWEEP ARM FOR HORIZONTAL ROTATION ABOUT THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID DENTAL UNIT, A FIRST SWING LINK, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID FIRST SWING LINK ON SAID SWEEP ARM FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, A LINK LEVER HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END, MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST END OF SAID LINK LEVER TO SAID FIRST SWING LINK FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A SECOND SWING LINK, MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECOND SWING LINK TO SAID SECOND END OF SAID LINK LEVER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A TRAY ARM, MEANS CONNECTING SAID TRAY ARM TO SAID SECOND SWING LINK FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING A TRAY ON SAID TRAY ARM.
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |