US3187902A
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Multiple tool holders
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-16
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:51
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A ONE-PIECE BRACKET MADE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A COMPLEMENTARY UPRIGHT APERTURED SUPPORTING PLATE, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS PROJECTING HORIZONTALLY THEREFROM EACH BEING U-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION AND HAVING AN UPSTANDING KNOB AT THEIR FREE EXTREMITIES, THE ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS IN EACH PAIR COOPERATING WITH EACH OTHER TO RESTRAIN ARTICLES FROM LATERAL AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT WHEN MOUNTED THEREBETWEEN, MEANS PROVIDING HORIZONTAL SUPPORT FOR EACH ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBER AND INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND BRACE MEANS, SAID FIRST BRACE MEANS ADAPTED TO REST AGAINST SAID APERTURED SUPPORTING PLATE, SAID SECOND BRACE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FIRST BRACE MEANS AND EXTENDING NORMAL THERETO IN UNDERLYING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO UPHOLD AND PROVIDE SUPPORT THERETO, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BRACKET TO SAID SUPPORTING PLATE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SPACED LUG PORTIONS PROJECTING FROM SAID ELONGATED BODY IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY OPPOSITE TO SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS FOR RECEPTION WITHIN A PLURALITY OF APERTURES OF SAID APERTURED SUPPORTING PLATE, EACH PAIR OF SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS POSITIONED IN COOPERATING RELATIONSHIP WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID LUG PORTION SO AS TO BE INDIVIDUALLY SUPPORTED THEREBY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A ONE-PIECE BRACKET MADE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A COMPLEMENTARY UPRIGHT APERTURED SUPPORTING PLATE, COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF PAIRS OF ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS PROJECTING HORIZONTALLY THEREFROM EACH BEING U-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION AND HAVING AN UPSTANDING KNOB AT THEIR FREE EXTREMITIES, THE ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS IN EACH PAIR COOPERATING WITH EACH OTHER TO RESTRAIN ARTICLES FROM LATERAL AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT WHEN MOUNTED THEREBETWEEN, MEANS PROVIDING HORIZONTAL SUPPORT FOR EACH ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBER AND INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND BRACE MEANS, SAID FIRST BRACE MEANS ADAPTED TO REST AGAINST SAID APERTURED SUPPORTING PLATE, SAID SECOND BRACE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FIRST BRACE MEANS AND EXTENDING NORMAL THERETO IN UNDERLYING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO UPHOLD AND PROVIDE SUPPORT THERETO, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID BRACKET TO SAID SUPPORTING PLATE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SPACED LUG PORTIONS PROJECTING FROM SAID ELONGATED BODY IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY OPPOSITE TO SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS FOR RECEPTION WITHIN A PLURALITY OF APERTURES OF SAID APERTURED SUPPORTING PLATE, EACH PAIR OF SAID ARTICLE SUPPORTING MEMBERS POSITIONED IN COOPERATING RELATIONSHIP WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID LUG PORTION SO AS TO BE INDIVIDUALLY SUPPORTED THEREBY.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |