US3222021A
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Self-leveling support structure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-08-13
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Sisler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:45
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/12; D06F39/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A CABINET, A SELF-LEVELING SUPPORT STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PAIR OF INWARDLY EXTENDING PLATES ATTACHED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CABINET, EACH OF SAID PLATES INCLUDING AN INCLINED OFFSET PORTION INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS, A RETAINER FLANGE EXTENDING ACROSS SAID CABINET BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND ATTACHED TO SAID PLATES, SAID RETAINER FLANGE AND SAID PLATES FORMING A BRACKET ASSEMBLY, SAID OFFSET PORTIONS OF SAID PLATES FORMING SPACED SUPPORT SURFACES WHICH FACE EACH OTHER AND CONVERGE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION, AND A MOUNTING LEG INCLUDING AN ELONGATED, GENERALLY HORIZONTAL CENTRAL PORTION WITH A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING SUPPORT FOOT FORMED ON EACH END THEREOF, EACH OF SAID FEET BEING FORMED WITH AN ARCUATE OUTER EDGE, SAID MOUNTING LEG BEING RECEIVED IN THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY WITH EACH OF SAID ARCUATE EDGES IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH A CORRESPONDING ONE OF SAID SUPPORT SURFACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A CABINET, A SELF-LEVELING SUPPORT STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PAIR OF INWARDLY EXTENDING PLATES ATTACHED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CABINET, EACH OF SAID PLATES INCLUDING AN INCLINED OFFSET PORTION INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS, A RETAINER FLANGE EXTENDING ACROSS SAID CABINET BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND ATTACHED TO SAID PLATES, SAID RETAINER FLANGE AND SAID PLATES FORMING A BRACKET ASSEMBLY, SAID OFFSET PORTIONS OF SAID PLATES FORMING SPACED SUPPORT SURFACES WHICH FACE EACH OTHER AND CONVERGE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION, AND A MOUNTING LEG INCLUDING AN ELONGATED, GENERALLY HORIZONTAL CENTRAL PORTION WITH A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING SUPPORT FOOT FORMED ON EACH END THEREOF, EACH OF SAID FEET BEING FORMED WITH AN ARCUATE OUTER EDGE, SAID MOUNTING LEG BEING RECEIVED IN THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY WITH EACH OF SAID ARCUATE EDGES IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH A CORRESPONDING ONE OF SAID SUPPORT SURFACES.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |