US3224722A
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Clothes line prop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-21
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1984-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth R Flick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:27
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F53/00; D06F53/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A CLOTHES LINE PROP COMPRISING A TUBULAR POLE, A CAP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON THE UPPER END OF THE POLE, A ROD EXTENDING ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE POLE HAVING A CLAMP EXTENDING OVER THE CAP AND ACROSS THE TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE POLE DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE SAID ONE SIDE OF THE POLE, SAID CAP HAVING AN UPWARDLY PRESENTED OPENING THEREIN OVER THE UPPER END OF THE POLE, SAID CLAMP HAVING A MEMBER FIXED THERETO DEPENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING INTO THE UPPER END OF THE POLE, A TENSION SPRING BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE ROD AND THE POLE PULLING THE ROD DOWNWARD, A HANDLE ON THE ROD FOR LIFTING THE ROD UPWARD AGAINST THE TENSION OF THE SPRING TO RAISE THE CLAMP AND PERMIT INSERTION OF THE CLOTHES LINE BETWEEN THE CAP AND THE CLAMP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A CLOTHES LINE PROP COMPRISING A TUBULAR POLE, A CAP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON THE UPPER END OF THE POLE, A ROD EXTENDING ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE POLE HAVING A CLAMP EXTENDING OVER THE CAP AND ACROSS THE TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE POLE DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE SAID ONE SIDE OF THE POLE, SAID CAP HAVING AN UPWARDLY PRESENTED OPENING THEREIN OVER THE UPPER END OF THE POLE, SAID CLAMP HAVING A MEMBER FIXED THERETO DEPENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING INTO THE UPPER END OF THE POLE, A TENSION SPRING BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE ROD AND THE POLE PULLING THE ROD DOWNWARD, A HANDLE ON THE ROD FOR LIFTING THE ROD UPWARD AGAINST THE TENSION OF THE SPRING TO RAISE THE CLAMP AND PERMIT INSERTION OF THE CLOTHES LINE BETWEEN THE CAP AND THE CLAMP.
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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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |