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US3227284A
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Collapsible rack for refuse containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-18
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1985-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smith Jimmy Donald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/141; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A COLLAPSIBLE RACK FOR CONFINING AND SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF GARBAGE CANS ABOVE THE GROUND, THE COMBINATION OF A RIGID FRAME STRUCTURE CONSISTING SUBSTANTIALLY IN ITS ENTIRELY OF A PAIR OF CIRCULAR BANDS, EACH ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE A GARBAGE CAN, NORMALLY LYING IN A COMMON HORIZONTAL PLANE AND HAVING MEANS RIGIDLY AND REMOVABLY CONNECTING THEN AT THEIR ADJACENT EDGES, A PAIR OF END FRAMES, EACH CONSISTING OF A PAIR NORMALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED ELONGATED SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND A NORMALLY HORIZONTAL EXTENDING TRANSVERSE MEMBER, WHEREBY SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS ARE RIGIDLY CONNECTED INTERMEDIATE THEIR ENDS IN PREDETERMINED SPACED APART RELATION TO EACH OTHER, THE TWO SUPPORTING MEMBERS COMPRISING EACH OF THE END FRAMES OVERLYING A PERIPHERAL EDGE PORTION OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A COLLAPSIBLE RACK FOR CONFINING AND SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF GARBAGE CANS ABOVE THE GROUND, THE COMBINATION OF A RIGID FRAME STRUCTURE CONSISTING SUBSTANTIALLY IN ITS ENTIRELY OF A PAIR OF CIRCULAR BANDS, EACH ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE A GARBAGE CAN, NORMALLY LYING IN A COMMON HORIZONTAL PLANE AND HAVING MEANS RIGIDLY AND REMOVABLY CONNECTING THEN AT THEIR ADJACENT EDGES, A PAIR OF END FRAMES, EACH CONSISTING OF A PAIR NORMALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED ELONGATED SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND A NORMALLY HORIZONTAL EXTENDING TRANSVERSE MEMBER, WHEREBY SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS ARE RIGIDLY CONNECTED INTERMEDIATE THEIR ENDS IN PREDETERMINED SPACED APART RELATION TO EACH OTHER, THE TWO SUPPORTING MEMBERS COMPRISING EACH OF THE END FRAMES OVERLYING A PERIPHERAL EDGE PORTION OF
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |