US3248077A
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Base assembly
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1964-05-21
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold H Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A BASE ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING OBJECTS, SUCH AS A VENDING MACHINE, RAISED FROM THE FLOOR COMPRISING: (A) AT LEAST TWO ELONGATED EXTRUDED METAL BASE MEMBERS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY I-SHAPED CROSS-SECTION POSITIONED PARALLEL TO AND COEXTENSIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, THE TOP SECTION OF EACH OF SAID I-SHAPED CROSSS SECTION DEFINING A RAISED SUPPORTING SURFACE ON WHICH THE OBJECT CAN BE SUPPORTED RAISED FROM THE FLOOR, (B) A PAIR OF BARS, ONE CROSSED OVER THE OTHER AND PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TOGETHER AT THE CROSSED POINT, EXTENDING BETWEEN TWO OF SAID BASE MEMBERS WITH ONE END PORTION OF EACH BAR BEING SELECTIVELY ATTACHABLE TO EACH BASE MEMBER TO MAINTAIN THEM SELECTIVELY SPACED APART IN A FIXED POSITION, AND (C) A RIGID EXTENDED PANEL RELEASABLY MOUNTED ON ADJACENT COEXTENSIVE ENDS OF EACH OF THE RESPECTIVE BASE MEMBERS TO SPAN AND COVER THE SPACE THEREBETWEEN ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE BASE ASSEMBLY, SAID PANEL BEING REMOVABLE SO THAT THE SPACE BENEATH THE SUPPORTED OBJECT IS ACCESSIBLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A BASE ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING OBJECTS, SUCH AS A VENDING MACHINE, RAISED FROM THE FLOOR COMPRISING: (A) AT LEAST TWO ELONGATED EXTRUDED METAL BASE MEMBERS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY I-SHAPED CROSS-SECTION POSITIONED PARALLEL TO AND COEXTENSIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, THE TOP SECTION OF EACH OF SAID I-SHAPED CROSSS SECTION DEFINING A RAISED SUPPORTING SURFACE ON WHICH THE OBJECT CAN BE SUPPORTED RAISED FROM THE FLOOR, (B) A PAIR OF BARS, ONE CROSSED OVER THE OTHER AND PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TOGETHER AT THE CROSSED POINT, EXTENDING BETWEEN TWO OF SAID BASE MEMBERS WITH ONE END PORTION OF EACH BAR BEING SELECTIVELY ATTACHABLE TO EACH BASE MEMBER TO MAINTAIN THEM SELECTIVELY SPACED APART IN A FIXED POSITION, AND (C) A RIGID EXTENDED PANEL RELEASABLY MOUNTED ON ADJACENT COEXTENSIVE ENDS OF EACH OF THE RESPECTIVE BASE MEMBERS TO SPAN AND COVER THE SPACE THEREBETWEEN ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE BASE ASSEMBLY, SAID PANEL BEING REMOVABLE SO THAT THE SPACE BENEATH THE SUPPORTED OBJECT IS ACCESSIBLE.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |