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US3254868A
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Support for torch
Assignee: Eutectic Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-27
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1984-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph F Quaas
- 👤 John P Broderick
- 👤 Frank G Lohnes
- 👤 Wishnie Frederick Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:15
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D14/00; F23D14/46; F23D14/465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A SUPPORT FOR A TORCH HAVING A BODY WITH A FLAME EJECTING TIP COMPRISING AN INVERTED Y-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A STEM AND A PAIR OF DIVERGING LEGS, FASTENING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID STEM TO A BODY OF A TORCH, SAID STEM BEING APPROXIMATELY TWO TO FOUR INCHES LONG, SAID PAIR OF DIVERGING LEGS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID LOWER END OF SAID STEM, THE LOWER ENDS OF SAID LEGS BEING SPACED FROM APPROXIMATELY TWO TO FIVE INCHES APART WITH THE ANGLE BETWEEN SAID LEGS BEING FROM APPROXIMATELY 60* TO 120$ WHEREBY SAID SUPPORT PROVIDES A CONVENIENT MANUAL GRIP AND REST FOR A TORCH AND FACILITATES ITS SUPPORT FOR STORAGE, BALL TIPS BEING DISPOSED ON SAID LOWER ENDS OF SAID LEGS, AND EACH OF SAID BALL TIPS HAVING A FLAT PORTION AT AN ANGLE OF APPROXIMATELY 45* FROM NORMAL WHEREIN SAID SUPPORT MAY BE USED AS A GUAGE FOR BISECTING 90* FILLET ANGLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A SUPPORT FOR A TORCH HAVING A BODY WITH A FLAME EJECTING TIP COMPRISING AN INVERTED Y-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A STEM AND A PAIR OF DIVERGING LEGS, FASTENING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID STEM TO A BODY OF A TORCH, SAID STEM BEING APPROXIMATELY TWO TO FOUR INCHES LONG, SAID PAIR OF DIVERGING LEGS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID LOWER END OF SAID STEM, THE LOWER ENDS OF SAID LEGS BEING SPACED FROM APPROXIMATELY TWO TO FIVE INCHES APART WITH THE ANGLE BETWEEN SAID LEGS BEING FROM APPROXIMATELY 60* TO 120$ WHEREBY SAID SUPPORT PROVIDES A CONVENIENT MANUAL GRIP AND REST FOR A TORCH AND FACILITATES ITS SUPPORT FOR STORAGE, BALL TIPS BEING DISPOSED ON SAID LOWER ENDS OF SAID LEGS, AND EACH OF SAID BALL TIPS HAVING A FLAT PORTION AT AN ANGLE OF APPROXIMATELY 45* FROM NORMAL WHEREIN SAID SUPPORT MAY BE USED AS A GUAGE FOR BISECTING 90* FILLET ANGLES.
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) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |