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US3262240A
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Assignee: Midland Ross Corp
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Filing: 1962-12-04
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1982-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie N Schuman
- 👤 Howard W Brandt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:21
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01D; E01D19/00; E01D19/10; E01D19/103; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/53; Y10T403/535; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/557
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A POST BASE FOR USE IN ATTACHING A BRIDGE RAILING POST TO A SUBSTRUCTURE HAVING A PLANAR SURFACE, SAID SUBSTRUCTURE INCLUDING OBLONG RECESSES THEREIN OPENING THROUGH SAID SURFACE, SAID POST BASE COMPRISING: (A) A BASE PLATE ADAPTED TO OVERLIE A RECESS IN SAID SUBSTRUCTURE; (B) FOUR DEPENDENT LEGS EXTENDING FROM SAID BASE AND LOCATED AT THE CORNERS OF AN IMAGINARY RECTANGLE INSCRIBED THEREIN AND HAVING ITS MAJOR DIMENSION COINCIDENT WITH THE MAJOR DIMENSION OF SAID RECESS; AND (C) ADJUSTABLE WEDGE MEANS EFFECTIVE TO URGE EACH LEG OUTWARD ALONG A LINE EXTENDNING OUTWARDLY FROM A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID IMAGINARY RECTANGLE AND PASSING THROUGH SAID CORNER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A POST BASE FOR USE IN ATTACHING A BRIDGE RAILING POST TO A SUBSTRUCTURE HAVING A PLANAR SURFACE, SAID SUBSTRUCTURE INCLUDING OBLONG RECESSES THEREIN OPENING THROUGH SAID SURFACE, SAID POST BASE COMPRISING: (A) A BASE PLATE ADAPTED TO OVERLIE A RECESS IN SAID SUBSTRUCTURE; (B) FOUR DEPENDENT LEGS EXTENDING FROM SAID BASE AND LOCATED AT THE CORNERS OF AN IMAGINARY RECTANGLE INSCRIBED THEREIN AND HAVING ITS MAJOR DIMENSION COINCIDENT WITH THE MAJOR DIMENSION OF SAID RECESS; AND (C) ADJUSTABLE WEDGE MEANS EFFECTIVE TO URGE EACH LEG OUTWARD ALONG A LINE EXTENDNING OUTWARDLY FROM A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID IMAGINARY RECTANGLE AND PASSING THROUGH SAID CORNER.
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |