US3266496A
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File support frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-16
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffery L West
- 👤 Lawrence A Clauson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:19
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/007; B42F15/0082; B42F15/0094; A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/90; A47B88/919; A47B88/931; A47B88/969; A47B88/938; A47B2088/94; A47B2210/00; A47B2210/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A FILE SUPPORT FRAME ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO AND RETAINED IN A FILE DRAWER AND COMPRISING A PAIR OF END MEMBERS AND A PAIR OF SIDE MEMBERS, EACH END MEMBER BEING FORMED OF A FLEXIBLE FLAT HORIZONTAL BAR WITH ITS END PORTIONS BENT DOWNWARDLY TO FORM A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE LEGS, THE UPPER PORTION OF EACH LEG BEING SLOTTED LONGITUDINALLY FOR A SHORT DISTANCE DOWMWARDLY FROM AND INTO THE BIGHT BETWEEN IT AND THE HORIZONTAL BAR, EACH LEG BEING TWISTED THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 90* IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE SLOOTED PORTION, AND EACH SIDE MEMBER BEING FORMED OF A LONGITUDINAL BAR HAVING FLAT ENDS EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE BAR THE CROSS SECTIONAL SHAPE AND SIZE OF SAID FLAT ENDS, BEING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME SHAPE AND SIZE AS THE SLOTS FORMED IN THE SLOTTED PORTION OF EACH LEG, SAID FLAT ENDS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A FILE SUPPORT FRAME ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO AND RETAINED IN A FILE DRAWER AND COMPRISING A PAIR OF END MEMBERS AND A PAIR OF SIDE MEMBERS, EACH END MEMBER BEING FORMED OF A FLEXIBLE FLAT HORIZONTAL BAR WITH ITS END PORTIONS BENT DOWNWARDLY TO FORM A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE LEGS, THE UPPER PORTION OF EACH LEG BEING SLOTTED LONGITUDINALLY FOR A SHORT DISTANCE DOWMWARDLY FROM AND INTO THE BIGHT BETWEEN IT AND THE HORIZONTAL BAR, EACH LEG BEING TWISTED THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 90* IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE SLOOTED PORTION, AND EACH SIDE MEMBER BEING FORMED OF A LONGITUDINAL BAR HAVING FLAT ENDS EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM THE BAR THE CROSS SECTIONAL SHAPE AND SIZE OF SAID FLAT ENDS, BEING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME SHAPE AND SIZE AS THE SLOTS FORMED IN THE SLOTTED PORTION OF EACH LEG, SAID FLAT ENDS
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |