US3279549A
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Infant containment safety attachment for scale weigh pan
Assignee: Medical Pragmatics Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-22
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sheldon N Feinberg
- 👤 Schoot Theodorus H Van Der
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A SAFETY DEVICE ATTACHMENT FOR AN INFANT''S SCALE COMPRISING EXPANDABLE SUPPORT MEANS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO AND MOUNTING SAID EXPANDABLE SUPPORT MEANS ON SAID SCALE FOR MOVEMENT AWAY FROM AND TOWARD SAID SCALE, A TUBULAR OPEN-ENDED FOLDABLE AND FLEXIBLE GUARD NORMALLY DISPOSED IN A STORED POSITION SURROUNDING SAID SCALE, MEANS INCLUDING A RAIL MEMBER SECURED ABOUT ONE OPEN END OF SAID GUARD AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID GUARD TO SAID EXPANDABLE SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID END OF SAID GUARD AWAY FROM SAID SCALE AND PLACING SAID GUARD INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION TO PROVIDE A TUBULAR EXTENSION FOR SAID SCALE TO PREVENT AN INFANT FROM FALLING FROM SAID SCALE, MEANS SECURING THE OTHER OPEN END OF SAID GUARD TO SAID SCALE, AND A PLURALITY OF RAIL MEMBERS SECURED AT SPACED INTERVALS ALONG SAID GUARD TO MAINTAIN A TUBULAR SHAPE IN SAID GUARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A SAFETY DEVICE ATTACHMENT FOR AN INFANT''S SCALE COMPRISING EXPANDABLE SUPPORT MEANS, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO AND MOUNTING SAID EXPANDABLE SUPPORT MEANS ON SAID SCALE FOR MOVEMENT AWAY FROM AND TOWARD SAID SCALE, A TUBULAR OPEN-ENDED FOLDABLE AND FLEXIBLE GUARD NORMALLY DISPOSED IN A STORED POSITION SURROUNDING SAID SCALE, MEANS INCLUDING A RAIL MEMBER SECURED ABOUT ONE OPEN END OF SAID GUARD AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID GUARD TO SAID EXPANDABLE SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID END OF SAID GUARD AWAY FROM SAID SCALE AND PLACING SAID GUARD INTO AN EXTENDED POSITION TO PROVIDE A TUBULAR EXTENSION FOR SAID SCALE TO PREVENT AN INFANT FROM FALLING FROM SAID SCALE, MEANS SECURING THE OTHER OPEN END OF SAID GUARD TO SAID SCALE, AND A PLURALITY OF RAIL MEMBERS SECURED AT SPACED INTERVALS ALONG SAID GUARD TO MAINTAIN A TUBULAR SHAPE IN SAID GUARD.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |