US3295903A
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Ash tray
Assignee: Lescoa Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Forest L Middleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/08; B60N3/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
AN ASH TRAY ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN THE INTERIOR OF AN AUTOMOBILE AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A MEMBER INCLUDING A PAIR OF FLANGES; SAID FLANGES DEFINING OPENINGS THERETHROUGH; A BALL RETAINER SECURED TO EACH OF SAID FLANGES; BALL BEARINGS POSITIONED IN SAID RETAINERS, SAID BALL BEARING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENINGS; SAID RETAINERS FABRICATED OF A MATERIAL EXHIBITING SPRING CHARACTERISTICS; AN ASH BOX INCLUDING A PAIR OF TRACKS AT ITS SIDES; AND SAID BALL BEARINGS ENGAGING SAID TRACKS UNDER TENSION THROUGH SAID RETAINERS WHEREBY SAID BOX IS MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER AS SAID BALL BEARINGS ROTATE IN SAID TRACKS AND SAID RETAINERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
AN ASH TRAY ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN THE INTERIOR OF AN AUTOMOBILE AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A MEMBER INCLUDING A PAIR OF FLANGES; SAID FLANGES DEFINING OPENINGS THERETHROUGH; A BALL RETAINER SECURED TO EACH OF SAID FLANGES; BALL BEARINGS POSITIONED IN SAID RETAINERS, SAID BALL BEARING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENINGS; SAID RETAINERS FABRICATED OF A MATERIAL EXHIBITING SPRING CHARACTERISTICS; AN ASH BOX INCLUDING A PAIR OF TRACKS AT ITS SIDES; AND SAID BALL BEARINGS ENGAGING SAID TRACKS UNDER TENSION THROUGH SAID RETAINERS WHEREBY SAID BOX IS MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER AS SAID BALL BEARINGS ROTATE IN SAID TRACKS AND SAID RETAINERS.
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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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |