US3310091A
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Self-retaining adjustable cover for tables and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-03-21
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen R Geisen
- 👤 Edward D Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G11/00; A47G11/003; A47G11/004; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/169; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A SELF-RETAINING COVER ASSEMBLY FOR GENERALLY FLATTOPPED OBJECTS SUCH AS TABLES, BENCHES, AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A SHEET OF MATERIAL OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO COVER A DESIRED OBJECT AND HAVING SIDES AND ENDS, AT LEAST SOME OF SAID ENDS BEING FOLDABLE TO BE DOUBLED BENEATH A CORRESPONDING END OF AN OBJECT COVERED BY SAID SHEET TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENVELOPE THE SAID END OF THE OBJECT; THE SIDES OF THE SHEET ALONG AT LEAST ONE EDGE OF THE DOUBLED END PORTIONS THEREOF BEING DETACHABLY CONNECTABLE TOGETHER TO DEFINE A LATERAL EDGE OF A POCKET ABOUT THE ENVELOPED END OF THE OBJECT COVERED; AND THE SIDES OF SAID SHEET ALONG BOTH EDGES OF AT LEAST ONE DOUBLED END PORTION POCKET BEING DETACHABLY AND LONGITUDINALLY ADJUSTABLY CONNECTABLE TOGETHER, SUCH THAT THE DEPTH OF SAID POCKET MAY BE VARIED TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID COVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A SELF-RETAINING COVER ASSEMBLY FOR GENERALLY FLATTOPPED OBJECTS SUCH AS TABLES, BENCHES, AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A SHEET OF MATERIAL OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO COVER A DESIRED OBJECT AND HAVING SIDES AND ENDS, AT LEAST SOME OF SAID ENDS BEING FOLDABLE TO BE DOUBLED BENEATH A CORRESPONDING END OF AN OBJECT COVERED BY SAID SHEET TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENVELOPE THE SAID END OF THE OBJECT; THE SIDES OF THE SHEET ALONG AT LEAST ONE EDGE OF THE DOUBLED END PORTIONS THEREOF BEING DETACHABLY CONNECTABLE TOGETHER TO DEFINE A LATERAL EDGE OF A POCKET ABOUT THE ENVELOPED END OF THE OBJECT COVERED; AND THE SIDES OF SAID SHEET ALONG BOTH EDGES OF AT LEAST ONE DOUBLED END PORTION POCKET BEING DETACHABLY AND LONGITUDINALLY ADJUSTABLY CONNECTABLE TOGETHER, SUCH THAT THE DEPTH OF SAID POCKET MAY BE VARIED TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID COVER.
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) | 1970-03-20 | 1970-09-19 | 1971-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-20 | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-20 | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |