US3312477A
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Carpet layer's movable support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-21
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1985-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Dirksen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/62; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/02; A47C9/027; F; F01; F01K; F01K11/00; F01K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A DEVICE CAPABLE OF BEING WORN BY A CARPET LAYER FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING HIM IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW SITTING POSITION THAT HE CAN AFFIX CARPET STRIPPING TO A FLOOR SURFACE, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING: (A) A BASE; (B) FIRST MEANS FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID BASE ON A FLOOR SURFACE; (C) AN UPRIGHT AFFIXED TO SAID BASE; (D) A SLEEVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID UPRIGHT; (E) SECOND MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID SLEEVE AT A DESIRED ELEVATION OF SAID UPRIGHT; (F) A PLURALITY OF SPACED LEGS THAT EXTEND OUTWARDLY FROM THE UPPER END OF SAID SLEEVE; (G) A CONTOURED SEAT SUPPORTED BY SAID LEGS; (H) A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED STRAPS THAT HAVE FIRST ENDS THEREOF AFFIXED TO OUTER EDGE PORTIONS OF SAID SEAT; AND (I) A BELT THAT HAS SECOND END PORTIONS OF SAID STRAPS AFFIXED THERETO, SAID BELT OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO EXTEND AROUND THE WAIST OF A USER, AND SAID BELT HOLDING SAID DEVICE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE USER WHEN THE USER IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
171 words
A DEVICE CAPABLE OF BEING WORN BY A CARPET LAYER FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING HIM IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW SITTING POSITION THAT HE CAN AFFIX CARPET STRIPPING TO A FLOOR SURFACE, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING: (A) A BASE; (B) FIRST MEANS FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID BASE ON A FLOOR SURFACE; (C) AN UPRIGHT AFFIXED TO SAID BASE; (D) A SLEEVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID UPRIGHT; (E) SECOND MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID SLEEVE AT A DESIRED ELEVATION OF SAID UPRIGHT; (F) A PLURALITY OF SPACED LEGS THAT EXTEND OUTWARDLY FROM THE UPPER END OF SAID SLEEVE; (G) A CONTOURED SEAT SUPPORTED BY SAID LEGS; (H) A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED STRAPS THAT HAVE FIRST ENDS THEREOF AFFIXED TO OUTER EDGE PORTIONS OF SAID SEAT; AND (I) A BELT THAT HAS SECOND END PORTIONS OF SAID STRAPS AFFIXED THERETO, SAID BELT OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO EXTEND AROUND THE WAIST OF A USER, AND SAID BELT HOLDING SAID DEVICE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE USER WHEN THE USER IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |