US3586276A
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Supporting structure and basket
Assignee: VELCOR
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Filing: 1969-07-01
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A basket is provided with an upper hook secured to its rear portion and first and second elongated lower clip means pivoted adjacent to the lower left and right corners of the basket. These first and second clip means are in the form of baseplates pivoted to the corner portions and extending to terminate in free ends in resilient clips such that the same may be swung in a plane parallel to the plane of the rear of the basket. The arrangement is such that the upper hook may readily be positioned about a horizontal tubular frame structure and the lower clips positioned spatially to engage other tubular members of the frame structure to stabilize the position of the basket. Such frame structures may constitute bedside rails in hospitals or portable walkers for crippled people.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A O'mahoney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H2003/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
In a supporting structure comprised of tubular members, at least one of which extends horizontally a basket for attachment to said structure including, in combination: an upper hook means in the form of a continuous bent rod having its end portions secured to an upper rear portion of said basket, said end portions extending upwardly and thence curving over 180* rearwardly to extend downwardly and thence laterally towards each other to connect together and thereby define a hook for engaging over said one of the tubular members extending horizontally; and first and second lower clip means disposed respectively adjacent to the lower left and right rear corner portions of said basket, each of said lower hook means including a baseplate pivoted to the rear corner portion of said basket; elongated parallel rods extending from said baseplate in a plane parallel to the rear plane of said basket and terminating in a clip plate; and a resilient clip pivoted to said clip plate and facing rearwardly, the axes of pivoting movement of said baseplate and resilient clip being normal to said plane, parallel to each other, and spaced apart by a distance between one-half and one times the vertical length of said basket, whereby the resilient clips of said lower clip means may be adjustably positioned to engage in clipping relationship others of said tubular members to thereby stabilize the position of said basket on said supporting structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
In a supporting structure comprised of tubular members, at least one of which extends horizontally a basket for attachment to said structure including, in combination: an upper hook means in the form of a continuous bent rod having its end portions secured to an upper rear portion of said basket, said end portions extending upwardly and thence curving over 180* rearwardly to extend downwardly and thence laterally towards each other to connect together and thereby define a hook for engaging over said one of the tubular members extending horizontally; and first and second lower clip means disposed respectively adjacent to the lower left and right rear corner portions of said basket, each of said lower hook means including a baseplate pivoted to the rear corner portion of said basket; elongated parallel rods extending from said baseplate in a plane parallel to the rear plane of said basket and terminating in a clip plate; and a resilient clip pivoted to said clip plate and facing rearwardly, the axes of pivoting movement of said baseplate and resilient clip being normal to said plane, parallel to each other, and spaced apart by a distance between one-half and one times the vertical length of said basket, whereby the resilient clips of said lower clip means may be adjustably positioned to engage in clipping relationship others of said tubular members to thereby stabilize the position of said basket on said supporting structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The subject matter of claim 1, in which said lower clip means may each be swung around in to positions sUch that the outer ones of the parallel rods lie flush against said end portions of said upper hook means to thereby provide a compact basket structure for storing or shipping purposes when not in use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
202 words
In a supporting structure comprised of tubular members, at least one of which extends horizontally, a basket for attachment to said structure including, in combination: an upper means in the form of a continuous bent rod having its end portions secured to an upper rear portion of said basket for engaging over said one of the tubular members extending horizontally; and first and second lower clip means disposed respectively adjacent to the lower left and right rear corner portions of said basket, each of said lower hook means including a baseplate pivoted to the rear corner portion of said basket; elongated parallel rods extending from said baseplate laterally and terminating in a clip plate; and a resilient clip pivoted to said clip plate and facing rearwardly, the axes of pivoting movement of said baseplate and resilient clip being substantially normal to the rear plane of said basket, parallel to each other, and spaced apart by a distance between one-half and one times the length of said basket whereby the resilient clips of said lower hook means may be adjustably positioned to engage in clipping relationship others of said tubular members to thereby stabilize the position of said basket on said supporting structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
202 words
In a supporting structure comprised of tubular members, at least one of which extends horizontally, a basket for attachment to said structure including, in combination: an upper means in the form of a continuous bent rod having its end portions secured to an upper rear portion of said basket for engaging over said one of the tubular members extending horizontally; and first and second lower clip means disposed respectively adjacent to the lower left and right rear corner portions of said basket, each of said lower hook means including a baseplate pivoted to the rear corner portion of said basket; elongated parallel rods extending from said baseplate laterally and terminating in a clip plate; and a resilient clip pivoted to said clip plate and facing rearwardly, the axes of pivoting movement of said baseplate and resilient clip being substantially normal to the rear plane of said basket, parallel to each other, and spaced apart by a distance between one-half and one times the length of said basket whereby the resilient clips of said lower hook means may be adjustably positioned to engage in clipping relationship others of said tubular members to thereby stabilize the position of said basket on said supporting structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |