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US3591113A
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Mast support
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1970-01-13
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1990-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A means for supporting a mast that includes a pair of spaced, joined, parallel top and bottom plates with the top plate provided with an opening that accommodates a tube extending to the bottom plate in which a mast may be supported. Both plates have corresponding opposing tab portions having corresponding openings through which supporting legs can be inserted for support of the mast structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh F Foster Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/1242; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341; Y10T403/342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A mast support comprising a pair of spaced parallel interconnected top and bottom plates, each of said plates having a plurality of upwardly extending discrete opposing tab portions having respective aligned opposing openings in each of said tabs, means for interconnecting said top and bottom plates, and further including a central opening in said top plate for supporting and confining a mast therein that rests on the top surface of said bottom plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A mast support comprising a pair of spaced parallel interconnected top and bottom plates, each of said plates having a plurality of upwardly extending discrete opposing tab portions having respective aligned opposing openings in each of said tabs, means for interconnecting said top and bottom plates, and further including a central opening in said top plate for supporting and confining a mast therein that rests on the top surface of said bottom plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mast support of the kind set forth in claim 1 wherein the tabs of both top and bottom plates extend upwardly 30* from the surfaces of the respective plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A mast support of the kind set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for interconnecting said plates comprise a plurality of tubes separately extending between the opposing pairs of openings and secured therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A mast support of the kind set forth in claim 1 and further including a tube extending between the opening in said top plate to the upper surface of said bottom plate and secured thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mast support comprising a pair of spaced parallel interconnected top and bottom plates, each of said plates having a flange that extends upwardly approximately 30* from the surface of each plate, said flanges having aligned respective opposing openings therein, means for interconnecting said top and bottom plates, and further including a central opening in said top plate for supporting and confining a mast therein that rests on the top surface of the bottom plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mast support comprising a pair of spaced parallel interconnected top and bottom plates, each of said plates having a flange that extends upwardly approximately 30* from the surface of each plate, said flanges having aligned respective opposing openings therein, means for interconnecting said top and bottom plates, and further including a central opening in said top plate for supporting and confining a mast therein that rests on the top surface of the bottom plate.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |