US3595513A
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Portable test instrument leveler and support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-11
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A portable support having a flat, recessed top surface inclined at an oblique angle from the horizontal is provided with a lower lip for engaging the upper portions of the front and side panels of a first test instrument tilted backward at the same oblique angle. This lip holds the support in place on top of the tilted first test instrument so that the top surface of the support forms a level platform for supporting a second test instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Rehlaender
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B37/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A portable support for use on the top of a test instrument tilted at an oblique angle from the horizontal, said support comprising a flat top surface disposed in a first plane, and a depending lip disposed in a second plane intersecting the first plane at about the same oblique angle for engaging the upper portions of front and side panels of the tilted test instrument to hold the support in place on top of the tilted test instrument and thereby provide a substantially level platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A portable support for use on the top of a test instrument tilted at an oblique angle from the horizontal, said support comprising a flat top surface disposed in a first plane, and a depending lip disposed in a second plane intersecting the first plane at about the same oblique angle for engaging the upper portions of front and side panels of the tilted test instrument to hold the support in place on top of the tilted test instrument and thereby provide a substantially level platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A portable support as in claim 1 wherein said top surface is recessed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A portable support as in claim 2 wherein said top surface is generally rectangular, said support includes a generally rectangular back and a pair of triangular sides, and said lip is continuously disposed along the front edge of said top surface and the lower edges of said sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A portable support as in claim 3 wherein said lip is flat along the front edge of said top surface and arcuate along the lower edges of said sides, said back is provided with a central recess, and said support includes a flat lip along the lower edge of said back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
A portable support as in claim 1 wherein said support further comprises a pair of vertically tapered sides increasing in width from the front edge of said top surface, and said lip comprises a vertically downwardly extending lip disposed along the front edge of said top surface and the lower edges of said tapered sides for engaging the top and the adjoining upper front and side portions of the test instrument to hold the support in place on the top of the tilted test instrument.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A portable support as in claim 5 wherein said support still further comprises a back and a flat horizontally extending lip disposed along the lower edge of said back for abutment upon the top of the tilted test instrument.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |