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US3598394A
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Television repair holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-28
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-07-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a device capable of supporting a table-size television set, or other device of similar size and weight distribution, in two positions advantageous to the performance of service and adjustment operations. More specifically, the proposed support device includes a pair of rail members which are arranged in parallel, spaced-apart relationship. One edge of these rail members is slightly concave, to conform to the convex shape of the television picture-tube or safety mask; whereas, the opposite edge of these rail members is angled so as to support the television set in at least two distinct servicing positions. Additionally, the concave edges are covered by a protective strip, and a metal angle bracket is attached to the angled end of each rail to support the bottom of the television set during repair operations.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo C Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:50
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A device for supporting a television set or the like during servicing, comprising a pair of elongated rail members disposed in substantially parallel, spaced-apart relationship, each of said rail members having a top edge adapted to receive and support said television set or the like, and each of said rail members having a bottom edge which is angled upwardly adjacent one end of said rail member to divide said bottom edge into an angled portion and a remaining flat portion defining at least two servicing positions for said device, said angled portion of each of said bottom edges being dimensioned to underlie the center of gravity of said television set or the like when said rail members are resting on said angled portions and the remaining flat portion of said bottom edges being dimensioned to underlie the center of gravity of said television set or the like when said rail members are resting on said remaining flat portions and means affixed to said pair of rail members for maintaining said television set or the like longitudinally on said rail members when said device is moved from one servicing position to another.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
A device for supporting a television set or the like during servicing, comprising a pair of elongated rail members disposed in substantially parallel, spaced-apart relationship, each of said rail members having a top edge adapted to receive and support said television set or the like, and each of said rail members having a bottom edge which is angled upwardly adjacent one end of said rail member to divide said bottom edge into an angled portion and a remaining flat portion defining at least two servicing positions for said device, said angled portion of each of said bottom edges being dimensioned to underlie the center of gravity of said television set or the like when said rail members are resting on said angled portions and the remaining flat portion of said bottom edges being dimensioned to underlie the center of gravity of said television set or the like when said rail members are resting on said remaining flat portions and means affixed to said pair of rail members for maintaining said television set or the like longitudinally on said rail members when said device is moved from one servicing position to another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device specified in claim 1 wherein the top edge of each of said rail members has a concave configuration to conform with the normal convex front of a television set.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device specified in claim 1 wherein the top edge of each of said rail members is covered with padding material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device specified in claim 1 further including a pair of crossmembers connected between said rail members adjacent the opposite ends of said rail members for maintaining said rail members in said parallel, spaced-apart relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device specified in claim 1 wherein said maintaining means includes bracket means affixed to each of said rail members at said one end for engaging said television set or the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device specified in claim 5 wherein said bracket means extend upwardly at right angles from the top edges of said rail members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device specified in claim 1 wherein the angled portion of the bottom edge of each of said rail members is angled upwardly at approximately 40*.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
The device specified in claim 2 and further including: a strip of padding material affixed to the top edge of each of said rail members, a pair of crossmembers connected between said rail members adjacent the opposite ends of said rail members for maintaining said rail members in said parallel, spaced-apart relationship, and an angle bracket affixed to each of said rail members at said one end of said rail members for engaging said television set or the like.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |