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US3599599A
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Flag storage and display housing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A flag storage and display housing having an enclosure for a flagstaff which is pivotally mounted therein for tilting movements in a vertical plane and the housing is adapted to be selectively opened to admit of tilting the staff to a selected angular position extending from the enclosure. Means are provided to frictionally secure the staff at the selected angle and other means facilitate axial rotation of the flagstaff to furl the flag thereabout preparatory to storage within the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry R Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:14
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A flag storage and display housing comprising a support base carrying a hollow enclosure having means for opening the enclosure; a telescopic flagstaff having a flat at its upper free end; means releasably and rotatably supporting the butt end of said flagstaff within said enclosure for tilting movements between a position wherein said flagstaff is within said enclosure and a position extending substantially perpendicular therefrom; means for selectively holding said flagstaff at manually selected positions within the limits of said tilting movements; said enclosure comprises: a first cylindrical member having end caps with annular flanges encircling the marginal end portion of said cylindrical member in spaced relationship; a second cylindrical member encircling said first cylindrical member and rotatable thereabout; and each said cylindrical member having an opening therethrough of a configuration to admit of said tilting movements of said flagstaff therethrough; and with said flagstaff disposed within said enclosure, the cylindrical members may be rotated relative to each other to close said openings and enclose said flagstaff.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A flag storage and display housing comprising a support base carrying a hollow enclosure having means for opening the enclosure; a telescopic flagstaff having a flat at its upper free end; means releasably and rotatably supporting the butt end of said flagstaff within said enclosure for tilting movements between a position wherein said flagstaff is within said enclosure and a position extending substantially perpendicular therefrom; means for selectively holding said flagstaff at manually selected positions within the limits of said tilting movements; said enclosure comprises: a first cylindrical member having end caps with annular flanges encircling the marginal end portion of said cylindrical member in spaced relationship; a second cylindrical member encircling said first cylindrical member and rotatable thereabout; and each said cylindrical member having an opening therethrough of a configuration to admit of said tilting movements of said flagstaff therethrough; and with said flagstaff disposed within said enclosure, the cylindrical members may be rotated relative to each other to close said openings and enclose said flagstaff.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein: means are provided to lock said cylindrical members with respect to each other when in the staff-enclosing position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the means releasably and rotatably supporting the lower end of the flagstaff comprises: a U-shaped bracket secured within the enclosure with its parallel arms extending horizontally; a wheel disposed between said arms and mounted for rotation therebetween adjustable friction means for resisting rotation of said wheel; a radially disposed outwardly open socket in the periphery of said wheel and rotatably receiving the butt end of said flagstaff; and means releasably and rotatably retaining said butt in said wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The invention according to claim 2 wherein the means releasably and rotatably supporting the lower end of the flagstaff, comprises: a U-shaped bracket secured within the enclosure with its parallel arms extending horizontally; a wheel disposed between said arms and mounted for rotation therebetween; adjustable friction mean for resisting rotation of said wheel; a radially disposed outwardly open socket in the periphery of said wheel and rotatably receiving the butt end off said flagstaff; and means releasably and rotatably retaining said butt in said wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein: said telescopic flagstaff also has a central shaft extendable beyond an outer sleeve to facilitate half-staff disposition of a flag carried at the outer end of said sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein: said enclosure has a snap bracket adapted to releasably secure the free end of said flagstaff therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
The invention according the claim 1 wherein the means releasably and rotatably supporting the lower end of the flagstaff comprises: a U-shaped bracket secured within the enclosure with its parallel arms extending horizontally; a wheel disposed between said arms and mounted for rotation therebetween; adjustable friction means for resisting rotation of said wheel; a radially disposed outwardly open socket in the periphery of said wheel and rotatably receiving the butt end of said flagstaff; and means releasably and rotatably retaining said butt in said wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein: said telescopic flagstaff also has a central shaft extendable beyond an outer sleeve to facilitate half-staff dispositioN of a flag carried at the outer end of said sleeve.
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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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |