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Laundry basket and stand therefor
Assignee: Ironees Co
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Filing: 1969-07-23
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A free standing laundry basket and stand are disclosed. The stand comprises foldable legs adapted to be removably coupled to the underside of the basket, the legs serving to support the basket in an operative position.
Inventors
- 👤 David Lehrman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:37
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F95/00; D06F95/002; B; B62; B62B; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A laundry basket and a stand separable therefrom including a laundry basket having self-sustaining sides and a rigid bottom portion, said bottom portion comprising a plurality of downward directed leg engaging members disposed thereon in spaced relation to each other, a stand for said laundry basket, said stand having means for being releasably connected to said basket in supporting relation thereto, said stand being movable between open and closed positions and being comprised of a plurality of mutually interconnected leg members pivotally movable about said interconnection between said open and closed positions, said leg members including a plurality of spaced upwardly projecting connection members, respective ones of said connection members and said leg engaging members being comprised of similar cross sections of different sizes so that the basket can be selectively supported and released by sliding telescopic engagement between said leg engaging members and their respective connection members when said stand is in its open position, and means for holding said stand in its open position when said basket is separated therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A laundry basket and a stand separable therefrom including a laundry basket having self-sustaining sides and a rigid bottom portion, said bottom portion comprising a plurality of downward directed leg engaging members disposed thereon in spaced relation to each other, a stand for said laundry basket, said stand having means for being releasably connected to said basket in supporting relation thereto, said stand being movable between open and closed positions and being comprised of a plurality of mutually interconnected leg members pivotally movable about said interconnection between said open and closed positions, said leg members including a plurality of spaced upwardly projecting connection members, respective ones of said connection members and said leg engaging members being comprised of similar cross sections of different sizes so that the basket can be selectively supported and released by sliding telescopic engagement between said leg engaging members and their respective connection members when said stand is in its open position, and means for holding said stand in its open position when said basket is separated therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said leg engaging members comprise openings formed in said bottom portion of said basket, said connection members comprising a reduced diameter portion adjacent the upper end of each of said leg members, said reduced diameter portion defining a ledge, and said ledge is in supporting contact with said bottom portion when said reduced diameter portion is received within said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said leg engaging members comprise hollow members defining downwardly facing sockets formed on said bottom portion, each of said sockets including sidewall means and an end wall, said connection members being of the same configuration as said sockets and of smaller cross section so that each of said connection members is receivable in its respective socket until it engages said end wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said leg engaging members comprise downwardly projecting elongated members, said connection members being hollow and having an internal cross section of the same configuration as said downwardly projecting members and of larger cross section so that each of said connection members can receive its respective leg engaging member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said leg members comprise a pair of generally U-shaped bail members, each having a bight portion and a pair of parallel leg portions extending from opposite ends of said bight portions, said pivot means pivotably interconnecting adjacent medial portions of corresponding leg portions in crossed relation, the upper ends of said support members being remote ends of said leg portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5 and wheeled means coupled to said bight portions for rollingly supporting said frame in an operative position.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |