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Boot-drying rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-26
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A boot-drying rack having a base frame and removable upright supports for supporting boots in an inverted position over the base frame. The rack can be set over or near a hot air register so that heated air can circulate drying particularly the inside of the boots. Packs flat for packaging, and storage when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Sally-Rae Andersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A boot-drying rack including: a. a wide base frame having spaced interconnected longitudinal and transverse rods, b. an upright socket member connected to and located centrally of each of the transverse rods, c. an upright standard having a slidable and rotatable fit in each of the socket members, each standard being adapted to extend into a boot for holding the latter in an inverted position clear of the base frame, d. a lateral extension at an upper end of each of the standards, each lateral extension being adapted to accept an arch of the boot resting upon it and sloping upwards from the standard so that a sole of the boot is essentially horizontal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A boot-drying rack including: a. a wide base frame having spaced interconnected longitudinal and transverse rods, b. an upright socket member connected to and located centrally of each of the transverse rods, c. an upright standard having a slidable and rotatable fit in each of the socket members, each standard being adapted to extend into a boot for holding the latter in an inverted position clear of the base frame, d. a lateral extension at an upper end of each of the standards, each lateral extension being adapted to accept an arch of the boot resting upon it and sloping upwards from the standard so that a sole of the boot is essentially horizontal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A boot-drying rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lateral extensions slope upwards from the standards between 5* and 10* to the horizontal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A boot-drying rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein each lateral extension is an upper portion of the standard bent back upon itself to form a loop.
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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 |