US3613660A
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Andiron
Assignee: Atlanta Stove Works Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract Upstanding front member of andiron has passageway therethrough with sides of passageway sloping downwardly and inwardly. Forward end of horizontal bar has downwardly and inwardly extending side portions corresponding to and engaging sloping sides of passageway with wedgelike fit. Cooperating stop surfaces limit forward and rearward movement of side portions of bar relative to sloping sides of passageway.
Inventors
- 👤 Judkins E Wilkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:28
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24B; F24B1/00; F24B1/18; F24B1/191; F24B1/193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In an andiron having an upstanding front member with a horizontal bar extending rearwardly therefrom, means connecting said horizontal bar to said front member comprising: (a) there being a passageway through said upstanding front member in position to receive the forward end of said horizontal bar with each side of said passageway sloping in a downwardly and inwardly extending plane, (b) downwardly and inwardly extending side portions adjacent the forward end of said bar corresponding to and engaging said downwardly and inwardly sloping sides of said passageway with a wedgelike fit, and (c) outwardly and laterally projecting stop surfaces on said bar joined to the forward and rear ends of said downwardly and inwardly extending side portions on said bar engaging opposite sides of said upstanding front member limiting lateral movement of said bar relative to said upstanding front member and limiting forward and rearward movement of said side portions of said bar relative to said sloping sides of said passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In an andiron having an upstanding front member with a horizontal bar extending rearwardly therefrom, means connecting said horizontal bar to said front member comprising: (a) there being a passageway through said upstanding front member in position to receive the forward end of said horizontal bar with each side of said passageway sloping in a downwardly and inwardly extending plane, (b) downwardly and inwardly extending side portions adjacent the forward end of said bar corresponding to and engaging said downwardly and inwardly sloping sides of said passageway with a wedgelike fit, and (c) outwardly and laterally projecting stop surfaces on said bar joined to the forward and rear ends of said downwardly and inwardly extending side portions on said bar engaging opposite sides of said upstanding front member limiting lateral movement of said bar relative to said upstanding front member and limiting forward and rearward movement of said side portions of said bar relative to said sloping sides of said passageway.
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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |