US3626871A
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Collapsible pole seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-06
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1989-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A platform or seat assembly for placement about a pole or post comprising a substantially annular platform positionable with its center opening surrounding the pole, and a framework positionable beneath the platform and around the pole for supporting the platform. The framework comprises a plurality of foldable support leg assemblies connected at their top and bottom ends to collars surrounding the pole. The collars are movable toward each other along the length of the pole to fold the upper legs of each leg assembly out to a horizontal position where they are in the proper positions for supporting the platform. When the collars are moved away from each other, the legs of the leg assemblies are retracted to a position closely adjacent the pole.
Inventors
- 👤 Washington Oliver Mcclendon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/10; A47B; A47B13/00; A47B13/02; A47B13/06; A47C3/00; A47C3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A platform assembly connectable to an upright post to form a horizontal surface, said platform assembly comprising a framework including upper and lower collar members positionable about the post, a plurality of support leg assemblies each comprising a lower leg member connected at one of its ends to said lower collar member and an upper leg member connected at one of its ends to its lower leg member and connected at its other end to said upper collar member, said lower leg members normally extending in an upwardly and outwardly sloped direction from said lower collar member, and said upper leg members normally extending radially outwardly from said upper collar member in an approximately common horizontal plane, support means connected to said upper collar member and arranged to space said upper collar member a distance from said lower collar member to maintain said upper leg members in an approximately common horizontal plane, and a platform member defining a central opening positionable about the post and sized and shaped to rest on said upper leg members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A platform assembly connectable to an upright post to form a horizontal surface, said platform assembly comprising a framework including upper and lower collar members positionable about the post, a plurality of support leg assemblies each comprising a lower leg member connected at one of its ends to said lower collar member and an upper leg member connected at one of its ends to its lower leg member and connected at its other end to said upper collar member, said lower leg members normally extending in an upwardly and outwardly sloped direction from said lower collar member, and said upper leg members normally extending radially outwardly from said upper collar member in an approximately common horizontal plane, support means connected to said upper collar member and arranged to space said upper collar member a distance from said lower collar member to maintain said upper leg members in an approximately common horizontal plane, and a platform member defining a central opening positionable about the post and sized and shaped to rest on said upper leg members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said upper-collar member Is movable along the length of the post, and said upper and lower leg members are foldably connected to each other and to said upper and lower collar members whereby said upper collar member is movable in an upward direction along the post and all of said upper and lower leg members are foldable to substantially vertical positions adjacent the post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said upper and lower collar members are movable along the length of the post and connectable to the post at various different positions to change the height of the common horizontal plane of said upper leg members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention of claim 1 and further including a plurality of strap members each connected at one of its ends to a support leg assembly and connectable at its other end to an adjacent support leg assembly, said strap members normally extending in an approximately common horizontal plane at the perimeter of said framework.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said platform member comprises a substantially rigid board member extending substantially throughout said platform member, said board member defining a central opening of a size larger than the post and a slot extending from its central opening to its edge, and a layer of cushion material juxtaposed at least one side of said board member, said cushion material defining a slot of less width than the slot of said board member and positioned in registration with the slot of said board member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The platform assembly of claim 1 and wherein said support means connected to said upper collar member comprises a rigid spacer brace extending in a downward direction from said upper collar member and arranged to abut said lower collar member.
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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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |