US3635433A
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Article-holding apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-11
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An article-holding device for fishing poles or other rodlike articles comprising a base having at least one article-holding opening and a movable, spring-mounted plate member lying on the base. The plate has an opening which is partially enclosed from the exterior by a flange. The opening in the plate lies directly above the base opening when the spring means are uncompressed. The flange holds the article in the opening. Insertion of the article is accomplished by pressing it against a beveled portion of the flange. Removal is accomplished by compressing the spring means thereby moving the flanges in the plate out of blocking engagement with the openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm J Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:39
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An article holder comprising: a. a base with at leaSt one article-holding recess formed along its edge; b. a single movable plate resting on the base having one hookshaped flange for each recess, the flange lying adjacent the edge of the base and being adapted to extend substantially across the entire width of the recess to block passage of articles into and out of the recess, the flange having a beveled surface on its outer side near its tip against which an article can be pressed to move the flange out of blocking position; c. a spring located between a stop on the base and the plate to resiliently hold the flange in blocking position when the spring is uncompressed; d. a covering plate lying over the movable plate and being fixedly attached to the base to hold the plate on the base; e. a handle attached to one portion of the movable plate to allow the plate to be moved against the spring and thereby move the flange out of blocking position; and f. a second holder spaced from the base to receive the end of an article held in the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An article holder comprising: a. a base with at leaSt one article-holding recess formed along its edge; b. a single movable plate resting on the base having one hookshaped flange for each recess, the flange lying adjacent the edge of the base and being adapted to extend substantially across the entire width of the recess to block passage of articles into and out of the recess, the flange having a beveled surface on its outer side near its tip against which an article can be pressed to move the flange out of blocking position; c. a spring located between a stop on the base and the plate to resiliently hold the flange in blocking position when the spring is uncompressed; d. a covering plate lying over the movable plate and being fixedly attached to the base to hold the plate on the base; e. a handle attached to one portion of the movable plate to allow the plate to be moved against the spring and thereby move the flange out of blocking position; and f. a second holder spaced from the base to receive the end of an article held in the recess.
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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |