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Automobile staff holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-09
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A staff holder having a C-shaped member for attachment onto an elongated flange portion of an automobile. A socket device is mounted on and movable relative to the C-shaped member to present a vertical socket for vertically receiving a staff, regardless of the orientation of the C-shaped member. One embodiment includes a socket pivotally attached to the screw of the C member and another embodiment includes a rotating element attached to the Cshaped member and having a plurality of sockets therein, each at a different angle of inclination.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil V Gualano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:01
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005; G09F2017/005; G09F2017/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A staff holder for attachment onto an elongated, generally flat flange portion of an automobile, comprising a C-shaped member, holding means for rigidly securing the member onto the said flange portion with the latter located between the two generally parallel free legs of the C-shaped member, a socket means mounted on the attachment and movable relative to the Cshaped member such that when the C-shaped member is rigidly secured to the flange portion, the socket means is movable to vary the position of the socket means both in a plane parallel to the direction of elongation of the flange portion and in a plane perpendicular to the said direction of elongation, wherein, for a plurality of different angular orientations of the C-shaped member about horizontal axes parallel or perpendicular to the said direction of elongation, a socket may be placed in a generally vertical plane to receive a staff vertically therein, said socket means comprising a multiple socket element mounted on the C-shaped member for rotational movement about an axis, said element including a plurality of hollow staff sockets therein, each of said sockets forming a different angle with a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A staff holder for attachment onto an elongated, generally flat flange portion of an automobile, comprising a C-shaped member, holding means for rigidly securing the member onto the said flange portion with the latter located between the two generally parallel free legs of the C-shaped member, a socket means mounted on the attachment and movable relative to the Cshaped member such that when the C-shaped member is rigidly secured to the flange portion, the socket means is movable to vary the position of the socket means both in a plane parallel to the direction of elongation of the flange portion and in a plane perpendicular to the said direction of elongation, wherein, for a plurality of different angular orientations of the C-shaped member about horizontal axes parallel or perpendicular to the said direction of elongation, a socket may be placed in a generally vertical plane to receive a staff vertically therein, said socket means comprising a multiple socket element mounted on the C-shaped member for rotational movement about an axis, said element including a plurality of hollow staff sockets therein, each of said sockets forming a different angle with a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The staff holder of claim 1, wherein said element is connected by a screw to the back of the C-shaped member, said screw acting as a turning pin for said element and being movable to secure the element in a selected angular position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The staff holder of claim 2, said element being in the form of a wheel having five sockets formed therein and opening onto the periphery of the wheel, said sockets forming angles of - 30* , - 15* , 0* , + 15* and + 30* relative to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the wheel element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The staff holder of claim 3, wherein said five sockets are spaced apart by 60* about the axis of the wheel element, leaving a blank peripheral portion which extends approximately 120* about said axis of the wheel element.
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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |