US3656203A
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Caster and caster brake structure for appliances and the like
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract An appliance supporting caster structure includes a caster assembly adjustably mounted on a frame portion of the appliance. The caster assembly includes a U-shaped body member having a caster wheel rotatably mounted thereon. A brake means for the caster wheel comprises a chock and operating means for mounting the chock on the appliance frame for movement between a position in which the chock blocks rolling movement of the wheel and an inoperative position. The operating means also includes a portion frictionally engaging the caster assembly body member for holding the chock in either of these positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore A Waflart Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B33/00; B60B33/0078; B60B33/0089; B60B33/04; B60B33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In combination: a frame structure; a caster assembly mounted on said frame structure and including spaced depending portions having a caster wheel rotatably mounted therebetween for supporting said frame structure for rolling movement on a supporting surface; a brake means for said wheel comprising a chock; operating means mounting said chock on said frame structure for movement between an operative position in which said chock is in blocking engagement with said supporting surface and an adjacent surface of said wheel and an inoperative position in which said chock is disengaged from at least one of said surfaces; said operating means comprising a generally U-shaped wire member including flexible legs extending through said frame structure on opposite sides of said caster assembly and formed to include knee portions which frictionally engage said depending portions for holding said chock in either of said positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In combination: a frame structure; a caster assembly mounted on said frame structure and including spaced depending portions having a caster wheel rotatably mounted therebetween for supporting said frame structure for rolling movement on a supporting surface; a brake means for said wheel comprising a chock; operating means mounting said chock on said frame structure for movement between an operative position in which said chock is in blocking engagement with said supporting surface and an adjacent surface of said wheel and an inoperative position in which said chock is disengaged from at least one of said surfaces; said operating means comprising a generally U-shaped wire member including flexible legs extending through said frame structure on opposite sides of said caster assembly and formed to include knee portions which frictionally engage said depending portions for holding said chock in either of said positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said caster assembly is vertically adjustable relative to said frame structure.
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) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |