US3658284A
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Yieldable support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-23
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Granted: 1972-04-25
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Expires: 1990-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A stand for mailboxes, signs and like objects, having a generally upright stationary standard rotatably carrying a generally horizontal support. A pair of clamps attach a mailbox to the horizontal support. A coil torsion spring, concentric about a downwardly turned end of the support, coacts with a stop arm on the standard to yieldably hold the support in a selected position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Haasl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/02; E04H12/08; A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1209; A47G29/1216; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/623; E01F9/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A stand for an object comprising: a vertical tubular stationary member, a generally horizontal movable member having a downwardly directed end, said downwardly directed end located in axial alignment with and rotatably mounted on the stationary member, means for connecting the object to the movable member, coacting means for yieldably holding the movable member in a selected position relative to the stationary member comprising a stop arm and spring means, said stop arm secured to the stationary member and extended substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stationary member to a position adjacent the spring means, said spring means including a coil torsion spring positioned concentrically about the movable member having an upper end engageable with one side of the stop arm and lower end engageable with the opposite side of the stop, an upper collar surrounding the movable member and engageable with the upper end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member, first pin means extended transversely through the downwardly directed end of the movable member and connected to the upper collar to secure the upper collar to the movable member, a lower collar surrounding the movable member engageable with the lower end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member in the opposite direction, and second pin means extended transversely through the downwardly directed end of the movable member and connected to the lower collar to secure the lower collar to the movable member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A stand for an object comprising: a vertical tubular stationary member, a generally horizontal movable member having a downwardly directed end, said downwardly directed end located in axial alignment with and rotatably mounted on the stationary member, means for connecting the object to the movable member, coacting means for yieldably holding the movable member in a selected position relative to the stationary member comprising a stop arm and spring means, said stop arm secured to the stationary member and extended substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stationary member to a position adjacent the spring means, said spring means including a coil torsion spring positioned concentrically about the movable member having an upper end engageable with one side of the stop arm and lower end engageable with the opposite side of the stop, an upper collar surrounding the movable member and engageable with the upper end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member, first pin means extended transversely through the downwardly directed end of the movable member and connected to the upper collar to secure the upper collar to the movable member, a lower collar surrounding the movable member engageable with the lower end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member in the opposite direction, and second pin means extended transversely through the downwardly directed end of the movable member and connected to the lower collar to secure the lower collar to the movable member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The stand of claim 1 wherein: the stationary member and the movable member have telescopically related portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The stand of claim 1 wherein: said means connecting the object to the movable member comprise clamp means on the movable member operable to attach the object to the movable member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
237 words
A yieldable coupling comprising: a stationary member, a movable member having an end portion in axial alignment with and rotatably mounted to the stationary member, coacting means on the stationary member and the movable member for yieldably holding thE movable member in a selected position relative to the stationary member, said coacting means comprising a stop arm secured to the stationary member and spring means operably associated with said end portion of the movable member, said stop arm extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stationary member to a position adjacent the spring means, said spring means including a coil torsion spring positioned concentrically about the movable member having one end engageable with one side of the stop arm and a second end engageable with the opposite side of the stop arm, a first collar surrounding the movable member engageable with the one end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member, first pin means extended transversely through the end portion of the movable member and connected to the first collar to secure the first collar to the end portion, a second collar surrounding the movable member engageable with the second end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member in the opposite direction, and second pin means extended transversely through the end portion of the movable member and connected to the second collar to secure the second collar to the end portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
237 words
A yieldable coupling comprising: a stationary member, a movable member having an end portion in axial alignment with and rotatably mounted to the stationary member, coacting means on the stationary member and the movable member for yieldably holding thE movable member in a selected position relative to the stationary member, said coacting means comprising a stop arm secured to the stationary member and spring means operably associated with said end portion of the movable member, said stop arm extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stationary member to a position adjacent the spring means, said spring means including a coil torsion spring positioned concentrically about the movable member having one end engageable with one side of the stop arm and a second end engageable with the opposite side of the stop arm, a first collar surrounding the movable member engageable with the one end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member, first pin means extended transversely through the end portion of the movable member and connected to the first collar to secure the first collar to the end portion, a second collar surrounding the movable member engageable with the second end of the spring upon rotation of the movable member in the opposite direction, and second pin means extended transversely through the end portion of the movable member and connected to the second collar to secure the second collar to the end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The coupling of claim 4 wherein: the stationary member and movable member have telescopically related portions.
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) | 1975-04-25 | 1975-10-25 | 1976-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-25 | 1979-10-25 | 1980-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-25 | 1983-10-25 | 1984-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |