US3664511A
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Hangrod assembly
Assignee: Security Pacific Business Credit Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-02
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A hangrod assembly which comprises an adapter which may be readily secured to a conventional support bracket and a longitudinally split tubular hangrod which is attachable to the adapter without the use of tools or fastening devices. The adapter and hangrod have mutual engaging and cooperable ridges and grooves which allows the hangrod to be snapped into place by pressing the hangrod from an open unconfined state to a closed, confined state.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay G Fenwick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/048; F16B7/0493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A hangrod assembly comprising a bracket, an adapter member mounted on said bracket, a longitudinally split tubular hangrod member detachably mounted on said adapter member, said hangrod member defining two free edges, said hangrod member having a closed confined state and an open unconfined state, one of said members having two parallel longitudinally extending grooves and the other of said members having two parallel longitudinally extending ridges, said ridges being disposed in said grooves when said hangrod member is in said closed state, said free edges being between said grooves when said hangrod member is in said closed confined state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A hangrod assembly comprising a bracket, an adapter member mounted on said bracket, a longitudinally split tubular hangrod member detachably mounted on said adapter member, said hangrod member defining two free edges, said hangrod member having a closed confined state and an open unconfined state, one of said members having two parallel longitudinally extending grooves and the other of said members having two parallel longitudinally extending ridges, said ridges being disposed in said grooves when said hangrod member is in said closed state, said free edges being between said grooves when said hangrod member is in said closed confined state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hangrod assembly according to claim 1 wherein said hangrod member has a circular section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hangrod assembly according to claim 1 wherein said grooves are in said hangrod member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hangrod assembly according to claim 3 wherein said grooves have an included angle between 90* and 180* when said hangrod member is in said closed state.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hangrod assembly according to claim 4 wherein said included angle is approximately 115* .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hangrod assembly according to claim 1 wherein said ridges are formed to lean towards each other and said grooves are formed to lean towards each other.
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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |