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US3680497A
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Easel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-10
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1989-04-10
Abstract
Abstract An easel formed by vertical side walls, a slidably mounted horizontal shelf and a panel pivotally mounted above said shelf at its upper ends between said side walls to divide the space between said side walls into a front operating area and a rear storage area.
Inventors
- 👤 Lane L Sargeant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B11/10; A; A47; A47B; A47B97/00; A47B97/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A combined easel and sheet storing structure for painting comprising, two spaced vertical said walls of substantial width, and having front and rear edges, a generally vertical sheet-supporting panel pivoted at its upper end between said side walls adjacent the front edges of said side walls and spaced forwardly of the rear edges of said side walls such that the area defined by the side walls and the rear surface of said vertical panel forms a storage area extending a substantial distance rearwardly of said vertical panel and which is open at the rear and top of the easel, a plurality of sheet-supporting horizontal rods behind said vertical panel extending between the upper ends of said side walls and being spaced horizontally of each other providing rack means for temporarily storing painted sheets, and a horizontal shelf extending between said side walls and located immediately below said vertical panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A combined easel and sheet storing structure for painting comprising, two spaced vertical said walls of substantial width, and having front and rear edges, a generally vertical sheet-supporting panel pivoted at its upper end between said side walls adjacent the front edges of said side walls and spaced forwardly of the rear edges of said side walls such that the area defined by the side walls and the rear surface of said vertical panel forms a storage area extending a substantial distance rearwardly of said vertical panel and which is open at the rear and top of the easel, a plurality of sheet-supporting horizontal rods behind said vertical panel extending between the upper ends of said side walls and being spaced horizontally of each other providing rack means for temporarily storing painted sheets, and a horizontal shelf extending between said side walls and located immediately below said vertical panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
An easel according to claim 1 further comprising, means for mounting said horizontal shelf for slidable movement between a forward position in which it projects forwardly beyond the front edges of said side walls to provide a maximum working surface in combination with a rearwardly, inclined angular position of the vertical panel, and a rearward position in which it is disposed within the confines of said side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
130 words
An easel according to claim 1 further comprising, a horizontal rod extending between said side walls at the upper front corner portion thereof, a pair of brackets mounted on the rear surface of said panel at the upper corners thereof, each said bracket including a vertical slot receiving said rod and forming a pivotal mounting for said rod which permits said panel to be moved vertically, and at least two pairs of pegs projecting inwardly from the lower portions of said side walls and engageable by said panel, whereby the angular position of said panel can be changed by lifting said panel out of the way of said pegs, shifting said panel angularly, and lowering said panel to a position wherein its movement is rEstricted by engagement with said pegs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An easel according to claim 1 wherein each said side wall has forwardly and downwardly inclined front edges at the upper portion thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An easel according to claim 1 further comprising a drawer slidably mounted immediately below said horizontal shelf.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An easel according to claim 1 further comprising, support means fixed on the lower edge portion of said vertical panel, and a tray removably mountable on said support means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |