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US3686711A
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Hanger for cameras and the like
Assignee: Minolta Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-06-26
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A hanger for cameras and the like, which consists of a hanger string connected to a swivel pivotally mounted on a ear piece integrally secured to the camera body and the like. A guide member is mounted on the swivel for retaining the swivel in such an angular position relative to the ear piece that the swivel may provide its maximum tensile strength.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Kuramoto
- 👤 Akio Okamoto
- 👤 Toshio Kobori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:44
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A hanger for a portable article comprising an ear piece having an aperture therein and positioned on said article, a wire frame swivel including at least an upper cross leg and a pair of lower side legs converging downwardly to a bottom section universally swingably engaging said ear piece aperture, an elongated flexible hanger member having a portion looped about and engaging said swivel cross leg, and a restricting member at least partially formed of a resilient material engaging said swivel and limiting the relative movement between said swivel and ear piece to said swivel bottom section and maintains the engagement between said swivel cross leg and said hanger member looped portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A hanger for a portable article comprising an ear piece having an aperture therein and positioned on said article, a wire frame swivel including at least an upper cross leg and a pair of lower side legs converging downwardly to a bottom section universally swingably engaging said ear piece aperture, an elongated flexible hanger member having a portion looped about and engaging said swivel cross leg, and a restricting member at least partially formed of a resilient material engaging said swivel and limiting the relative movement between said swivel and ear piece to said swivel bottom section and maintains the engagement between said swivel cross leg and said hanger member looped portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said restricting member registers with said swivel frame and has grooves formed along side edges thereof engaging respective adjacent swivel side legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hanger of claim 2 wherein said restricting member includes a pair of flanges embracing said swivel cross leg and having slots formed therein engaged by said hanger member looped portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The hanger of claim 1, wherein said restricting member is formed of a unitary resilient sheet which is folded about said swivel side legs to define tubular portions engaging said side legs and wings extending from said tubular portion to a medial line between Said side legs, the restricting member being mounted on the swivel by forcing the swivel side legs into said tubular portions of the restricting member against the resiliency thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said restricting member comprises a pair of interconnected confronting similar sections each of which is provided with grooves along opposite edges engaging corresponding swivel side edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The hanger of claim 5 wherein said restricting member sections are interconnected along a pair of corresponding edges by a resilient section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said swivel is of equilateral triangular configuration with said cross leg defining the base thereof and said side legs defining the equilateral sides thereof and converging to an apex portion defining said ear piece aperture engaging bottom section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
A hanger for a portable article, comprising an ear piece secured to the article, a swivel pivotally mounted on the ear piece, a hanger string means connected to the swivel, and a guide member made of a resilient material and mounted on said swivel in such a manner that the guide member keeps the swivel in such an angular position relative to the ear piece that the swivel may provide maximum tensile strength thereof, said swivel being a triangular member having a pair of equilateral side portions and a base side portion extending between the equilateral side portions, and said guide member having grooves which sandwich the two equilateral side portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
A hanger for a portable article, comprising an ear piece secured to the article, a swivel pivotally mounted on the ear piece, a hanger string means connected to the swivel, and a guide member made of a resilient material and mounted on said swivel in such a manner that the guide member keeps the swivel in such an angular position relative to the ear piece that the swivel may provide maximum tensile strength thereof, said swivel being a triangular member having a pair of equilateral side portions and a base side portion extending between the equilateral side portions, and said guide member having grooves which sandwich the two equilateral side portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
A hanger for a portable article, comprising an ear piece secured to the article, a swivel pivotally mounted on the ear piece, a hanger string means connected to the swivel, and a guide member made of a resilient material and mounted on said swivel in such a manner that the guide member keeps the swivel in such an angular position relative to the ear piece that the swivel may provide maximum tensile strength thereof, said guide member consisting of a single resilient sheet which is folded back at opposite ends thereof so as to bring the opposite edges to the central portion of the guide member, the guide member being mounted on the swivel by forcing the swivel between the folded portions of the guide member against the resiliency thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
130 words
A hanger for a portable article, comprising an ear piece secured to the article, a swivel pivotally mounted on the ear piece, a hanger string means connected to the swivel, and a guide member made of a resilient material and mounted on said swivel in such a manner that the guide member keeps the swivel in such an angular position relative to the ear piece that the swivel may provide maximum tensile strength thereof, said guide member consisting of a single resilient sheet which is folded back at opposite ends thereof so as to bring the opposite edges to the central portion of the guide member, the guide member being mounted on the swivel by forcing the swivel between the folded portions of the guide member against the resiliency thereof.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |