US3690724A
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Chair arm support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract Support adapted for mounting on the arm of a chair, for support of objects such as glasses, cups, ash trays, or the like, within convenient reach of the occupant of the chair. The support has two flat panels, one flushly against the other, which rest upon the chair arm, and each has a downturned outer edge which grips a side of the chair arm. The relative positions of the panels are adjustable so that the support may be mounted on chair arms of diverse widths and on chair arms having sides angular one to the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Ormond S Douglas
- 👤 Warnell M Byrd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/622; A47C7/624
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Support apparatus for mounting upon the arm of a chair, comprising first panel means having a flat portion adapted for placement upon the upper surface of an arm of a chair and having a downturned edge portion adapted to be disposed against one side of said chair arm, second panel means having a flat portion adapted for placement flushly upon said flat portion of said first panel means and having a downturned edge portion adapted to be disposed against the other side of said chair arm and having inturned ends disposed beneath opposite end portions of said first panel means, and connection means for holding said flat portions of said first and second panel means together whereby said downturned edge portions thereof are maintained against said respective sides of said chair arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Support apparatus for mounting upon the arm of a chair, comprising first panel means having a flat portion adapted for placement upon the upper surface of an arm of a chair and having a downturned edge portion adapted to be disposed against one side of said chair arm, second panel means having a flat portion adapted for placement flushly upon said flat portion of said first panel means and having a downturned edge portion adapted to be disposed against the other side of said chair arm and having inturned ends disposed beneath opposite end portions of said first panel means, and connection means for holding said flat portions of said first and second panel means together whereby said downturned edge portions thereof are maintained against said respective sides of said chair arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 1, said connection means comprising lug means extending from said flat portion of one said panel means, and perforation means through said flat portion of the other said panel means, said lug means being removably receivable into said perforation means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination of claim 2, said perforation means comprising plural spaced perforations disposed laterally of the chair arm on which said panel means are disposed, said lug means being removably receivable in such one of said perforations depending on the width of the chair arm as will insure that said downturned panel portions are pressed firmly against the opposite sides of said chair arm to hold the support apparatus secured thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 3, said downturned panel portions being at least somewhat flexible whereby to engage the opposite sides of the chair arm under tension.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 4, said flat portion of said second panel means having object holding means at its upper surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 5, said holding means including an upstanding tubular formation adapted to receive the bottom portion of a vessel having a handle, said formation having at least one vertical slot therethrough to receive the handle of said vessel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 3, said first and second panel means being mutually pivotal about said lug whereby said downturned panel portions will engage parallel and nonparallel opposite sides of the arm of a chair.
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |