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Modular candelabrum
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract Identical modular units are provided, and having at least three upright transversely spaced rigidly connected legs. The upper ends of the legs are provided with a socket and lower end portions mate with these sockets. The units can be assembled in tiers with each higher unit having an end portion of at least one of its legs received in a socket of a lower unit, the end portions of two of the legs received in sockets of one or two of the lower units, or with the end portions of all of its legs received in the sockets of one lower unit, in sockets of two lower units, or in sockets of three lower units.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Nagel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:15
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A freestanding candelabrum, comprising in combination, a first unit capable of freestanding use and having at least three rigidly interconnected transversely spaced upright legs of identical length and each having an upper end portion provided with a socket and a lower end portion configurated for mating with said socket; and at least two additional units identical with said first unit and each having a lower end portion of at least one leg removably inserted in one of the sockets of said first unit, so that said additional units are carried and freely supported by said first unit in cantilevered relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A freestanding candelabrum, comprising in combination, a first unit capable of freestanding use and having at least three rigidly interconnected transversely spaced upright legs of identical length and each having an upper end portion provided with a socket and a lower end portion configurated for mating with said socket; and at least two additional units identical with said first unit and each having a lower end portion of at least one leg removably inserted in one of the sockets of said first unit, so that said additional units are carried and freely supported by said first unit in cantilevered relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A freestanding candelabrum as defined in claim 1, wherein said legs of said units are of frustoconical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A freestanding candelabrum as defined in claim 1, wherein said upper and lower end portions of said legs are of frustoconical configuration; and further comprising intermediate leg portions intermediate and rigid with the upper and lower end portions of the respective legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A freestanding candelabrum as defined in claim 1, wherein said upper end portions are of at least substantially spherical configuration, and wherein said lower end portions are of at least substantially cylindrical configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A freestanding candelabrum as defined in claim 1; and further comprising connecting means connecting said legs of the respective units rigidly with one another in the region of the juncture of the associated upper and lower end portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
A freestanding candelabrum, comprising in combination, at least two first units capable of freestanding use and each having at least three rigidly connected transversely spaced upright legs of identical length and with each of said legs having an upper end portion formed with a socket and a lower end portion configurated for mating with said socket; and at least one additional unit identical with said first units and having the lower end portions of at least two of its legs removably inserted in cooperating sockets of the respective first units, whereby said additional unit is carried by said first units in cantilevered relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
A freestanding candelabrum, comprising in combination, at least two first units capable of freestanding use and each having at least three rigidly connected transversely spaced upright legs of identical length and with each of said legs having an upper end portion formed with a socket and a lower end portion configurated for mating with said socket; and at least one additional unit identical with said first units and having the lower end portions of at least two of its legs removably inserted in cooperating sockets of the respective first units, whereby said additional unit is carried by said first units in cantilevered relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A freestanding candelabrum as defined in claim 6, wherein said upper end portions are of at least substantially spherical configuration, and wherein said lower end portions are of rod-shaped configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
133 words
A freestanding modular candelabrum, comprising in combination, a first tier composed of a plurality of first modular units each having at least three rigidly connected transversely spaced upright legs of identical length, each of said legs having an upper end portion provided with a socket and a lower end portion configurated for mating with said socket; and at least one second tier composed of a plurality of second modular units each identical with said first modular units, at least some of said second modular units having the lower end portion of at least two of their respective legs removably received in cantilevered relationship in cooperating sockets of at least two of said modular first units, whereby said modular first and second units are releasably interconnected to form a multi-tier freestanding and self-supporting candelabrum.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
133 words
A freestanding modular candelabrum, comprising in combination, a first tier composed of a plurality of first modular units each having at least three rigidly connected transversely spaced upright legs of identical length, each of said legs having an upper end portion provided with a socket and a lower end portion configurated for mating with said socket; and at least one second tier composed of a plurality of second modular units each identical with said first modular units, at least some of said second modular units having the lower end portion of at least two of their respective legs removably received in cantilevered relationship in cooperating sockets of at least two of said modular first units, whereby said modular first and second units are releasably interconnected to form a multi-tier freestanding and self-supporting candelabrum.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |