US3708144A
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Supporting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-26
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A supporting device, which I term a ''''Litter-Gard,'''' being a tripod type structure suitable for removably suspending centrally within the legs, one or more polyvinyl garbage bags or comparable articles, that will prove stable on uneven ground and capable of supporting a maximum load by equalizing the burden on the three legs. Each leg is formed with the upper end bent inwardly, turned downwardly and terminally rounded up outwardly in a holding hook. The downward reaches of the legs, between the top inward extension and the hook, being hingedly connected by a clamping bracket to allow of the tripod being folded flat for compact and convenient storage when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 D Nasmith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; F16M11/24; F16M11/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A supporting device for removably suspending articles, such as food parcels, garbage bags and the like, comprising a tripod, each leg of which is designed to stand at an angle to the vertical converging toward the top, with a horizontal inward extension continuing in a downturned vertical reach having an outwardly rounded up hook on the lower end thereof and a hinge bracket clampingly engaging the downturned vertical reach of each of the legs of the tripod wherein the said legs may pivot from open, circumferentially spaced tripod form into flat arrangement for compact storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A supporting device for removably suspending articles, such as food parcels, garbage bags and the like, comprising a tripod, each leg of which is designed to stand at an angle to the vertical converging toward the top, with a horizontal inward extension continuing in a downturned vertical reach having an outwardly rounded up hook on the lower end thereof and a hinge bracket clampingly engaging the downturned vertical reach of each of the legs of the tripod wherein the said legs may pivot from open, circumferentially spaced tripod form into flat arrangement for compact storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein the bracket consists of a pair of companion plates each with three leg-accommodating troughs arranged in confronting relation and secured together by transverse fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein two spaced brackets are secured to the legs of the tripod at the top and bottom respectively of the said downturned vertical reaches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein two spaced brackets are secured to the legs of the tripod at the top and bottom respectively of the said downturned vertical reaches, each of said brackets consisting of a pair of companion plates with three leg-accommodating troughs arranged in confronting relation and secured together by transverse fasteners that lie between said confronting, leg-accommodating troughs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The supporting device according to claim 4, wherein each tripod leg has an annular groove at both upper and lower ends of said downturned vertical reach and wherein the bracket plate connecting fasteners nest in part in said grooves to maintain said brackets in the desired vertically spaced relation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |