US3715766A
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Connector and stiffener member for intersecting wires
Assignee: Hoover Universal Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-18
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1990-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A connector and stiffener member for upper and lower intersecting wires consisting of a length of wire engaged intermediate its ends with the lower one of the intersecting wires substantially at the intersection of the upper and lower wires and having its ends hooked over the upper one of the intersecting wires at positions on opposite sides of the intersection. The connector and stiffener member is stressed so that the hook shape end portions apply downward forces to the upper one of the intersecting wires and an intermediate portion of the connector and stiffener member applies an upward force to the lower one of the intersecting wires at the intersection.
Inventors
- 👤 W Slominski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C23/00; A47C23/12; A47C23/14; A47C23/15; A47C23/30; A47C23/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In a spring assembly which includes a frame and a plurality of wire springs mounted on said frame wherein said springs include substantially straight body portions arranged in an intersecting crisscross relation above said frame, means for preventing relative vertical movement of at least two of said crisscrossed wires at the intersection thereof, said means comprising a connector and stiffener member engaged intermediate the ends thereof with the lower one of said point of intersecting wires at the intersection of said wires, said stiffener member having end portions extending over the upper one of said intersecting wires at positions spaced from said intersection so as to apply downward forces to said upper one of said wires on opposite sides of said intersection and apply an upward force to the lower one of said wires at said point of intersection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a spring assembly which includes a frame and a plurality of wire springs mounted on said frame wherein said springs include substantially straight body portions arranged in an intersecting crisscross relation above said frame, means for preventing relative vertical movement of at least two of said crisscrossed wires at the intersection thereof, said means comprising a connector and stiffener member engaged intermediate the ends thereof with the lower one of said point of intersecting wires at the intersection of said wires, said stiffener member having end portions extending over the upper one of said intersecting wires at positions spaced from said intersection so as to apply downward forces to said upper one of said wires on opposite sides of said intersection and apply an upward force to the lower one of said wires at said point of intersection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a spring assembly which includes a frame and a plurality of wire springs mounted on said frame wherein said springs include substantially straight body portions arranged in an intersecting crisscross relation above said frame, means for preventing relative vertical movement of at least two of said crisscrossed wires at the intersection thereof, said means comprising a connector and stiffener member engaged intermediate the ends thereof with the lower one of said point of intersecting wires at the intersection of said wires, said stiffener member having end portions extending over the upper one of said intersecting wires at positions spaced from said intersection so as to apply downward forces to said upper one of said wires on opposite sides of said intersection and apply an upward force to the lower one of said wires at said point of intersection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a spring assembly which includes a frame and a plurality of wire springs mounted on said frame wherein said springs include substantially straight body portions arranged in an intersecting crisscross relation above said frame, means for preventing relative vertical movement of at least two of said crisscrossed wires at the intersection thereof, said means comprising a connector and stiffener member engaged intermediate the ends thereof with the lower one of said point of intersecting wires at the intersection of said wires, said stiffener member having end portions extending over the upper one of said intersecting wires at positions spaced from said intersection so as to apply downward forces to said upper one of said wires on opposite sides of said intersection and apply an upward force to the lower one of said wires at said point of intersection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure according to claim 1 wherein said stiffener member is a wire member having hook shape end portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure according to claim 2 wherein said hook shape end portions extend from opposite sides over the top side of the upper one of said wires.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure according to claim 3 wherein said wire stiffener member is of an upwardly concave shape between said hook shape end portions and engages said lower wire substantially midway between said hook shape end portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
The structure according to claim 3 wherein said wire stiffener member includes a return bent upon itself portion intermediate the ends thereof which extends under the lower one of said wires and over the top side of the upper one of said wires and wherein said wire stiffener member is initially stresses so that the end portions thereof are urged downwardly toward each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A wire stiffener and connector member for a pair of intersecting wires one of which constitutes an upper wire and the other one of which constitutes a lower wire disposed against the underside of the upper wire at the point of intersection of said wires, said stiffener and connector member comprising a length of wire engaged intermediate the ends thereof with the underside of said lower wire at said point of intersection and engaged with the top side of said upper wire at locations spaced from said intersection so as to apply downwardly directed forces to said upper wire and an upwardly directed force to said lower wire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
A wire stiffener and connector member for a pair of intersecting wires one of which constitutes an upper wire and the other one of which constitutes a lower wire disposed against the underside of the upper wire at the point of intersection of said wires, said stiffener and connector member comprising a length of wire engaged intermediate the ends thereof with the underside of said lower wire at said point of intersection and engaged with the top side of said upper wire at locations spaced from said intersection so as to apply downwardly directed forces to said upper wire and an upwardly directed force to said lower wire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wire stiffener and connector member according to claim 6 wherein said length of wire is formed at the ends thereof with generally hook shape portions which extend up and over said upper wire from relatively opposite sides thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A wire stiffener and connector member according to claim 7 wherein said length of wire is of a generally upwardly concave shape between said hook shape portions and is engaged with said lower wire substantially midway between said hook shape portions.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |