US3721348A
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Means for supporting tools
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-08
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Granted: 1973-03-20
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Expires: 1991-07-08
Abstract
Abstract House and garden tools or the like are hung from bracket-like means forming a series of tool receiving rests spaced apart from each other and from the supporting wall or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:33
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A support bracket for hanging garden tools or the like comprising: an upright member for attachment to a supporting surface, a horizontal member having one end connected to said upright member, a plurality of projecting members having one end connected to one side of said horizontal member along the length thereof, said projecting members being shaped to form a plurality of pockets spaced along the length of said horizontal member for receiving tools, a pair of oppositely disposed recesses in said horizontal member and in each of said projecting members to prevent dislodgement of the tools being supported, a plate member connected to said horizontal member, said plate member having a recess therein for receiving and supporting a tool, a plurality of hook means, means for mounting said hook means on said support bracket below said projecting members and extending outwardly in a direction opposite from said projecting members, and a diagonal brace member connected between said horizontal member and said upright member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A support bracket for hanging garden tools or the like comprising: an upright member for attachment to a supporting surface, a horizontal member having one end connected to said upright member, a plurality of projecting members having one end connected to one side of said horizontal member along the length thereof, said projecting members being shaped to form a plurality of pockets spaced along the length of said horizontal member for receiving tools, a pair of oppositely disposed recesses in said horizontal member and in each of said projecting members to prevent dislodgement of the tools being supported, a plate member connected to said horizontal member, said plate member having a recess therein for receiving and supporting a tool, a plurality of hook means, means for mounting said hook means on said support bracket below said projecting members and extending outwardly in a direction opposite from said projecting members, and a diagonal brace member connected between said horizontal member and said upright member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein all of said recesses are V-shaped notches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 1 comprising an abutment mounted on said support bracket beneath said pockets to provide a restraint for tool handles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said means for mounting said hook means includes a second horizontal member connected to said upright member and said diagonal brace member.
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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) | 1976-03-19 | 1976-09-18 | 1977-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-19 | 1980-09-18 | 1981-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-19 | 1984-09-18 | 1985-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |