US3722841A
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Flag holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1992-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A one piece holder for displaying a flag on a bicycle, for example. The holder includes: an elongate body having at least two spaced aligned socket defining portions each sized to snugly receive and frictionally retain a flag staff in upstanding relation; shield means to protectively partially house the staff of a flag held by the holder; mounting means for attachment of the holder to the threaded distal end of the axle shaft of the rear wheel of a bicycle, or for attachment to a similarly equipped vehicle, the mounting means comprising a through hole in one end of the body sized for passage of the axle shaft to be retained thereon by threaded advancement of a keeper nut; additionally for optional use, quick detach mounting means are provided in the form of a slot in the other end of the elongate body, the slot being sized to receive the axle shaft; and rigidifying means for the body to resist deformation of it in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Q Ciolfi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J50/00; B62J50/20; B62J50/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
406 words
A holder for receiving and holding in a generally vertical orientation a flag staff which is generally circular in cross section for display of a flag on the staff, said holder being adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a surface with a protruding threaded member comprising: a one-piece body having a generally planar elongate web, said web having a first and a second end zone with an opening in each, the opening in said first end zone being a through hole spaced from the adjacent end and sized for passage of said threaded protruding member and adapted to be secured thereto by a nut threadably advanced towards said surface to press the web into abutting engagement therewith, the opening in said second end zone being a longitudinally extending slot opening at the adjacent end and extending longitudinally into said end zone, said slot being sized to receive the threaded protruding member, and rigidifying means on the longitudinally extending edges of said web in the form of generally parallel flange shields spaced from one another and extending in a common direction and defining a U-shaped space between the flanges aNd web, each of said end zones including means for holding a flag staff, each of said holding means being spaced inwardly of the adjacent opening, and each of said holding means comprising a generally lateral member having a first leg and a second leg, each of said legs being of a common length and being connected to the web at about the zone of juncture of the adjacent flange and converging outwardly in said space and being connected to the converging leg at a rounded apex, each of said flange shields extending a distance at least greater than one-half the distance of said apex from said web, and the distance of said apex from the plane of said web being substantially equal to the diameter of the flag staff, whereby a shaft passed longitudinally between the legs of each holding means in the central region of the space will be shielded and protectively housed between the flanges and web and captivated by the legs of said holding means against the web; and a nut having a threaded bore sized for threaded advancement on the protruding threaded member to captivate the body on said member; and said web including a lateral portion intermediate the holding means and the adjacent opening in the respective end zone portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
406 words
A holder for receiving and holding in a generally vertical orientation a flag staff which is generally circular in cross section for display of a flag on the staff, said holder being adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a surface with a protruding threaded member comprising: a one-piece body having a generally planar elongate web, said web having a first and a second end zone with an opening in each, the opening in said first end zone being a through hole spaced from the adjacent end and sized for passage of said threaded protruding member and adapted to be secured thereto by a nut threadably advanced towards said surface to press the web into abutting engagement therewith, the opening in said second end zone being a longitudinally extending slot opening at the adjacent end and extending longitudinally into said end zone, said slot being sized to receive the threaded protruding member, and rigidifying means on the longitudinally extending edges of said web in the form of generally parallel flange shields spaced from one another and extending in a common direction and defining a U-shaped space between the flanges aNd web, each of said end zones including means for holding a flag staff, each of said holding means being spaced inwardly of the adjacent opening, and each of said holding means comprising a generally lateral member having a first leg and a second leg, each of said legs being of a common length and being connected to the web at about the zone of juncture of the adjacent flange and converging outwardly in said space and being connected to the converging leg at a rounded apex, each of said flange shields extending a distance at least greater than one-half the distance of said apex from said web, and the distance of said apex from the plane of said web being substantially equal to the diameter of the flag staff, whereby a shaft passed longitudinally between the legs of each holding means in the central region of the space will be shielded and protectively housed between the flanges and web and captivated by the legs of said holding means against the web; and a nut having a threaded bore sized for threaded advancement on the protruding threaded member to captivate the body on said member; and said web including a lateral portion intermediate the holding means and the adjacent opening in the respective end zone portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said body is of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said metal is of 16 gauge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said body is of rigid plastic material.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |