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US3742664A
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Overhead storage bin
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical overhead storage bin made of fiberglass which includes a lower conical section that is supported by a saddle arranged at the upper extremity of a superstructure. The saddle distributes the load of the storage bin into the superstructure in a manner that enables the wall thickness of the bin to be held to a minimum value.
Inventors
- 👤 G Reding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An overhead storage bin comprised of a cylindrical body having a top in the form of a dome type closure means, and a bottom in the form of an inverted cone; means forming an inlet in said closure means; said cone having means forming an outlet at the apex thereof; a skirt member joining a marginal end portion of said cylindrical body to the base of said cone, said skirt being enclosed by a support band, said band having an outwardly directed circumferentially extending flange; superstructure means affixed to said flange for supporting said storage bin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An overhead storage bin comprised of a cylindrical body having a top in the form of a dome type closure means, and a bottom in the form of an inverted cone; means forming an inlet in said closure means; said cone having means forming an outlet at the apex thereof; a skirt member joining a marginal end portion of said cylindrical body to the base of said cone, said skirt being enclosed by a support band, said band having an outwardly directed circumferentially extending flange; superstructure means affixed to said flange for supporting said storage bin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The storage bin of claim 1 wherein said band has a lower terminal edge portion, a plurality of radially spaced apart tension members, said tension members comprised of elongated metal members having one end affixed to said lower terminal edge portion of said band and another end which terminates in proximity of said outlet; and a circumferentially extending annular member affixed to the terminal end of said tension member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The storage bin of claim 1 wherein said cylindrical body is comprised of two semicircular halves joined together along opposed edge portions thereof; said dome type enclosure means including a skirt member which joins the enclosure means to the cylindrical body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The storage bin of claim 1 wherein said superstructure includes four spaced apart legs having the upper terminal ends thereof joined together by four horizontal members with the horizontal members being arranged in the configuration of a square; spaced apart diagonal braces affixed to adjacent horizontal members to provide eight contact areas against which the flange of the support band rests.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The storage bin of claim 1 wherein said outlet of said cone is received within a circumferentially extending bugle, a valve means affixed to one end of said bugle; a plurality of radially spaced apart tension members comprised of elongated members having one end affixed to an edge portion of said bugle and another end affixed to said support band.
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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |