US3747882A
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Portable stand structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A portable stand has a main support member to receive and mount a parcel, and legs pivotally and translatably mounted therewith. The legs are adapted to extend to support the portable stand in an upright position when the stand is placed on a supporting surface and to retract along the main support member when the stand is raised.
Inventors
- 👤 D Leis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/50; A63B55/53; A63B55/408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A portable stand comprising: a. a main support member being an elongated conduit member having means to secure thereto an auxiliary parcel and having a base member extending from the lower end portion thereof, b. at least two legs pivotally and translatably mounted to move parallel to said main support member by a linkage means mounted on said lOwer end portion of said main support member, said linkage means adapted to position said legs in a generally horizontal position in contact with a supporting surface when said stand is placed thereon and to position said legs along said elongated main support member and adjacent thereto, c. said linkage means has a movable base member translatably mounted with said conduit member and pivotally mounted with the inner ends of said legs, a collar member slidably mounted with said conduit member, and a pair of connecting rod members pivotally mounted with said collar member and the center portions of said leg members, d. said means to secure an auxiliary parcel has a belt member to encircle the parcel and means to attach said belt member to said conduit member, and e. said leg members are positioned about said main member so as to be substantially equally spaced relatively to said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A portable stand comprising: a. a main support member being an elongated conduit member having means to secure thereto an auxiliary parcel and having a base member extending from the lower end portion thereof, b. at least two legs pivotally and translatably mounted to move parallel to said main support member by a linkage means mounted on said lOwer end portion of said main support member, said linkage means adapted to position said legs in a generally horizontal position in contact with a supporting surface when said stand is placed thereon and to position said legs along said elongated main support member and adjacent thereto, c. said linkage means has a movable base member translatably mounted with said conduit member and pivotally mounted with the inner ends of said legs, a collar member slidably mounted with said conduit member, and a pair of connecting rod members pivotally mounted with said collar member and the center portions of said leg members, d. said means to secure an auxiliary parcel has a belt member to encircle the parcel and means to attach said belt member to said conduit member, and e. said leg members are positioned about said main member so as to be substantially equally spaced relatively to said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
The portable stand as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said movable base member is secured to an elongated base guide member slidably mounted in said conduit member to guide said movable base member in longitudinal movement relative said conduit member, b. said movable base member has a plurality of lugs extending therefrom to mount said inner ends of said pair of legs for pivotal rotation to align with said base guide member, c. said collar member has a plurality of lugs extending therefrom to mount said connecting rod members for pivotal rotation and alignment with said conduit member, and d. said base member is a plate like support member secured to the lower end of said conduit member adapted to in conjunction with said legs support said stand in an upright position and to provide supporting surface for a parcel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The portable stand as described in claim 2, wherein: a. said collar member has a set screw extending therethrough to secure said collar member to said conduit member in a fixed position, and b. said means to attach said belt to said conduit member is a flanged collar secured to said conduit member extending transversely therefrom and having apertures in the end portions of same to pass said belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The portable stand as described in claim 3, wherein: a. said portable stand has a plurality of said flanged collars and said belts to attach a parcel to said conduit 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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |