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US3785300A
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Vehicle snack tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-10
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-04-10
Abstract
Abstract Tray apparatus has a mount with an arm pivotally secured thereto. A tray is pivotally secured to the outer end of the arm. A lock fixes the positions of the mount and the arm in the extended position. It preferably has means to secure the tray in a storage position. The tray apparatus is adapted to pivot between an extended position where it is locked for use and a folded storage position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/68; A47C7/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
394 words
A tray means, comprising: a. a mounting member securable to a means to mount said tray means, b. an arm member pivotally secured in one end portion to said mounting member, c. a tray member pivotally secured to the other end portion of said arm member, d. lock means on said mounting member to fix the position of said arm member relative said mounting member in an extended position, e. said mounting member secured to said means to mount said tray means in a depending relation and said mounting member having said arm member attached to one end portion to pivot in a downward relation, f. said arm member including an arm connected to a flange member secured to said tray member in an overlying relation having the pivot thereof at an interior portion of said tray member and on the normally upper portion of said tray member in the extended usage position, g. said lock means having a spring clip means with an aperture therethrough secured to and extending from said mounting member, and a locking pin secured to and extending from said arm member, said locking pin engagable in said aperture to rigidly connect said mounting member and said arm member at the joining portions thereof when in said extended position, and a spring connecting said arm member and said mounting member and acting in tension to bias said arm member and said tray member to the retracted position, said spring biasing said locking pin against said spring clip in the extended position for locking purposes, h. said arm member engaging said flange member in the extended position to prevent downward movement of said tray member when in the extended position, i. said tray member pivotal about said flange member when moved to the storage condition, j. said tray member having a magnetic member mounted thereon opposite said one end poriton constructed and adapted to secure same to said means to mount said tray means in a storage position, and said tray means is adapted to have said tray member and said arm in a horizontal position in said extended position and said tray means is adapted to have said arm pivoted relative said mounting member and said tray member in a folded relation with said magnetic member magnetically attached to said means to mount said tray means in said storage position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
394 words
A tray means, comprising: a. a mounting member securable to a means to mount said tray means, b. an arm member pivotally secured in one end portion to said mounting member, c. a tray member pivotally secured to the other end portion of said arm member, d. lock means on said mounting member to fix the position of said arm member relative said mounting member in an extended position, e. said mounting member secured to said means to mount said tray means in a depending relation and said mounting member having said arm member attached to one end portion to pivot in a downward relation, f. said arm member including an arm connected to a flange member secured to said tray member in an overlying relation having the pivot thereof at an interior portion of said tray member and on the normally upper portion of said tray member in the extended usage position, g. said lock means having a spring clip means with an aperture therethrough secured to and extending from said mounting member, and a locking pin secured to and extending from said arm member, said locking pin engagable in said aperture to rigidly connect said mounting member and said arm member at the joining portions thereof when in said extended position, and a spring connecting said arm member and said mounting member and acting in tension to bias said arm member and said tray member to the retracted position, said spring biasing said locking pin against said spring clip in the extended position for locking purposes, h. said arm member engaging said flange member in the extended position to prevent downward movement of said tray member when in the extended position, i. said tray member pivotal about said flange member when moved to the storage condition, j. said tray member having a magnetic member mounted thereon opposite said one end poriton constructed and adapted to secure same to said means to mount said tray means in a storage position, and said tray means is adapted to have said tray member and said arm in a horizontal position in said extended position and said tray means is adapted to have said arm pivoted relative said mounting member and said tray member in a folded relation with said magnetic member magnetically attached to said means to mount said tray means in said storage position.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |