US3785600A
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Adjustable mounting assemblies for groups of seats in aircraft or other vehicles
Assignee: 1p Ind Chimica Arredamento S P
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Filing: 1972-01-25
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-01-25
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable mounting for a group of chairs or other articles comprises a pair of beams supported from a floor or other load bearing structure. The chair mountings are secured in selected positions in channels extending along the beams. The beam support are secured in selected positions in other channels extending along the beams, the positions of the floor supports being independent of the position of the floor mountings.
Inventors
- 👤 F Padovano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:40
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D11/06; B64D11/0696; F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/04; F16B37/045; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/0446
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
In a mounting assembly for a group of articles, a pair of beams, mounting means for each article of the group secured in selected positions along the beams, and means supporting the beams, the supporting means being secured in selected positions along the beams independent of the positions of the mounting means, each of said beams having a pair of longitudinallyextending channels, the mounting means being slidable along one channel of each of said beams, and the support means being slidable along the other channel of each of said beams.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a mounting assembly for a group of articles, a pair of beams, mounting means for each article of the group secured in selected positions along the beams, and means supporting the beams, the supporting means being secured in selected positions along the beams independent of the positions of the mounting means, each of said beams having a pair of longitudinallyextending channels, the mounting means being slidable along one channel of each of said beams, and the support means being slidable along the other channel of each of said beams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein each said channel comprises outwardly convergent side walls, said assembly further comprising shoe means slidable within each channel, and screw means connecting each said mounting means and supporting means to a respective shoe means and rotatable to selectively clamp the shoe means in wedging engagement with the side walls of the channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein each said mounting means and supporting means comprises a cradle facing each said beam, said cradles being clamped against the beams when the associated shoe means is clamped in the channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein each said beam is tubular, and the channels are diametrically opposed and are of dovetail section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein the shoe means have a cross-section complementary to that of the channels and are of hollow construction, each said shoe means including transverse reinforcing ribs.
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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 |