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US3785604A
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Support bracket for lanterns and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-21
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A support bracket device for lanterns and the like consists of an elongated abutment arm, a support arm pivoted thereto and rotatable from a storage position aligned with said abutment arm to an operative position generally perpendicular to the abutment arm, and a strap secured to said abutment arm at a right angle therewith and adapted to encircle a tree or the like for securing the abutment arm in aligned abutting relation with the tree or other upright columnar member.
Inventors
- 👤 E Steck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A support bracket device comprising an elongated abutment member, a support arm pivotally secured to the upper end thereof on an axis transverse of said abutment member for movement between a storage position aligned with said abutment member and an operating position disaligned from said abutment member, and an adjustable strap on the upper portion of said abutment member and elongated generally perpendicular thereto for securing said abutment member in aligned abutting relation with a tree trunk or the like, said abutment member being of channel cross section having a web and a flange and said support arm being pivoted to said flange within said channel, said web being formed at its inner end with an upwardly open axial slot, said support arm being adapted to project through said slot and rest on the bottom thereof when extended, one vertical edge of said slot being substantially flush with the inner surface of said flange, said support arm being secured substantially against said flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A support bracket device comprising an elongated abutment member, a support arm pivotally secured to the upper end thereof on an axis transverse of said abutment member for movement between a storage position aligned with said abutment member and an operating position disaligned from said abutment member, and an adjustable strap on the upper portion of said abutment member and elongated generally perpendicular thereto for securing said abutment member in aligned abutting relation with a tree trunk or the like, said abutment member being of channel cross section having a web and a flange and said support arm being pivoted to said flange within said channel, said web being formed at its inner end with an upwardly open axial slot, said support arm being adapted to project through said slot and rest on the bottom thereof when extended, one vertical edge of said slot being substantially flush with the inner surface of said flange, said support arm being secured substantially against said flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support bracket device according to claim 1 wherein said abutment member is of channel cross section and said support arm is pivotally secured within the channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support bracket device according to claim 2 wherein said abutment member has a web and a flange and said support arm is pivoted to said flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A support bracket device according to claim 3 wherein said web is formed at its inner end with an upwardly open axial slot and said support arm is adapted to project through said slot and rest on the bottom thereof when extended.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A support bracket device according to claim 1 wherein said support arm is a flat bar with a notch in its upper surface outwardly of said pivot for receiving the bail of a lantern or the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support bracket device according to claim 5 wherein said strap is secured to said web and has an adjustable buckle for tightening it about a tree trunk or the like.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A support bracket device according to claim 6 wherein a screw passes through said web with its point inwardly thereof for light penetration of the outer layers of bark or outer surface of a tree trunk or the like.
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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 |