US3792680A
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Flag pole
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-07
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1991-06-07
Abstract
Abstract In general, this invention relates to a flag pole whose entire length can be easily made accessible from the ground, because the pole is hinged and counter-weighted adjacent its lower end.
Inventors
- 👤 F Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:00
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00; G09F2017/0025; G09F2017/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32541
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A flag pole, comprising a. a base adapted to be secured in the ground, the base including a vertical tubular portion, b. a shaft hingedly attached to the tubular portion of the base for movement about a horizontal axis located laterally of the axis of the tubular portion, c. a pair of counterweighting springs connecting the base to the lower extremity of the shaft one located on each side of the tubular portion, each extending at a substantial angle to the axis of the tubular portion and from one side to the other thereof, d. means for attaching a flag to the shaft, and e. an adjustable stop mounted on the shaft at the same side as the said horizontal axis and arranged to contact the tubular portion of the base on occasion to regulate the degree of movement of the shaft relative to the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A flag pole, comprising a. a base adapted to be secured in the ground, the base including a vertical tubular portion, b. a shaft hingedly attached to the tubular portion of the base for movement about a horizontal axis located laterally of the axis of the tubular portion, c. a pair of counterweighting springs connecting the base to the lower extremity of the shaft one located on each side of the tubular portion, each extending at a substantial angle to the axis of the tubular portion and from one side to the other thereof, d. means for attaching a flag to the shaft, and e. an adjustable stop mounted on the shaft at the same side as the said horizontal axis and arranged to contact the tubular portion of the base on occasion to regulate the degree of movement of the shaft relative to the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A flag pole as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching a flag includes two swivels attached to the shaft, extending radially therefrom, and rotatable about the axis thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A flag pole as recited in claim 1, wherein the means is adjustable to various positions along the length of the shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A flag pole as recited in claim 1, wherein securing means is provided to lock the flag pole against tilting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A flag pole as recited in claim 2, wherein two spring brackets are provided for holding the counterweight springs, said spring brackets being mounted tangentially to diametrically opposed points on the flag pole structure at a section where the base and the shaft lie adjacent and parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plane in which the pole tilts.
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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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |