US3797695A
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Seating apparatus for portable containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-21
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A seating apparatus for portable containers comprising a pair of U-shaped support members pivotably coupled to the sides of the container, and movable vertically upwardly and downwardly thereon, and a removable seat, which may form the cover of the container, having at least one mounting bracket affixed thereto for engaging the support members and securing the seat during use.
Inventors
- 👤 P Law
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/10; A47C13/00; B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F2230/00; B65F2230/144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
Seating apparatus for portable containers, comprising: a pair of tubular, U-shaped support legs, pivotably coupled together along the vertical sections thereof, for providing a pair of X-shaped support legs adjacent each side of the container; a pair of horizontally disposed seat supports above the container for supporting said seating member; means, affixed to the container, for pivotably and movably mounting said pair of tubular support legs on the container, said support legs being pivotable about said means and movable vertically upwardly and downwardly with respect thereto and the container; a seating member, carried by the container during transportation thereof, for disposal on said seat supports; and means for demountably securing said seat on said seat supports during use of the seating apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
Seating apparatus for portable containers, comprising: a pair of tubular, U-shaped support legs, pivotably coupled together along the vertical sections thereof, for providing a pair of X-shaped support legs adjacent each side of the container; a pair of horizontally disposed seat supports above the container for supporting said seating member; means, affixed to the container, for pivotably and movably mounting said pair of tubular support legs on the container, said support legs being pivotable about said means and movable vertically upwardly and downwardly with respect thereto and the container; a seating member, carried by the container during transportation thereof, for disposal on said seat supports; and means for demountably securing said seat on said seat supports during use of the seating apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for movably mounting said support member on the container comprises a pair of vertically disposed mounting members, each affixed to the sides of the container opposite each other along a diameter thereof, and having a vertically disposed, elongated, T-shaped slot provided therein, and a pair of rigid pivot pins, disposed in said elongated slots and through the support legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said means for demountably securing said seating member on said support member comprises an elongated mounting bracket, having a pair of U-shaped abutment members formed at the ends thereof for receiving said support legs and demountably securing said seating member on said support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said seating member forms a cover for the container and includes a pair of notches disposed in the edges thereof for receiving said support legs when the container is carried by said support legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said pivot pin comprises an elongated pin having a semi-spherical shaped head, an elongated cylindrically shaped body portion, and a circular disc portion integrally formed on the end of said cylindrically shaped portion, said circular disc portion being disposed in said T-shaped slot of said mounting member for permitting upward and downward vertical movement of said pivot pin therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
105 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for mounting said support member on the container comprises a pivot pin having a semi-spherical shaped head, an elongated cylindrically shaped body portion, and a circular disc portion integrally formed on the end of said cylindrically shaped portion, the sides of the container being provided with a pair of elongated mounting slots each having a circular aperture at the lower end thereof, fOr receiving said pivot pins, said circular disc portion being inserted through said circular aperture into the interior of the container for permitting vertically upward and downward movement of said pivot pins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein said seating member has dimensions greater than the opening of the container and is disposed in the container when the container is carried by said support member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said means for securing said seating member on said support member comprises a pair of elongated mounting brackets, affixed to the bottom of said seating member, and having a pair of U-shaped abutment members formed at the ends thereof for receiving said support member and securing said seating member thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
The seating apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein said pivot pins are disposed through said support legs, so as to form a pair of X-shaped support legs on each side of the container, and a pair of horizontally disposed parallel seat supports above the container for supporting said seating member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |