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US3822019A
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Adjustable tool holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an adjustable rack ideally adapted to hold hand tools such as wrenches. It comprises two rack members having opposing recesses for holding objects. The rack members are connected by two pivotally connected intersecting arms which form an X-support. The ends of the arms are pivotably connected to the rack members. There are a plurality of connection locations along both the arms and the rack members which permits a change in the geometry of the rack to hold a wide variety of tools of different lengths.
Inventors
- 👤 J Baatz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
An adjustable tool holder comprising first and second rack members, said rack members having an angle cross-section, one flange of each of said rack members having a plurality of recesses adapted to receive and hold a tool, and first and second unitary intersecting arms forming an X-support member, each of said first and second arms having a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings, at least one of said openings in each arm being off-center along the length of the arm, the openings in said arms being equally spaced from their corresponding ends forming matched pairs of openings on each of said first and second arms, each of said matched pairs of openings adapted to receive a pivotable connecting means, one of said matched pairs of openings being connected by pivotable connecting means, first matching ends of said first and of said second intersecting arms being pivotably connected to the non-recessed flanges of said first and of said second rack members proximate one end, a plurality of spaced openings in said non-recessed flanges, the openings in each of said non-recessed flanges and being equally spaced from their corresponding ends and forming matched pairs of flange openings, each of said matched pairs of flange openings adapted to receive a pivotable connector, the opposite matching ends of said first and of said second intersecting arms being pivotably connected to one of said matched pairs of flange openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
An adjustable tool holder comprising first and second rack members, said rack members having an angle cross-section, one flange of each of said rack members having a plurality of recesses adapted to receive and hold a tool, and first and second unitary intersecting arms forming an X-support member, each of said first and second arms having a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings, at least one of said openings in each arm being off-center along the length of the arm, the openings in said arms being equally spaced from their corresponding ends forming matched pairs of openings on each of said first and second arms, each of said matched pairs of openings adapted to receive a pivotable connecting means, one of said matched pairs of openings being connected by pivotable connecting means, first matching ends of said first and of said second intersecting arms being pivotably connected to the non-recessed flanges of said first and of said second rack members proximate one end, a plurality of spaced openings in said non-recessed flanges, the openings in each of said non-recessed flanges and being equally spaced from their corresponding ends and forming matched pairs of flange openings, each of said matched pairs of flange openings adapted to receive a pivotable connector, the opposite matching ends of said first and of said second intersecting arms being pivotably connected to one of said matched pairs of flange openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An adjustable rack of claim 1 wherein said pivotable connecting means are snap fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An adjustable rack of claim 2 wherein said pivotable connections with the ends of said intersecting arms are snap fasteners.
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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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |