US3837754A
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Corner support structure and cap member utilized in connection with same
Assignee: Swingline Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A corner support structure is shown which includes a hollow upstanding post which is provided with a plurality of angularly disposed lateral openings therewithin, one above another. Within each of the openings the end portion of an outwardly extending member is disposed. A cap is disposed within the post and overlies the outwardly extending members. The cap has securing means therewithin to hold the extending members in position. The cap is preferably made of a machineable resilient plastic material and has an outwardly laterally extending top portion and an open bottom. The cap is provided with a downwardly depending opening within the top portion and also has a plurality of downwardly depending peripheral spaced openings adjacent the first-named downwardly depending opening.
Inventors
- 👤 F Malcik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:20
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/007; B42F15/0082; B42F15/0088; A; A47; A47B; A47B63/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/44; F16B12/46; F16B21/00; F16B21/09; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; F16B2200/69; F16B2200/71; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/44; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7018; Y10T403/7075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A corner support structure comprising, in combination, an upstanding hollow post having an open top and provided with at least two pairs of angularly disposed lateral openings passing therethrough, one pair of said openings being above the other pair of said openings, an outwardly extending member disposed within each pair of said openings with each member having a pair of spaced depressions, each of said depressions being adjacent a side of said post, and a cap member having a downwardly depending portion disposed within said post, the downwardly depending portion including pairs of opposing slots being angularly disposed one to the other and slidingly engaged with pairs of spaced depressions on the outwardly extending members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A corner support structure comprising, in combination, an upstanding hollow post having an open top and provided with at least two pairs of angularly disposed lateral openings passing therethrough, one pair of said openings being above the other pair of said openings, an outwardly extending member disposed within each pair of said openings with each member having a pair of spaced depressions, each of said depressions being adjacent a side of said post, and a cap member having a downwardly depending portion disposed within said post, the downwardly depending portion including pairs of opposing slots being angularly disposed one to the other and slidingly engaged with pairs of spaced depressions on the outwardly extending members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A structure of claim 1 in which said outwardly extending members are cylindrical in cross-section and said lateral openings are round.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structure of claim 1 in which the body sides are integral with the body top, and said body being made of a machineable plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A structure of claim 1 in which the cap member includes a hollow rectangular body having four sides, an overlying top and an open bottom, each pair of oppositely disposed sides provided with a slot therewithin extending upwardly from the bottom, the slots within one pair of opposite sides being deeper than the slots within the adjacent pair of opposite sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A structure of claim 4 wherein the overlying top extends laterally outwardly and downwardly.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |