US3838842A
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Support structure for wall mounted objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-15
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Granted: 1974-10-01
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Expires: 1993-03-15
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for supporting wall mounted objects so that such objects are selectively adjustable in a horizontal plane. The apparatus includes a fixed portion mounted on a wall and at least one movable portion adjustably carried by said fixed portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Cracken R Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606; A47G1/1613
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
An apparatus for freely adjustably supporting an elongated object on a building wall having a plurality of vertically extending stud means spaced a predetermined distance apart, said apparatus comprising an elongated mounting bracket of a length to extend between at least two of the wall stud means, said bracket being substantially shorter than the object to be supported, means for connecting said bracket to at least two of the stud means, a plurality of elongated support means carried by said mounting bracket, each of said support means being freely slidable along substantially the entire length of said mounting bracket, connecting means disposed adjacent the outer end of each of said support means for attaching the object thereto, said support means being independently movable to engage the object and simulatneously movable when the object is attached to said connecting means, and at least one of said support means being of a length to locate its connecting means outwardly of said mounting bracket a distance corresponding to substantially half the distance between the stud means, whereby said mounting bracket is connected to the stud means and an object carried by said support means is freely transversely movable relative to the stud means to selectively locate the object in a desired position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
209 words
An apparatus for freely adjustably supporting an elongated object on a building wall having a plurality of vertically extending stud means spaced a predetermined distance apart, said apparatus comprising an elongated mounting bracket of a length to extend between at least two of the wall stud means, said bracket being substantially shorter than the object to be supported, means for connecting said bracket to at least two of the stud means, a plurality of elongated support means carried by said mounting bracket, each of said support means being freely slidable along substantially the entire length of said mounting bracket, connecting means disposed adjacent the outer end of each of said support means for attaching the object thereto, said support means being independently movable to engage the object and simulatneously movable when the object is attached to said connecting means, and at least one of said support means being of a length to locate its connecting means outwardly of said mounting bracket a distance corresponding to substantially half the distance between the stud means, whereby said mounting bracket is connected to the stud means and an object carried by said support means is freely transversely movable relative to the stud means to selectively locate the object in a desired position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said mounting bracket is generally C-shaped and includes a web having a plurality of spaced substantially vertical slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said support members and said mounting bracket include at least one strength decreasing score line disposed generally perpendicular to their lengths.
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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) | 1977-09-30 | 1978-04-01 | 1978-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-30 | 1982-04-01 | 1982-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-30 | 1986-04-01 | 1986-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |