US3840204A
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Gimbally mounted receptacle
Assignee: Winzeler Stamping Co
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Filing: 1972-11-13
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1992-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A gimbally mounted receptacle comprising: yoke means, bracket means for rotatably supporting the yoke means, a receptacle member swingably supported by the yoke means, and locking means coacting between the yoke means and the bracket means for facilitating the rotation of the yoke means therein about an axis or rotation and for precluding movement thereof transversely of the axis.
Inventors
- 👤 P Thomas
- 👤 F Burnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/08; B60N3/083; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04; B63B29/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A mounted receptacle comprising: a mounting bracket comprising a closed cylindrical portion terminating in a flange adapted to mount said mounting bracket, a journal box disposed within said closed cylindrical portion at the end of said closed cylindrical portion terminating in said flange, a shaft receiving and locking member disposed at the end of said closed cylindrical portion opposite the end of said closed cylindrical portion terminating in said flange, said shaft receiving and locking member including an aperture having a keyway, a yoke, a receptacle member rotatably carried by said yoke, and a shaft provided with a mounting tang extending from said yoke, the distal end of said shaft being rotatably disposed within said journal box, the tang of said shaft being disposed intermediate said journal box and said aperture, and said tang being adapted to be aligned with the keyway of said aperture to permit withdrawal of said shaft from said mounting bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A mounted receptacle comprising: a mounting bracket comprising a closed cylindrical portion terminating in a flange adapted to mount said mounting bracket, a journal box disposed within said closed cylindrical portion at the end of said closed cylindrical portion terminating in said flange, a shaft receiving and locking member disposed at the end of said closed cylindrical portion opposite the end of said closed cylindrical portion terminating in said flange, said shaft receiving and locking member including an aperture having a keyway, a yoke, a receptacle member rotatably carried by said yoke, and a shaft provided with a mounting tang extending from said yoke, the distal end of said shaft being rotatably disposed within said journal box, the tang of said shaft being disposed intermediate said journal box and said aperture, and said tang being adapted to be aligned with the keyway of said aperture to permit withdrawal of said shaft from said mounting bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mounted receptacle as in claim 1 wherein said journal box is a member inserted within said closed cylindrical portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A mounted receptacle as in claim 2 wherein said receptacle member is adapted to receive a manually graspable object and wherein said receptacle member includes first and second elongated longitudinal slots, of sufficient width to permit manual grasping therethrough of a manually graspable object carried in said receptacle member, extending unobstructed from The top thereof to the bottom thereof whereby the manually graspable object carried in said receptacle member can be grasped to facilitate manual removal of that object from said receptacle member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |