US3843079A
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Flag standard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-09
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A stand intended for holding the staff or shaft of a flag including a truncated hemi-spherical body member having a cylindrical bore formed integrally therein and opening out of the top surface thereof with a socket formed concentric therewith, the bottom of the bore being of an inverted conical configuration such that shafts of various diameters may be secured in the bore concentric therewith to project vertically out of the stand, the socket having securing means associated therewith and adapted to be operated by finger pressure of an individual''s fingers to tighten the same against the shaft to secure the same in the stand, the colors of the stand being the same as the color of the flag being displayed. Further, there may be provided pointed rods formed integrally with the bottom surface of the stand and projecting vertically downwardly therefrom adapted to be driven into the ground for stabilizing the stand in a selected position.
Inventors
- 👤 D Reisling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:40
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/22; E04H12/2238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
414 words
A flag standard intended for receiving and holding a flag staff having a flag attached thereto in a display position, comprising a truncated hemi-spherical base member having hemispherical side surfaces, a horizontally extending top surface; a hollow open ended cylindrical socket member formed integrally with the base member on the top surface thereof and disposed concentric with the base member, the top outermost end of the socket member projecting axially outwardly of the top surface of the base member; a cylindrical bore extending through the socket member concentric with the axis of the base member; a cylindrical bore disposed inwardly of the base member in axial alignment with the socket cylindrical bore and in communication therewith through the top surface of the base member, the base member cylindrical bore terminating in an inverted conical hollow configuration having the apex thereof terminating along the axis of the base member in a position adjacent the bottom surface of the base member; a plurality of circumferally spaced apart radially extending internally threaded openings spaced about the side walls of the socket member and extending radially therethrough; a plurality of fastener means, each fastener means associated with one of the threaded openings and adapted to be threadedly engaged therein in a manner to project into or be withdrawn from the socket member cylindrical bore depending upon the direction of rotation of the fastener means about its axis, the innermost ends of each of the fastener means adapted to frictionally engage the side walls of a flag staff inserted into the socket member; the bottom end of the flag staff engaging the interior conical surface of the bottom of the base member cylindrical bore in a manner to seat the flag staff concentrically of the base member; and a plurality of rod members formed integrally with the base member and extending vertically downwardly from the bottom surface thereof, each of the rod members having a pointed outermost projecting end adapted to assist the rod members in penetrating a ground type surface into which they are adapted to be inserted, the rod members being spaced equally about the base member bottom surface in positions disposed a slight radial distance inwardly from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface such that the rods may be driven into a ground surface until the base surface eNgages the ground surface to thus firmly and securely maintain the base member in the desired location with the desired stability for displaying a flat therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
414 words
A flag standard intended for receiving and holding a flag staff having a flag attached thereto in a display position, comprising a truncated hemi-spherical base member having hemispherical side surfaces, a horizontally extending top surface; a hollow open ended cylindrical socket member formed integrally with the base member on the top surface thereof and disposed concentric with the base member, the top outermost end of the socket member projecting axially outwardly of the top surface of the base member; a cylindrical bore extending through the socket member concentric with the axis of the base member; a cylindrical bore disposed inwardly of the base member in axial alignment with the socket cylindrical bore and in communication therewith through the top surface of the base member, the base member cylindrical bore terminating in an inverted conical hollow configuration having the apex thereof terminating along the axis of the base member in a position adjacent the bottom surface of the base member; a plurality of circumferally spaced apart radially extending internally threaded openings spaced about the side walls of the socket member and extending radially therethrough; a plurality of fastener means, each fastener means associated with one of the threaded openings and adapted to be threadedly engaged therein in a manner to project into or be withdrawn from the socket member cylindrical bore depending upon the direction of rotation of the fastener means about its axis, the innermost ends of each of the fastener means adapted to frictionally engage the side walls of a flag staff inserted into the socket member; the bottom end of the flag staff engaging the interior conical surface of the bottom of the base member cylindrical bore in a manner to seat the flag staff concentrically of the base member; and a plurality of rod members formed integrally with the base member and extending vertically downwardly from the bottom surface thereof, each of the rod members having a pointed outermost projecting end adapted to assist the rod members in penetrating a ground type surface into which they are adapted to be inserted, the rod members being spaced equally about the base member bottom surface in positions disposed a slight radial distance inwardly from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface such that the rods may be driven into a ground surface until the base surface eNgages the ground surface to thus firmly and securely maintain the base member in the desired location with the desired stability for displaying a flat therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
108 words
The flag standard as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of the fastener means comprises an elongated threaded shank portion having an inner end adapted to be threadedly inserted into the associated opening in the socket side wall and having an outer end terminating in an integrally formed enlarged flattened head portion adapted to be grasped between the forefinger and thumb of an individual''s hand in a manner to effect the rotation of the shank in either direction about its axis to effect the movement of the inner end of each shank into and out of the socket bore for retaining and releasing a flag staff therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The flag standard as set forth in claim 2 wherein the socket member, base member and projecting rods are integrally formed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The flag standard as set forth in claim 3 wherein the hemi-spherical side wall surfaces of the base member include horizontally disposed side-by-side stripes in the colors of red, white, and blue extending completely between the top surface and bottom surface of the base 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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |