US3846856A
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Soft mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-22
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A soft mat for use as a seat cushion, floor covering etc. comprising a plurality of longitudinal spaced bar members, a plurality of short parallel spaced rod means protruding transversely from each side of said bars, and short tubular or pipe means adapted to be loosely disposed around opposed rod means. Frame members are provided at the ends of said bar members.
Inventors
- 👤 Ying Tu Hsiu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G27/00; A47G27/02; A47G27/0212; A47G27/0218; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A flexible mat comprising an outer peripheral frame, a plurality of parallel longitudinal bar members, a series of short transverse opposed rod members extending from each side of said bar members at spaced intervals therealong and siad opposed rod members being aligned between adjacent bar members, tubular members disposed on said opposed rod members and extending between said adjacent bar members, flange members disposed at the ends of said bar members, said flange members being secured within grooves in said frame by fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A flexible mat comprising an outer peripheral frame, a plurality of parallel longitudinal bar members, a series of short transverse opposed rod members extending from each side of said bar members at spaced intervals therealong and siad opposed rod members being aligned between adjacent bar members, tubular members disposed on said opposed rod members and extending between said adjacent bar members, flange members disposed at the ends of said bar members, said flange members being secured within grooves in said frame by fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The flexible mat of claim 1 wherein said frame is rectangular, wherein said frame comprises two oppositely disposed grooved frame members connected at each end to two oppositely disposed bar members having rod members extending inwardly only from one side, and wherein said fastening means is a rivet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The flexible mat of claim 1 wherein said frame and bar members are a flexible, soft material and said tubular members are a relatively harder material.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |