US3848701A
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Sawhorse bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for demountably connecting the legs and ridge beam of a sawhorse and comprising a base member adapted for mounting at and securing to the underside of the beam with portions extending laterally therefrom and formed with openings for mounting of pipe legs; a pair of strap members demountably secured to the base member and to the opposite sides of the beam and providing a second support for the pipe legs; and means demountably fastening the legs to the strap members.
Inventors
- 👤 E Hughes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:50
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/06; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/052; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50; F16B2200/503; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A device for demountably connecting the legs and ridge beam of a sawhorse comprising: a base member adapted for mounting at and securing to the underside of said beam and having portions formed to extend laterally from the opposite sides of said beam; a pair of strap members; means connecting said base and strap members with the latter extending vertically from said base member and spaced apart for engagement with and being adapted for securing to said beam sides; said base member portions being formed with openings dimensioned to slidably receive a pair of legs and said strap members being formed with laterally extending parts spaced from said base portions and in alignment with said openings, in the attached position of said base and strap members, for engaging the upper ends of said legs threaded through said openings; and means for demountably fastening said parts and legs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A device for demountably connecting the legs and ridge beam of a sawhorse comprising: a base member adapted for mounting at and securing to the underside of said beam and having portions formed to extend laterally from the opposite sides of said beam; a pair of strap members; means connecting said base and strap members with the latter extending vertically from said base member and spaced apart for engagement with and being adapted for securing to said beam sides; said base member portions being formed with openings dimensioned to slidably receive a pair of legs and said strap members being formed with laterally extending parts spaced from said base portions and in alignment with said openings, in the attached position of said base and strap members, for engaging the upper ends of said legs threaded through said openings; and means for demountably fastening said parts and legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 1, said base member defining a socket for receiving and centering thereon said ridge beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 2, said base member comprising a sheet metal plate having portions struckup to define a channel for said ridge beam and providing said socket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as defined in claim 2, said first named means comprising slots in said base member and offset tongues on said strap members engageable in said slots and interlocking said base member in the upright position of said strap members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 4, said strap members having outwardly flanged upper ends defining said parts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A devicE as defined in claim 3, said first named means comprising slots in said base member; said strap members comprising sheet metal stampings having offset tongues at one end engageable in said slots and interlocking with said base member in the upright position of said strap members; and the opposite ends of said strap members being outwardly flanged to define said parts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as defined in claim 1 for connecting legs having hollow ends, said last named means comprising: a pair of plugs of elastomeric material dimensioned for slidable insertion into said leg ends; and means for expanding said plugs into gripping engagement with said legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device as defined in claim 7, each of said plugs having a bore; each of said parts having an opening; a bolt dimensioned for mounting through each part opening and through each bore and having a head dimensioned for support on said part and a length extending through said plug with the latter mounted thereon against said part; and a nut threadable on each bolt for bearing on each plug.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
97 words
A device as defined in claim 6 for connecting pipe legs, said last named means comprising: a pair of plugs of elastomeric material dimensioned for slidable insertion into said leg ends and each having a longitudinal bore; each of said flanged strap ends having an opening; a bolt dimensioned for mounting through each strap end opening and through each bore and having a head dimensioned for support on each strap and a length extending through each plug with the latter mounted thereon against said strap; and a nut threaded on each bolt for bearing on each plug.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |