US3863393A
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Apparatus for supporting work means on vertically disposed surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-13
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1992-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A support is disclosed which is adapted to be utilized in conjuction with a vertically disposed surface and position a working device with respect to the vertically disposed surface. The support of the present invention provides for vertical and horizontal movement as well as diagonal of the working device. Advantageously, the support comprises a vertical support frame, a working device, flexible vertical support members adapted to attach the working device to the vertical support frame, and a flexible track in contact with the working device and adapted to provide contact of the working device with the vertically disposed surface.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Goff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:41
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24C; B24C3/00; B24C3/02; B24C3/06; B24C3/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A support apparatuS adapted to be used in conjunction with a vertically disposed surface comprising a vertical support frame positioned above at least a portion of said vertically disposed surface; at least one flexible vertical support member attached to said vertical support frame; a depending means adapted to attach to and supported by said flexible vertical support member; ppositioning means extending from said depending means adapted to contact said vertically disposed surface; and a flexible track means extending in a horizontal direction which contacts said vertically disposed surface at least at one location and which contacts said depending means whereby the contacting of said flexible track means forces said positioning means into contact with said vertically disposed surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A support apparatuS adapted to be used in conjunction with a vertically disposed surface comprising a vertical support frame positioned above at least a portion of said vertically disposed surface; at least one flexible vertical support member attached to said vertical support frame; a depending means adapted to attach to and supported by said flexible vertical support member; ppositioning means extending from said depending means adapted to contact said vertically disposed surface; and a flexible track means extending in a horizontal direction which contacts said vertically disposed surface at least at one location and which contacts said depending means whereby the contacting of said flexible track means forces said positioning means into contact with said vertically disposed surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support apparatus of claim 1 wherein a tensioning means is provided in contact with said flexible track means and is adapted to alter tension in said flexible track means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The support apparatus of claim 2 wherein the tensioning means comprises at least one outwardly extending arm positioned on said blast head adapted to contact said flexible track means and an engagement means positioned on said blast head which is adapted to contact said flexible track means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The support apparatus of claim 3 wherein two outwardly extending arms are provided on said blast head and said engagement means is positioned on said blast head between said outwardly extending arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The support apparatus of claim 4 wherein the two outwardly extending arms are pivotably mounted whereby tension is altered by pivoting said outwardly extending arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The support apparatus of claim 4 wherein the engaging means comprises two sheaves, at least one of which is adapted to be moved with respect to the other whereby the movement of at least one of said sheaves alters the tension in said flexible track means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The support apparatus of claim 1 wherein said vertical support frame is adapted to rest on a track means and said track means is positioned above at least a portion of the vertically disposed surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support apparatus of claim 1 wherein said depending means comprises a sprayer means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The support apparatus of claim 1 wherein said depending means comprises a blast head and a sprayer means which operates in conjunction with said blast head.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support apparatus of claim 1 wherein a tensioning means is provided in contact with said flexible track means and is adapted to alter tension in said flexible track means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The support apparatus of claim 10 wherein the tensioning means comprises at least one outwardly extending arm positioned on said depending means adapted to contact said flexible track means and an engagement means positioned on said depending means which is adapted to contact said flexible track means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The support apparatus of claim 11 wherein two outwardly extending arms are provided on said depending means and said engagement means is positioned on said depending means between said outwardly extending arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The support apparatus of claim 12 wherein the two outwardly extending arms are pivotably mounted whereby tension is altered by pivoting said outwardly extending arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
The support apparatus of claim 12 wherein the engaging means comprises two sheaves, at least one of which is adapted to be moved with respect to the other whereby the movement of at least one of said sheaves alters the tension in said flexible track means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The support apparatus of claim 1 wherein said vertical support frame is adapted to rest on a track means and said track means is positioned above at least a portion of the vertically disposed surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
106 words
A support apparatus to be used in conjunction with a vertically disposed surface comprising a vertical support frame positioned above at least a portion of said vertically disposed surface; at least one flexible vertical support member attached to said vertical support frame; a depending blast head adapteD to attach to and supported by said flexible vertical support member; positioning means extending from said blast head adapted to contact said vertically disposed surface; and a flexible track means extending in a horizontal direction which contacts said blast head whereby the contacting of said flexible track means forces said positioning means into contact with said vertically disposed surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
106 words
A support apparatus to be used in conjunction with a vertically disposed surface comprising a vertical support frame positioned above at least a portion of said vertically disposed surface; at least one flexible vertical support member attached to said vertical support frame; a depending blast head adapteD to attach to and supported by said flexible vertical support member; positioning means extending from said blast head adapted to contact said vertically disposed surface; and a flexible track means extending in a horizontal direction which contacts said blast head whereby the contacting of said flexible track means forces said positioning means into contact with said vertically disposed surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
136 words
A support apparatus adapted to be used in conjunction with a vertically disposed surface comprising a vertical support frame positioned above at least a portion of said vertically disposed surface; at least one flexible vertical support member attached to said vertical support frame; a depending means adapted to attach to and supported by said flexible vertical support member; a tensioning means comprising at least one outwardly extending arm positioned on said depending means adapted to contact a flexible track means and an engagement means on said depending means which is adapted to contact said flexible track means; and a positioning means extending from said depending means adapted to contact said vertically disposed surface, whereby the contacting of said flexible track means with said tensioning means forces said positioning means into contact with said vertically disposed surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
136 words
A support apparatus adapted to be used in conjunction with a vertically disposed surface comprising a vertical support frame positioned above at least a portion of said vertically disposed surface; at least one flexible vertical support member attached to said vertical support frame; a depending means adapted to attach to and supported by said flexible vertical support member; a tensioning means comprising at least one outwardly extending arm positioned on said depending means adapted to contact a flexible track means and an engagement means on said depending means which is adapted to contact said flexible track means; and a positioning means extending from said depending means adapted to contact said vertically disposed surface, whereby the contacting of said flexible track means with said tensioning means forces said positioning means into contact with said vertically disposed surface.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |