US3863873A
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Supporting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-23
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A self supporting device for use on a horizontal surface or to be clipped on a shelf, comprising a substantially Z-shaped member including a clip formed out of the lower end of the member and a slot at the upper portion to be engaged by the article to be held. The clip is for attachment to a shelf such as found in a medicine cabinet, whereby the device is adapted to support an object by the configuration of the slot in the upper arm and allows for the article to be easily removed and replaced.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Richard Cushing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/02; A45; A45D; A45D27/00; A45D27/22; A45D27/29; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A unitary supporting device comprising a substantially Zshaped member including an upper horizontal arm having a slot therein, a horizontal base, and a downwardly and forwardly extending interconnecting member extending between and connecting said arm and said base, said base including clip means integrally and resiliently interconnecting said base and said interconnecting member at the front of said base for engagement with a horizontal projecting element with said element being received and resiliently clamped between said base and said clip means, said clip means being arcuate and curving downwardly and inwardly over the top of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A unitary supporting device comprising a substantially Zshaped member including an upper horizontal arm having a slot therein, a horizontal base, and a downwardly and forwardly extending interconnecting member extending between and connecting said arm and said base, said base including clip means integrally and resiliently interconnecting said base and said interconnecting member at the front of said base for engagement with a horizontal projecting element with said element being received and resiliently clamped between said base and said clip means, said clip means being arcuate and curving downwardly and inwardly over the top of said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein said slot opens into the front edge of said arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein said arm has a plurality of slots opening into the front edge thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein said arm is provided with tabs on at least one side of said slot, said tabs having a weakened break point so said tabs can be broken off to enlarge said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A supporting device according to claim 1, wherein said arm is provided with a lip, said lip being arcuate and entending outwardly and upwardly from the front of said arm.
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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 |