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Apparatus for inspecting confined areas adjacent the floor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-03
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A portable device for inspecting confined areas adjacent the floor in food warehouses and the like. The device incorporates a self-contained light source in conjunction with a tiltable control mirror. An extension handle permits rolling the device along the floor adjacent the area to be inspected while adjusting the mirrors for the optimum view.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Clancy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:17
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00; F21L14/02; F21L14/023; F21L14/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An apparatus for inspecting confined areas adjacent the floor comprising: a. an outer case having a first end and a second end, b. a floor plate comprising the lower extremity of said outer case, c. multiple casters recessed in said floor plate, said casters adapted to roll along a surface supporting said floor plate adjacent the surface, d. a tiltable mirror means flexibly supported at substantially a 45* angle on said floor plate, e. a tilt linkage secured to said mirror means adapted to tilt said mirror means responsive to a tensioning or releasing of tension of said tilt linkage, f. a rotatible control handle mounted on said outer case, and g. a tilt windlass attached to said control handle and to said tilt linkage, said tilt windlass tensioning or relaxing tension of said tilt linkage responsible to rotate said control handle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
An apparatus for inspecting confined areas adjacent the floor comprising: a. an outer case having a first end and a second end, b. a floor plate comprising the lower extremity of said outer case, c. multiple casters recessed in said floor plate, said casters adapted to roll along a surface supporting said floor plate adjacent the surface, d. a tiltable mirror means flexibly supported at substantially a 45* angle on said floor plate, e. a tilt linkage secured to said mirror means adapted to tilt said mirror means responsive to a tensioning or releasing of tension of said tilt linkage, f. a rotatible control handle mounted on said outer case, and g. a tilt windlass attached to said control handle and to said tilt linkage, said tilt windlass tensioning or relaxing tension of said tilt linkage responsible to rotate said control handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said tiltable mirror means and said spotlight comprise: a. a first mirror, and a second mirror spaced from said first mirror, and b. a spotlight mounted adjacent to the spacing of said first mirror and said second mirror, said spotlight adapted to project a light beam through the space between said first mirror and said second mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said multiple casters further comprise: a. a swivel caster mounted adjacent one end of said outer case, and b. a fixed caster mounted adjacent a second end of said outer case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said multiple casters are mounted in: a. caster wells constructed in said floor plate, said casters being attached to and supported by, b. multiple caster recess supports secured to said floor plate and supporting said casters in said caster wells.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said tilt mirror means further comprises: a. a mirror frame tiltably mounted on said floor plate, said mirror frame including, b. a tilt support foot projecting at an angle from said mirror frame, said support foot contacting said floor plate thereby limiting the degree of tilt of said mirror frame.
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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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |