US3872549A
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Drop cloth holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-29
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-11-29
Abstract
Abstract The drop cloth holder is formed of spring steel and has a shape approximating an inverted ''''J''''. The longer leg is arched toward the shorter leg and acts as a leaf spring. The lower end of the longer leg is adapted for insertion between a baseboard and a wall thereby tensioning the leg to tightly hold a drop cloth between it and the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles M Elyea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:58
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/24; E04G21/30; B; B05; B05B; B05B12/00; B05B12/16; B05B12/32; B05B12/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3499
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A drop cloth holder adapted for holding a flexible drop cloth contiguous to a wall above a baseboard or the like, including: a first leg having upper and lower ends; a second leg having upper and lower ends; means interconnecting the upper ends of said legs; the second leg comprising a leaf spring which, between said upper and lower ends, is arched in a direction toward the first leg, is longer than the first leg and they are interconnected to form generally an inverted J-shape; the lower end of the second leg adapted for slipping between the wall and the baseboard or the like and thereby at least partially flattening the leaf spring so that it is tensioned and resiliently urges the upper end of the second leg toward the wall; and the first leg having a downwardly and outwardly extending section at the lower end thereof extending outwardly in a direction away from the second leg to provide a finger grip portion for pulling the upper end of the second leg away from the wall so that the flexible drop cloth may be inserted therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A drop cloth holder adapted for holding a flexible drop cloth contiguous to a wall above a baseboard or the like, including: a first leg having upper and lower ends; a second leg having upper and lower ends; means interconnecting the upper ends of said legs; the second leg comprising a leaf spring which, between said upper and lower ends, is arched in a direction toward the first leg, is longer than the first leg and they are interconnected to form generally an inverted J-shape; the lower end of the second leg adapted for slipping between the wall and the baseboard or the like and thereby at least partially flattening the leaf spring so that it is tensioned and resiliently urges the upper end of the second leg toward the wall; and the first leg having a downwardly and outwardly extending section at the lower end thereof extending outwardly in a direction away from the second leg to provide a finger grip portion for pulling the upper end of the second leg away from the wall so that the flexible drop cloth may be inserted therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A drop cloth holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein the second leg is formed of spring steel of rectangular cross-section and having a thickness of about 20/1000 inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A drop cloth holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein the entire holder is formed of spring steel, and the means interconnecting the legs is in the shape of a smooth reverse curve.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |