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US3883923A
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Appliance and furniture floor skis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-01
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-06-01
Abstract
Abstract An appliance and furniture floor ski having a pair of pads spaced from one another and connected together by a longitudinal member. Each pad has associated with it a recess forming a socket arranged for receiving one of a pair of appliance and furniture supports, such as coasters. The pads, which may cooperate with the longitudinal member to present a continuous surface, are arranged contacting an article supporting surface, such as a floor, for protecting that surface during displacement of the article. One of the recesses is elongated to permit the ski to receive pairs of article supports of varying spacing, and inserts may be arranged in the recesses for varying the size of the sockets. The pads are advantageously attached to the longitudinal member as by a pin, or pins, arranged in a hole, or holes, provided in the member, so that the length of the member may be sized as desired and a suitable pad added to same.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold H England
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B91/00; A47B91/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A reversible appliance and furniture floor ski, comprising, in combination: a. first and second means, each including a pad, for movably supporting a spaced pair of article supports and allowing sliding movement of the article supports, each pad having parallel top and bottom faces, the top face of each pad being provided with a recess forming a socket arranged for receiving an article support and the bottom face provided with a pair of substantially parallel rounded edges and means for slidably contacting an article supporting surface for protecting same during resting and displacement of the article, the recess of one of the pads being elongated in a direction extending toward the other of the pads for permitting the pads to receive supports of different spacings, the rounded edges being transverse of the direction of elongation and forming leading and trailing edges of the pads; and b. substantially rigid tieing means affixed to each pad for connecting together the first and second movably supporting means with sufficient strength to prevent the pads from twisting, turning, and digging into the article supporting surface, the tieing means being a longitudinal member arranged extending between and connected to the pads, and spaced from the article supporting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A reversible appliance and furniture floor ski, comprising, in combination: a. first and second means, each including a pad, for movably supporting a spaced pair of article supports and allowing sliding movement of the article supports, each pad having parallel top and bottom faces, the top face of each pad being provided with a recess forming a socket arranged for receiving an article support and the bottom face provided with a pair of substantially parallel rounded edges and means for slidably contacting an article supporting surface for protecting same during resting and displacement of the article, the recess of one of the pads being elongated in a direction extending toward the other of the pads for permitting the pads to receive supports of different spacings, the rounded edges being transverse of the direction of elongation and forming leading and trailing edges of the pads; and b. substantially rigid tieing means affixed to each pad for connecting together the first and second movably supporting means with sufficient strength to prevent the pads from twisting, turning, and digging into the article supporting surface, the tieing means being a longitudinal member arranged extending between and connected to the pads, and spaced from the article supporting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the other face is provided with a plurality of longitudinal grooves arranged extending toward the other of the pads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the other face is provided with a plurality of protuberances contacting the supporting surfaces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |