US3896514A
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Securing apparatus for a dropside crib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-01
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A connector element secured to a crib dropside and slidable on an elongated base element secured in a vertical position to a crib end, a latch pin on the connector element and having a headed end adapted to project through a keyhole in the base element. This pin fits in the slot portion of the keyhole when the crib side is secured in the up position. In order to move the dropside downwardly relative to the crib, the dropside has to be raised to move the latch pin out of the slot so that the pin head can be withdrawn through the large portion of the keyhole. The latch pin is biased towards the base element, and lock means is provided for normally holding the pin in the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris Feldstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D7/00; A47D7/01; A47D7/02; A47D9/00; A47D9/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
Securing apparatus for dropside crib comprising an elongated base element to form part of or to be secured in a vertical position on a crib end near a side thereof, a connector element to be secured to a movable crib side and slidably connected to the base element, a keyhole in the base element and formed with a narrow slot extending downwardly from a relatively large opening, a bore in the connector element substantially normal to the base element and positioned to be aligned with the keyhole, a latch pin extending through said bore and having a head on an inner end thereof adapted to pass through said opening, said pin fiTting in said slot when the connector element is moved downwardly after the head has been moved through the keyhole opening, and means biasing the pin in the direction of the base element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
Securing apparatus for dropside crib comprising an elongated base element to form part of or to be secured in a vertical position on a crib end near a side thereof, a connector element to be secured to a movable crib side and slidably connected to the base element, a keyhole in the base element and formed with a narrow slot extending downwardly from a relatively large opening, a bore in the connector element substantially normal to the base element and positioned to be aligned with the keyhole, a latch pin extending through said bore and having a head on an inner end thereof adapted to pass through said opening, said pin fiTting in said slot when the connector element is moved downwardly after the head has been moved through the keyhole opening, and means biasing the pin in the direction of the base element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including an inner head on the pin spaced from the first-mentioned head and normally pressed by said biasing means against the base element, and a vertical ramp on the base element and inclined inwardly of said base element in a downward direction and away from the connector element, said keyhole being formed in said ramp, whereby said ramp resists upward movement of the connector element while the pin is in the keyhole slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including a knob on an outer end of said pin by means of which the pin can be drawn outwardly relative to the base element and against the action of said biasing means to draw the head through the keyhole opening after the connector element has been raised to clear the pin from said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 3 including cam means between the knob and the connector element and adapted to draw said head against the base element upon rotation of the knob in one direction while the pin is positioned in the keyhole slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 4 including an inner head on the pin spaced from the first-mentioned head and normally pressed by said biasing means against the base element, and a vertical ramp on the base element and inclined inwardly of said base element in a downward direction and away from the connector element, said keyhole being formed in said ramp, whereby said ramp resists upward movement of the connector element while the pin is in the keyhole slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including a second similar keyhole formed in the base element below and in line with the first-mentioned keyhole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 6 including an inner head on the pin spaced from the first-mentioned head and normally pressed by said biasing means against the base element, and a vertical ramp on the base element and inclined inwardly of said base element in a downward direction and away from the connector element, said keyhole being formed in said ramp, whereby said ramp resists upward movement of the connector element while the pin is in the keyhole slot and the first head is drawn against the base element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including an elongated track to be secured to said crib end below and substantially in line with the base element, and a slide element to be secured to said outer side below the connector element and slidably connected to said track.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 8 including a stop biased outwardly from the track near a lower end thereof to limit downward movement of said slide element on the track.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 7 including an elongated track to be secured to said crib end below and substantially in line with the base element, and a slide element to be secured to said crib side below the connector element and slidably connected to said track.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 10 including a stop biased outwardly from the track near a lower end thereof to limit downward movement of said slide element on the track.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
74 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including a base to be mounted on said crib end near an opposite side thereof, said base having a wedge-shaped socket therein, and a wedge to be secured to a second crib side, said wedge being adapted to be inserted in said socket and fitting snugly therein when the second crib side is moved downwardly relative to the crib end rigidly to secure said second side thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including upper and lower bases to be mounted on said crib end near an opposite side thereof, each of said bases having a wedge-shaped socket therein, and upper and lower wedges to be secured to a second crib side and positioneD to fit in the sockets of the upper and lower bases respectively, each wedge fitting snugly in the adjacent base socket when the second crib side is moved downwardly relative to the crib end rigidly to secure said second side thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 8 including a base to be mounted on said crib end near an opposite side thereof, said base having a wedge-shaped socket therein, and a wedge to be secured to a second crib side, said wedge being adapted to be inserted in said socket and fitting snugly therein when the second crib side is moved downwardly relative to the crib end rigidly to secure said second side thereto.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
89 words
Securing apparatus as claimed in claim 8 including upper and lower bases to be mounted on said crib end near an opposite side thereof, each of said bases having a wedge-shaped socket therein, and upper and lower wedges to be secured to a second crib side and positioned to fit in the sockets of the upper and lower bases respectively, each wedge fitting snugly in the adjacent base socket when the second crib side is move downwardly relative to the crib end rigidly to secure said second side thereto.
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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |