US3899801A
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Castor for use with pile carpet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1975-08-19
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A castor for use on a pile carpet can be constructed so as to include a plurality of separate, spaced bosses extending from the surface of a cylindrical wheel or roller used in the castor. In use such bosses distribute the weight transmitted to the carpet through the wheel unevenly in such a manner as to prevent any significant matting of the pile of the carpet.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon J Carrier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B33/00; B60B33/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A castor for use on a pile carpet, said castor having a cylindrical wheel and means for mounting said wheel so that said wheel can rotate about its axis in which the improvement comprises: a plurality of separate bosses located on the surface of said wheel so as to extend therefrom, said bosses being spaced from one another and being located adjacent to one another, said bosses being the only projections from the surface of said wheel capable of contacting a carpet, said bosses being shaped so as to have ends remote from said wheel of a non-pointed configuration and being shaped so that said ends are of smaller dimensions than the portions of said bosses at the periphery of said wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A castor for use on a pile carpet, said castor having a cylindrical wheel and means for mounting said wheel so that said wheel can rotate about its axis in which the improvement comprises: a plurality of separate bosses located on the surface of said wheel so as to extend therefrom, said bosses being spaced from one another and being located adjacent to one another, said bosses being the only projections from the surface of said wheel capable of contacting a carpet, said bosses being shaped so as to have ends remote from said wheel of a non-pointed configuration and being shaped so that said ends are of smaller dimensions than the portions of said bosses at the periphery of said wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A castor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: each of said bosses gradually decreases in cross sectional configuration as it extends away from the surface of said wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A castor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: none of said bosses has any sharp edge capable of cutting pile on a carpet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A castor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: each of said bosses has a shape of a frustum of of a right circular cone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A castor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: each of said bosses has the shape of a frustum of a right circular cone and is located so that its axis intercepts the axis of said wheel, each of said bosses also having its largest extremIty adjacent to the periphery of said wheel and having a rounded edge remote from said wheel, said bosses being located on said wheel at a pattern such that a threaded cap may be threaded over said bosses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A castor as claimed in claim 5 including: a cap having internal threads located therein threaded on said bosses.
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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) | 1978-08-18 | 1979-02-17 | 1979-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-18 | 1983-02-17 | 1983-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-18 | 1987-02-17 | 1987-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |