US3920144A
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Footwear drip stall
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-29
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1993-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A stall for retaining footwear, especially wet footwear, includes a basin member having a lower condensation collection portion and an upper footwear placement portion. A grate horizontally traverses the basin at the junction of the upper and lower portions of the basin members. The stall further includes removable walls for compartmentalizing the upper portion of the basin. Optionally, means for facilitating the removal of condensate from the collection portion of the basin may also be included.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia R Callen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a stall for a footwear item for removably storing a footwear item therewithin, the improvement comprising: a. an open-toppeD basin member having an upper portion and a lower portion and a base, the member having a pair of opposed substantially parallel sidewalls and a pair of opposed substantially parallel end walls, b. a shoulder formed within the basin at the junction of the upper portion and the lower portion, c. a removable grate which seats atop the shoulder and which horizontally traverses the interior of the basin member, d. means for compartmentalizing the upper portion of the basin member into a plurality of compartments, the means for compartmentalizing comprising a plurality of pairs of retaining means and a plurality of partitions, the partitions being removably retained in the upper portion by the pairs of retaining means such that each compartment removably stores at least one pair of the footwear items, therewithin, and e. drain means formed in the lower portion of the basin to remove water therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a stall for a footwear item for removably storing a footwear item therewithin, the improvement comprising: a. an open-toppeD basin member having an upper portion and a lower portion and a base, the member having a pair of opposed substantially parallel sidewalls and a pair of opposed substantially parallel end walls, b. a shoulder formed within the basin at the junction of the upper portion and the lower portion, c. a removable grate which seats atop the shoulder and which horizontally traverses the interior of the basin member, d. means for compartmentalizing the upper portion of the basin member into a plurality of compartments, the means for compartmentalizing comprising a plurality of pairs of retaining means and a plurality of partitions, the partitions being removably retained in the upper portion by the pairs of retaining means such that each compartment removably stores at least one pair of the footwear items, therewithin, and e. drain means formed in the lower portion of the basin to remove water therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The stall of claim 1 wherein the retaining means comprises a pair of closely spaced apart embossments, the embossments having a gap therebetween, and wherein the partition is insertable into the gap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The stall of claim 1 wherein the base, the side walls and end walls are integrally formed and wherein each of the walls has a constricted portion, each constricted portion cooperating to define the lower portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The stall of claim 3 which further comprises a ridge interconnecting the constricted portion of each of the walls to the non-constricted portions thereof, each of the ridges cooperating to define the shoulder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stall of claim 1 wherein the base and the walls are integrally formed to define a unitary member, and wherein the shoulder comprises an internal peripheral bead.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |