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US3920213A
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Portable reversible water color stretcher-easel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-08
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-02-08
Abstract
Abstract This invention consists of a portable, reversible, water color stretcher-easel consisting of a rectangular frame having two sides of which are adapted to mount water color paper by means of staples or other means, a handle is positioned on one side of said frame for carrying purposes and three rotatable legs on the three other sides of said frame which allow the frame to be supported on the ground. These legs position said water color paper in an approximately horizontal plane suitable for painting. The edges of said frame upon which water color paper is mounted is inwardly sloping so as to leave no crease marks upon the paper; and the frame may be reversed exposing the other surface of the water color paper for painting.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William P Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B97/00; A47B97/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A portable reversible water color stretcher-easel adapted for the mounting of water color paper, comprising in combination: a rectangular frame comprised of two side members and top and bottom members; each said member of said frame having oppositely spaced inwardly sloping surfaces; adjustable legs mounted upon said frame adapted to support said frame; said adjustable legs being comprised of, in combination: a spacer member adjacent to said frame; a rotatable support member adjacent to said spacer member; a bolt extending through said frame, spacer member, and support member; a nut screwably attached to said bolt; whereby said adjustable legs may be rotated 360* about said bolt; supports positioned upon said frame to maintain the rigidity thereof; a front lateral side and a back lateral side of said frame, each side capable of mounting water color paper thereon; said frame being comprised of a material pierceable by staples.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A portable reversible water color stretcher-easel adapted for the mounting of water color paper, comprising in combination: a rectangular frame comprised of two side members and top and bottom members; each said member of said frame having oppositely spaced inwardly sloping surfaces; adjustable legs mounted upon said frame adapted to support said frame; said adjustable legs being comprised of, in combination: a spacer member adjacent to said frame; a rotatable support member adjacent to said spacer member; a bolt extending through said frame, spacer member, and support member; a nut screwably attached to said bolt; whereby said adjustable legs may be rotated 360* about said bolt; supports positioned upon said frame to maintain the rigidity thereof; a front lateral side and a back lateral side of said frame, each side capable of mounting water color paper thereon; said frame being comprised of a material pierceable by staples.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, in which said supports are comprised of triangular elements attached to the inner corners of said rectangular frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, in which said lateral surface is curved.
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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) | 1978-11-17 | 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 |