US3929310A
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Bracket for supporting an ornament
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-04
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A generally J-shaped bracket is designed for attachment to a generally cylindrical object, or to the metal trim above the windsheild of a passenger car. The rounded end of the bracket is preferably grooved to engage the object to which it is attached. The longer end of the bracket supports a rod designed to extend in a generally upright position. The upper end of the rod is designed to support an ornament, such as a miniature hat cast of foam plastic having a downwardly directed socket for receiving the rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Engelbert J Peham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/005; B62J50/00; B62J50/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An ornament support for use with an automobile having a windshield, a top, and a molding extending along the upper edge of the windshield, the molding having a lower edge adapted to substantially engage the windshield, an upper edge adapted to substantially engage the top of the automobile, the support including: a resilient bracket including a lower end edge extending beneath the lower edge of said molding, an upper end including a stop shoulder extending over said molding and including a stop shoulder engaging the area between the upper edge of said molding and said top of said automobile, and a resilient rounded connection between the upper and lower ends of said bracket, said bracket supporting a rod extending upwardly from the upper portion thereof, and an ornament supported by the upper end of said rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An ornament support for use with an automobile having a windshield, a top, and a molding extending along the upper edge of the windshield, the molding having a lower edge adapted to substantially engage the windshield, an upper edge adapted to substantially engage the top of the automobile, the support including: a resilient bracket including a lower end edge extending beneath the lower edge of said molding, an upper end including a stop shoulder extending over said molding and including a stop shoulder engaging the area between the upper edge of said molding and said top of said automobile, and a resilient rounded connection between the upper and lower ends of said bracket, said bracket supporting a rod extending upwardly from the upper portion thereof, and an ornament supported by the upper end of said rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said bracket is formed of plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 and including teeth extending transversely of said bracket on the inner surface thereof to hold said bracket from slipping.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 3 and in which said teeth are provided on opposite sides of the rounded connection of said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said rod extends in generally right angular rElation to the upper end of said bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which the end of said rod is grooved to accommodate said ornament.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said ornament comprises a miniature hat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said upper arm of said bracket is thicker than the remainder of said J-shaped bracket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said rod is pivotally supported on an axis transverse relative to said upper end of said J-shaped bracket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 9 and including means for holding said arm in a selected pivotal position relative to the upper end of said bracket.
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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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |